Théière Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote user="PaulT"]What can also be important is the standard of investigative equipment they have.Having retired from the NHS and been involved with the allocation of capital monies it is a little concerning when Diagnostic Imaging staff talk about a piece of equipment being 10 years old and it will not show certain things that modern equipment will. They have to rely on experience and instinct to imagine what might be there. Needless to say their equipment is very expensive so with a lack of funding then replacement can be difficult. As the French health system seems to be in trouble no doubt it is the same situation.JR best of luck for the future. You need to be happy with your choice.[/quote]Nothing like putting JohnRoss's mind at rest and that was nothing like putting his mind a rest [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRoss Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi folks so I have having taken various opinions and having looked at various league tables decided to go for Montsouris in Paris. Had a scintigraphie done today which showed that the right lung was good and could support me without the left lung being there. So only the heart bloke to see and the anaesthetist at Montsouris and then the op on the 17th to look forward to! Thanks to you all for your good wishes and thoughts.....................................JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Good choice JR, and good luck for the 17th at mouse mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Will be cheering you on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Good luck and best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 You'll be relieved to have the decision made and plans taking shape, JR. Lots more thoughts will be heading your way. Hope you and Mrs JR have found a comfortable 'home' for the time in Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Along with everyone else on the forum, my thoughts and prayers will be with you both on the 17th. In the meantime try to take things very easy and be relaxed. It certainly is the right weather for it. Good luck JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just a word to wish you well before you head off to Paris for your operation on 17th. Chin up - it'll soon be done with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Very best wishes.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRoss Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks again for all your good wishes folks. Had so many scintigraphies and scans and blood tests of late so you cannot say they are not being careful! Even had me on a exercise bike pedaling away for 15 mins while they checked out me ticker. Will post more on my return..............JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 JR, bon courage!([:)] of encouragement!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 [quote user="JohnRoss"]Thanks again for all your good wishes folks. Had so many scintigraphies and scans and blood tests of late so you cannot say they are not being careful! Even had me on a exercise bike pedaling away for 15 mins while they checked out me ticker. Will post more on my return..............JR[/quote]AT least your ticker could take 15 mins on the exercise bike. Surely a good omen. Best wishes and hope everything goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 JR's operation today - hope all has gone well for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatHCA Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there is a post on another forum , from JR s wife . Sadly he died the day after his operation which itself was a success , but other complications followed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So so sad....He was so full of hope and optimism. If Mrs JR reads this please accept my sincere condolences. He sounded such a nice man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Very, very sad indeed. Thanks for letting us know PatHCA.JR was helpful to me on a number of occasions and yes, you are right, minnie, he was a very kind person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I am terribly sorry to hear that.He was brave cheerful and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Such sad news. I'd also like to send condolences to his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 A bit speechless on hearing this sad news, passing on my condolences also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprogster Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I hope I am allowed to do this, but I have copied the message from John;s wife Jackie that she posted on the other French Forum. I am sure she won't mind as John was a far more active poster on this forum and Jackie probably does not realise John was active on more than one French forum."This is the wife of JohnRoss. I am very sorry to have to tell you that John passed away on the 18th September at l'Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris. His operation the previous day was completely successful and he appeared to be doing well, but the following day he suffered a massive heart attack following a pulmonary embolism as he was about to be taken back to his room from the intensive care unit and they battled for 8 hours to save him. There was a problem with the coagulation of his blood and there was absolutely nothing they could do. I would like to thank all those on the forum for their kind words and thoughts and helpful information. Needless to say I miss him terribly. Jackie Gibbons" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Sprogster, thank you for reproducing that forum post; I hope his wife doesn't mind, as we also knew John through his posts. Such a sad passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 So sorry to hear this sad news. Deepest condolences to his wife and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 It is such an unexpected and awful thing to happen. As with Cooperlola last year it is hard to take in for us and much much harder for his wife to bear. From his posts he seemed to be a very nice person.A sad loss.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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