Singing the Marseillaise–a heart-felt rendition!
October 25, 2012 by Robin Ellis
Today I sing the praises of the French Health System.
Pre-intervention–ignorance is bliss!
I had an intervention late Tuesday afternoon at the remarkable Clinique Pasteur* in Toulouse and arrived back home, little the worse for wear, just a bit weary–early Wednesday evening.
I was a lucky fellow, though….
The recent cardio stress tests I underwent locally had shown that all was not as it should be–though the extent of what was wrong was not clear on their apparatus.
So Docteur Lefevre, my cardiologist in Castres, decided to send me to Toulouse, where they can insert a solution in the relevant arteries and scan for blockage or damage.
On my way to the theatre–but not the one I’m most familiar with!
This happened early Tuesday evening as I lay naked on a slab, like an oven ready chicken, my right hand tied firmly to the spot, in the cardio theatre of the clinic.
With automatic cameras constantly shifting position over me (like an old fashioned studio shoot for Poldark back in the seventies!) Dr. Assoun made his assessement of the possible problem(s).
After an age–so it seemed–a masked face, with two big eyes, appeared through the sanitary barriers and Dr. Assoun announced quietly that I had a partial blockage in the main artery and two more in subsidiaries and that as I was “presenting well” he was going to insert stents, there and then, to free the blockage and allow the blood to run freely.
Whoopee! I thought–at least I won’t have to go through the tedious indignity of being “prepared for the table” a second time.
Fully conscious, I was determined to remain calm and not move a muscle!
The mind boggles at how medical advances have made this possible.
Well that wasn’t so bad!
Later that evening Docteur Assoun came to my room to reassure me that all had gone to plan.
(The dear fellow blushed when I said what a fantastic job he had done.)
It was only yesterday afternoon just before we left for home that I saw the video, recorded on the clanking cameras, playing out on the TV screen in Docteur Assoun’s office.
There’s my main artery in the “before” version.
A squiggly black tube snaking its way towards the heart. (The black is how the blood shows up.)
Dr. Assoun then points to the “problem”–a small section that was crimped and pale, with a thin black line running through it–a narrowing–a partial blockage–a danger!
When/if that had closed up–heart attack!
The “after” pictures show a healthy black tube with no pale section.
Why then had I not felt something was wrong?
I had had none of the usual signs–breathlessness on walks or pain in the chest.
The original visit to Docteur Lefevre a month ago was for a ROUTINE check-up.
(Something I had been meaning to do but perhaps unconsciously putting off.)
I am a lucky fellow!
The problem for diabetics, Dr. Assoun says, is that the condition can mask vascular/arterial problems.
This I will investigate with Michel, my G.P. and Docteur Lefevre.
For now this experience has brought home to me the importance of making regular service visits to the heart doctor–just as I do for my eyes and my feet.
Now for a full bloodied rendition …! (honouring too the staff of the Clinique Pasteur who do Le Systeme Medical Francais proud with their positive, friendly and reassuring manner.)
Allons Enfants de la Patrie,
Le jour de la gloire est arrivé!
[Arise, children of the homeland
The day of glory has arisen!]
* This quote from Louis Pasteur is the mission statement of the Clinique and is printed on the front of their brochure.
“On ne demande pas d’un malheureux: de quel pays ou de quelle religion es-tu?”
On lui dit: “Tu souffres, cela me suffit. Je te soulagerai.”
(We don’t ask an ill person what country they are from or what is their religion.
We say: “You are suffering, that’s all we need to know–we will ease that suffering.”)
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Robin Ellis 
I’m so sorry hear about your scare but I am glad that you are on the mend already! Feel better 🙂
Without our health it’s hard to do much else, so hurray for you and your physicians, and to many more healthy, active years and maybe more trips to Northern California!
Thanks Franchesca–NCal here we come one of these days!
Lucky Robin! You have a very good Dr. and although the testing is pretty scary (been there, I;m 57, the gateway to medical problems.) you have a clear picture now. How is Meredith? She must have been very worried. Enjoy a nice glass of red wine together. Be well.
