Author Archives: Ashley Allerton

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Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Still moving forwards but not as fast as I want – impatient young man that I am!

Started driving again last week (after nearly 5 months), no problem, just as if I had never stopped. Mind you I have been … Read more ...

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Slow Progress

Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Still progressing, but still frustratingly slow. Up some days, down others, but seem to be markedly better today. Not sure if it is the results of the op, my ME, or my being so inactive since March, or a combination … Read more ...

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Progress and Thanks

Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Getting there very gradually – still need an hour or two’s sleep each afternoon, but able to do a bit more when I am conscious. Getting out with the dog for up to 45 minutes most days, though as an … Read more ...

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More Progress

Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

A bit up and down from day to day, but overall gradually getting there. A bit frustrating at times – I don’t do this illness thing!

Have been gradually been building up my walking and managed 25 minutes with Deb … Read more ...

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Making Progress

Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Felt very weak when i returned home, but am a little better each day.

So many cards and messages from kind people – sorry, can’t acknowledge them all.

Passed my “milestones” and should have come home on Sunday, but felt … Read more ...

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Back from Derriford

Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Late afternoon today, despite a couple of last-minute hitches.

I am very weak, so please no visits or phone calls. Although we have been touched by people’s interest, the latter have overwhelmed Deb recently.

There will be more here in … Read more ...

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Derriford

Posted on Monday, July 4, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Here I am.

On first tomorrow and it looks very unlikely I will be cancelled.

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Home again

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Just back.

Bringing forward surgery not pursued, not really likely to happen – I am not bad enough.

Put on an additional drug, though I am not sure it has made any difference. Had a bad day yesterday (test subsequently … Read more ...

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Hospital again

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

Was having more bouts of chest pain so admitted.

Probably here a day or two to see how I go, but may then go straight to Plymouth to await (possibly earlier) surgery.

A bit frustrating as I have some interesting … Read more ...

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New Date

Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 by Ashley Allerton

My operation will now be on the 5th July. A bit of a wait …

Taking it easy is getting very boring, but I have to be careful to avoid getting angina, which can be very unpleasant.

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