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Amazing, surprising day

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Ralph good today and they'd put a speaker button on his tracheotomy, so could speak a bit. Said they'll see how he goes today and tomorrow then maybe out on Sunday. I rang when I got home and they've taken the tracheotomy out at 1.30 after I left. He panicked a little from the shock, but is fine now and maybe moved to PCU tomorrow or Sunday 💗❤️☺️🎊🎉

Couldn't believe the speed at which it's happened. Thank you all for your support and messages, it means a lot.

He actually said the words "I love you"😂 happy tears.

Today would have been my mum and dads wedding anniversary, I think they were looking out for him xx ❤️

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Mydog8it

It's about time he started recovering 🍾🤪.He'll have forgotten all about his bypass operation by now what with all his other problems he has overcome

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BeKind28-

Hello :-)

The best post so far :-)

This is just the best news we could be reading and I am sure everyone will agree and what we have been waiting for :-)

The shock must have hit him but I am sure he will get used to it and how lovely it will be when he is able to have a nice cup of tea :-)

Of course he would say he loves you as you have kept him going and given him the biggest reason to keep fighting to get well so I am not shocked he said I love you to you :-)

How fantastic to hear that by Sunday he might be ready to move down to PCU :-)

I am sure your Mum and Dad will have been watching over you both and smiling today with this wonderful progress he has made :-)

If you have time let us know if he moves to PCU on Sunday :-)

Thank you so much for letting us know how he is :-) x

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Rosieapple72

That’s amazing news. I am so pleased for you both. Onwards and upwards 💕

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Manderson27

Such great news. So glad he is recovering well after so much trauma.

Great news indeed ❤️

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Maisywhippet

Fantastic , he’s really turned the corner now🙂

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TonyBen

How wonderful are the icu doctors and nurses who always do everything they can to get our loved ones back to us. I still have no words to express my thanks for their care of my husband last year. Very special people.So happy that your weekend starts with better news!

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weepip

What good news :) sometimes its good just to pull the plaster off quick and he wouldn't of had time to worry about removing the tracheotomy and nor did you :) I'm so pleased for you both that thing are improving so much. I always look for your updates and its lovely to have such a positive one xx

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Yumz199725

Ahh that's amazing hun so happy to hear ❤️❤️😅👏👏👏

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Cassiedogoman

Brilliant news, onward and upward 👍

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Antoinette48

All your prayers answered🥰 Brilliant news!

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Pheasant1234

bless yer.

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Blearyeyed

I'm so happy for you both , onwards and upwards now, big hugs , Bee

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Gillph

yippee!!

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gorillaqueen

Great news onwards and upwards so pleased for you all. Take care best wishes ❤️🤗Xx.

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fairyfeathers

wonderful uplifting news after so much worry and stress. He will soon be back home, with you , where he belongs ❤️

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ETHEL103

Brilliant x

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Noodlesalad

Your lovely Ralph is getting better each day after all he's been through and you too, those three words I love you were worth waiting for🌟

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Seal59

So pleased for you both. 💕

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Digger0

Brilliant news!!! PCU on Sunday will really be a step forward. xx

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Stent2024

that’s fantastic news 👏

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Digger0

You won't be able to stop him talking now :) xx

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Dyllibobs

That's fantastic news! He's doing amazing & what a day for this to happen on 🥰 It's certainly been an emotional roller coaster for you both. Fingers crossed he's moved to pcu & another step closer to coming home to you 🥰 xx

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Holidayescape

Great news.

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Pdbd1

I am so, so pleased to read this update. What progress - absolutely amazing. And you are correct - things do more quickly 😀 I’m so glad he has turned a corner. Hopefully you will see a difference everyday. Please let him know we are all delighted for him. Take care

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BabsJ

Wonderful news. Recovery speeding up now. He spoke I'm not surprised there were Happy tears. You would have felt so emotional. So pleased for you

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Plastow48

Great news and even the sun has come out to celebrate. Prayers and hugs.Jenny 🙏🙏🍀🍀🌞🌞

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Larneybuds

Good morning....I think we all feel like we know your husband now so it's lovely to hear about more progress and fingers crossed there will be daily positive changes. Xx

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WoodlandLover

Oh I BET your Mum and Dad were looking out for him - and you too! Thank you so much for sharing what's such a deeply personal journey. Every time I read your updates I have happy tears in my eyes for you by the end, you have a beautiful way of engaging with others. We feel your feelings. I'm so happy for you that your Ralph is continuing to climb his road to recovery so well. It inspires us all. Wishing you both every blessing and sending love 💙🩷

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Cavalierrubie

l feel the joy you must be feeling. What a wonderful day? No stopping him now and he can start to enjoy things much more. Yoy said you hoped he would be better by Easter, which is only a fortnight away and you have got your wish. Another fortnight and it should be like old times. You can both smile again and be happy. Xxx

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BlueGreenPink

fantastic news. Delighted for you x

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Plum53

❤️

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JeremiahObadiah

That’s fabulous.

Go Mr Castleview.

And keep looking after yourself , there’s been a lot of stress going on!

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Best2

fabulous news I’m so happy for you all ! 🥰

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GrannyE

gosh he has come a long way. You must be over the moon. Good luck

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Carercmb

wow what a difference a day makes.

