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Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:53 pm
by wattsmonkey
I just had a call from Cassie, Ron's partner, who wanted us to know that Ron has suffered an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). He is in intensive care having undergone emergency surgery.

I will post any updates on here; I know you kind people will be wishing him a swift and complete recovery,

Rob

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:17 pm
by hornhospital
That he's still alive is a miracle. Those are fatal most of the time. Prayers his way.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:09 pm
by olympia57
We've just returned after a long day out and I've just read this.
Too late to call Cass but let us know any developments Rob.
Don

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:22 pm
by GazM3
Hope Ron Is ok. It’s a hell of a thing to go through

Fingers are dissed here in aus.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:00 am
by sharkfan
Just got home to read this Rob; tough news to hear. I won't call Cass so as not to trouble her but when you next speak to her let her know she and Ron are in my thoughts and prayers and I can be available to help out in any way.

Get well soon Ron.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:18 am
by sansouci
Oh wow. Let's all hope for a speedy recovery.
--Ken

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:37 am
by dlvad
Good, healthy vibes headed your way..
Steadier, Stronger & Better Every Day.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:57 am
by Pod
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ron. Get well soon. Paul & Lesley.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 4:09 am
by baders
More good mojo from down under Ron. My best wishes to you and your family.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:58 pm
by Soperman
Just read this, so thank you for making us aware Rob.

I’m desperately hoping Ron and his family receive the news we all want them to this Christmas.

Mike.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:49 am
by 86_6series
Hope Ron is a candidate for Aorta stents and not full open surgery.
I lucked out in 2009 and was able to have the triple A. Second para.

Good luck Ron, hope all goes well for a comfortable recovery.

Bob V

For patients requiring open surgical repair of their aorta, a large incision is made in the abdomen to expose the aorta. Once the abdomen is opened, the aneurysm is repaired with a graft. Open repair remains the standard procedure for an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.

Some patients are candidates for minimally invasive repair, called endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), a procedure that requires a small incision in the groin (to insert a catheter), followed by the placement of a stent graft inside the aneurysm to reinforce weak spots in the artery. For those who don’t qualify for EVAR, the fenestrated endograft is a minimally invasive option for people with abdominal aortic aneurysms. The fenestrated endograft is inserted into the femoral artery through a groin incision, then guided through the blood vessel to the aneurysm.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 5:34 pm
by GRNSHRK
Hey you guys in the UK, any update on Ron [-o<

No replies since Christmas eve :-k

Please keep us posted :-"

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:40 am
by Pod
I just spoke to Cassie. Ron is doing OK and is now out of intensive care.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 12:21 pm
by olympia57
Great news , I've called twice but had no success in getting through to her .

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:43 pm
by sharkfan
Pod wrote: Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:40 am I just spoke to Cassie. Ron is doing OK and is now out of intensive care.
Brilliant news :-)

I phoned the other day but Cas was pretty tired and had no real news.

All the best Ron !!!!!!

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:04 pm
by Soperman
It is no small relief to hear some positive news.

I suppose if anybody is game for a major mechanical overhaul, it's gonna be Ron. Fingers crossed he's soon back on the road, clocking up many, many more miles.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:16 pm
by wattsmonkey
Managed to speak to the big man himself yesterday: he sounded tired but enormously relieved to be with us after dash up the M4 in the ambulance and emergency surgery. He mentioned all the support on the site and was grateful for the info on those who've had experience of the same sort of procedure. Thank God for the NHS.

I didn't think to make a Munich Legends restoration quip!

Keep up the recovery, Ron: those BMWs need you!

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:46 pm
by Brucey
thank goodness for that.

get well soon Ron!

cheers

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:17 pm
by jps635
Been away since 21st. Glad to hear Ron is on the mend.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:08 am
by NigelC
just returned from holiday to read about Ron, - a very scary time for him and his family.

I am very relieved to hear that you are a little better Ron, and wish you a speedy and
complete recovery. with all best wishes to you both, Nigel.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 6:07 pm
by Da_Hose
These threads are rough, man. Glad to hear Ron is improving. Sending positive juju to Ron and Cassie.

Jose

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:32 pm
by Masked Man
Just logged on to learn of Ron's medical troubles.
Get well soon, Ron! Too much to do to exit now!!
KEEP THE SHINY SIDE UP, Ron!
Thoughts and prayers from Los Angeles, CA

Phillip

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:51 pm
by olympia57
I spoke to Cass tonight and she was telling me the full story . Poor man has had a dreadful time .
Ron is up on his feet ,albeit with a walking aid ,and off oxygen etc. but exhausted.
She hopes that he may be allowed home sometime next week, all going well.
She'll let us know how things progress.
Don

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:30 pm
by dlvad
Good to hear, Thanks for the update Don.

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:42 pm
by baders
Thanks for posting his progress. All the best wishes for Ron and Cassie.