It's been a rough winter!

[2ndovc]

Went to the ER Nov. 15th with what turned out to be a nasty case of pneumonia. That turned into acute respiratory distress syndrome. While there, they found several bleeding ulcers in my stomach. I was in an induced coma for almost a month and then two more months recovering.
I've been told that it was touch and go for several weeks to the point that my family was told to be prepared that I may not make it.
Just came home yesterday and am feeling much better. I had to learn how to walk again but every day it gets easier. Should be able to lose the cane in a couple more weeks.
The Docs were very concerned about my lungs, kidneys and liver. The only long term issues I may have will be with the liver, and that's due to a few years of heavy boozing.
I'm done with the booze and stress of the corporate world ( I don't care how much they offer me this time) and plan on being a happy self employed contractor again. The big $ just isn't worth it.
I owe a huge thank you to the people at the Cleveland Clinic, an amazing place that really saved my sorry butt!
So you guys take care of yourselves and if you aren't feeling well don't ignore it like I did and go the darned doctor!!

jb

[Blaine]

Dang.....I'm sure glad you pulled out of that one. Take care of yourself.

[TedH]

Holy cow! Glad to see you back here, and hope you get fully recovered.

[3leggedturtle]

Unreal, glad your back with us. I was bummed i washed my phone and lost important numbers! Hope you can get some reloading done while your still recovering. Todd

[Bill in Oregon]

Jason, welcome back to the world of the living and godspeed on those lifestyle changes.

[mikld]

Wow! Seems like you just got by that mess! Heres prayin' that you learn to take it easy and ferget the booze (alcohol ain't don't nobody no good. I'm 28 years sober...).

[earlmck]

Good grief Jason! No wonder we hadn't hear from you in a while. Yep, this is a nice opportunity to ease back into the world with some quality reloading time.

[ceb]

Man, what a rough road, glad you're improving.

[Batman1939]

Sounds like a rough winter all right. Spring is coming though and you have a lot to look forward to. Get back into shape to enjoy it Pard.

[gamekeeper]

Heck that don't sound much like fun.........
I'm really really glad you are now on the mend.......
Look after yourself and follow doctors orders.

[2ndovc]

Thanks Guys!!

It was pretty rough and I'm still pretty weak compared to where I started. i'm down amost 60 pounds and a lot of muscle. Climbing the stairs is a bit of a challenge but I'm improving. Couldn't do that a month ago.
The only good part is that I was heavily sedated for the nastiest part. The trach tube was the worst. constantly fighting the ventilator for air. The whole thing really sucked!

Be careful out there!

jb

[OldWin]

Wow.

Glad you're back from the edge. You are obviously pretty tough.

[Tycer]

Welcome back! Hey, next time you get sick, well hopefully you won't get sick, but next time you do tell your wife to give us a ring so we can send some prayers your way. Heal well buddy.

[.45colt]

Wow, and hear I thought You moved away to some remote sunny place, We haven't herd from You in along time. glad things are looking up. Heal Well. Jim.

[stretch]

That doesn't sound like a good time at all.

Glad to hear that you're on the mend.

-Tom

[Dan 444]

Good to see you on the mend!
Dan

[Griff]

Good grief Jason! No wonder we hadn't hear from you in a while. Yep, this is a nice opportunity to ease back into the world with some quality reloading time.

+1. Prayers up for the continued recovery.

[FWiedner]

Sounds like you might have found a more enjoyable way to spend the winter months, given a choice.

Glad to hear you're recovering, Jason.

Take it slow.

[plowboy 45]

Prayers said for a quick recovery

PLOWBOY

[hayabusa]

So good to have you back. As they say, get well soon.

hayabusa

[BenT]

Glad to hear you are on the move again.

[M. M. Wright]

Prayers up for a brother on the mend. Please leave instructions to post us a prayer request in case of you're incompacitated.

[rjohns94]

Jason, praying for your continued recovery.

[Ysabel Kid]

Holy Moly! You certainly have been through the ringer! Prayers up on your continued recovery!!!

[2ndovc]

Wow.

Glad you're back from the edge. You are obviously pretty tough.

That helped with the recovery for sure but I think it's part of what got me in trouble in the first
place. I always put off going to the doctor until it was serious. Well that philosophy almost
did me in.


Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers everyone.
I'll behave for now on.

jb

[jazman]

Man, just saw this. Dang Jason, glad to hear you weathered the storm, and what a storm it was! Prayers up for a fast recovery and smoother weather to you. Jim

[JohndeFresno]

2ndovc, it sounds like you've been given a 2ndchance.

Blessings. Praying for you this morning. And bless those doctors and medical people!

[OldWin]

Wow.

Glad you're back from the edge. You are obviously pretty tough.

That helped with the recovery for sure but I think it's part of what got me in trouble in the first
place. I always put off going to the doctor until it was serious. Well that philosophy almost
did me in.


Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers everyone.
I'll behave for now on.

jb

I better heed this as I am the same. I don't even have a doctor. The only time I go is if I need something stitched up. I'm getting older and have to change my ways though.
Thanks for the heads up.
Again, glad you're on the mend. Lot's of "tough points", my friend.

[Blaine]

I better heed this as I am the same. I don't even have a doctor. The only time I go is if I need something stitched up. I'm getting older and have to change my ways though.
Thanks for the heads up.
Again, glad you're on the mend. Lot's of "tough points", my friend.

This "Old" pelosi sucks....I'm into my usual winter crud about 5 weeks. It don't go away like it used to. I wish they had OTC Albuterol.

[2ndovc]

I better heed this as I am the same. I don't even have a doctor. The only time I go is if I need something stitched up. I'm getting older and have to change my ways though.
Thanks for the heads up.
Again, glad you're on the mend. Lot's of "tough points", my friend.

This "Old" pelosi sucks....I'm into my usual winter crud about 5 weeks. It don't go away like it used to. I wish they had OTC Albuterol.

Blaine,
I was hitting the Albuterol and Qvar pretty hard thinking it was asthma. Got to the point I couldn't
climb the stairs w/o a break. Had to go back over the weekend for a minor tune up. Small GI bleed.
Thank Heaven for health ins. Bills are up over $600,000 because of me being a dope. Our portion is around $10k.

jb

[Blaine]

I better heed this as I am the same. I don't even have a doctor. The only time I go is if I need something stitched up. I'm getting older and have to change my ways though.
Thanks for the heads up.
Again, glad you're on the mend. Lot's of "tough points", my friend.

This "Old" pelosi sucks....I'm into my usual winter crud about 5 weeks. It don't go away like it used to. I wish they had OTC Albuterol.

Blaine,
I was hitting the Albuterol and Qvar pretty hard thinking it was asthma. Got to the point I couldn't
climb the stairs w/o a break. Had to go back over the weekend for a minor tune up. Small GI bleed.
Thank Heaven for health ins. Bills are up over $600,000 because of me being a dope. Our portion is around $10k.

jb

"Affordable" Care Act my butt... Everyone seems to knock the VA Healthcare, but I'm lucky to have it. It's been good for me.

[2ndovc]

I better heed this as I am the same. I don't even have a doctor. The only time I go is if I need something stitched up. I'm getting older and have to change my ways though.
Thanks for the heads up.
Again, glad you're on the mend. Lot's of "tough points", my friend.

This "Old" pelosi sucks....I'm into my usual winter crud about 5 weeks. It don't go away like it used to. I wish they had OTC Albuterol.

Blaine,
I was hitting the Albuterol and Qvar pretty hard thinking it was asthma. Got to the point I couldn't
climb the stairs w/o a break. Had to go back over the weekend for a minor tune up. Small GI bleed.
Thank Heaven for health ins. Bills are up over $600,000 because of me being a dope. Our portion is around $10k.

jb

"Affordable" Care Act my butt... Everyone seems to knock the VA Healthcare, but I'm lucky to have it. It's been good for me.

We make way too much for Obummer Care. I think I'd rather pay the $10k than some Gov't yahoo telling me where to go and what to do.

jb