Seve

stockdam

I know there was a thread about his illness recently but I just wanted to say that I hope he now makes a full recovery.

PhilipMarlowe

http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2008/1202/ballesteross.html

Tuesday, 2 December 2008 17:41
Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing further surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid.

Five-time major winner Ballesteros underwent scheduled surgery for the placement of a cephalorachidian fluid VP shunt.

At the same time, the surgical team treating the 51-year-old performed a cranioplasty to repair a bone defect.

His condition is reported as stable and he will remain in the intensive care unit.

Ballesteros was diagnosed with a brain tumour after losing consciousness at Madrid Airport in October.

He underwent a lengthy operation on October 24 to reduce pressure on his brain and remove remaining tumour tissues following two previous operations.

On November 18 he had recovered sufficiently to leave intensive care, although a hospital statement did warn there was a long way to go.

staker

Reading his book atm,he's clearly his own man and i respect him for it.
Get well soon Seve,legend.

copacetic

worrying to see him back in hospital again, although it looks like with the drain they are hoping to avoid having him keep coming back for operations to release pressure.

PhilipMarlowe

It does say it was scheduled surgery though so not too worrying...

JCDUB

Heard on the wireless this morning that he's out of intensive care after the latest operation and is doing well.
C'mon Seve

Mister Sifter

Ballesteros discharged from hospital
Tuesday, 9 December 2008 14:49
Seve Ballesteros has been discharged from hospital, after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour.

The five-time major winner has been in La Paz hospital since collapsing in October and has undergone four operations - the last of which took place last week.

However, the hospital has confirmed Ballesteros has now been allowed home.

'The patient Severiano Ballesteros has been discharged this morning by the Department of Neurosurgery and has already left the hospital,' read a statement.

'He will continue to have outpatient treatment in the Departments of Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology.'

Ballesteros was diagnosed with a brain tumour after losing consciousness at Madrid Airport in October.


The 51-year-old underwent a lengthy operation on 24 October to reduce pressure on his brain and remove remaining tumour tissues following two previous operations.


On 18 November, he had recovered sufficiently to leave intensive care, but was readmitted a fortnight later for further surgery to place a cephalorachidian fluid VP shunt.


However, Ballesteros was released back onto the ward the following day and has now been deemed fit to be discharged.


The hospital also revealed there would be a further statement later today on the golfer's official website.

stockdam

Hopefully he'll make a good recovery now.

Davidth88

Hopefully he'll make a good recovery now.

+1000000000

PhilipMarlowe

From europeantour.com today...

12 Feb 2009

Seve Ballesteros' recovery from a brain tumour is "on the right track" following a second round of chemotherapy.

The five time Major winner, writing on his personal website, revealed he had "tolerated" the latest round of treatment and is now awaiting the results of medical tests to determine when he should return to hospital for a check-up.

"Despite a slow recovery I am on the right track and my spirit and determination are still unshakeable," the 51 year old added.

"I wish the weather improves, so I can leave the house and go back to a normal life, which in the end is what I really want."

Ballesteros underwent four operations to remove the tumour following his admission to hospital in October after fainting at Madrid airport.

He returned to his home in Bilbao after being released from Madrid's La Paz hospital on December 9.

stockdam