Thanks Iris–we just did!
God Bless the French! I love that mission statement! Take care, stay well!
As a 25 year Cardiovascular Nurse, currently recovering open-heart surgery patients (also a big Poldark fan), I am very happy to hear of your recovery. I have cared for many patients who had your procedure as well. It sounds as if you have had a close call, with thankfully a great result. Very fortunate for those who enjoy your blog and are inspired to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Best wishes to you. Jo, Mississippi, U.S.A.
Thanks Jo–good to hear what you say and keep up the good work!
Thee cheers for the French health system!!! So glad you are doing well, Robin, and now determined that we will have our regular check ups this winter!
Great Deborah–and thanks. go Dallas!
You really were lucky! Thank goodness your cardiologist in Castres decided to send you to see the specialists in Toulouse, and what amazing things they can do now. I think it somewhat scary that type 2 diabetes can mask blockages growing in veins and arteries.
Hope it wasn’t too painful a procedure and you’re back to normal now at home – and feeling better.
Thanks Vicky–back to normal and feeling fine. Lucky yes!
Wow! You are most fortunate to have a doctor that caught your condition in time. Good thoughts coming your way!
Wow! What an unwelcome surprise, but also such a happy resolution! So glad your medical team gives you superb care. Shows how precious and tenuous our lives on earth are. Love to you and Meredith as you recover from the procedure.
Appreciate your good wishes–thanks!
Dear Robin, thanks for that interesting report. So glad you got the medical attentino you need. Viva Robin!!
Long may you run, mon ami.
Thanks, Steven!
Merci infiniment cher ami!
Dear Robin, please take it easy, moving is good for the bloodstream but please don’t overdo, flying is not so good for it.Hoping you get better soon, good the doctors where quick.Many, many hughs,your friend Chantal xxx.
Thanks Chantal–onwards!
Good job!!!! Stay well. HUgs, Jill
Thanks Jill–hugs too!
Chill, and take it easy robin!,may i ask, did this just come from out of the blue ? ,or had you been feeling unwell for a bit ? is it linked to your type 2 in any way perhaps ? …..Whatever, were all glad your on the mend! regards to you both. maurice in glasgow
No symptoms–and I’m investigating the link with type 2.
Thanks Maurice.
Great news! Heartfelt wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery, Robin. I know you will recieve much TLC from those who will be looking over you.
Thanks Ruth–I feel well looked over.
Robin, I’m glad it went so well and the French doctors were able to help you so quickly. It is so important that in such situations to get into the right hands. Last year my sister has collapsed during a forest walk. She suffers from cardiac arrhythmia. I was so lucky that an English family who lives in our area was in the near and helped me. I was a little confused and shocked and had two dogs on the leash. Fortunately they had a mobile phone and could guide the ambulance to us.
My best wishes to you and allow yourself a little rest.
Good to hear you managed to get the ambulance in time–and hope your sister’s state has stabilized.
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Hi, Robin, I am quite dismayed at your news. Even more than that, I am dismayed that our body parts are not guaranteed for life! (My parts are wearing out, too) I shall be having a total knee replacement next month. When I inquired of the Orthpoedic Surgeon why this was happening, when I’ve been active, as dancer, an exercise and Yoga buff all of my life, he replied that that was the reason: I had worn out my knees and hips! Honestly, isn’t Life backward? It is my belief that all of the suffering in life should come early on, in order to build character. Then, when you are in your dotage, you should be able to relax,, take it easy and enjoy the rest of your days. I wish you every possible good wish for your future health. I hope that the stents last and give you no trouble. Long life and happiness to you, Best Fiona
Bless you Fiona–good wishes for a successful operation.
Thanks Robin and have a good sleep.
looking forward to it, Chantal!
I thank God for all that has gone before in the way of early diagnosis for your good health. Now you will be blessed with a team of medical staff who will look after you and have your best interest at heart. I am in Cornwall and I feel exactly the same about my medical team who found my problem very early and I am now having life saving treatment. God bless you, Robin.
Good to hear you are in good hands,Jean.
