Suspected heart attack.

IAN...Did they say what caused it? Can be caused by virus apparently? Also, do you keep a mobile phone in your top pocket by any chance? Heard a few tales about that causing heart problems including possibly my son in law!!

Ian42 every time you feel like nibbling between meals, come on GN instead

Best wishes Ian for a speedy recovery back to normal life. Take care.

I'm feeling a bit despondent at the moment, wondering if ever I'll get back to work. It is difficult to do something, I read, I browse the internet, I walk, I go up town (wish it was warmer and drier), listen to music and watch a DVD.

Ian don't! My husband had a heart attack 5 years ago and he needed stents (I mentioned it earlier on this thread) - it happened to him on the day he started a new job. He was at home for 3 months and was worried about getting back to work. Towards the end of that time when he had his final check up and was given the all clear, he started pottering around in the area outside our house (council verges) and started clearing it, "little and often". I think it was a parallell journey for him to get his strength back. Apart from the fact that he is now back at work full time and fit and healthy, the council were here late last year taking photographs of him and his 'guerilla garden' effort for their monthly newsletter (it is a thriving veg garden, he calls it his own personal allotment). Anyone who wants to can help themselves to the vegetables, strawberries etc, so he is rewarded in so many ways. The other thing he did was, he asked if he could stay in the 'cardiac rehab' group that he attended when he had the procedure and the hospital said yes. He goes to that faithfully too and has bonded with other 'heart patients' and always comes home with tales of newcomers. Best of luck with your recovery.

I've known loads of people who've made full recoveries and got back to work.

I'm going to the cinema tomorrow to watch Quartet, apparently it is very good, I'll let you know.

Hi Ian I think there's stuff about Quartet on the films thread too. Do let us know.

I'm getting on quite well. I walk into town then catch a bus home. Hoping to be back to work at the beginning of February.

You're making progress, Ian, well done. Great that you're hoping to be back at work soon.

Glad to hear that you're doing well, Ian. Keep looking after yourself!

Well done, Ian...keep up the good work.

Aren't emergency ambulances awful – built neither for speed nor comfort?

Ian you seem to making good progress

Just when I start getting better. Took dad into hospital with swollen lower legs and blisters. Found out he has a heart murmur, they put him a water tablets is a lot better this morning although needs a heart scan.

Ian I'm sending positive vibes from a snow-free Kintyre.

Try not to worry Ian42 he needs you to keep well too you know! You don't say how old he is, but swollen ankles/legs and needing water tablets is so common as we get older.

My dad is 88, however we had to call an ambulance this morning and my dad now realises he is no longer as young as his mind think and has to do less. Of my dad isn't one for sitting around all day doing nothing, he feels he has to do something. Me and my brother and mum are looking after him now. Thanks to everyone.

How lovely for him that he has so many family members around him for support and love

One thing after another, dad's legs are now infected and is taking antibiotics and has to visit the nurse every other day for a dressing change. I have taken on the cooking however that will be a little difficult from next week when I hopefully return to work.

Well, Ian just remember to look after yourself so that you can look after him!

Ariadne Makes perfect sense. Delegate whenever possible, Ian

I'm back to work next Monday the 4th, looking forward to it, thanks to all of you.

I'm delighted for you, Ian.

First day back, and everything went smoothly, in fact better than I feared, and the boss was very understanding, of the conditions set by my doctor.