I Have a Brain Aneurysm: A Glimpse into Our Emotional Journey

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • In this deeply personal and raw episode, we are sharing an incredibly challenging journey that our family has been navigating through. As many of you know, Al has been diagnosed with two brain aneurysms, a condition that has brought a storm of emotions and fears into our lives. Join us as we unfold the events leading up to Al's critical operation at the Gold Coast University Hospital, where a team of skilled surgeons will performed a coiling procedure to prevent any catastrophic events.
    In this video, we don't just share Al's medical journey, but we dive deep into the emotions that come with facing a medical crisis. It's a raw, honest, and profoundly personal glimpse into a chapter of our lives we never expected to face, yet we find strength in sharing our story with all of you.
    We hope this video can be a source of support and comfort for others who may be experiencing similar challenges. We are a testament that love, unity and resilience can see you through the toughest of times.
    Remember to like, share, and subscribe to follow along on our journey of recovery and rediscovery. Your messages of support and kindness mean the world to us during this time.
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    (Note: Please be advised that this video contains emotional content and discussions surrounding medical procedures. Viewer discretion is advised.)
    I Have a Brain Aneurysm: A Glimpse into Our Emotional Journey
    14th September 2023
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Комментарии • 71

  • @alandeb
    @alandeb  Год назад +5

    💜Thank you to everyone for all your support during our difficult time. It meant the world to us. Al is now going great and we are planning on some super exciting travel adventures in the future. 😍 We hope that sharing our story helps someone who might be going through something similar.

  • @donnathone4773
    @donnathone4773 11 месяцев назад +2

    Oh Deb that nearly broke my heart 😢. Al you ofcourse glided straight through the operation that's because your a hero but it seems we can't be brain buddies anymore. I wish they had a solution for my brain Injury as well. I am across the road at GC Private and in 48 hours I was given 1 sandwich and a biscuit, that's it. They forgot me twice. I am so Happy for you. I need my art teacher back. The Great Aussie larkin lives to fight another day. P.s. is Deb doing any door dash I am starving. 💕😂😄Love you guys
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    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад +1

      Donna next time you're in hospital I'm going to bring you food! Or maybe you should get them to send something over from the public hospital - pretty good meals over there! 😂😍

  • @user-vb6dt3xe1h
    @user-vb6dt3xe1h 6 месяцев назад

    Your story really hit home for me. My husband had a brain tumour removed in 2018 and hearing you speak Deb and the emotional rollercoaster you were on (and maybe still are!) brought back many memories of those dark days. I am so glad to see that Al is doing well after surgery and I look forward to watching more of your adventures! Im addicted to your vlogs and have used many of your tips to help plan our trip in June :)

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for reaching out and I'm sorry to hear that you and your hubby also went through a rough patch a few years ago. The good news is, Al is much better today - actually he is feeling the best he has been in years. Enjoy your upcoming Bali trip! We can't wait to get back there again. :)

  • @outofthebox8994
    @outofthebox8994 6 месяцев назад

    We have been watching you guys for a while New Zealanders living in UK and travel to Bali love it . OMG Deb my heart goes out to you must have been stressful . Al thank you for sharing what a brave character you are . Take care both x

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Although Al still has another small aneurysm that is being monitored, he is so much better today. The best he has been in years. :) Hopefully we can get back to Bali soon! :)

  • @user-dw4ku3md5k
    @user-dw4ku3md5k 11 месяцев назад +1

    We are sending lots of love and hugs Al and Deb ❤️ our prayers and thoughts are with you.

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much. All good now 😍💕

  • @lynparsons6539
    @lynparsons6539 2 месяца назад

    So happy for you, that everything went great 👍

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  2 месяца назад

      Thank you!

  • @user-ry5qe7kf1w
    @user-ry5qe7kf1w 11 месяцев назад +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @brianwhite2285
    @brianwhite2285 11 месяцев назад

    Good luck All& Deb I've been thru 5 by pass heart OPP & recently prostrate cancer now ok looking forward to trip to Bali November my wife passed away January this year forty times together to Bali this time solo hope maybe C U on your travels. ; Brian Perth Australia.

