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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: I_want_an_Omega on 11 May 2011, 17:47:11
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This time yesterday my Wife had a call from our son. She was driving home from work, he was in an American field hospital in Afghanistan.
"I've just been blown up. They don't really know what my injuries are. I'll call back when I can".
20 hours later & I've just had a call from him saying that he is "ok", but sore, "the Morphine helps". His injuries are 2 broken ribs, fractured pelvis, 2 fractured vertibrae, damaged spleen and kidney. Severe brusing down his RH side.
He took the full impact of an anti-personnel 5lb IED which threw him some distance - all his injuries were caused by the landing. He was a bit miffed that the Americans cut off his combats - they were new.
Flying home in the next few days then off to visit him in Selly Oak at the weekend.
I hope the next 24 hours isn't as stressful as the last. I hope to get at least some sleep tonight and to cry a lot less tomorrow. The sleep will be aided by some beer methinks.
Many thanks - Rob
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What a lucky lad! At least he is ok. If he managed to self-kin inform then that is a very very good sign. You should sleep well in the knowledge that the medical support to troops in Afghanistan truly is the best available in the world right now. You should have been assigned an officer who will be explaining a lot of things to you.
I know people who work at Selly Oak, it is the dogs in terms of patient care. The support for families is also excellent. If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch.
In fact, pm on it's way with my mobile number :y
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:( Here's me thinking I had a bad day , hope he's ok :y
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What a lucky lad! At least he is ok. If he managed to self-kin inform then that is a very very good sign. You should sleep well in the knowledge that the medical support to troops in Afghanistan truly is the best available in the world right now. You should have been assigned an officer who will be explaining a lot of things to you.
I know people who work at Selly Oak, it is the dogs in terms of patient care. The support for families is also excellent. If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch.
In fact, pm on it's way with my mobile number :y
Yep - welfare has been spot on I have to say. He was pleased to get a ride in a Black Hawk as well. Must have been on the phone to me for half an hour. Feel quite relaxed as well. Might buy everyone at work cakes tomorrow.
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Sorry to hear of his injuries but glad to hear the good news :y :y
Rob, your son is a hero and should be treated as such. He is away, working hard and taking risks for the job he is told to do :y
All the best to him and yourselves... Keep positive :y
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Thanks all
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This time yesterday my Wife had a call from our son. She was driving home from work, he was in an American field hospital in Afghanistan.
"I've just been blown up. They don't really know what my injuries are. I'll call back when I can".
20 hours later & I've just had a call from him saying that he is "ok", but sore, "the Morphine helps". His injuries are 2 broken ribs, fractured pelvis, 2 fractured vertibrae, damaged spleen and kidney. Severe brusing down his RH side.
He took the full impact of an anti-personnel 5lb IED which threw him some distance - all his injuries were caused by the landing. He was a bit miffed that the Americans cut off his combats - they were new.
Flying home in the next few days then off to visit him in Selly Oak at the weekend.
I hope the next 24 hours isn't as stressful as the last. I hope to get at least some sleep tonight and to cry a lot less tomorrow. The sleep will be aided by some beer methinks.
Many thanks - Rob
Squaddy humour pml ;D ;D ;D ;D
Any bets stores send him a bill for the kit ;D ;D ;D ;D
[size=12]Chuffed he is going to be ok Rob :y :y[/size]
Hope he enjoys the nurses at Selly Oak
Thank him for us for what he is doing out there and sneak him a few beers into the ward from me :y
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cant imagine what you've been through in the last day or so - glad hes recovering well by the sounds couldve been much worse :o :y :y
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I'm so pleased for all of you that your lad is going to be OK Rob, please give him our Best Wishes & swmbo says to give him a big hug & kiss from her :y
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Sorry to hear of his injuries but glad to hear the good news :y :y
Rob, your son is a hero and should be treated as such. He is away, working hard and taking risks for the job he is told to do :y
All the best to him and yourselves... Keep positive :y
could not have put it better myself
Take care of him Rob
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Fingers crossed. :y
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Thoughts and prayers with your son, yourself and family :y :y
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wish him all the best from an ex REME lad. ;)
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I hope everything works out for your son..... :y
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You must have been to hell and back over the last 24 hours; a truly terrible experience. However, I am relieved to hear that he will soon be back home with you and your missus. I wish him well for a speedy recovery. :y
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You must have been to hell and back over the last 24 hours; a truly terrible experience. However, I am relieved to hear that he will soon be back home with you and your missus. I wish him well for a speedy recovery. :y
Oh yes, it could have been much much worse ...............