Get ready for his return to home life.

Give yourself some time because your busy at first with appointments and spoiling the patient.

Wishing you best wishes for the coming years and don’t underestimate the support you have given him and will continue to give.

Love. ❤️ It’s the best medicine in the world and he has been lucky to take it daily.

❤️❤️❤️

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lilahraeharris

Hi Castleview, I have read everyone of your updates this is the first time for me to reply, I am over the moon for you both, wishing you both all the best for the future, what a strong man he is, sending all my love to you both 😊

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Traveldreams

I think we’re all emotional at this! Well done to you both - both fighters- and a little bit of help from your parents is amazing xx

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Regeton

Fantastic news. I’m so pleased they have been able to remove the tracheotomy and he’s doing ok. A massive step forward for you both.

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Aqua24

Thats fantastic news, your prayers 🙏 have been answered . Not long until.he will be home with you where he belongs .

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andrea_waffle7

Lovely news. Just what you both need. I bet he is scared it’s a lot for him. Xxx

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Cat04

Brilliant news! xx

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cappachina

I am sure your Mam and Dad have been looking out for him. Its amazing news and looks as if he is now on the long road to recovery and he will get there and you two make sure you treasure and enjoy all the years you have left together. Take care of yourself too Looking forward to next update

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Sunnysummerdays

Great news 🌞 delighted for you all 🎉❤️

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Jackiesmith7777

Such good news . You must be so relieved x

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Catwifie

Fabulous news! So happy for you both..hope the path ahead is smooth! Tell Ralph ..no more dramas please!!😁😘

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Valentina98

Oh I am pleased 😀 fantastic news

Onwards and upwards

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Bingo88

So pleased to read he is back on track and progressing well. Let's hope 🙏 he will be home soon and I am sure he will get better quicker being at home. Take care also. Brian

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2wheeler

What a wonderful post thanks so much for the update whoop

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Avagra

Fantastic news ❤️

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Snoogs

Beautiful… brings a smile on. With all the turmoil these days this is refreshing to read. Thank you for sharing !! And here’s to getting back to normal.

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Thanksnhs

Fantastic news I am so happy for you both char x

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Purpled

yep as soon as tracheostomy out he will be home 🏠 n no time, well done and let’s hope for some favourable weather for him. X

in reply toPurpled

Sadly he's back on ventilator and tracheotomy going back in

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Elsabounre

How wonderful!!!...looks like he has now reached a level of recuperation tjat is definitely putting that light at the end of the tunnel...what fighters you are...yes..one advantage is..his bypass wounds will have healed quite a bit by now...once he is breathing comfortably on his own...progress will be quicker..his limbs have not moved for a while..so muscle loss will be the next target..but so very happy for you both!!!

in reply toElsabounre

Sadly new update, back on ventilator and the tracheotomy going back in, too mad secretions and he couldn't clear them. They were going to leave him with the cuff down until Sunday or Monday before they removed it, but went early and this is the result, more distress

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Elsabounre in reply to

Really is 1 step forward and 1 back...that is sad to hear..hope you both have the strength to keep up the battle....would be so good if they could have somehow sucked out the secretions...will continue with prayers for you both...

in reply to

So sorry to hear that. Rooting for you both ❤️

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Qualipop in reply to

Just seen this; what a disappointment but at least he knows that apart from the secretions he's ok without the ventilator. He won't worry next time.

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Scho1

Aw that’s amazing news!! So pleased for you both.

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lilahraeharris

So sorry to hear this castleview, one step forward two back but you both keep that fight going like you have from day one, sending you lots of love and support and thinking of you everyday x

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Qualipop

Oh what wonderful news. I'm so pleased.

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JMV100

We are all rooting for you both. Big hugs.

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Nannysue1

❤❤

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Blueflags

I’ve not been posting re: your awful trauma, but have kept up with the struggles you’ve been going through. Ups and downs but it sounds very positive and it seems things are on the mend, I’m sure Bekind28 is right in that the trauma of the op is having a big effect on his body but 🤞🤞 is sounds as if things are progressing, I wish you both the best of luck 🥰🥰

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Handel

This is brilliant news Castleview. Now things have speeded up a bit, there's hubby heading home on the horizon. I'm sure your Mum and Dad were smiling down on him (and you and the lads!).

This forum is such a lovely sounding board. I don't know where I'd have been without these lovely people when my hubby was first told he needed a quad bypass. Help and advice always available and lots of good friends to make, even if you don't see them!! You've made many friends and we've all been looking out for updates (I get my messages a day later than most so I've only just seen this!). Hubby Ralph will need to make sense of what's been going on and it'll take a little while to process - but he's got you and that's all he needs.

We look forward to the next part of your adventure together!

Lots of love and hugs to you both. Jan xxxx

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FoxyHome

So happy for you all.You have come through such trauma with bravery and fortitude.

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Dempo

Just saw this, had internet issues. So sorry that it’s such a rollercoaster for you both. But thrilled to know that your lovely husband is called Ralph. To me, that’s a dashing hero, Errol Flynn type name, I hope he lives up to it!

in reply toDempo

He's gorgeous, with the most beautiful blue eyes❤️

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