I collapsed in Galashiels after completing a long bicycle ride. I was taken by ambulance to A&E at BGH at around midnight on Saturday. I was admitted to ward 6, MAU, for assessment. Doctors and Nurses were mainly concerned about my blood pressure and heart. Over the following 3 days I had numerous tests, all done efficiently by the friendliest of staff.
I am Coeliac and must follow a strict gluten free diet - a stay in hospital has been a huge concern for me but I needn't have worried, everything I was given was perfectly suitable for me and in good variety. I actually enjoyed hospital food!
I was discharged after all my tests were complete, thankfully, they all proved negative and I was given a clean bill of health. Being told I possibly had a heart condition causing sudden death was a huge shock so you can imagine the relief of being told this wasn't the case.
I have another fairly minor test to come as follow up as an out-patient and I'm looking forward to being treated at BGH - and I don't even live in the Borders, mores the pity! I realise this may seem an unrealistically glowing report but I hope to assure you it is honest and genuine.
"I don't even live in the Borders, mores the pity!"
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