Glad you took care of this, Robin. You’re the best!
Helo Robin,
So pleased your surprise operation was a success and that you are now <> relaxing. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Helen
Thanks Helen!
I’m so glad you’re okay and that all went well. Your diet is also good for your heart, and you can exercise without fear, but take it slow. (All of which you probably know). Please take care.
I will for sure, Lil–thanks.
Be healthy and feel well Robin!!
Robin thank god you have such a good doctor, who is so caring about patients
so pleased that you got the right treatment in the right place.Do take things easy and recover.My very best wishes to you and Meredith thinking of you both.
Thank you Elaine–I am indeed lucky here.
Oh MY, so very glad to hear you caught that in time. I so often think – when watching all the wonderful BBC productions – how much we owe to actors like you who brave the camera and bring great art to our homes. The extra bonus we enjoy is your blog, your recipes, your cats, your glorious French world. Do be well and stay well and best wishes to you both and to the beasts. And if you have not heard of Bemer vascular therapy, I beg you to investigate. Developed by Germans, manufactured in Liechtenstein. (cats love it too!)
Thanks Jean–and for the tip about Bemer.
So please you are O.K. and the problem was found when it was, so you could get the right treatment,at the right place in time.The French medical services certainly seem to have their fingers on the pulse,of acting fast when they need to.
Thank God.Please take care, Jimmy and I send our very best wishes to both you and Meredith for a speedy recovery,I am sure you will be well looked after.Thinking of you both
Thanks to you and Jimmy, Elaine.
Thank goodness your fine doctors caught the problem in time and repaired your arteries with such efficiency! Best wishes for a speedy recuperation, and a hug to Meredith. — Lorraine
Thank God. I am so glad to know that all turned out so well. God Bless you, Meredith and your sweet little “furry kids.”
Thank you PaulaKate.
Thank goodness you had the checkup, I think that you have been very brave and are still my hero. Take care Joan x
Thanks, Joan!
Heart felt indeed! So very glad to hear all went well! My favourite rendition of the Marseillaise was in the film Casablanca – yours has now topped it! How very lucky for you Robin and Meredith that you attend for check-ups. . . Bon chance and a very speedy recovery. God bless x
Thanks Stella!
From the British theatre to a French operating theatre — you are a seasoned performer, Robin. I am glad that your doctors were equally well seasoned! Will you have to recover long before you are back to Normal Life? Best, Chris
Go back and act as before was the last word from the clinic! I will but I’ll book regular heart check-ups from now on!
Thanks, Chris! Good seasoning’s the answer.
Glad to hear everything went well. Being an intensive care RN for the last 25 years or so I know everything that can go wrong. Nurse lots of by pass surgery which your stents should prevent. Just keep having check ups as diabetes can mask symptoms as your doc has already explained. I Also work in a country which has a free medical system has its problem mainly due to govement cut backs. Yes a free medical system is expensive but a least people are not going to die from not being able to afford going to a doctor. Hope your feeling 100% soon and take care.
PS love your blog and and have enjoyed Poldark from when I first watched it in the 70’s.
Thanks for telling that, Rhonda and I shall delve further into Diabetes masking these problems.
I am glad you are well.
Thanks Ann.
Robin, this is my first post here (recently discovered your wonderful blog) and I just wanted to say how glad I am that you are all right. YAY, Clinique Pasteur staff! Your account of your experience was so uplifting to read. Next time I have to have any test or procedure done, I will remember your positive attitude.
Along with so many others, I have been a fan of yours since Poldark first aired in the U.S. in 1977 (I even wrote you a fan letter back then, and you answered ). As a fan of food, cats, and southern France as well (although I have never been to that part of France, I’d love to visit it one day), I can’t tell you what a joy it is to follow your delightful blog, Thank you so much for sharing it..
~ Kathy Brand
Thanks Kathy and welcome! YAY Clinique Pasteur, indeed. We are blessed.
So glad you are on your way to recovery. You will be surprised how good you will feel after complete recovery. Speedy recovery!
