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Spending my 3rd day in hospital, after feeling really ill on Sunday. Yesterday they told me that there was a blood clot on my lung which they believe formed when I had a new hip fitted in October. The front of my operated leg had been really sore, that has now gone as the clot started there and then moved to my lung. It is being dispersed they tell me by blood thinning tablets which I will have to take for the rest of my life. Small price to pay I think. All in all I feel a lot better and when they review my situation this morning I’m hoping they will say I can go home. Thanks for reading and good luck to one and all. 👍🤓

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sassy59

Wishing you well and hope you get to go home today. Take care xxxxxxx

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Roysieboy in reply to sassy59

Thank u very much Sassy. Be good or careful. 🤓👍

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sassy59 in reply to Roysieboy

😘👍

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Roysieboy in reply to sassy59

Cheers for the thoughts. 👍🤓

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HungryHufflepuff

Sorry to know you weren’t well. But I’m glad things seem to be getting better for you now and I hope you will be able to go home today and back to your lovely flowers (albeit with sturdy gardening gloves with the blood thinners) Take care of yourself 🌸🌼🌺

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Roysieboy in reply to HungryHufflepuff

Cheers Hungry. I never thought about the blood thinning and gardening, thank u for mentioning it. Will find out later about going home. Best wishes. 🤓👍

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Yatzy

So sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, Roysieboy....that hip replacement has been quite a hill to climb.

It sounds as though you are sorted out by now though and ready for home. As HH says, don’t forget those gardening gloves! Though most of my plants sleeping for the winter now...a few indoors. Just got a winter basket to plant, with little cyclamen, violas and a young spreading pine.

Take care and hope you’re home again soon 🌹 Penny xx

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Roysieboy in reply to Yatzy

Cheers Penny. I haven’t done much in the garden over the last couple of months due to immobility. I will make up for it soon. Keep well and best wishes from this end🤓👍

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shouty

it's a bugger you got one of the well known complications post op but sounds like all good now and ready for home. Keep smiling :)

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Roysieboy in reply to shouty

Cheers shouty. I will try my best. 🤓👍

Oh ‘eck! You could have done without that. Hope they let you out to enjoy your new hip again.

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Cheers Don I am hoping to know today how the doctors c the situation. 👍🤓

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Corin1950

Sorry to hear of your troubles but at least the medics have got it sorted"

Lots of people including my husband and a good friend take blood thinners. They seem to be pretty common these days.

Hope you get out of hospital soon and are on the way to a speedy recovery in time for Christmas

Best wishes

Corin

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Roysieboy in reply to Corin1950

Cheers Corin. I am feeling a lot better. 👍🤓

in reply to Corin1950

I’ve been taking one Asprin tablet a day since it was first recommend yonks ago. Then they changed their minds saying not to take them. I’ve no idea what the current thought is, but I won’t be stopping now.

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Corin1950 in reply to

Maybe Aspirin has fallen out of favour because of damage to the lining of the stomach. Hope you're taking one with a coating to avoid this.

My husband takes Rivoroxiban.

Take care

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Izb1 in reply to Corin1950

Does taking omerprazole protect your tummy if taking asprin? Hope so as my son in law takes an asprin a day, havent seen the coated ones but will mention this to him, thanks x

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Roysieboy in reply to Izb1

Thank u for talking to me Izb1. The omeprazole is to stop acid reflux. Not to sure what the aspirin that ur son takes is for. Best wishes. 👍🤓

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Roysieboy in reply to Corin1950

Hello Cor if u don’t mind me calling u that. I have just been put on Rivoroxiban got to take it for the rest of my life. Thanks for replying. Best wishes. 👍🤓

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O2Trees

Good luck Roysieboy - you've been through a lot.

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Roysieboy in reply to O2Trees

I am hoping this is the end of it for some time. Thank u for replying it’s nice to know we care about each other. 👍🤓

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cofdrop-UK

Glad they have sorted you out Roysieboy and I hope you get out of 5* today. Take care.

Love cx

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Roysieboy in reply to cofdrop-UK

Thank u u for the reply cofdrop. 👍🤓

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skischool

Thank goodness the clot was spotted before it travelled further and didn't contribute to a stroke,heal well Roysieboy i am sure they will release you soon.

