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BOB HEFFERNAN ..... IP: 101.179.117.179 Posted on 5/6/2024 at 01:54:59 PM by Lance Haslewood
This has somewhat rocked me. It concerns Bob 'Shorty' Heffernan, former 36 Squadron loadmaster and Parton of the RAAF Airman Aircrew Association. Last week, Bob was admitted to the John Flynn Private Hospital in Tugan (QLD) for some routine heart valve work, and while the procedure was being carried out, minute debris from the valve entered an artery which carried it to his brain. Consequently, Shorty suffered a stroke while under anesthesia. When he came out of the anesthetic, he had no vision.
Shorty remains in hospital, and thankfully, has regained some of his sight, more in one eye than the other. Thankfully, too, he suffered no paralysis.
Bob continues to undergo treatment, and because of his loss of sight which has also affected his balance, he requires a walker.
I was speaking with Bob yesterday and again today and I report he is in good spirits, and he is slowly regaining his sight and mobility. Bob is hopeful that he will regain most of his sight, if not all, within six months.
I am sure Bob would appreciate a cheerio call, so please give him a ring. His number is 0467 962 928.
Bob said he may be allowed home on Friday. Replies: