Fozzie
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| posted on 3/7/10 at 10:10 PM |
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A Massive Big Thanks to Bob and all of the WLM
Stu (aka DLT) and I would like to say a HUGE thank you for all of your very kind wishes and offers of help, especially to those that I
haven't managed to u2u/email/phone.
Special thanks to Bob for keeping everyone in the loop.
Stu is much better now and recovering well, although very prone to fall asleep just about in the middle of anything and everything ...LOL..... 
It's great that his 'zest' is back, although at this time it's in short bursts, but hopefully given time, he will be back to
his old self again....although as I said to Hicost, his energy has to be reined back at times with the threat of ratchet straps and Gaffe Tape .....in
case he over does it.....
To those friends who know us, and I haven't managed to contact, here is a much shortened story of what happened ---
On 17th June at about 3.45pm, I got a phone call from Stu who was working on his own at the workshop in Godstone, I was at home in Walton still
recovering from an op on my arm.
He said that he had a bad type of indigestion discomfort, that he was clammy and light headed, and I could tell that he was struggling to catch his
breath......
I calmly told him to sit down and keep the phone by him as I was calling an ambulance.
I was 99.9% sure that he was having a heart attack.....
The 999 call centre was brilliant, I asked her to call him and keep him talking whilst help was on its way, which she did.......
The upshot was, (without going into the logistic nightmare of me getting there) that he was having a heart attack, and once they got him to
East Surrey, they took him straight in to have a stent put in (angioplasty), he gave everyone another scare whilst it was being done, and the
following 48 hours was a nightmare, with me jumping every time the phone rang.
Once the crucial 48 hours had passed, I told Bob what had happened.
He recovered very well, and came home a day earlier than had been originally planned.
The specialist said that as I got Stu the right help quickly, there has been no lasting damage to his heart.
Stu isn't an 'obvious' coronary patient, as in his BMI is 21, his blood pressure is normal, and his cholesterol level is 2.9.
We don't eat junk/fast food, eat mainly a 'Mediterranean' diet, with meat, fish all fresh as opposed to frozen or from supermarkets,
and he is very fit.
He has to get used to taking a lot of tablets which hopefully will reduce in time.
He talked with Bob about cycle rides along the towpath......a really Locost Locost meet....as in using no petrol LOL, but he has to build up to that,
having managed only 1 bike ride (short) and then sleeping for a couple of hours to recouperate 
Anyway enough waffle from me, and although we have not managed to see you all very often, we are both so very humbled that you are all indeed true
friends in every sense of the word, as in when we were in 'need' of a friendly ear, you were all there for us....it will never ever be
forgotten.... 
Stu and Fozz 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 3/7/10 at 10:14 PM |
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Glad he's ok, send my best wishes.
Ben
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907
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| posted on 3/7/10 at 10:35 PM |
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Here's to a speedy and complete recovery. (raises tea mug to pooter screen)
All my best wishes to you both.
Paul G
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 3/7/10 at 10:35 PM |
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As above, very glad to hear that he's got through that ok and even more pleased to read that his recovery looks very positive too...
Steve x
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 12:18 AM |
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Best wishes to both of you.
JGG.
You have u2u.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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l0rd
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 01:33 AM |
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It's good to hear that he is getting better.
I wish you two all the best!!
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omega0684
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 04:48 AM |
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All the best Fozz-meister, hope Stu recovers quickly!
Best Wishes all round
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 05:31 AM |
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what the others have said,see ya next month
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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nitram38
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 06:54 AM |
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All the best mate!
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 06:56 AM |
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Thinking about you both! Take care of each other.
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 07:00 AM |
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hope he has a speed recovery
stuart
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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TimC
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 07:50 AM |
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I'd missed this but best wishes to you both!
I've been through a similar process with my Dad. Modern medicine is incredible; 8 years since his heart attack he's doing great - still
playing golf at 74!
I'm sure Stu will be a-ok.
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 07:53 AM |
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Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
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whitestu
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 08:13 AM |
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Get well soon! I paid to have a 3d EBCT scan when I was in my early 40's to identify any future problems in that department. Furtunately
everything seemed to be OK. You just can't tell from BMI / BP / cholesterol etc.