Ski's and Scruff's x

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Roysieboy in reply to skischool

Thank u ski’s. The doctor said that to me. Still it never so it wasn’t my turn, thank goodness. Cheers. 🤓👍xx

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Carnival567

I’m glad you’re feeling better, and hope you get home today. Wishing you well xxx

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Roysieboy in reply to Carnival567

Thank u very much for ur reply. I have just got in. Happy days 👍🤓

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HungryHufflepuff in reply to Roysieboy

You just got home? That is good news 😎🌼🌸💮🏵️☀️🌈

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Roysieboy in reply to HungryHufflepuff

Cheers mate. I will try to stay out of hospital, if I can. 👍🤓😷

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Roysieboy

Thank u cor. I not sure whether it has a coating or or not will have to look. Thank u anyway for replying. 👍🤓

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Hacienda

Now your home Hun , Rest and take things slowly. I have just got Home from my Day at my Transplant Hospital, So a Bit Tired after a Hectic day with Bloods, X Rays and Surgeon Talk. I also Remember my Hip Replacement, To this day , I accuse it of bringing on my Lung Disease, it will never be proven though. Take care Hun. Love n Hugs xxxx

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Roysieboy in reply to Hacienda

Hello Hun. Thank u for taking time to reply. U have been through the wars reading ur reply. Hope it works out for u. As for me I don’t like looking at the garden and it hasn’t been done, but I know what u mean. Since the blood clot moved to my lung, my hip op leg has felt really good, soreness has all gone and I can walk without a stick. I will try not to go headlong into anything. Thank u for replying.x👍🤓

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Caspiana

Hello Roysieboy .

So sorry to hear this news. But very happy they found the problem and you are much better. I hope you get to go home very soon. Please take things easy and keep warm.

Thinking of you,

Cas xx 🌿🌷

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Roysieboy in reply to Caspiana

Hello Cas. Thanks for the good wishes. As it happens I came home this afternoon feeling a lot lot better and relieved. Hope all is well with you? 👍🤓

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Caspiana in reply to Roysieboy

I am plodding along thank you. xx 😊👍

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joyce74

Hope you are soon home

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Roysieboy in reply to joyce74

Hello Joyce. Nice to hear from you. I came home yesterday afternoon, it’s very nice to be

back in familiar surroundings. It’s very nice of u to reply. Keep well and beat wishes from this end. x👍🤓

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Roysieboy in reply to Roysieboy

Sorry Joyce it should’ve said “best wishes “👍🤓

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joyce74 in reply to Roysieboy

That's good news, take care

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Jabb-UK

Since being diagnosed with clots in both lungs, with lung cancer in my liver and bones, I am taking a blood-thinning injection in my stomach for the rest of my life. As you said, a small price to pay. Cheers, Joan

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Roysieboy in reply to Jabb-UK

Hello Joan. Nice to converse with u. At this end it is emphysema, copd, blood clots and hip replacement recently. It all seemed to come at once. My moan for the day. Have a nice day Joan and keep thinking positive. Good luck to u. x👍🤓

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Jabb-UK in reply to Roysieboy

Yes, I’m usually a glass half full person, as any previous replies show. Today I’m feeling low as some of my side effects were getting me down (I now use a wheelchair because my hip is too damaged to pin and the newest cancer is in the base of my spine. The nerve pain is similar to sciatica). I have had radiotherapy for which I am very grateful.

Sorry for that somewhat abrupt reply but I wish I had tablets for blood thinning, instead of the daily injections, as you probably guessed.

I do hope your hip keeps improving and your lung problems are manageable. X

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BrianTaylor

Fingers very firmly crossed for you Roysieboy. At one point I had an urgent referral to the DVT nurse, fortunately there was no sign of a clot with me. I’m very glad that yours has proved to be treatable. Stay well 😎

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Roysieboy in reply to BrianTaylor

Cheers Brian. Always worth getting checked out. All is quiet at the moment. It’s a wonder I don’t rattle. Each day pills 💊 for chest infection, pills 💊 for blood thinning and inhaler for emphysema and copd. That is my beef for today. Thank u for listening. Keep well and best wishes from this end. 👍🤓

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Piperava

You have certainly been through the wars. Pity it took the clot to reach your lung before it was discovered. Glad all is well now and you are back home. Just remembered you can't have alcohol while taking them...unless things have changed now. My Mum was on warfarin and couldn't have her wee sherry at Xmas but that was over 20 years ago. Take care xx

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Roysieboy in reply to Piperava

Thank u for replying Piperava. I don’t really drink alcohol but I will check to make sure in case I fancy one, u never know. Cheers for the good wishes and have a good Xmas. xx👍🤓

Good morning. Sorry you are not so well at the moment. You seem to be going in the right direction though. Hope you will be home soon.

