Blairgowrie Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 As some of you know, I developed an acute shortness of breath about a week ago. It was so bad I could hardly make it up a flight of stairs and when I did I had to sit for 5 minutes just to get my breath back. I went to see my doc and he did an immediate chest X Ray. My lungs were full of fluid. I was given an immediate intravenous injection of a drug called Lasix. In the 4 days since then I have pissed almost every hour. My weight has dropped over 15lbs. Yesterday I spent over 5 hours at the local hospital getting all kinds of tests done to make sure I hadn't suffered a "silent" heart attack. One of the blood tests they did was for Troponin, the enzime that is released after a heart attack and stays in the blood for 2 weeks. The good news was there no sign of Troponin. They have concluded the fluid buildup was from all the friggin drugs I take. I sure feel a lot better and can breathe normally but I am very weak. I will be hosting UBI Zoo today but will likely miss next Tuesday. I am scheduled back at the hospital for more tests on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Sorry to hear that mate. But it is good to find out what the problem is when something like that happens. Take it easy and get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rox Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 That sucks BG, best wishes! You'll be up and excavating before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Take it easy m8. Looking forward to hearing those dulcet tones tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jediteo Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Good to hear you are ok, take it easy for a coupe of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted October 16, 2010 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Bloody hell Jim, take it easy and recover quick! We have a nasty flu like bug going round here, it has knocked me sideways and left fluid on my lungs too (but not to the same degree as you). Our NHS - 'You need a chest X-Ray in a month, in the meantime try these anti-biotics'. Really sucks when self-employed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Glad you are ok Jim. Glad they didn't have to do any worse to you than give you the drugs for it. Word of advice: use the excavator you have from now on. no longer should you be moving 5 ton boulders by hand like before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators fruitbat Posted October 16, 2010 2. Administrators Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Really sorry to hear that BG, glad your starting to feel a bit better. hope they can sort out the issue fully on tuesday, when you have those tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted October 16, 2010 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Thinking of you Jim, take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPup Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Get well soon, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAim Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Get well mate! Talking to the Boss as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Glad you are ok Jim. Glad they didn't have to do any worse to you than give you the drugs for it. Word of advice: use the excavator you have from now on. no longer should you be moving 5 ton boulders by hand like before. Funny you should mention big rocks. I found a really big one and thought it would look nice at the beginning of our driveway. Next day Bell telephone showed up to advise me I had managed to drop it on my neighbours telephone line and cut it. I had to take my backhoe out and dig a new trench for their stupid wire. They had only buried it an inch deep and it ran right across my driveway! Thanks guys definitely on the mend but I have a ways to go yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted October 16, 2010 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Take it easy BG, and get well soon ... And tell the neighbors there's things like wireless nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Well good news, Take care till your all better BG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimosabi Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hear, hear for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Take care Jim, hope you feel better soon S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streak Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sorry to hear your having problems Jim. Wishing you a quick recovery & hoping you can stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Glad you are ok Jim. Glad they didn't have to do any worse to you than give you the drugs for it. Word of advice: use the excavator you have from now on. no longer should you be moving 5 ton boulders by hand like before. Next day Bell telephone showed up to advise me I had managed to drop it on my neighbours telephone line and cut it. I had to take my backhoe out and dig a new trench for their stupid wire. you should have buried the idiots from Bell in that trench. Wouldn't have been missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gec Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 sorry to hear that BG, glad your starting to feel better.take it easy m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Glad to hear that you are on the mend Jim Hope to fly with you soon, take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribunus Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Wow, I can only imagine the stress you must have been under. I’m relieved to hear that you are doing better now. Just take it easy and concentrate on getting your strength back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Thankyou for hosting last night, BG. A real pleasure to fly with the guys again. Hope everything goes well for you this week and we'll see you soon. You and the missus take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleTap Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 BG, Glad you are feeling better. The real bane of drugs is that while they help you with one thing, they cause other issues. NEVER be worried to ask about a second opinion on something. It's worth it. DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted October 17, 2010 2. Administrators Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sorry to hear about your problem Jim, but I'm glad you're on the mend. Catch up with you soon ~S~ Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted October 18, 2010 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 ~S~ Sir Jimbo, Sorry for being a bit out of touch lately M8 ! I sincerely hope you are on the mend . FFS take it easy you mad bugger. Siobhan and myself will send you some good Karma across the pond. ~S~ Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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