Linda – Pennsylvania
Feeling good thanks, Linda!
We pretend we have control over our lives but we must take steps to find out what we don’t know we don’t know. Congratulations to you and your doctors. I have no symptom but will inquire about getting a stress test. Thanks to you and Meredith for sharing your experience.
Thanks Elaine!
Oui! Le systeme Francais est précieux!! So glad you are well. Please have a look at the BEMER technology… It is the most precious tool for circulation, helping diabetics so much! I have helped so many of my patients with the BEMER these last 9 years. It is a medical device sold in 46 countries around the world. In Germany, they even have an insurance code for it!
Je vous souhaite un tres bon rétablissement 🙂 Anne
I will check out Bemer without a doubt–je vous remercie Anne.
Merci Anne–I shall definitely check out the Bemer system.
This will help you understand how it can help you and so many other diabetics. It is a 30 minute recorded webinar I created:
http://bemerbusiness.net/download/anne_30_min_webinar.zip
N’hesitez pas si vous avez des questions 🙂 My pleasure to help and support your recovery!
Thank you, Anne.
I hope your Meredith has not been giving you the kind of palpitations you have been giving her this past year! Stop it, now. We want to hear a clean bill of health next doctor visit, okay?
Best wishes, you two.
Leslie
Enough is enough at least for this year, you’re right Leslie!
Oh, Robin! I’m so glad you are well looked after, by Meredith and the Pros!!!
Best, Nina (the wine question in Washington, DC)
Thanks, Nina–good to hear from you. Go DC!
Hopefully your Bravehearts did not accelerated your heart condition.
PS: My affable four drug-eluting stents were advanced and deployed by English Cardiologist Dr Maurice Stephen Schneider in Naples, Florida. He is performing these miracles in old Cleveland Clinic since early eighties. I felt like singing too when he was done…and still singing now for you… Alleluia!
Wonderful Hedvika–thanks!
What an amazing experience Robin.. AND well done for pointing out how it could so easily have been a different story. A lesson to us all!!
Thanks Viki!
get well soon PERASTIKA from your greek friend.Take care. Lyd
Epharesto(?)–Lydia!
Welcome home. I had a similar experience at Rangeuil in Toulouse in the Nineties for a detached retina. Great place to be ill.
Thanks Chris–fantastic system, yes.
Ohhh Robin, So pleased you are ok. Your gorgeous face is on my phone gazing into the eyes of Angharad. Perhaps she was watching over you……..Hope so. !
Thanks Shirley–on ne sait jamais! (you never know…)
Robin, so glad all went well, love your blog have just purchased your cookbook, really enjoying the recipes, take care
Sally x
Thanks Sally!
Glad your doing well.
Thanks Jacquie!
So glad this problem was picked up and dealt with in time. I wish you a speedy recovery and a peaceful remainder of 2012 on the medical front! Plenty of rest and making a fuss of those gorgeous cats (they say stroking a cat is good for you).
Good idea–Pippa is sitting opposite me! She’s always on hand when she feels it would help. Thanks Susan.
Wow, Robin–that must’ve been scary news! (I was reading your post, going, “Oh my gosh!”) But so glad they took care of it right then & there…No waiting & worrying about it for days….Do you have to go back for a follow-up stress test? Hope not, but either way, relieved to hear you’re alright!!! Big hugs to you both!! (And take it easy for a few days!)
Will have further checks when I’m advised, Dianne–thanks for the good wishes.
You were lucky to have resolved this problem but it does highlight the importance of having regular checks. I must say that since living in France I have found the health system very good and always been looked after well. I hope you are now recovering and getting back to normal.
Thanks Ros, for the good wishes. Regular checks–yes!
So happy to hear that you take your health so seriously, and have taken the steps to stay healthy. My husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack in 2004. He was only 51, and I vowed that I wouldn’t let my children lose another parent so young. I have my checkup every year, and try really hard to follow the doctors’ advice. That is all we can do, but it can save your life.
Glad you took the proper steps to ensure that your heart is healthy.
Have a speedy recovery!
