Friday, 7 October 2011
Well we just got the call that a bowel has become available and we are now on route to oxford. It really is the most nerve racking thing you could ever wish to happen. My wife and I just didn’t know what to say to each other when the call came.
They have told me so far that my estimated surgery time is 7am as they have to retrieve the bowel. Also they cannot give the final go ahead until they see the bowel.
I will keep you posted as to what happens. Am currently on the m25 and I don’t really know what more to say. You wait for this to happen but when it does its so so scary.
Speak later its going to be a long night.
XX Michael Seres
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