OldMaineBear Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I titled this after the movie because of the end of it. Going right off the edge of a cliff. On Tuesday I laid down with a headache and slept for a few hours. I awoke with my head spinning and severe nausea. Ended up in an ambulance and the local ER. The stabalized me and transferred me to the larger hospital in Bangor. My glucose meter read over 500 and after insulin treatment I stabalized. The thing I have been avoiding for 4 years is now a reality. I had two dyalisis treatments and am scheduled 3 days a week. I spent 3 days in the hospital and am now home. Feeling much better. The crash was that sudden. Just like driving off a cliff. The Old Bear is finally slowed down Link to comment
themartianchick Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Oh, my goodness! I will keep you in my prayers and hope that you will be feeling better soon. Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Awwwww Bear! Sorry to hear but sounds like you got to treatment in time. You've had a rough haul and now a major change of lifestyle. Hope you will feel better by closely monitoring this. MtRider Link to comment
Vic303 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 My friend, I worry for you! So I understand correctly, we are talking diabetes AND kidney failure? Bear, it is one thing to slow down, but another thing entirely, to assume room temperature! It's too darned cold in Maine for that! Don't you dare slow down that much, ok?!! --Vic Link to comment
Dee Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow, thinking about you OMB. So glad you got things taken care of and hope it doesn't happen again. Link to comment
Becca_Anne Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 OMB Take it easy and do whatever the docs tell you to! We want you to stick around for a good long while! Link to comment
The MacKinnon Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Yikes! I, too, am glad you got treatment in time and are feeling better. Take care of yourself, OMB! Link to comment
Jori Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 OMB~ I'm so sorry to hear about your health ordeal this week but am so glad that you received treatment and are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Link to comment
MomM Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 (((OMB))) We are so sorry for all you have endured this week! Please take care. We will be praying for you. Link to comment
OldMaineBear Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Finally home and feeling well. Dyalisis isn't as bad as I thought. Although I wondered if they were driving the big needles to the vein and artery or if they were looking for Chilean miners. So now I have to have regular dyalisis every Monday - Wednesday and Friday forever. Also unfortunately this means I have to live in Bangor near the Dyalisis center for 5 days a week and only come home weekends. That's the rough part, being away from my Sweetie, Mrs. Bear. Her job allows a lot of free time though so I foresee many long trips. Thanks to all for kind words and thoughts. Much appreciated. Vic - 10-4 loud and clear :-) OMB Link to comment
Darlene Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Oh geez (((((OMB))))) I'm so glad you're ok. You're my favorite Bear yanno. I'll be praying. Link to comment
AMarthaByHeart Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I will be praying for you also as you adjust to this new phase of your life. Take care of your self. Link to comment
zophiel Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Oh, Bear! *sighs* *pulls out her Prayer-Intentions-book and a pen* Prayin for you . . . Link to comment
ANewMe Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ((OMB))...glad that you are ok...DO take care of yourself. Will say extra prayer for you and M Bear as ya'll try to get settled into this new routine of things. Link to comment
Vic303 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hey Bear, I'm glad you got my 'message' above! Otherwise...:frying pan: !! Say, will you still have net access when staying in town? You take care, my friend! Vic Link to comment
OldMaineBear Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Acessing the net right now from the apartment. :-) Link to comment
ANewMe Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 So how are you feeling?? Are you getting settled in? Link to comment
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