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[carieoates]

Great news, I did pop over to her Facebook feed and had a giggle about her lack of sleep comments due to the exploits of her "ward mates". It's always good to be home. I did message you @Moogie, hope you didn't mind.

[Moogie]

Thanks caro for letting folks know I had intended to do by yesterday and give an update but the phone kept ringing & I had to go back to hospital for another INR test and a dose of clexane. It was all a bit tiring and it's been quite emotional. I feel as though I need a good cry but I can't let myself in case I hyperventilate!

Everyone at the hospital was absolutely wonderful and all my friends & family so supportive. I got back from my outpatient appointment yesterday to find two bunches of flowers had arrived! One from my sis in Germany and one which was a totally touching and unexpected surprise from our lovely ladies on the staff here. Thank you so much, it was all I could do to hold back the tears. The flowers are beautiful!

I'm told it could be months before the clot breaks down and to expect some of my pre hospital symptoms to continue. If I get any chest pains or shortness of breath I have to call an ambulance, so I guess there is still some concern. I'm trying to take it easy but doing little things like taking bits to the bin or getting a glass of water. I seem to have little strength and get tired very easily.

My heart has been under a lot of strain for some time but with the blood thinners is coping much better. I have to go in for another heart scan in 3 months to see if it is returning to normal or has suffered permenant damage - which would suck but I'd better than being dead.

I'm sleeping much better now, I guess all my sleep problems the last few months have been heart/lung related.

Still can't quite believe all this had happened. I got a copy of my discharge summary yesterday and it looks like they didn't tell me everything - it reads that there are 'emboli' plural and that both main arteries are affected. Can't wait for these clots to break down.

I'll be taking it a bit easy this week, I've been told to avoid stress if I can as it won't aid my recovery. The impact this could have on my daily life and for how long is unknown but about 7% of PE patients feel recovered in a few months while almost 70% only feel right again after 2 years. Eek. Thoughts and prayers all very much welcome and appreciated folks!

All in all its so good to be home and to be back with hubs and cat. Was worried she might go downhill while I was away. She hung in there for me

Will try to catch up on my messages in the week - expecting visitors today!

Hope you feel better soon moogie.

Thank you for the update! I hope your recovery isn't so slow that it takes 2 years! Rest and get well soon.
cilla xxc

Oh Moogie, hope you feel better soon. What an emotional journey to tag onto the physical one. Really hope you're in the 7% who recover quickly, and get your strength back. Little steps. xxxx

Scarey stuff Moogie but so glad you're home and recovering. Make sure you don't do too much and just try and relax and let everyone else look after you for a change! xx

Just relax and get better, everything else will take care of itself, hugs etc on the way........

Ballerina x

Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery, and it's the short route not the scenic one!
Sending best wishes to you - and the cat.

So pleased you're out of hospital and I'm sure hubs and your cat are treating you with the kiddest of kid gloves. Here's to a speedy and full recovery Moogie and, even though it's been a huge scare for you, we're all pleased it was diagnosed and treated when it was xx

Poor Moogie, it must have been an extremely scary and emotional time for you. You're home now, though and will be able to start your recovery properly now. Just take it easy xx

Bean

Thank goodness you went to a good responsive doc when you did. My word, all too ghastly for you.
Now, slowly slowly, gently gently, until your body sorts and balances back, however long it takes.
Wishing you all good things and a return to hearty health dear Moogie {{{+}}} x

Good to hear that you are home, @Moogie and thanks to @carorees for letting us know.

I join with the others in wishing you a speedy recovery. You are starting on the recovery road from a much better place, having lost your excess weight, so take very good care of yourself and your lovely cat!

Take it easy and let your body heal! Hope you feel better soon!

Get well soon Moogie! I did read your other post - so scary! Wishing you a speedy recovery - take it easy! x

So glad you are on the mend @Moogie. Such a scary story! I am so glad that you got the diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. Rest up, take it easy and let yourself be cared for. You need it. Your recovery will take as long as it takes. Don't be impatient and overdo things (kind of like 5:2 )