FFS, life, what next?!

[Debston]

Having literally Just got over my issue with my wonky hip, etc and been delighted to be slowly building up a bit of fitness and getting back to running again, life has thrown more lemons at me! What started out as a very nasty, persistent headache has turned out to be a bleed on the brain, requiring an operation and recovery here at Kings College Hospital... Yes, I am literally typing from my hospital bed and wondering whether I should have a week or two off from Parkrun... Gah, so frustrating but I'm not going to be deterred! 😂 Just glad I got seen in good time and feeling very grateful for the NHS...

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Glad you are ok that's the main thing. Look after yourself and I wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon🤞🤞

[Debston Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, Buddy34, am already feeling much better than I was. It's just all been such a shock, I think my mind is still processing what's happened. Doesn't help that I was really out of it when I was first admitted so there are chunks of time that I just don't remember!

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Debston]

Just checking in you're ok and recovering well 😊😊

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Debs! I'm so sorry my lovely, thank goodness it's been spotted. The NHS is bloody brilliant at times like this, sending you (((hugs))) xx

[Jell6 Graduate]

You are certainly in the right place!.

So sorry about this, but you will recover and get back to fitness.

Be patient, and you can't rush your recovery ( stern voice!)

Get well soon. X 💐💐

[Debston Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell6, and stern voice definitely heeded!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your bleed in the brain Debston, I hope you recover soon, however, I don't think that you should run a parkrun yet, you just can't leave the hospital and run a parkrun the first Saturday, you will have to wait until the doctor gives you clearance that you have completely recovered.

[Debston Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, AlMorr and don't worry, I'll be sensible and wait until fully recovered before putting my running shoes back on x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Debston]

That is very sensible of you Debston, I think that is the very first reply I have had from someone in hospital, I will now send you a "virtual get well card" 😊🏃get well soon👍

[Debston Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Alan, much appreciated!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Debston]

👍

[Hidden]

Oh Debston, so sorry to hear this news. Good luck with your recovery.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Delly-dot. I'm hoping to be OK to go home very soon!

[backintime Graduate]

Oh debs ! Just be grateful that they found it and it didn't get to be anything nastier.

I think it's all happening together so you can get it all over with at once ! Then normal service will be resumed no doubt.

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

😂I like your theory and I expect at least ten years of absolutely no issues whatsoever!

[backintime Graduate in reply to Debston]

I'm sure that's what's around the corner

[backintime Graduate in reply to backintime]

Did they say what caused it ?

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

No, that's the really weird thing, it was consistent with a head injury but I haven't had one!

[backintime Graduate in reply to Debston]

Another item on the "just one of those things" list

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

One of life's little mysteries...

[Eileanfraoch Graduate]

Glad you got treatment so quickly, take care

[Debston Graduate in reply to Eileanfraoch]

Thanks Eileanfraoch, our NHS is amazing, I'm so grateful. ☺

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Hi Debs. So sorry to hear about this. Hope you are being well cared for and that you can make a super-swift recovery. Thinking of you and wishing you the best.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks, Stephen_UK. I am being really well looked after, thank you but hoping to get back home soon... ☺

[Milajayne Graduate]

Oh my god!! Wishing you a speedy recovery, take it easy!!

[Debston Graduate in reply to Milajayne]

Thanks, Milajayne!

[Franglaise Graduate]

Gosh...that must be a shock...but your fitness will help you recover quickly...sending you best wishes x

[Debston Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Ooh, Franglaise, I like the idea of my fitness helping my recovery! Though I slightly wonder if lying in bed all day and eating huge amounts of hospital food is helping my fitness levels... 😂

[Franglaise Graduate in reply to Debston]

I doubt you are managing huge amounts of hospital food....look at all you have done before...stay positive...you will be lacing up your trainers again before you know it

[Dalmorangie Graduate]

Ffs indeed, sounds unpleasant! Hope you get better soon!

[Debston Graduate in reply to Dalmorangie]

Thanks Dalmorangie!

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate]

Sending running vibes to chase away those lemons and bring on the rainbows. Take care of yourself first then run.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thanks, all 🌈 gratefully received!

[CAFC62 Graduate]

Hi Deb, I was really sad to read your message but you are in the best place and so glad it has been discovered early.

Forget Parkrun for a while until you get the all clear. In the meantime - here is a virtual hug from me 🤗 .

Get well soon x

[Debston Graduate in reply to CAFC62]

Thanks CAFC62! Yes, really glad to have got it sorted before it got any worse!