Genie Pohl
Genie–how right you were to act. Thanks for the good wishes!
Dear Robin I feel quite shocked to read your latest news but thankful all the same that you have been given a new MOT. Lets hope the motor runs on to become vintage. I want to wish you the very best of health from now on and to say how much I love your blogs, they really brighten my day. Take care. Anne
Thanks Anne. I aim to be a veteran, one stage on from vintage!
Unhappy to hear of the problem but delighted to hear of the excellent diagnostic techniques and swift action from the French medical services that may indeed have saved your life. Onwards and upwards!
Onwards and onwards certainly Sheila–thanks. The french system is reassuring.
Wishing you a very speedy recovery! However, since you were not feeling sick before the procedure, now you are probably better than ever! All the best to you.
I’m feeling fine and lucky, Betsy and grateful for all the messages of good will!
Cheers Robin! So glad this was found, and taken care of. I know of quite a few people who have now had a similar experience. You are so lucky, and it’s always good to know your heart health. Sounds like the French Health care system is doing well. The American system is good, if you can afford to pay for it; if not,…you are up a creek!; but I will not not go there now. Now is the time for healing, and getting back to living. ❤
So glad you are doing well,
Sheila
I know we are lucky to be in the French system, Sheila and thanks!
Oh dear Robin what an unspectated new! I am very happy that every things was going well and your cardio-system is ok. Thanks to doctor and equipe, of course. I am praying for you dear Robin for a fast and good recovery. Unfortunately i and all my family known the troubles concerns heart, coronary and artheries because my dad had 3 years ago an aorthic’s destroy, but he was rescued thanks a quick ambulance , energency rescue and came back in a good health because had a very good doctors who operated my dad for about 12 hours. My parents, hubby and family said that it was a miracle… I said the same but I said also that we have a very good and brave doctors here in Careggi’s Hospital-University. So, I am glad you are well and thinking of you with all my love. Take care, please a kiss from me to Meredith.
Have a confortable week end! Love, Bea
Thank you Beatrice!–Great story with a happy ending about your father.
Robin, glad that you are doing well. Take care of yourself. Get the critters to cuddle with you. They are healing.
Ben just climbed on my lap purring loudly. Healing of a high order! Thanks Judy.
Glad all is well. Cats know when you are under the weather don’t they. Mine thinks sitting on your upper body will make you feel better – not always so but its nice that they care!! Alison
Our experience of the sweet creatures too, Alison.
We didn’t hear from you for a while, so I thought, there is nothing wrong, I hope? Then I saw the hospital photos and I was very worried. I’m so glad for you that you got the best medical treatment. For Meredith It was a heartbeating situation, I suppose.
All the best for you and Meredith and the sweet cats…..
Love from Caroline
Thanks Caroline for your good wishes.
Robin, Wow…I am very rarely compelled to post on blogs…but I have only recently discovered yours and after reading about your recent cardiac issues, I am indeed glad to write. I am from the states and I have been a cardiac intensive care unit nurse for almost 20 years. Always, ALWAYS happy to hear of another positive outcome for any patient. I find it special in this sense…because I am recently divorced and found myself feeling quite lonely not too long ago…and I came across Poldark on Netflix…..I grew up watching the series with my mother back in the 70’s…and I thought, a good dose of Ross and Demelza would cheer me up…..and it did! After watching the whole series in a matter of days, I found your blog on Facebook. This too has a funny sense of timing for me, as I have recently been told by my eye doctor that my prescription has worsened 3 fold in 9 months, and she feels that means something systemic, like diabetes is a very possible cause. I think fate is playing it’s hand you see…because I have read your comments about waiting perhaps too long to follow through with a visit to the doctor…and the nurse in me is like…Yeah! He gets it!! And all the while, here I am, the caregiver….and I have put off having my sugar checked for the simple reason that I didn’t want to know if I am a diabetic!! I don’t do “sick” well…after all, I am the nurse, lol. 🙂 But I am also a mother of six and only 48 years old…way too young to ignore my health. So….all of this has led me to realize that of course I must go find out about my sugars and manage the situation….You did….I can too, right? So thank you…for your wonderful gift of acting and for inspiring me to take better care of myself, by your example of taking care of you!! Best wishes Robin. I will be following along – your recipes look fabulous. Maureen Murphy, North Conway, New Hampshire USA
Thanks, Maureen!
