I've had better days- need to dump this somewhere :(

[alex]

Sorry, but needed to offload this somewhere.

I work as a doctor - my work partner collapsed on me this morning- one second right as rain, next, collapsed on the floor not breathing and having fits.

I spent 12 minutes working on him before the paramedics got through the crap traffic to help me. I did everything I could and did it well but could not help myself shaking like a leaf and nearly had meltdown after the ambulance had taken him away- I have worked side by side with him for 4.5 years, there are only two of us here, so we have a close working relationship and a good partnership.

He has had a big brain hemorrhage and all I can do now is wait and stay hopeful for his family.

Sorry to dump it here, but I cannot really discuss it locally at present apart from with my wife who is being a star and jumping in to help out.

You never know what is coming at you......................... :(

[joe.lel]

Soo sorry to hear that, hope it all turns out for the best.

[Ewan]

that sounds very tough. No need to appologise for letting it out, if it helps then do it, better than bottling things up.

My best wishes for both your friend and his family and also for yourself.

Take care of youself and let us know how your partner gets on.

[stumpe]

sorry to here about your workmate, at least you was able to help him With you being a doctor until the paramedics turned up, had a similar moment when I was in the army a few years ago when one of my buddys dropped like a stone and started fitting with foam coming from his mouth (turned out it was epilepsy)

hope he gets better:)

lee

[challis349]

Mate, sorry to here bout your colleague!! That's sucks, mate this is a place I have found you can share anything, so as said, no need to apologise for unloading a bit on the forum

[asomaro]

Alex,

That must have been a hell of a shock, at least you were actually there for him and you were able to do something to really help which is more than most of us could do.

I really hope that he recovers and my prayers go out to him and his family.

Not a good time for him or you right now, keep the positive thoughts going mate, I wish you well.

[wildc4rd]

Sorry to hear that mate, hope all goes well for him and his family, and you/your work.

[Boggy]

not pleasant for you Alex,fits are very disconcerting to see anytime but a close friend and being the only one there to help,even if you are a doctor,could not have been easy.

i hope it all works out ok for your work partner,and he makes a good recovery

[Pantone 186C]

[quote=alex;485895]Sorry, but needed to offload this somewhere.

I work as a doctor - my work partner collapsed on me this morning- one second right as rain, next, collapsed on the floor not breathing and having fits.

I spent 12 minutes working on him before the paramedics got through the crap traffic to help me. I did everything I could and did it well but could not help myself shaking like a leaf and nearly had meltdown after the ambulance had taken him away- I have worked side by side with him for 4.5 years, there are only two of us here, so we have a close working relationship and a good partnership.

He has had a big brain hemorrhage and all I can do now is wait and stay hopeful for his family.

Sorry to dump it here, but I cannot really discuss it locally at present apart from with my wife who is being a star and jumping in to help out.

You never know what is coming at you......................... :([/quote]
So sorry to hear your sad news. I can sympathise with you, some years ago I lost my best friend though cancer, he deteriorated very quickly. Bizarrely I was diagnosed with the same cancer in the same year, but for some reason I survived. Still think about him.
always best to share a grief.

[Terry-T7]

Sorry to hear about your situation, Health issues can be a tough call at the best of times but sudden problems often a lot worse, but on a positive note he probably couldnt have wished to have anyone better by his side and you probably couldnt have done any more for him.

I wish your partner a speedy recovery and remember, Its good to talk.

[Birdie4x4]

The first 10 minutes are the most important so I beleive, so think positive and know you were there when he needed you most.
Hope all turns out OK.

[simplyraptor]

You never know what the next challenge life is going to throw at you! must have been the longest 12 minutes of your life, it obviously shook the hell out of you.

Hope your partner makes a good recovery.

[alex]

Thanks all- forums are a really strange modern invention that bring like minded people together and it's wonderful how much support you can feel from people you have never met but feel like you know- cheers guys. I appreciate all the comments


Alex

[Brian Gifford]

Alex- just seen this thread. As if your job wasn't stressful enough!

As others have said, at least you were there for him, and knew what to do. My thoughts are with him, you, and your families. :grouphug:

[Buccaneer]

You did your best mate............. just hope for the best now