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Roysieboy in reply to

Thank u Rayswife. Nice to hear from u. I seem to have had a couple of bad months. Let’s hope that is all behind me now. Cheers for taking the trouble to reply. Very kind. Best wishes from this end. 👍🤓

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peege

Oh dear you poor thing, what a worry. In the old days they used to prescribe blood thinners for a few weeks after an op to prevent exactly this. Grrrr. You must be pretty strong Roysieboy. Hope you're on the mend. P

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Roysieboy in reply to peege

They prescribed them for me. I had a blood clot in my leg in 2008. I don’t know about being strong P it’s not until times like this that u like to think u r. Time will tell. Keep well and thank u. 👍🤓💊😷

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Izb1

So sorry to hear you have been so poorly and glad to hear that you are on the mend. I hope you are now at home and feeling good, get better soon. Irene x

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Roysieboy in reply to Izb1

Am at home Irene. Feeling better waiting for the nurses to come to see me. They call themselves “Hospital at home team” apparently they will see how my breathing is and make sure all is ok. They do this for 48 hours so the pamphlet says. Nice touch. Thank for the good wishes and the same to you. x👍🤓😷

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Whitechinchilla

Good wishes and get well soon.

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Roysieboy in reply to Whitechinchilla

That’s kind of u to say that. Thank u I will try. 👍🤓

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ScouseTaffy

Hi Roysieboy,

Sending good vibes thru cyberspace for a speedy recovery and good clotting results. The upside could be a wee dram, just for medicinal purposes of course?

All the best from a stranger, Scousetaff

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Roysieboy in reply to ScouseTaffy

Cheers mate. I have got to look up as to whether u can drink with the tablets I am going to be on for the rest of my life. Thank u for replying. Have a good Xmas. 👍😂

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jackdup

Glad to hear you are doing better and hoping they release you today.

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Roysieboy in reply to jackdup

Hello Jackdup. I am home thank goodness. Don’t feel to bad. Will press on. Thank u for asking. 👍🤓

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jackdup in reply to Roysieboy

That is very good news.

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Roysieboy in reply to jackdup

Cheers mate. Have a good Xmas and New Year. 👍🤓🎁

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jackdup in reply to Roysieboy

Thank you and to you as well.

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Angel1049

Stay well, and go home soon! Enjoy the holidays with a great prognosis! 🙋🏼🎶

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Roysieboy in reply to Angel1049

Thank u Angel. I am home now and the nurses from the hospital r visiting me for the next couple of days to keep a check on me. Hopefully all will b alright. Thank u. 👍🤓

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ScouseTaffy in reply to Roysieboy

Glad you're home. Look after you x

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Angel1049

Congratulations! Sending you positive energy in prayers for a complete recovery! 🙋🏼

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Roysieboy in reply to Angel1049

Such a nice thought. Thank u. U have a good Xmas and a Happy New Year. 👍🤓

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Angel1049 in reply to Roysieboy

Royseiboy! Thank you! Well, New year’s day I held my champagne and pint of cherries with ice cream very close by. 🤣 and not guilty one bit! Let the doctors figure it out in my next blood test! 💃🏼

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Jackieshep57

Oh dear. Hope you will soon feel better.

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Roysieboy in reply to Jackieshep57

Thank u Jackie. All the best to u to. 👍🤓

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Nicholatracy

Glad you’re on the road to recovery 🐞

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Roysieboy in reply to Nicholatracy

Thank u Nicholatrcy. Thank u for replying. I hope u r right. Hope u have a good Xmas and Happy New Year. Good luck to u. 👍🤓🎁

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Nicholatracy in reply to Roysieboy

Right back at you. A new year is on the horizon 🐞

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ShebaAlfie

Good luck and hope you get home soon Sonia

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Roysieboy in reply to ShebaAlfie

Hello Sonia. Thank u for replying. I am home and the nurses are coming in for 2 days to keep an eye on my heart rate etc. Good luck to you and have a good Xmas and new year. 👍🤓🎁

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Paulinemr

Hope you have a speedy recovery and are home soon x

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Roysieboy in reply to Paulinemr

Hello Pauline. I came home on Tuesday. Always feels better when u get in familiar surroundings. Speedy recovery, I certainly hope so. Thank u for replying and I hope u, family and friends all have Good Xmas and New Year.👍🤓🎁🎼

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Paulinemr in reply to Roysieboy

Really pleased you're home . Take care . Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New year to you all too ⛄🎁

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ScouseTaffy

Nos da Roysieboy, with or without the wee dram. Hope your 1st day home was good. I was shattered after a recent 6 night stint, there s no peace on an acute ward. Heres to a more comfortable nights rest.

Scouse

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Roysieboy in reply to ScouseTaffy

Cheers mate, I appreciate the fact that u have taken the time to reply. It wasn’t a very good day breathing wise but to get in my own bed 🛌 magic. As far as the dram goes one of the tablets I am on says no alcohol but I finish them before Xmas so maybe Christmas Eve. Thank u again. Have a good one. 👍🤓🎁🥃🌲🎅

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