Suspected heart attack.

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

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 you seem to making good progress

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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'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.

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

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

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!!

I am trying to give up the extra goodies that I eat between meals.

Just rest and relax , Ian . Good wishes to you .

A gentle 3 weeks is what is called for I think - enjoy it!

(((hugs))) Ian

Thankyou, went to doctors about certificate to stay off work, three weeks to start and then see how it goes from there. My job is quite a physical one pushing people to and from theatre.

Look after yourself, Ian - slow and steady.

Hope you are fully recovered soon Ian42.

Best wishes. x

Take it easy Ian, must have been a real shock for you!

Well, don't overdue it [nag nag] ....