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  10 месяцев назад

      We're so sorry to hear about your wife, Brian. Wow! 40 times!!! I'm sure she would have wanted you to keep up the Bali tradition. We are there this November and are having a little get together at Legends on Saturday 11th at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there if you're in Bali at the same time.

  • @lynnoconnor4843
    @lynnoconnor4843 6 месяцев назад

    That must have been a scary time for you all. I am so glad all worked out well. Deb, you be as sookylala as much as you want, it was scary. Love Al's humour and the way you both banter. I am catching up on all the vids. Love the content you both make.

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  5 месяцев назад

      Yes it was. All good now though. :) Thanks for watching!

  • @nickpsarras7604
    @nickpsarras7604 11 месяцев назад

    Good luck Al hope all goes well

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Good as new now. 👍

  • @karenjenkinson8146
    @karenjenkinson8146 11 месяцев назад

    All the best

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Going great! 😍

  • @gillian0105
    @gillian0105 11 месяцев назад

    Al all fixed, now back to traveling. 🛫

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад +1

      Camping in a swag this weekend... should be a laugh!

  • @debramaloney9334
    @debramaloney9334 11 месяцев назад

    Prayers to you both and your family. Love of family is your strength and courage to face challenges. Always look forward , never back. We have faced cancer 4 times and my Husband and I have never left each others side. Keep travelling and planning ahead. 👍

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. It means a lot coming from someone who has gone through a lot themselves. Love that you have each other - just like us!

  • @margaretsmollen405
    @margaretsmollen405 11 месяцев назад

    Thinking of you Al and Deb, my prayers are with you both. 🙏🙏🙏😪

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much. 😍💕

  • @jeanmansfield9230
    @jeanmansfield9230 11 месяцев назад

    Should meet up at Currumbin wildlife sanctuary for Indonesian food on a Friday night. It is amazing

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Looked delicious! 🍲

  • @7dollarhaircut
    @7dollarhaircut 11 месяцев назад

    Not sure how this video ended up in my feed, but I appreciate your story and situation. You are very fortunate that your brain aneurysm was discovered before it burst. I had an undiagnosed brain aneurysm that ruptured in 2009. Most people who have ruptured aneurysms don’t make it to the hospital. In my case, my wife was able to call 911 and miraculously we happened to be staying at a hotel that was close to one of the best neurosurgery facilities in the country and they were able to save my life after coiling the aneurysm.
    Do you know if your aneurysm is being coiled or stinted?

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Wow! You were very lucky indeed. Al's aneurysm was found by accident - they were actually looking for his brain. Ended up finding it 😂😂 plus 2 aneurysms. 😵 1 large and 1 small. They coiled the large one without a stent going up through his groin. Each year they will assess the 2nd one to ensure it has not grown like the 1st. Hope you are doing great now, just like Al is. 😍

  • @user-ph6tu9ud4g
    @user-ph6tu9ud4g 11 месяцев назад

    Sending lots of love, and yes would love to watch you and Deb caravanning around Australia ❤ take care rest up

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Al's doing great now! 😍👍 Maybe August next year 👏

  • @susancaltabiano3260
    @susancaltabiano3260 11 месяцев назад

    Thinking of you both , never easy when we can't help our loves one and we have to puts them in someone's else hands.
    Deb you are allowed to cry , it's ok. ❤

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Luckily he was in amazing hands with the neuro team at GCUH 😍👍

  • @nathanshane446
    @nathanshane446 11 месяцев назад

    So brave of you guys to do this video. All the best to you both, glad to see things went well. Total stranger here that loved your travel vids but very touched by your story. Onwards and upwards,

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for being part of our YT journey. 😍 Al is doing great so back to the travel vids!

