Author Archives: Councillor Philip Warlow

13 February 2020… One of the drawbacks of having open heart surgery is the necessity to take medication afterwards… It is all very well for the doctors to prescribe Ace Inhibitors and Blood Pressure medication and they are necessary but some of them have side effects that cause more issue than the AVR operation itself…Continue reading “Medication Sucks…”

12 February 2020… Middle of the week, after a relatively late night for me, well it was 21:30 before I got to bed and being the Chair of Governors of a school attending a briefing about changes to the Education system in the county gives you that  privilege. Early start today with an invite toContinue reading “Met the FANs…”

11 February 2020… Blustery day today, heavy showers and cold… This is a date that will never go from my memory, wedding anniversary, 42 years today, how did I get to this point? Well it hasn’t been without its hurdles and challenges, not many jobs during that time, redundancy has played a part but asContinue reading “Change the Hat…”

10 February 2020… After a very stormy weekend and a disappointing result for the Welsh rugby team it was back to work today for many and decision day for me with regards to going back to work. I have been absent since 23 April last year and the trip through the summer and autumn wasContinue reading “Decisions, Decisions…”

7 February 2020… Friday has arrived, another weekend upon us, a Six Nations weekend with England going up to Scotland and Wales travelling over to Ireland, really should be two great games. Welsh rugby fans love to see England lose, so hopefully Eddie Jones will have a sour face on around 7pm tomorrow evening andContinue reading “6 Nations Weekend…”

4 February 2020… Looking at the sunshine outside you would not think it is February, a nice bright day but the wind is bitterly cold and one of the drawbacks of having an aortic valve replacement operation is the requirement to split the sternum and wire back together when the repair to the heart valveContinue reading “Wired for Sound…”

3 February 2020… Start of another week at home, just me and the wee man Alfie, took a walk to the town centre to do the banking and a little shopping. Home straight and the dog is itching to go for his walk. Coat on, harness on, lead on, toolkit in pocket and away weContinue reading “Not 500 miles but 10000 Steps…”

1 February 2020… Weekend has arrived and for a change the sun is out… As it is the start of the 6 Nations Rugby early chores were necessary…Washing done, shopping before the crowds, 7000 steps walking with Alfie before 10am… trifle made and Alfie & Charlie fed… Feet up Councillor, you have earned it!!! ThereContinue reading “Pets & Chores Day…”

31 January 2020… 6 months since my AVR operation, how time flies… Prince Philip Hospital revisit today to meet up with the medical staff that looked after me during my 5 week stay…The Acute Coronary Syndrome unit was celebrating its first year of service and the consultants, doctors, nursing staff were there together with invitedContinue reading “Anniversary Meet…”

30 January 2020… Life is a gift and when you are given a present, it is something for the most part that is treasured. Looking after your health is something like looking after presents, but health generally takes a back seat as everyone is busy and downtime is something that is frowned upon in thisContinue reading “The Gift of Life…”