I know Bath & have a good friend in Freshford. Have a good week-end....
Hi Al I trust that your visit went well I suppose that was part of my surgeons way of explaining the down side of surgery. But lets face it the alternative is much worse! My symptoms were like yours...
Greetings Al It's nearly 12 months since my Pericardectomy op. I live in County Durham so am familiar with the NHS. I suggest that you read my posts on the earlier threads. My surgeon had done a...
Hi coraleeanne I am nearly 6 months post-op for calcified chronic constrictive pericarditis, & doing fine. My symptoms initially led me me to be labeled as suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome....
Thanks to everyone for your concern. I think that it was more like 10 days before I went out for a decent walk. Every doctor & nurse seem pleased with my progress but at 56 years I'm one of their...
Previous posts raise concerns about unsightly thoracotomy scars. There is evidence that various topical silicone products can be of help. In the UK Valeant make Dermatix gel. Why not check out their...
Greetings from cold but sunny NE England. Its now 6 weeks since my operation, & I'm sorry not to have replied sooner. I'll run you through my experiences as briefly as possible. I was the first...
Greetings from N.E. England I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow & will soon be setting out for the hospital. I'll let you know how things go Best Wishes...