    • @nathanshane446
      @nathanshane446 11 месяцев назад

      @@alandeb wonderful, I'm off to Bali soon, first big trip since covid... So excited

  • @neha9362
    @neha9362 11 месяцев назад

    I would love to watch caravaning videos. Sounds like awesome content.

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Maybe the Big Lap from August next year??? Should be entertaining since I'm usually a hotel kinda girl. 😂😍

  • @bali-days
    @bali-days 11 месяцев назад

    Oh Deb u made me blub😭dont blame u for feeling terrified. So glad Al is ok. He looks so well - back to his old self 😊 thanks to both of you for being so honest ❤

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Yes, back to his old self again - good as new... lol 😍👍

  • @joaneykelly9068
    @joaneykelly9068 11 месяцев назад

    Welcome back Al so good to hear you got through it, and you also Deb! Back to travel even in a caravan guys❤

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you - yes, maybe August next year for the big lap? Who knows xx 😍

  • @suomalainentalvi2792
    @suomalainentalvi2792 11 месяцев назад

    Speedy recover AL,
    our friend has had 2 of those both serious (smoker) travelled to Bali twice sine the operations booked again for May24 & many cruises as well .
    You’ll be mighty fine 👍🏻 … Looking forward for many more travel adventures ✈️

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад +1

      Love that you are so positive! Thank you. We are definitely planning on more travel adventures... starting this week - swag camping! Deb will learn to love it! 😂😂😂

  • @moneyhacksaustralia
    @moneyhacksaustralia 11 месяцев назад

    Oh guys this made me super emotional. Glad all is well. My hubby has quadruple bypass surgery at 40 years old in gcuh. All the feels deb... you brought me back to my experience..your very brave both of you. Hope all is well . They wouldn't let me visit my hubby before his surgery coz of COVID. Was so scary and emotional and I had a one year old at the time. Very isolating. Can't wait to hear on your upcoming travel plans xx

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад +1

      So glad both our hubby's are back and am so sorry to hear about such a huge operation! Thankfully I was able to go to the hospital. I couldn't imagine how scared and worried you must have been at the time. Is he ok now? 😍💕

    • @moneyhacksaustralia
      @moneyhacksaustralia 11 месяцев назад

      Yes it's now been a couple of years thankfully. He's a cop so it's very lucky he's been able to go back to work. He loves his job. So glad Al is ok looking forward to more content ❤❤

  • @juliegreentree1773
    @juliegreentree1773 11 месяцев назад

    ❤❤

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks 😍

  • @tashonabudget2423
    @tashonabudget2423 11 месяцев назад

    💕

  • @liaamalia8288
    @liaamalia8288 11 месяцев назад

    Get well soon ❤❤

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Feeling great! 💕👍

  • @samboulter6617
    @samboulter6617 11 месяцев назад

    Much love for you both xx

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you 😍

  • @neha9362
    @neha9362 11 месяцев назад

    Get well soon Al! Deb - You arent a sook & it isnt silly - its absolutely normal because you love him, I am the same way 🙂

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Oh so glad I am not the only one! 😂😍💕

  • @joeleklom4591
    @joeleklom4591 11 месяцев назад

    All the best to you Al god speed

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate 👍

  • @rebeccaloader6334
    @rebeccaloader6334 11 месяцев назад

    Glad all went well. Al, Deb needs a good Bali massage after putting her through all that stress 😅

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      😂 Exactly! 💕😍

  • @jeanmansfield9230
    @jeanmansfield9230 11 месяцев назад

    Yes that Doctor should give full disclosure to your room mate. I would withdraw my consent.

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Same 👍

  • @Debbsydo26
    @Debbsydo26 4 месяца назад

    Hi Deb and Al where is the resort you manage please ❤

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  2 месяца назад

      It is in Tugun, Gold Coast. We left a few months ago.

  • @simonm3208
    @simonm3208 11 месяцев назад

    Despite your hardship you can still land a joke with a straight face, yes they did find a brain.😂😂 Classic, Good luck to you both.

    • @alandeb
      @alandeb  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate 👍