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briggie · 16-12-2019, 08:41

hi folks , remember me ?

? . I haven't been around much , so I thought id best explain why ,

apart from my known health issues ive just been diagnosed with a large abdominal aortic aneurism ( 5.3 cm ) and informed I have a 1 in 5 chance of it rupturing

, if it does rupture im dead more or less instantly , surgery is a option of course but the nurse said the surgeon may refuse to operate because of my heart issues ,

hope this makes things a bit clearer .

may you all have a merry Christmas and a happy , healthy and prosperous new year ,

your friend pete ( briggie )

Blocky10 · 16-12-2019, 10:42

Hell Pete. Straight to the point that is. Hope you get it sorted and enjoy Christmas too.

macabethiel · 16-12-2019, 14:07

Hi Pete,

Sorry to hear about your health issues - I did wonder where you were as few posts from you of late.
Best of luck if they offer you surgery then if they do you have to decide on the risk balance I guess.

Have as good a Christmas as you can mate.

Cheers Ted

solarman216 · 16-12-2019, 18:31

That is not good Pete, but I guess doing nothing is as risky as having an op, tough one that, wish you well anyway mate, Rick

jims-terrano · 16-12-2019, 22:50

Bloodyhell Peter, that’s not great at all. I guess you have to take it easy and look after yourself now. Best of luck and enjoy a family Christmas mate.

16-12-2019, 08:41	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	update hi folks , remember me ? ? . I haven't been around much , so I thought id best explain why , apart from my known health issues ive just been diagnosed with a large abdominal aortic aneurism ( 5.3 cm ) and informed I have a 1 in 5 chance of it rupturing , if it does rupture im dead more or less instantly , surgery is a option of course but the nurse said the surgeon may refuse to operate because of my heart issues , hope this makes things a bit clearer . may you all have a merry Christmas and a happy , healthy and prosperous new year , your friend pete ( briggie )

16-12-2019, 14:07	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Bloody hell Pete!! Hi Pete, Sorry to hear about your health issues - I did wonder where you were as few posts from you of late. Best of luck if they offer you surgery then if they do you have to decide on the risk balance I guess. Have as good a Christmas as you can mate. Cheers Ted

16-12-2019, 18:31	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	That is not good Pete, but I guess doing nothing is as risky as having an op, tough one that, wish you well anyway mate, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-12-2019, 10:42	#2
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Hell Pete. Straight to the point that is. Hope you get it sorted and enjoy Christmas too.

16-12-2019, 22:50	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Bloodyhell Peter, that’s not great at all. I guess you have to take it easy and look after yourself now. Best of luck and enjoy a family Christmas mate.