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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 431153" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Every stroke is different. A stroke can be a bleed into the brain, or it can be an occlusion where there is a blockage in blood flow. The degree of the problem, where it is, how quickly the doctors are able to stabilise the patient - all these have a bearing on the outcome. Generally the phrase "massive stroke" does not augur well, but a neighbour of mine had what was described as a massive stroke a few years ago. He was in England on business, his wife flew to be with him and when he was strong enough, they moved him back home to Australia. Every so often I see him walking around the block to get fit. He's still got a way to go with recovery, but he's doing amazingly well. As I said, every case is different.</p><p></p><p>I would get on the phone to the embassy and see what they can do to speed up the process for you. In the meantime, get copies of reports from doctors - generally a letter from the hospital or treating doctor will be enough, get them to email a copy - and that can be used to help your case. Also take a copy of the letter to the airline and see if they can get you on a flight on compassionate grounds.</p><p></p><p>Keep hounding them about your passport, let them know you're not just pushing the panic button because you want to cheat the system - this is a genuine family emergency. The letters help.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 431153, member: 1991"] Every stroke is different. A stroke can be a bleed into the brain, or it can be an occlusion where there is a blockage in blood flow. The degree of the problem, where it is, how quickly the doctors are able to stabilise the patient - all these have a bearing on the outcome. Generally the phrase "massive stroke" does not augur well, but a neighbour of mine had what was described as a massive stroke a few years ago. He was in England on business, his wife flew to be with him and when he was strong enough, they moved him back home to Australia. Every so often I see him walking around the block to get fit. He's still got a way to go with recovery, but he's doing amazingly well. As I said, every case is different. I would get on the phone to the embassy and see what they can do to speed up the process for you. In the meantime, get copies of reports from doctors - generally a letter from the hospital or treating doctor will be enough, get them to email a copy - and that can be used to help your case. Also take a copy of the letter to the airline and see if they can get you on a flight on compassionate grounds. Keep hounding them about your passport, let them know you're not just pushing the panic button because you want to cheat the system - this is a genuine family emergency. The letters help. Marg [/QUOTE]
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