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Post by ROB on Mar 13, 2012 7:51:17 GMT
Hi all Just Letting you all know Merv is on the mend... Last Friday night Merv left my house complaining about a bad head and went home two hours later his wife Claire phoned saying he had been sick and wasn't feeling well and couldn't talk the next day he was taken to hospital where he went into a coma and after a ct scan he was found to have a massive bleed on the brain and needed to be operated on immediately After a seven hour operation the surgeon managed to stop the bleeding and said himself it was the biggest bleed he had ever seen and couldn't work out how Merv was still alive Visiting him last night as he is now out off the critical ward was good to see my best friend and fellow fell walker awake well sort of but looking good to say what he has been through plus the biggest scar any grandchild would be impressed at  things are still in the early stages and its going to be a long time getting him back to his former self but its going the right way to a full recovery we hope I will keep you all informed how he is doing and even get a picture as I'm sure he wants to show his man scar to you all  Thank god for the NHS and all the people who were there to save his life My heart goes out to all his family who at one point thought they were going to lose there dad and husband Keep fighting bruv  Thanks guys cheers rob 
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Post by gary on Mar 13, 2012 8:10:59 GMT
Rob, glad to hear Merv is on the mend, fingers crossed he makes a full recovery and is back out walking the fells soon! A similar thing happened with my mum a few years ago, but sadly it wasn't caught in time and passed away after a few days in a coma ...  ( Gary
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Post by crib goch on Mar 13, 2012 8:29:09 GMT
What shocking news Rob.
All the best to Merv - hoping for a complete and speedy recovery
Martin
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Post by Jenny on Mar 13, 2012 8:44:50 GMT
Glad to hear the doctors were able to come to the rescue, what a terrible and worrying experience for his family when it happened. Do hope he can make a full recovery and we'll see him out and about again soon.
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Post by Ray Bradshaw on Mar 13, 2012 8:57:36 GMT
Rob, before reading this I had just heard from Lindsay about him being in a coma so I am very relieved to get this news so soon after. he has been very , very lucky indeed. I know from my Accident and Emergency days how critical these things cam be. Be thankful that it seems to have initially seems to have been a slow bleed from the onset of symptoms to things getting much worse. many folk just don't get that chance ! Thank goodness for Merv. It really puts your cramp into context don't it mate !
As I was only conversing with Merv last week after your walk i would like ( and sure others would also ) send a card. Please either post an address or PM me with something.
Ray
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Post by andy on Mar 13, 2012 10:49:40 GMT
Hi Rob Blimey you just never know something as simple as a headache Glad they caught it early and Merv's making a a good recovery
Hope your better soon Merv all the best
Andy
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Post by derek on Mar 13, 2012 13:44:57 GMT
Sorry to read this, Rob. I do hope that Merv is soon on the mend and back to full fitness. Keep us posted. derek 
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 13, 2012 13:53:06 GMT
get yourself better quick Merv me old old mate..there aren't many who can manage that direct route to The Bishop!!
Lindsay
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Post by corbiere on Mar 13, 2012 14:13:03 GMT
Blimey..poor merv.....thanks for letting us know Rob. A stressful time for the family  ......so chuffed to hear he is on the mend now, what a relief  Please give him a massive hug and kiss from me  ... and like Ray..id love to be able to send a card if poss.. KEEP STRONG MERV LAD!! Lesley xxxxx
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Post by ROB on Mar 13, 2012 17:10:21 GMT
Thank you all for such kind words and wishes I'm going to the hospital tonight and will show him all the support he has on here and i know for a fact it will bring a smile to his face  as Ray and Lesley have asked to send him a card and anyone else who wants to do this please pm me and i will give you my address so i can make sure he gets them once again a massive thank you to you all for showing so much support he will be chuffed cheers rob 
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Post by Frank on Mar 13, 2012 19:15:19 GMT
Rob,
Good news indeed that Merv is on the mend. When you PM'd me via Lindsay the other day I couldn't believe it. He seemed too be on improved form on the Barf / Lord's Seat trip.
Lets hope he is soon on the hoof again with us, but I think we will have to start with a few gentle routes so tell him that when you see him - he can pick where he would like to go during the glorious summer we are bound to have ;D
PM me with your address Rob so I can despatch a card.
Give him my best wishes.
Frank,
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Post by nichol02 on Mar 13, 2012 20:49:33 GMT
Rob, I was shocked to read this. Glad to hear Merv is on the mend and i hope he makes a speedy recovery. He has been so very lucky. Please pass on my best wishes. Caroline 
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Post by vertigo on Mar 13, 2012 21:19:53 GMT
Rob Please pass on my best to Merv too....even though you both ignored me on Castle Crag  Alan
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Post by JB on Mar 14, 2012 9:27:28 GMT
Rob If you can pass on our best wishes as well, it would be appreciated. If you are coming to the AGM perhaps we could all sign a card for you to take to him afterwards??? John 
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Post by andybeck on Mar 14, 2012 20:54:57 GMT
Shocked to read this but very relieved to read that Merv is on the road to recovery. Please pass on my best wishes Rob.
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