"i cant say i enjoyed the story, cause am sorry for your misfortune but it does help to listen; especially when you think you are crazy sometimes with your symptoms. i had found my ad in a similar way. my bp had been 180/117 & went to er, that wk…"
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Am I the only person who struggles with their blood pressure and their blood pressure meds or is it something that you are all out there bearing with silent fortitude and acceptance?Where does time…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Deal Apr 11, 2010.
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Reading the welcomes to new member to the site took me back to a time that I don’t think any of us like to revisit too much, but I think that we all have a responsibility to share our experiences and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marion Millington Mar 13, 2010.
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Graeme commented on Marion Millington's blog post Bad News, Good News"Marion..Damn! I missed this as was away! OK. I lit a few candles for us all when away and dear lady - one of them was for you so - I'm a believer in positive vibes and you give them off in buckets! IT IS GOING TO BE OK! I love your positive…"
Marion Millington commented on Gregory Smith's blog post Just joined - looking for info, help and advice"Hi Gregory,
Welcome to the site, as I say to everyone who finds themselves in this situation, I am sorry that you came to this point, it will change your life but not every experience is all bad, and in a years’ time much of what you are…"
Richard Deal commented on Marion Millington's blog post Bad News, Good News"hey marion,
woah! i have my fingers crossed that your lymph nodes are hunky dory... show the big c (*blushes* quite apt on so many levels) the door and make sure you lock it on the way out - and don't worry about the gene pool, unless your…"
Marion Millington posted a blog postBad News, Good News
I have been feeling so well lately, taking on the cross trainer was one of the best things I have done and it really gave my recovery the kick start it needed. I had begun to think that I had reached the plateau of my recovery, which was good, I certainly wasn’t complaining, but deep down inside I was hoping for better.Since gradually building my time and difficulty on the cross trainer I have really come on leaps and bounds, and the strength is returning in to both my right arm and leg and my…See More
Marion Millington replied to Debbie Oberg's discussion Best Friend has Ascending Aortic Aneurysm"Hi Debbie,
Welcome to our group, and can I say how sorry I am to hear about your friend, it is never easy when you discover your body has let you down.
I had to wait a year for repair of a Type B decending dissection so I am awear of the road your…"
Trudy Chambers left a comment for Marion Millington"Hi Marion,
Thank you so much for your kind reply. It sounds like I have come to the right place.
It will be good to read some of the stories on here when I have a minute to myself.
I have just read your story and it made me feel very emotional. It…"
Marion Millington left a comment for Trudy Chambers"Hi Trudy,
Welcome, I'm so pleased you found us, I understand there maybe a couple of ladies on the site who like you dissected after childbirth and hopefuly will give you some support.
I didn't have my dissection unill I was 51 and I…"
Marion Millington replied to Michelle Hostutler-Okeefe's discussion Hello everyone..."Hi Michelle and welcome
I too have and aortic sent which I was only give a year ago, twelve months after my dissection, my stent is titanium mesh which seems to be bedding in well, I did suffer some spurious never pain for a while but it seems to…"
Marion Millington replied to Richard Deal's discussion Scar Treatment"Hi Richard,
I have always suffered badly with dark brown scar tissue, so the thought of having a scar from ear to ear was only brightened by the fact that it saved my life. Bio oil made things worse for me before so I never use it and would advise…"
Richard Deal commented on Marion Millington's blog post Marion's Story Type B AD"my 2 year is looming now too. amazing how we count our lives in small steps after pivotal moments.
what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger - and there is plenty of strength left in you yet, young padawan!
keep up the good fight,
r"
Graeme commented on Marion Millington's blog post Marion's Story Type B AD"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero!!
For a special lady....well done you! Happy Anniversary..!! Now - 30 more to go!! ha ha!!
Yes - all the "important" things for pre AD now seem so..well.... NOT important any more...
g"
Marion Millington commented on Marion Millington's blog post Marion's Story Type B AD"Today is my second anniversary, two years and many experiences later I’m still here – this time two years ago I was told I probably wouldn’t last three days!
I have other anniversaries as well……. Left hospital on…"
Marion Millington commented on Jose Kfuri's blog post Hoping for the best"Hi Jose,
What a terrible shock this must have been to everyone, I'm so sorry that he and all his friends and family have had to go through this.
Like Graeme I have never come across this mixture of surgial effects, but I can say from…"
Susan Fuller left a comment for Marion Millington"Hi Marion - Just checked in, a saw your friend request today. Thanks!"
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Bad News, Good News
I have been feeling so well lately, taking on the cross trainer was one of the best things I have done and it really gave my recovery the kick start it needed. I had begun to think that I had reached the plateau of my recovery, which was good, I certainly wasn’t complaining, but deep down inside I was hoping for better.…
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Marion's Story Type B AD
It took me a while for me to get round to sharing my story, writing it down seems somehow to give my experience substance, but if we don’t talk about it who will. I am a successful 52 year old woman living in a small village in the north of England; I have 4 children, 6 grandchildren and hopefully no more on the way.
I woke up on June 6th 2008, life was good my new business was growing and after years of working hard to bring up my family, my husband and I were on our own and looking… Continue
I woke up on June 6th 2008, life was good my new business was growing and after years of working hard to bring up my family, my husband and I were on our own and looking… Continue
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- At 20:32 on June 21, 2010, Trudy Chambers said…
- Hi Marion,
Thank you so much for your kind reply. It sounds like I have come to the right place.
It will be good to read some of the stories on here when I have a minute to myself.
I have just read your story and it made me feel very emotional. It has only been 9 months since my dissection and the feelings that you described are very similar to mine. In a way it is good to hear that people are having the same ups/downs and worries as I am. It makes me realise I am probably reacting in a normal way, rather than overreacting.
Youe story is a positive one, hopefully one day I will be able to tell a similar tale.
I am going to see if I can find the ladies that had a dissection after they gave birth. Maybe I can have a chat with them with them and see how they are feeling.
Thanks again for your comment and good luck for the future,
Trudy x
- At 0:54 on May 15, 2010, Susan Fuller said…
- Hi Marion - Just checked in, a saw your friend request today. Thanks!
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