Rubylady

She was having a CT scan when I rang. I am waiting to hear when her op will take place so I can plan when to visit,
hopefully Sat afternoon.

The ward cannot give any information at all.
Try contacting the hospital and asking if they could pass a message onto your friend *Rubylady" who you think is in their hospital. Tell them to say you would like to contact her if she would like this.
That approach leaves it entirely up to "Rubylady" to agree to getting contact from her, or not, as she chooses and the hospital then do not need to reply to you or give out any information about her at all.

ann Wouid the ward staff tell you which ward she has perhaps been sent to? Sometimes switchboard can help as well.

Thanks ann

I am waiting for Ruby to get in touch as to when she has her op. She was having a CT scan when I rang this morning.
I will keep you all posted.

Just found this thread... why don't I get notices of important threads and not just selected topics by GNHQ !!


Rubylady... get well soon!

All the best Ruby. You are in very good hands.

Hope you can get in touch soon Ann and let us know any news! If you talk to her please give her our love.

Thinking of you Ruby with love and best wishes ?

I have just tried to contact Ruby but no reply.
She may have been moved to a surgical ward and have a different number.
If you read this Ruby plz send new number so I can visit at the weekend if possible.

Best wishes ruby, I'm sure you'll be feeling better soon.

A friend had his heart valve done this way. It is a lot less invasive. It was successful and his recovery seemed quite fast.

All the best for a speedy recovery, Ruby

Wishing you a speedy recovery Ruby ( can't post you the grapes...but others have sent virtual ones) hope that you will see this thread and it cheers you up.?

Best wishes for a quick recovery from me too Ruby

Oh Ruby, you poor thing, you've really been through the mill, haven't you? Sending you my very best wishes and (((((hugs))))). I do hope the op goes smoothly and you're well on the road to recovery very soon

Seems like a wonderful operation - I hope it goes smoothly.
Good luck and a speedy recovery Ruby .

Love and hugs, wishing you all the best! ??

Sending love and best wishes Ruby, your'e in safe hands.

Thinking of you Ruby and wishing you a speedy recovery

All good wishes fro me too

A bit scary, Ruby, but it sounds as though they are taking good care of you. Best wishes.

There is quite a bit about TAVI on the net if you want to know more, though I am sure they will answer any questions.
This is a good leaflet from Papworth Hospital. www.papworthhospital.nhs.uk/docs/leaflets/PI43_Transcatheter_Aortic_Valve.pdf Your hospital may not do it exactly the same, but it will be similar. There is a photo of a valve - it looks rather pretty, like a tiny bangle with a polythene lining. That is a 1penny piece for size comparison.

All my very best wishes ruby- I'm sure all will be well and you're going to have a whole new lease of life! Thinking of you.

It is wonderful what can be done now and this is so much less invasive. It sounds ideal and I hope that you can take a deep breath and dive in with so much to look forward to when you are feeling better.

Sounds like the medics are keen to do the op in the very best way for you but I can understand your feelings about it all. I hope it all goes smoothly and you recover well.