"A&E trip after kite surf accident"

I was a total muppet on a kitesurf at westward ho and managed to knock myself out whilst in the water. The result was I nearly drowned and was rescued by most kind fellow kiters!!

An ambulance was called - and I was taken to A and E and the admitted to ICU.

I appeared to suffer from a form of secondary drowning - where I was initially ok - but then went downhill fast - low temp and low blood stats.

Everyone was amazing - thank you.

Some highlights - the care and concern show to my girlfriend and her daughter. I was 'out of it' and they had to cope with the stress of be being ill. The staff were so kind, patient and professional - explaining all that was going on - with calmness and good humour.

I spent a few days on ICU and got to see the most kind, patient, professional and lovely people working with the most challenging conditions. All the way thru my journey I was struck by the team work and pride - from the consultants, the nurses, the x rays and the people that make the food and clean the wards. A great team doing a fine job. Thank you so much