You went to your eye doctor–so it sounds like you “are on the road”.
The earlier the better for diagnosis I don’t need to tell you.
I learned from this latest experience that diabetes hides other conditions–something I need to find out about.
Glad you enjoyed Poldark.
Hi Robin,
Not sure if you have started your research on the other conditions that diabetes can mask, but I’m working in the ICU now and wanted to give you this web info that we use often: It’s a site called UpToDate, and it’s pretty much a gold standard reference for all medical issues, used here in the states by both large and small hospitals. Maybe it will be of some use to you.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/search
Heading home soon to my girls while we await the arrival of hurricaine Sandy. Hope you are feeling well.
Take care,
Maureen
Thanks for the link, Maureen.
Dear Robin, Though you don’t know me, the etiquette of the Net seems to require first names. I’m someone who fell in love with Graham’s Poldark novels a few years ago now, then watched the mini-series and it clicked with me strongly. I love film adaptions of good books and am an 18th century literary scholar. I made a place on my website for the Poldark books: http://www.jimandellen.org/poldark/Poldarksection.html
I feel privileged to read this blog and see the photos of you (and Donald Douglas and Christopher Biggins!). I will show all your beautiful pictures of good and recipes to my husband (who is British and loves to cook). I am glad to see you have been treated so well in the health care system in France and are doing well too. My husband and I hope to come to the UK this summer (may even stay in Cornwall if not this summer I’d like to — Landmark Trust has mines to say in 🙂 ) and I will keep that bookshop in mind.
Ellen Moody (who registered at the Poldark society board as Elizabeth).
Hello Ellen. Winston’s writing was at the heart of Poldark’s TV success. His characters and their development is what fascinates. We were lucky to have the books as the basis. Cornwall is special–but crowded in summer!
Thank you for replying. I hope you are better again today.
I should have said too (but was shy to) that I’ve enjoyed other of your films. I loved you (yes) in Sense and Sensibility (where Clive Francis was a brilliant Willoughbhy — what a long hard speech if you remember it), The Europeans, Good Soldier.
My husband does say we’d be better off renting a place in Cornwall in winter. I’m just thinking it might be too cold to enjoy, but perhaps it’s milder than I realize.
Cornwall can be cold but with a fire to keep you warm you’ll be fine.
Glad to hear you’re ok. I know, it’s a stressful time. My dad has a couple of stents already, but we are about to go down the road again. He’s started to show the symptons, there could be another blockage. So, he’s booked in for another angioplasty. Fingers crossed, there isn’t one. He’s also diabetic (insulin).
Wishing you a speedy recovery
AlisonB
Thank you Alison. Good to hear that your Dad has made a booking. No harm done to test.
Glad to hear all went well–judy in the villages fl
Tanks Judy.
Oh I did enjoy it…then and now. My little girls laugh at me because I have adopted Demelza’s “Judas!” and use it when I am exasperated…N
ot exactly a typical American thing, but very satisfying when you can’t say worse because of the kids! 😉
so glad everything worked out so well, no wonder you feel like singing!
I am a diabetic and on Monday I went through a similar process, a thalium scan of my heart. I was told that often diabetics do not have the usual chest ‘tightness and pain’ symptoms. I am awaiting my results.
Thanks, Joy–it is a worry that the condition can mask.
So glad you got this taken care of. We wish you well. We are GREAT Poldark fans from the U.S.. Love your blogs, photos, and recipes.. Never in my life would I have know the future would allow us all to communicate through Facebook, etc..
I am so glad you are on the mend. How lucky you are to have such great Doctors. I also have diabetes 2, Now I have to look up Beemer vascular therapy. Never heard of it. Thank you for all the good information you are providing us with. You have a great Teaching Blog so very interesting. Love the stories about your four footed friends too.
