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Author Topic: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.  (Read 4157 times)

Lesley Cox

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Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« on: July 23, 2009, 10:19:22 PM »
If anyone has missed me over recent days it is because I have been in Dunedin hospital since July 13th. It started at 10am with a sore stomach and that day ended with a perforated ulcer and nearly 5 hours of what I was told was life-saving surgery. Three days later I had a heart attack. It was relatively minor and a subsequent angiogram showed that the heart had actually provided its own repair system by growing extra arteries to encompass and compensate for the ones which were blocked so the bypass surgery which the heart man was talking about at the beginning of the angiogram, didn't have to happen. I feel incredibly lucky.

I'm home now and though I'll get to all the Forum posts soon I hope (there are over 1000!), it will be a slow process. I can't concentrate for long and am having some mightly headaches in the mornings.

So this is just a quick heads up. I'm alive and reasonably well, and I'll be back soon. For now, very best wishes to everyone.

Lesley
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Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 10:23:40 PM »
Yes, you were missed, Lesley. Good to know that you are back with us. Look after yourself,
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2009, 10:28:21 PM »
Welcome Back!  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :-* :-*
And when I tuned in and saw the thread I thought "not another poor soul recovering from the flu" (Never saw a pig fly until the swine flu in :P)  Makes me feel lucky that I only had the flu.  Hope you soon feel MUCH BETTER. 

....over 1000 posts ... enough to give anyone a headache, morning, noon or night .... the next 1000 will be messages of goodwill and get well just for you :D

Take it easy - Best wishes - Tony x
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2009, 10:44:18 PM »
I was just about   to pick up the phone when I saw your post , Lesley! I still will....

By george, we have been worried about you ! Otto told us you were in hospital and Susan was keeping me aware that I didn't need to dust off my black hat with the feathers quite yet...... :P      Hoped that a tough old bird like yourself wouldn't be too long in hospital and it's great to know you are home safely now.  

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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2009, 10:53:57 PM »
Quote from: Lesley Cox on July 23, 2009, 10:19:22 PM
If anyone has missed me over recent days . . .

I think, Lesley, that more people missed you than you may realize. There wasn't much discussion about it once the news got out you were in hospital, but don't for a second think anyone failed to notice.

Welcome back, both to the L of the L and the forums.
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2009, 11:00:59 PM »
Take it easy Lesley. We were all worried about you.
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2009, 11:02:28 PM »
Welcome back Lesely. Nothing trivial I hope? ;)
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2009, 11:14:20 PM »
Lesley, am sorry to hear of your ordeal but so pleased you are back with us.
Your heart repair sounds very similar to what my elder brother's heart did years ago, amazing and wonderful.
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Re: Back in the Land of the Living - I think.
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2009, 11:25:00 PM »
Just had a chat with Lesley, who sounds pretty good, after all she has been through this last few days.
Roger says she'll have her work cut out to wade though all her emails. Since it is snowing again there and Lesley is under orders to take things  very easily for a while, I think she will be able to occupy some time quite well by catching up with her mail and the Forum!
I must say that I am pleased to hear her tell me that she does intend to follow doctor's orders..... after such serious surgery that seems    very sensible!!
 
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2009, 12:58:50 AM »
Lesley,

Glad you're recovering.
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2009, 04:39:57 AM »
THanks so much everyone. I missed you all terribly. As well as the messages here I've about 30 personal messages and I may well not get to answer each one but they are all appreciated very much. Likewise, the little packages of seed which arrived while I was away. Again, my grateful and real thanks. I'll have lots to keep me occupied for ages to come.

Shame about that recipe for a choco cake though. It sounds a brilliant version. But NO NO NO. :'(
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Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2009, 07:19:55 AM »
GET WELL SOON, DEAR LESLEY ... WHO ELSE COULD LOOK AFTER THAT BEAUTIFUL LITTLE RANUNCULUS FOR POSTERITY?

Cliff - also bedridden, but only with this damn flu', thank the lord.
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2009, 08:14:05 AM »
Left  a message in Cook's Corner but want to doubly say how pleased you're home with Roger to look after your every whim  :o   ??? ::) :-\ ;)

I am sure he will do a wonderful job as a Male Nurse, Chief Bottle Washer and Scrubber  - leaving you to do the important job of commenting on the posts  ;D
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2009, 09:21:06 AM »
Good Lord, Lesley,

You don't believe in doing things by half, do you? You just couldn't disappear for a few days holiday as many another would. Drama, drama, drama!

You know, of course, that I'm just teasing. This is more than a bit of a shock. I really do hope you take care of yourself. I reckon they broke the mould after you were born, so we want you to stay well and with us for a long time yet.

Take care, Paddy
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Re: Back in the Landof the Living - I think.
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2009, 10:46:17 AM »
Glad to have you back Lesley, you look after yourself.
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