I’m writing this from my hospital bed in Victoria so hope it comes across correctly.
Last Sunday morning, climbing out of bed I started to gasp for breath as soon as I stood up and tried to walk, I laid back down and it was easier to breathe, stood up, same thing, I tried this several times, something not right here. Dialled 911, Chad was at my front door within minutes with all other responders there minutes later. They could see I needed oxygen, like right now ! They were all so calm, so skilled, so caring. Arriving at Duncan hospital I practically went straight for tests. After X-rays and all other tests, you can possibly imagine. A doctor came to see me and said “ If we don’t get you for surgery in Jubilee tonight, you’re going to die”
I had CT scans, more X-rays, you name it, I had it.
Everyone had a part of saving my life last Sunday, from first responders thro 2 hospitals to my surgery. Call Sunday morning, surgery 3.00 am Monday morning. I have a 7 cm round tumor attached to my lung and pneumonia to boot.
Radiation starts Monday. Far from out of the woods but because of teamwork I get to at least fight this .
Thank you to our first responders!!!! THE BEST !!!
Thanks for listening.
Chris Slater