Virginia from Delaware
Thanks Virginia–I’m going to investigate the Beemer therapy too.
Dear Virginia and Robin – I do hope you can avail yourselves of this therapy.
It’s easy and safe. I had chronic fatigue to such an extent I could barely walk up stairs. It was frightening. I’ve had my bemer for only three months or so but already I feel 20 years younger. Now my brother has one for his Parkinson’s. It corrects impaired microcirculation which I understand is the root of a majority of illnesses. So glad to see Anne Bernard’s name here – she is director of education for Bemer in the U.S., and a great resource.
On another note, Robin, I’m thrilled to learn I can see you in Sense and Sensibility and the Moonstone. I missed all these shows because I’ve never had television reception. Netflix is a godsend for BBC fans You were great in Elizabeth R., the Europeans and – of course Poldark! But your blog has really endeared you and Meredith and your cats to all of us who follow it. So please take care – we treasure you! Thank you for brightening our days.
Glad you’re feeling better.
Thanks, Penny.
Wow! Made my chest feel like it was tightening up just reading your post — so glad it all worked out okay! You were in very good hands 🙂
I was–thanks, Cindy.
esperando sus recuperacion.
Thanks, Rosa!
Hello,
I’ve just looked into my email and seen the latest news on your blog. Experienced a shock at first but on reading further am reassured you are receiving the best care. My Father underwent this procedure too in London.
Wishing you 100% recovery. Take care.
PS Love your recipes, Poldark the drama and books.
Thanks Ria–I hope your father is feeling better.
All good wishes for your convalescence. I’m so glad that the problem was spotted and dealt with promptly. Mes félicitations au service médical en France (I hope that’s right!). By the way, I still enjoy your blog very much. Indeed I’m somewhat dependant on it now that my son has borne your book away to the UK.
Thanks Liz–the book is available as an ebook if that suits!
Delicious Dishes for Diabetics by Robin Ellis (4 Aug 2011)
Kindle Edition Available for download now £4.93
Thank you. Yes, it does suit! I’m glad to see that the illustrations are included, although not quite capturing the sunshine of the printed version.
I know that there are legions of us who are breathing sighs of relief that you were so good about following up on your doctor’s visit & that all is well now. I really admire how you share these medical “adventures” with us so that we can think about how to do the same. You are a good role model! I also had to laugh at the photo of you, in your hospital bed, with your laptop. Ready to roll, aren’t you?
Thank goodness our Captain Ross is doing so well and can continue to blog for us!
Hugs!!!!
Thanks Allyson–forward!!
Only just read your news robin, internet been down in our village for the last week, oh the joys of living in Cornwall. Glad to hear that all went well and I wish you a speedy recovery. My husband had the same problem a few years ago, he was getting pain when walking our dog but never told me, it wasent until he was leaving me to walk Pepper up our steep Cornish hills that I realised there was a problem, I soon marched him to the doctors, angina was diagnosed followed by 2 stents, he went into hospital in the morning and was walking pepper up the hill the following evening, incredible. Stew is diabetic too as well as myself and we are loving your recipes.
Thanks, Sharyn–good to hear the happy ending to your husband’s experience.Pepper barely missed a walk!
What’s all this? I returned at the weekend from a month down under and was wondering how your cooking weekend went; then I saw this post.
I have heard nothing but good about the French medical system. How fortunate your docteur is so diligent and spotted something for further investigation and so speedily.
Hope you are feeling well now – I am sure Meredith is looking after you.
The course was obviously hugely successful – congratulations! I wonder how many of the participants were Type Twoers?
Thanks Sophie-Jane–I am feeling fine and looking forward to my next meal!
One declared Type Twoer.
Sounds like quite the scare! Also seems like you have excellent medical care. Thank Goodness! Rest and Take care! Prayers and Best Wishes!
Thanks, Ginny.
What a story! I am so very glad for you that the problem was caught in time. It sounds as if you are getting first class care. I hope you are well recovered from the intervention and the scare/relief you must have felt.
Thanks, Tina–certainly first class care–home and away!