Sej Dunning

[Teignmouth]

Those of you who know Sej will be saddened to hear that he remains seriously/critically ill in the Sandton Clinic, where he has been for the past 2-3 weeks with a bad bout of malaria.

There are positive signs, I believe, and we are therefore praying Sej will make a full recovery.

You may wish, however, to offer up a prayer of your own.

[planecrazi]

I am deeply saddened to hear about this. I sure will send prayers his way and wish all the best for him and his family at these times.

I sure did enjoy working and flying with Sej all those years ago.

[Pontius' Pilot]

I heard just last night that his condition is still very serious, but that he is now making an attempt at communicating (although be it only a wink) with people that see him.

Apparently he contracted cerebral malaria.

Had some of the finest times as a youngster with him in Durban when he was at 19b. Godspeed old SEJ.

[4HolerPoler]

Thoughts & prayers are with you Senor Sej.

Best wishes.

4HP

[Balloothebear]

Chatted to the family this morning,still pretty much touch and go.
Picked up the Ceribral Maleria whilst in Kruger Park a few weeks back.
Your in our prayers Sej.
Get well soon.

[Robinson Crusoe]

Senor Sej, Deeply Saddened to hear of your illness. Many good times in all parts of Africa with the Cruz Vermella. Thinking of you and Maggie and Shona.

[ou Trek dronkie]

Get well soon Sej.

oTd

[Cardinal Puff]

Hang in there, Sej. You're the only one at RA ballsy enough to make a decision and they need you.

All good things to family and friends in this time of crisis.....

[captain69]

Gee, hope you pull through mate. Had many nights with SEJ in Somalia on the p-ss.Good memories.

[BAKELA]

Sej, vasbyt. You and the family are in our thoughts. Hope you get well very soon.

Bakela & Sharalumi

[Gunship]

Make a speedy return Sej .. hope the fondest memories will pull you through !

You are in me and my families prayers.

[Robinson Crusoe]

Ballooooo, do you have any update on SEJ's condition?
Thanks

[Tokoloshe]

hang in there big guy! Lots of us wishing you a speedy recovery...

Cardinal Puff, I agree with your sentiments :ok:

[Balloothebear]

Sej is not doing to well today.He has picked up an infection in his lungs,has a high temp,and is under sedation to help him relax.
Please guys,keep him and the family in your prayers during this time of need.
Thanks

[Robinson Crusoe]

Balloo, Thanks for the update. Difficult to get this info on the Little Island across the pond. Please assure SEJ and the family that he is in our thoughts and praying for a speedy recovery.

[flyboy2]

To Sej & Family

Wishing a full & complete recovery

Hope medics know what to do there ? !!

Best wishes

[Teignmouth]

I believe the ICU staff at the Sandton Clinic are amongst the best in the country, so I think Sej is in good hands.

I have heard that, earlier this afternoon, Sej was awake and alert, despite the pneumonia he has picked up and for which he is receiving physiotherapy. He can only communicate by writing, because of the tubes, etc.

He is by no means out of the woods, though, and faces a long battle back to health. However, there appear to be good reasons for optimism.

[Teignmouth]

Latest news is that Sej is still battling with pneumonia but that the malaria appears to be a thing of the past.

He's still in ICU on a ventilator.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. It's going to be a long uphill struggle. Knowing Sej, he'll be determined to come through so he can buy all of you, who have been rooting for him, a celebratory drink or ten!

[dakotanorb]

My prayers are with you Sej!
I hope you are riding your Harley soon again.

[Sir Cumference]

I heard last night that Sej is still VERY ill. There was a small improvement yesterday but not enough for all his friends to begin partying. Sej, hang in there, you are in all our thoughts and prayers and are in excellent hands at Sandton.

Cousin S

[Teignmouth]

One and the same!

Latest info I have, as of today, is that there are positive signs. Sej has been taken off the ventilator (again, but this time permanently, we hope), which means he is breathing more easily. Still heavily sedated for his own comfort. But now on his back again, which is good.

The messages of support appearing here have been forwarded to Sej's family and will mean a lot to Sej when he reads them, so keep 'em coming, all those of you who know him.

[Gunship]

:p Hey Sej,

Kom nou ... the beers are getting hot !!!

PS: God Speed in your recovery ou maat !

[4HolerPoler]

Can someone give us an update on how Sej is doing please? Our thoughts & prayers remain with him & his family.

4HP

[Teignmouth]

Last I heard, it's all good news. Sej is out of ICU and is in a private ward. He is completely over the malaria. His lung function is not 100% yet, but he's on the way there. Apparently, his family had shown him all the messages posted by Ppruners, which cheered him up considerably. Perhaps, once he's back home at Harties, he'll write a message to be posted here, giving us his account of what he's been through.

[4HolerPoler]

Great news, thanks. 4HP

[SEJ Dunning]

Thanks very much to those of you who wished me well during my illness. I can promise you that I needed every good wish and prayer.

It was indeed a bad dose of falciparum which laid me low, picked up in the Kruger Park at the end of May. I was in intensive care for 8 weeks where the doctors despaired of the prognosis on a number of occasions.

I am back home now recuperating weak as a lamb but at least in the land of the living!

The moral of the story is "dont take chances with Mrs Anopheles"

Keep the beer cold I'll be there soon.

Thanks again everyone.

SEJ

[Sandiron]

Way to go, Sej! First die Bokke and now this. It's turned into a good weekend!

[Solid Rust Twotter]

Good man, Sej. I'll get some beer out to you to help with the recovery......

[B Sousa]

Sej..As a friend of yours (G.B.) said to me a few weeks ago. After all the sh1t you have been through and to see one Mosquito do this damage, its just not fair.
Hope to meet you some day.
Get well as they are overstocking SA with Castles.

[Pontius' Pilot]

:ok:
Good one on you Sej

[Solid Rust Twotter]

Sej, mate....

Castle will kill ya.:E I'll send you some of the real thing!:ok:

[Sir Cumference]

Signor Sej. Great news! I can only agree with what life deals you over time and then one tiny little irritating mozzie in the Kruger Park of all places.....! I made contact with the staff at Sandton and they are really great people and you were in good hands. Rest, get your strength back and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Cousin S

[planecrazi]

Good for you SEJ. Now is the time to visit the Aberdares and catch those trout again.
Take care.

[Komba]

Wish you a speedy recovery Sej. Hope to see you up at the ACEA again soon.

[Robinson Crusoe]

Senor Sej, Welcome back!! Really great news that you are on the mend. Never mind all the temtations of Castle and trout. Have a real meal, Beira Prawns! ( Just don't go fetch them. Mozzies you know!!) All the best and a speedy recovery