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From BBB,

He is still there, after further tests they have found out he has atheroma, not over sure what it is, but its something to do with the arteries as he has been getting chest pains and pains in the calves of both legs(the leg side of it is called claudication).

This could lead to an operation to remove the blocked arteries and replace them with healthy arteries from somewhere else in the body

Best i can tell you at the mo, he is still quite up beat and trying to joke , not all of them are that funny, but thats dad, but i have noticed a difference in him that is not dad, if that makes sense, wont know anymore till monday

Give him my regards,

Hi BBB, thanks for the information. We've been missing your dad 'rpund here. I hope it turns out alright. Please pass on my best wishes.

Oh dear, I'm so sad to hear this. I hope he'll not lose his spirits because of these complications, please, tell him that he's missed here and that we expect him back asap
Give him my regards, as well as s and s, will you ?

Cal and Roymondo, cheers i will give him your best wishes

Ooops, sorry B'E didnt see you there, i will do, thanks

How are you and your family coping BBB ?

pass on my love to your dad BBB. Wish him good luck, and that I hope to chat to him soon.

Thanks for letting us know BBB

Tell your Dad people are asking about him in other threads. He has a lot of friends here

lil xx

Hi BB, sorry to hear the news about your dad, if it will help make things any clearer have a read of this A7709565 explains exactly what the situation is in regard to your dads condition. I suffer with it and have just come out of hospital as well, due to go back in next week for further treatment.

All the best and best wishes to your dad.

ST.

Doing ok, but we have been here before so it makes you stronger each time i think, mum still at hosp, so i am here with my younger brother as big sis has gone out *tut* again.

Thanks Straighttalker, read that info, sorry to hear you are having problems, hope all goes well for you also

Its all a bit frightening isnt it

It can be BBB, but I've had it now for 6 years, it does sadly limit ones lifestyle, depending on severity and how one responds to treatment but technology and medical advances today do give better outlooks for this condition.Leg arteries can actually be 'cleaned' and by-pass operations are becoming routine these days.

All the very best for him anyway, here's to a speedy recovery whatever.

, heres to hoping all is fine

Must go now grandparents have turned up

Sympathies BadBoy - but I'm sure everything will be fine! Keep your chin up, remember you and your Dad have friends here!

yes, very best wishes to BK for a quick recovery!

Thanks for the update BBB, I'm sure he is in good hands at hospital. My dad is awaiting to hear back from blood tests to see if he has blocked arteries and may have to have an operation to remove blocked arteries. He also has been having chest pains and has high blood pressure which is a worry. So I can understand how you and your family are feeling. Best wishes to you and your family and I hope to see your dad back here soon

Thanks for that BBB and big and for you and your family

BBB best wishes to your dad and love to you and all the family. Your Dad bothered to post in my journal about my dad who is terminally ill.

I really appreciate that and wish him a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing him back at h2g2 soon.

Please give him my warmest regards.

Annie

Hi bbb,
My father had a triple bypass 8 years ago where arteries were replaced using bits of wotsit from his legs. I guess that may be what is being considered for your dad. If it is then I would just say that this is now a common procedure even though it is a major opertion. My dad's in his late 70s and the op was a godsend to him - gave him a whole new lease on life. I pray it does the same for your dad too. You are all in our prayers. Please convey our love and best wishes to your dad - and take care of yourselves in the meantime.
love
Wilma