[2718281 Graduate]

WoW, I'm really happy it was diagnosed and treated so efficiently, must be proud of the NHS. It must have been really scary and it's good to hear you are already recovering! Don't rush it, you'll be back doing parkruns very soon

[Debston Graduate in reply to 2718281]

Thanks 2718281!

[Kevtrev]

Sorry to hear that Debston have a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with you. But on park run please don’t go wait until after the surgery and recover then go there will always be another time to run park run just listen to your body and doctor and at least it has been caught soon wishing you the very best lots of hugs best wishes Kev 😉👍XX

[Debston Graduate in reply to Kevtrev]

Thanks Kevtrev, yes I will be sensible and wait until I am properly better before getting back out there. It is just frustrating!

[Kevtrev in reply to Debston]

I bet it’s frustrating but you concentrate on getting better wishing you a speedy recovery all the best Kev xx

[LUHAN Graduate]

Goodness me. Sorry to hear you have been so poorly but glad to hear you are already feeling much better. Rest and listen to advice. Take care. X

[Aspire24 Graduate]

You poor thing. Kings will look after you well. Wishing you a speedy recovery but take your time, none of us are invincible so rest up properly x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Holy poop! Bloody hell! Just as well you got diagnosed and treated quickly! 😲😲😲

You take it easy until they say otherwise! 👍🏻

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Oh no! But glad you are in good hands. You’ll be back in no time x

[Tulipcat Graduate]

Oh Debston. Sending you lots of good wishes for a speedy recovery. Xx

[damienair Graduate]

Oh what a fright. Wishing you a speedy recovery and I’m sure you’ll be flying again soon. It might be a good time to get some volunteering done at parkrun. Best wishes, Damien

[runningyogini Graduate]

Oh my goodness! Get well soon.

[Mark1909 Graduate]

Omg we never know what is around the corner ?? Glad your ok and was seen to in good time. Get well soon & rest up !

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I’m sorry to hear you are going through it. I’m glad you are in the right place for getting better. Kings is a great hospital, they will look after you. Take very good care of yourself, speedy recovery. Rfc x

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Well that sounds very scary. So glad you got seen to. Hope you have a speedy recovery and hopefully can run again soon x

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

😱 Most definitely FFS! Thank heaven for our wonderful NHS, take care and recover soon 💐

[Granspeed Graduate]

Crumbs. 😱 Nasty shock. Take good care and do follow their advice carefully. We need your cheerful presence on here and don’t mind waiting for full recovery! Do keep posting so we know how you’re getting on.

[Sunny1959 Graduate]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.. though not in the running sense until you are healed and ready xx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good to hear that you’re in one of the best places in the world right now. Get well soon, and yeah, maybe not running parkrun for a couple of weeks would be good... but you can still walk it, or marshal it, so you can get a fix of parkrun a different way if needs be. Concentrate on getting back to 100%, they’ll tell you if you can go running so long as you ask. Get well soon.

[suebuzz Graduate]

Oh my goodness Deb you certainly don’t do things by halves do you 😳😳 As a nurse working for the NHS it’s always good to get positive feedback. You will be lacing up those running shoes in no time. Here’s to a speedy recovery. Xx

[Oddity]

Omg. That sounds like a scary diagnosis but fantastic you've been treated so quickly. Big hugs and 🤞 for a speedy recovery x

[Kertesz]

Poor, poor you... and there was me feeling sorry for myself because I’ve got a groin strain!! Rest up, give yourself FULL permission to be taken care of... and be very, VERY kind to yourself during your recovery. I’m so happy that you’re feeling more yourself now... x x x

[Debston Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Ooh, Kertesz - groin strain sounds no fun at all either, poor you. Any idea how or why? Hope it passes quickly.

[Kertesz in reply to Debston]

Ah, thank you - no, no idea how or why... just got out of bed one morning on holiday and fell over!! No running for me for a while... ☹️. How are you doing? X x

[Redcat19 Graduate]

Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Take the time and you will get back to running but no rush for now Debs.

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

OMG!!! Poor you! Thank goodness it was spotted! I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. Xx

[Debston Graduate]

Thanks all, for the lovely messages wishing me well. I'm delighted to say that I was discharged yesterday and it feels FABULOUS to be home!

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Debston]

Hurrah 😀

[backintime Graduate in reply to Debston]

how are you now Debs?

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

Doing OK thanks - still getting tired very easily but feeling a bit better every day.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Health ALWAYS comes first! The runs will wait for you and so will we! So sorry to hear this news and wish you a speedy recovery. 🌷🌹🌷

[Pippa10 Graduate]

Get well soon. Hope you’re

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Brilliant!!! Now take it easy, missus! Xx

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Only just seen this. Glad you're on the mend. Take care of yourself xx