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Post by skyboyken on Sept 16, 2008 19:25:28 GMT 10
Hi guys, Jeff Irvin was doing his thing in his shed last night - building aeroplanes. He had a feeling that he thought was heartburn. It hadn't gone away by this morning so he took himself off to casualty and he is now in cardiac intensive care at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Jeff texted me this morning and he called briefly this evening from the hospital. He had a heart attack last night, and is now as well as could possibly be expected. He'll be a few days getting tests and being well looked after and then he'll be home to be a burden to his family  . He asked me to post this to let you know what's going on. I'm sure the first thing he'll do when he gets home is log on  , so if you have anything to cheer him up this would be a good place to put it! All the best. Ken. |
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Post by chamm37 on Sept 16, 2008 20:16:22 GMT 10
holly crap Jeff  Hope it all goes better for ya and anyway.....you cant die on me yet, you still have to show me how to vacume bag yet ;D hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha |
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Post by sean on Sept 16, 2008 20:38:59 GMT 10
Oh no! Terribly sorry to hear it! But very relieved to hear that the progonosis looks good. Get well soon Jeff  . |
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Post by felix on Sept 16, 2008 20:47:47 GMT 10
Mate that’s terrible! The guy’s a top bloke and deserves to be fit, well and back on his feet.
I’m sure with his enthusiasm he will get well soon and be out there building and flying again before we know it.
Best of wishes for a rapid recovery Jeff.
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Post by ezza on Sept 16, 2008 22:42:54 GMT 10
I have a feeling nothing is going to keep Jeff from flying, or out of the shed. Get well soon, Eric |
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Post by Vanders on Sept 16, 2008 22:51:32 GMT 10
Get well soon mate, take it easy & we'll look forward to seeing you on the field again!  |
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Post by thevon on Sept 17, 2008 7:25:09 GMT 10
Obviously a well crafted excuse to get some more time at home to build the next Europhia 2K.
But seriously, I got a text from Jeff last night and it's a real worry, but great that it was detected early. Jeff do everything you have to do to get better, we appreciate you.
When you're on the mend we'll have to get you out riding a bike regularly! And no more Macca's!!!
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Post by felix on Sept 17, 2008 19:27:53 GMT 10
so what's the update on jeffs health? how long until he's clear to go home and back in the shed?
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Post by skyboyken on Sept 18, 2008 7:52:25 GMT 10
Hi Guys,
had a text from Jeff last night. He expects to be home Saturday.
I'll try to talk with him today and will post again when/if there's any more info.
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Post by portfox on Sept 18, 2008 8:13:40 GMT 10
All the best Jeff for a speedy recovery, Let me know if i can help in any way.
Steve
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Post by drcuzo on Sept 18, 2008 13:03:07 GMT 10
Dear Jeff,
GET WELL SOON
You are a beacon in our hobby. Those of us who have not met you yet are drawn toward your enthusiasm and generosity. I greatly appreciate and admire the way your family obviously love you and support your involvement in this very addictive and time consuming obsession that we share.
With current medical management you can expect to live a long and happy life of building and flying. Accept the new medications, get some exercise and treat your body like you would one of your planes and your family and fellow modelers will have you for a long time to come.
Steve
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Post by thevon on Sept 18, 2008 18:31:54 GMT 10
I just spoke to Jane (Jeff's wife) who said she wanted to post some news but didn't know how. Apparently Jeff had "heartburn" around 10 on Monday night, took Mylanta, and when he went to bed at 1:30am he woke Jane with his restlessness, still complaining of heartburn (which he's had before) and his leg was jumpy. Got up at 5:30am, drove in, walked 20mins to work and up 4 flights of stairs, and at 9am Jane got a text to say he was in ICU with a heart attack. They put a stent in and found that the vessel at the back of the heart was totally blocked and called it a "Silent heart attack" - doesn't show up on ECG's etc. Further tests have shown that there is no damage to the heart muscle, so the prognosis is good if he makes some big lifestyle changes (exercise, curbing caffeine addiction, getting more sleep etc). He's having time off work, then taking his holidays too.
Anyway he's apparently feeling and acting perfectly normal now, and is expected to come home late tomorrow. Jane said he would welcome phone calls and you can ring him in RBH Cardiac Care, Ward 3A.
Apparently he's organizing Ken to drive him to a thermal comp on Sunday!
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Post by skyzking on Sept 18, 2008 19:10:01 GMT 10
I hope you get well soon Jeff, its sad to see anything like that happen to any of our flying buddies.
I wish you all the best and speedy recovery.
Get well soon,
Abdullah...
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Post by Vanders on Sept 18, 2008 19:10:33 GMT 10
We need to get him into Dsing at the Hump, thats good exercise!!!!!!
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Post by felix on Sept 18, 2008 20:11:49 GMT 10
That’s some good news considering and even better news to hear he’s straight back to flying. Ds’ing at the hump good exercise? Not bloody wrong! I was knackered after that day and I’m sure vanders was too…….of course sean never once raised his heartbeat lol. An alternative for fitness is flying with vanders aroung big gum trees |
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, so if you have anything to cheer him up this would be a good place to put it!
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