Where do I start, on 16th July I suffered a heart attack in my own home.
I'm a 47 year old fit male and felt sick (cold sweats) and phoned my mum and brother who rushed to the house. They phoned 999 and the support and advice from them was a big reason I'm able to write this!
The speed that the ambulance got here and the professionalism of the staff, this was all done in front of my wife and kids and they remained calm and kept my family calm.
I was Blue lighted to the Royal and taken straight into surgery where I had a blockage removed and Stent fitted. (Approx. 2.5 hrs from the call was made to 999 and surgery completed) The speed of everything saved my life!
I remained in The Royal for 1 night and transferred to Daisy Hill for a further 4 nights for recovery.
From the bottom of my heart I cant thank the Staff enough, From the 999 call operators to health care assistants who fed and watered me, not forgetting the ambulance staff, surgeons and their team, aftercare provided by nurses, doctors and consultants at the Royal and Daisy Hill.
A special thank you from me to all of you for saving my Life!!
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