He is buying the lottery tickets from now on ::)
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An unenviable position to find both yourself and your wife in Rob - however the news that he is soon to be home and to be cared for is encouraging.
I hope he soon recovers and is back to full fitness. :y
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Jeez, My step-son has done three 4 month stints over there with the 2RRF it was a nightmare wondering if we would get THE call. so I can imagine what you were/are going through Rob.
I truly hope he recovers from his injuries okay :y
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What a lucky lad! At least he is ok. If he managed to self-kin inform then that is a very very good sign. You should sleep well in the knowledge that the medical support to troops in Afghanistan truly is the best available in the world right now. You should have been assigned an officer who will be explaining a lot of things to you.
I know people who work at Selly Oak, it is the dogs in terms of patient care. The support for families is also excellent. If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch.
In fact, pm on it's way with my mobile number :y
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wish him all the best from an ex REME lad. ;)
:y
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I feel for you and his mum Rob. Sounds like he has been lucky in the circumstances. Young uns tend to heal quickly, so he will soon be on the mend, and no doubt will have a tale to tell his children/grandchildren in years to come. :y
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best wishes to you all :y :y :y
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Hope he gets better soon :y
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Glad it wasn't as bad as it could have been, all the best to your family, appreciate all the armed forces efforts on our behalf
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Glad to hear he is OK Rob (well as OK as can be expected under the circumstances). Ill reiterate the comments about Selly Oak, its a fantastic place.
wish him all the best from an ex REME lad. ;)
Nobody is perfect I suppose ;D
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BEST WISHES Rob, hope all works out well. :y :y :y
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Thanks all - we really appreciate your comments,
He is now back in the UK and settling into Selly Oak. We are visiting him tomorrow ;D
Rob
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Thanks all - we really appreciate your comments,
He is now back in the UK and settling into Selly Oak. We are visiting him tomorrow ;D
Rob
Send him our best, and my personal thanks for doing what he does ;) :y
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Glad he is back in the UK rob :y
Keep us all updated on how he is doing and don't forget to smuggle in those beers from me when he feels upto it :)
Wish him all the best from me :y
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Good news that he's back in the UK, tell him to keep his hands off the nurses, esp the female ones ;D
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Just got back from seeing him ;D ;D ;D ;D
Has the worst brusing that I've ever seen - I'm talking several sq ft of black skin .... :exclamation
Apart from that, it's a few days of monitoring to make sure that the internal bleeding has stopped and then its home for 4-6 weeks of recovery and parental TLC. He has asked for Lobster & steak for his first dinner when home - and will get it.
It was confirmed that he took a direct hit from the IED - but due to the angles etc, his pack and body armour (which was twisted!) he has got out of it rather unscathed. ALL his injuries will self heal.
Many thanks for all the virtual support, although I have never met the vast majority of you, your words have been most welcome at this time.
TTFN - Rob
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must have been a worrying time, and hopefully given you some peace of mind now youve seen him :y
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Briliant news rob :y
Does he get to keep his body armor ?
One hell of a story to tell the grandchildren :)
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Best of luck hope he has a speedy recovery. Ex RCT/RLC :y
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Great news Rob.......... :y :y :y
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has asked for Lobster & steak for his first dinner when home - and will get it.
What some people will do to get away from " boil in the bags". ;D ;D ;D
Seriously. Glad for you he's back safely.
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Rob, if he wants Lobster and Steak for every meal I'll sponsor one ;) ;)
Fantastic news that it's not as bad as the second opinion even :y :y
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Best of luck hope he has a speedy recovery. Ex RCT/RLC :y
Rickshaws Cab and Taxi's (I'm showing my age)
REME Luggage Carriers ;D
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On a more serious note I'm glad that he is ok and wish him a speedy recovery. :y
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Thanks all
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He's a top man!!! :y
Best Wishes to you all. :y
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Bloody hell, how did I miss this thread, and BLOODY HELL what a story to live through. I feel for you all, pain and relief all round. Massive respect to the guys n girls out there and hope you get your soldier back home ASAP.
Give him a hug from us too.
H + Chris
Better make it a gentle hug by the sound of it. :o :o
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Fingers crossed
he comes home I can collect him tomorrow :y
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He's home ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lots of Mummy TLC
Thanks all 8-) 8-)
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Excellent news. :y
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He's home ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lots of Mummy TLC
Thanks all 8-) 8-)
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He's home ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lots of Mummy TLC
Thanks all 8-) 8-)
That could well be the best news of today :y :y
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First bit of good news today ;D
Enjoy Rob jnr :) :)
You bloody well deserve it :y :y :y