Frenchieboy Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 It's very rare that I ask anything from members but I am begging right now. For those of you that are reading this and believe in the power of prayer I have to ask you to say a prayer for my wife. She said she was starting to feel a bit of pain at lunchtime today through her chest, back and shoulders. I suggested that I should call the doctor out to see her but she said not to and that she would arrange an emergency appointment at the surgery for this afternoon. I was taking her to her appointment at 4:40 this afternoon when she collapsed outside the surgery and i had to get assistance. The doctor took one look and called for an ambulance immediately. The ambulance turned up some 25 minutes later and after a quick examination and assessment called straight for the air ambulance. Apparently my wife was having a heart attack whilst in the ambulance. They told me which hospital they would be taking her to (The Manchester Royal Infermary) and that I should start to make my way there as soon anmd as quickly as possible. My damned satnav refused to work properly and I ended up with a police escort - Under different circumstances that might have been exciting but by then most things were a bit of a blurr and I was starting to feel terribly frightened and worried. By the time I got there they had her in surgery and had to remove a large clot from her heart. I left the hospital at about 10:45 tonight as there was nothing more that i could do except let Marlene try to get some rest - If that is possible when your are wired up to a full ECG machine and have only just got home. She is now through the worst of it they tell me but it was touch and go for a while and that I should try to get some rest and call them tomorrow morning for an update before going there to see her. I don't mind admitting that the fear and worry reduced me to tears and right now I am feeling totally lost and useless so if you do believe in the power of prayer please ask for healing for Marlene - I am not worried about myself, Marlene is far more important right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) thats dreadful mate hope everything works out for you both, im not religious but i will say one anyway hope it helps Edited April 2, 2013 by overandunder2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdix22 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Not said any for a year or two but I'll say one tonight(not religious at all either) I hope she makes a full recovery mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you overandunder. It means a lot to me to know that members care! I doubt that I will get much sleep tonight so I am just having a very large glass of whiskey so if any of my replies get a bit garbled you will have to forgive me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I have been on my knees mate, When we think its not important, you can be so wrong at times like yours: Yes and cried too, perhaps i was heard, but everything turned out well in the end.. Chin up mate keep positive, and do some more praying, it doesn`t cost a thing. its humility at times like this: I will also give a prayer for you tonight: God bless . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you as well Perdix 22, thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Sorry to hear about your wife and wish her all the best and hope for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdix22 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nursed my partner through breast cancer and know how lonely it can be. Wish her all the best from Bonny Scotland mate and take care too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Subsonicnat, your words mean so much, thank you. I hope you will forgive me but I am now in tears again realising that there are people who care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi frenchieboy, you acted quick there pal, scary moment for you both there I'm sure your wife is in good hands at the hospital . I know we're all strangers here on this Internet chat forum but keep us all posted ,were all here for you chin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Subsonicnat, your words mean so much, thank you. I hope you will forgive me but I am now in tears again realising that there are people who care! it takes times like these to realise what you have in your wife, never take them for granted, they are your soul mate,friend, and wife last: Hold her hand more often when she comes out, it will strengthen you both: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Don't worry about the tears Frenchieboy, only real men cry. Positive thoughts to you and your family. I'll say a prayer for Marlene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 it takes times like these to realise what you have in your wife, never take them for granted, they are your soul mate,friend, and wife last: Hold her hand more often when she comes out, it will strengthen you both: You know mate some of us (Myself included) have done that, taken our wives for granted. Your words are soo true! thank you for reminding us of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Don't worry about the tears Frenchieboy, only real men cry. Positive thoughts to you and your family. I'll say a prayer for Marlene. I once thought that Logo, but now I an thinking differently! Thank yoy my friend for saying what mnay of us need to realise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thinking of you in your time of need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Let it all out Frenchieboy. Any person who doesn't cry is only bottling it up for later. Sounds like they got to her just in time so she has the best chance of recovery. It is a trying time when all the past comes alive again and you relive it, every minute. We all hope that things turn out OK for you both and our prayers are with you both tonight. God bless your wife and preserve her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nearly lost my old man to a heart attack on 3 occasions before he got a multiple bypass. Prayed then and have just asked for a divine favour for your Mrs! I know this won't give you much comfort, but were all hoping your other half is on the mend and back home ASAP. Try and find things about the house to keep you busy and it will help time fly until your Mrs is home. Now could be the time to do that bit painting or DIY you have been putting off Plenty of people on here to talk to if you need matey! Just hollar if needs be ATVB to you n your Mrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well I'm not religious in anyway but most of my family are. My cousin who is Prior at Ampleforth Abbey, my Auntie who is Sr Anne Marie, who runs a retreat in Stockport and my Mother (all staunch Roman Catholic from Southern Irelend) have lit candles and said prayers. I have too mate. Hope all is well and she is on the mend Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Oh mate my thoughts are with you all buddy. Not religious at all but had word with.the big man for you good lady wife. Keep us updated mate. Bazza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parapilot Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thoughts with you mate, thank god we live in a place with modern medicine. Although I would say 25 mins is unacceptable for ambulance. I thought it was 6 mins for calls like that. She's in the best place. All the best mate and don't forget to look after yourself to, get food etc to keep up your strength your wife needs you strong now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Best wishes Frenchie.. I'm sure she'll pull through just fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 She will be in my prayers. I hope she pulls through all right. The hospital is one of the best in the North West and the surgical teams there know what they are doing. May I suggest you get some rest tonight so you can wear your best smile when you see her tomorrow morning? Believe me, your smile is what she will need tomorrow, it can help her immensely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 God bless your wife mate out prayers are with you and your wife tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 When you see her tomorrow,tell her to stop ********* about and get better-then I'm coming up to slap her with a wet fish-you dont mess about with chest pain Marlene.Now she's gone and upset all of us-I wish her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samyw Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hope your wife is ok mate and hope u are ok she's in the best place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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