Best wishes
Stu
[Edited on 4/7/10 by whitestu]
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iank
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 08:17 AM |
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Glad you got the right help quickly and everything seems to be working out for the best.
Make sure you look after yourself as well.
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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scootz
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 08:41 AM |
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Ay Caramba! 
Well done for spotting the signs and remaining calm Fozz! Hope Stu's back to full fighting fitness soon!
It's Evolution Baby!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 09:16 AM |
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Hope you both make full and speedy recoveries
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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BenB
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 09:52 AM |
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Well I must have missed the original bit but blimey! Glad to hear things turned out okay and best wishes to you both.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 09:53 AM |
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Best Wishes, and here's hoping for a full and complete recovery.
Geoff
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Fozzie
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 02:08 PM |
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Thank you all ^ ^ who have taken the time to reply.....
You didn't miss the 'original post', as I spoke to Bob and he passed on the news 'Off Forum' ....
I only came on here briefly, to tend the admin u2u's and have a quick squizz through the rest of the forum.
Please don't worry about my arm, it really is getting there now....it's just at the time of 'crisis' although the stitches
were healed, where they took a chunk out, it was still very tight to stretch/move it, hence driving caused a lot of pain........
Thank you, each and every one, again for your support and good wishes .....
All the best,
Stu (aka DLT) and Fozz 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Minicooper
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 02:34 PM |
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It's amazing what can be done now with stainless steel tubes and some very clever people, I had 100% blockage of the RCA, 95% blockage of the
RCX and 70% blockage of the LAD.
After a month or two taking it easy mainly for the closure device in the femeral artery took some moderate exercise and built up from there, now back
playing squash and resumed normal activity
Cheers
David
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bob
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 02:58 PM |
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I was very happy when i called stu last week, what a difference as he does actually sound like the stu i first met some 7+ years ago.
After sending many messages i thought it best for fozzie to give the full SP on stu as i would deffinatly have given incorrect info, so sorry to
those who didnt get any of the original mails.
I suppose i had better start looking at push bikes now,the only problem being the tow path along the thames near us has a very healthy amount of pubs
I will speak to you both soon
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Fozzie
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 03:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
It's amazing what can be done now with stainless steel tubes and some very clever people, I had 100% blockage of the RCA, 95% blockage of the
RCX and 70% blockage of the LAD.
After a month or two taking it easy mainly for the closure device in the femeral artery took some moderate exercise and built up from there, now back
playing squash and resumed normal activity
Cheers
David
WOW
Well done David
Bob...yep, both our bikes are de-cobwebbed ...
I suppose we could do a 'try' of 3 routes, building up from 1, then 1+2 finally including 1, 2 and 3 ...or even a 4........depending on
how 'fit' we get
Route 1.... from the Mountain (cafe), along to the marina, rest at The Anglers.....and return for coffee and brecky to the mountain....
Route 2..... as for route 1, but cycle up the short hill, for a lemonade at The Swan, finishing back at the Mountain for a roll and coffee.....
Route3......when we are really brave......sorry...fit....
Coffee at The Mountain, along the tow path to The Swan, free-wheel back down to The Anglers ...best check the brakes or we could get wet ...do a
right and ride along to The Weir .... where a 'lemonade' or light lunch...could be enjoyed before the trundle back to The Mountain .....
Route 4.......not really sorted the 'stops' on this one yet......but ending at Hampton Court.......which isn't too far from The
Weir....
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Peteff
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 05:54 PM |
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Hampton Court ? Damn these underpants Don't go overdoing it. Some gentle walking sounds more like the order of the day for the time being.
Our next door neighbour went through it a couple of years ago, he is an older gent though ( listen to me I'm 58 ) and he is pretty much back
to normal but he does volunteer me for the more physical jobs in the garden.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Jasper
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| posted on 5/7/10 at 11:18 AM |
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Great to hear he's doing so well. A mate had a stent recently, before that he looked liked sh*t and had done for a long time. Now he's
rosey cheeked and doing lots of exercise and feeling 100% better.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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