GET WELL SOON MERV

[ROB]

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

[gary]

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

[crib goch]

What shocking news Rob.

All the best to Merv - hoping for a complete and speedy recovery

Martin

[Jenny]

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.

[Ray Bradshaw]

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

[andy]

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

[derek]

Sorry to read this, Rob.

I do hope that Merv is soon on the mend and back to full fitness.


Keep us posted.

derek

[Lindsay]

get yourself better quick Merv me old old mate..there aren't many who can manage that direct route to The Bishop!!


Lindsay

[corbiere]

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

[ROB]

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

[Frank]

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,

[nichol02]

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

[vertigo]

Rob

Please pass on my best to Merv too....even though you both ignored me on Castle Crag

Alan

[JB]

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

[andybeck]

Shocked to read this but very relieved to read that Merv is on the road to recovery.
Please pass on my best wishes Rob.