Thread: Ron

Originally Posted by olbod

Ron, this condition that Elizabeth has been experiencing, does it have a name ?

No, it's due to restricted blood supply to the right hand but reasons are unknown. She does have a 90% blockage to the sub-clavian artery on the RHS but they can't stent it as the stent would erode through the oesophagus. Two angioplasties have failed. They could do a graft and bypass but that is considered too dangerous and could possibly cause a stroke.

Originally Posted by newhue

Ron....good on you. It amazes me people like you who have had there share of grief just keep giving. I only know a little of you from bits on here; but to give what you have to this forum and to blind people now I read, just good on you.

Thanks very much but, in reality, we get far more from the dogs than we give. We love them and they give love back.

Originally Posted by newhue

I get frustrated with Doctors, ...

Our daughter is 4-1/2 years into her medical degree (she is already an RN working part time in Tamworth ICU) and, boy, do we get frustrated with her!

Originally Posted by p38arover

I'm afraid we are lab lovers. We've had three of our own (plus one border collie). All the guide dogs except one have been labs. The other was a golden retriever which we raised from a pup. She also earned her stripes and became a guide dog.

Really sorry to hear about your wife, but I am glad to read things are getting better.

Gotta love a Lab! They are an amazing breed, hard to match the unconditional love they give and give and give and then give some more.