Having family and friends who work in the hospital world, I had heard it said that general medical wards are interesting places. I was about to find out just how true that was - just how interesting a place they can be. I was being moved there because I no longer needed to be on … Continue reading Life On A General Ward: Part One
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The Scar of Sirens
Apologies for the delay. Well, if you're reading this at a future date it won't make a difference. So sorry to all those who have been reading these posts as I write them. The truth is, I'm doing really well at the moment. Married life is lots of fun, I have landed a new job … Continue reading The Scar of Sirens
The Eye of The Storm: Better but Broken
In two weeks time, I get married to the beautiful Miriam. It's almost surreal. Proposing from my hospital bed seems like a lifetime ago. I mention this mainly to explain why my blog writing has slowed a little. In all honesty, you probably shouldn't expect much between now and when we return from honeymoon in … Continue reading The Eye of The Storm: Better but Broken
Memories of St Georges: Part One
I had spent four weeks at St Georges, and leaving, despite the initial fear, was incredible. Now, on the whole, I wouldn't describe a long-term stay in hospital as fun. Sure, you get breakfast (and lunch and dinner!) in bed and relaxing is positively encouraged. You even get a hot drinks service a few times … Continue reading Memories of St Georges: Part One
Can I Really Go Home?
Two days ago I went to St Georges for a follow-up appointment with my cardiologist. I was hoping that she would say I could stop taking my drugs. Well, I was mainly hoping that I would be able to stop taking one in particular - Furosemide. Furosemide is a diuretic. A pretty fast acting one … Continue reading Can I Really Go Home?
I Shouldn’t Have Looked!
It wasn't looking good at the end of my last post and I apologise for leaving such a large gap between then and now. I'm aware that some of you don't know me. Perhaps a friend recommended this blog to you, or maybe you have stumbled across it randomly. Regardless of how you got here, … Continue reading I Shouldn’t Have Looked!
Coke Cans Under The Armpits
I had now been in Frimley Park Hospital for just over a week. By which time, I was experiencing serious pain in my right hip. The orthopaedic team had a bit of a problem. They needed to do a scan, which would require me to lie flat. But lying flat resulted in excruciating pain. We … Continue reading Coke Cans Under The Armpits
Mum, Is Pete Going To Die?
Apologies for the drastic nature of the title, but it captures the anguish of those who came to visit me during those first few days. I couldn't have many visitors, but family, and a few close friends, came to see me. One moment that brought a smile to my face was when my friends Harry … Continue reading Mum, Is Pete Going To Die?
A Journey Of The Heart 