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Original poster

Peter has had a blood clot or 'fibrous'(spelling?) material on this brain

117 replies

misdee · 22/10/2005 15:08

so that is what has ccaused the loss of sight in his left eye. he has been perscribed aspirin as well as warfarin, surgeons will be consulted to see if he needs to be removed from the transplant list again.

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edam · 22/10/2005 15:10

Oh Misdee, I am so very sorry. Wish there was something I could say or do to help.

Pixiefish · 22/10/2005 15:12

hugs misdee

LadyTophamHatt · 22/10/2005 15:12

Blimey, Misdee I'm speechless.

HuggyBear · 22/10/2005 15:15

((((( misdee ))))))))

I cant find the words, but my thoughts are with you and your family.

Original poster
misdee · 22/10/2005 15:20

i'm trying to hold this together for the kids. no idea if the damage to his sight is permamnt or what, just dont have a clue.

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zippitippitoes · 22/10/2005 15:21

I hope he improves again in the next couple of days, thinking of you all.

tiredemma · 22/10/2005 15:22

I really am sorry misdee, im sending you lots of love to you and your family. Your courage is amazing.

noddyholder · 22/10/2005 15:22

Misdee I am thinking of you all i hope things improve soon You deserve a medal for the way you cope xx

Blossomhowl · 22/10/2005 15:22

So sorry to hear this. Really hope the doctors can do something to help Peter.
Thoughts are with you and your family xxx

Blandmum · 22/10/2005 15:23

I am so sorry, hopeing that things get sorted asap and that he can stay on the transplant list.

You are an amazing woman and I just wish that there was something that I could do to help.

Sending all best wishes and hugs.

coppertop · 22/10/2005 15:42

Thinking of you and Peter and hoping that you will hear some good news soon. xx

JoolsToo · 22/10/2005 15:46

so sorry to hear this misdee, hope its only temporary and he stays on the transplant list and gets it done quickly.

Octobernow · 22/10/2005 15:46

Oh, no I really hope it's temporary. I can only echo what the others have said about you being an amazing woman.

blueteddy · 22/10/2005 16:55

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Cadmum · 22/10/2005 17:11

I really admire your strength. I am so sorry that it is constantly being tested. I really hope that you have some positive answers soon.

PottytheVampireSlayer · 22/10/2005 17:32

misdee - sorry to hear this. Hope that they can stabilise Peter's bloods soon and he doesn't need taking of the list.

spooklymieow · 22/10/2005 17:45

I spoke to Misdee earlier, appartently the blood clot or fibrous material has dispered (sp??) but has caused some brain damage If its temporary, noone knows, just a wait and see game.

sallyscarystrawberry · 22/10/2005 17:49

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dot1 · 22/10/2005 17:49

oh god that's awful Thinking of you Misdee and your family.
xxx

nutcackle · 22/10/2005 17:49

Really sorry to hear this Misdee xxx

PeachyClairPumpkinPie · 22/10/2005 18:04

Really, really sorry that you have been subjected to yet more stress. I really hope everything changes for you soon

LadySherlockofLGJ · 22/10/2005 18:05

FGS

Is there no end to this ??

Thinking of you all.

xxxxxxxxx
LGJ

blueteddy · 22/10/2005 18:06

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Jayzmummy · 22/10/2005 18:10

Thinking of you even more and really hope that things settle soon...Peter was doing so well and will do again.
You are one hell of a strong lady and I have so much admiration for you.
Take care of yourself and the Lo's.
JM

maddiemosthorrid · 22/10/2005 18:12

Oh no. Thinking of you all.