Get Well Soon, Ron

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Get Well Soon, Ron

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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,

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That he's still alive is a miracle. Those are fatal most of the time. Prayers his way.
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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.
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Hope Ron Is ok. It’s a hell of a thing to go through

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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.
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Oh wow. Let's all hope for a speedy recovery.
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Good, healthy vibes headed your way..
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ron. Get well soon. Paul & Lesley.
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More good mojo from down under Ron. My best wishes to you and your family.
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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.

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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.

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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.
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Hey you guys in the UK, any update on Ron [-o<

No replies since Christmas eve :-k

Please keep us posted :-"
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I just spoke to Cassie. Ron is doing OK and is now out of intensive care.
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Great news , I've called twice but had no success in getting through to her .
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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 !!!!!!
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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.
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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!
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thank goodness for that.

get well soon Ron!

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Been away since 21st. Glad to hear Ron is on the mend.
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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.
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These threads are rough, man. Glad to hear Ron is improving. Sending positive juju to Ron and Cassie.

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Just logged on to learn of Ron's medical troubles.
Get well soon, Ron! Too much to do to exit now!!
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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.
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Good to hear, Thanks for the update Don.
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Thanks for posting his progress. All the best wishes for Ron and Cassie.
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