nismo dr Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 So at the end of February at the ripe old age of 32, I had a massive stroke. Actually 4 strokes. After waking up to my children talking to me, and me unable to respond in any sort of coherent way, we went to the nearest emergency room which was Meridian Park in Tualatin. They kept me for a few hours then sent me home saying I had a migraine. Never having ever had a migraine, took their word for it since they are the doctors. Lay in a heap for a day then go to my provider, Kaiser and determine I am suffering from multiple strokes. Was able to get back to work (light duty) after only a month, they said the same stroke probably would have devastated a older person but its amazing how you can bouncce back when younger. Now as a small child, 19 months old, I had a leaky heart (Tetraology of Fallot) that was surgicaly repaired with a patch. Well the patch inside my heart had come loose causing a little flap that could cause blood to get stale and clot. And they found another small leak. So being beyond Kaiser's skill level, they sublet' me to OHSU and Doernbecher where, last Tuesday, they did a cardiac catherization, where they are able to go through your main arteries in your groin and perform the entire repair without surgery. Quote Link to comment
Jassifrass Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 thats crazy, I'm glad your ok though :D Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Enjoy every day, This kind of stuff scares me. With my back issues, doctor told me that one wrong twist of my back might land me in a wheelchair for the rest of my life as a parapalegic, that scares me a lot. Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 thats crazy, I'm glad your ok though :D x2 Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I got a $1500 bill for that "migraine" diagnosis too Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Enjoy every day, This kind of stuff scares me. definitely. every day above ground is a good day. it took me to a very low point for a while. basically starting over. my right side is still numb. Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I was wondering why you where mia at the meet's around that time Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Glad you're doing ok and hope things continue to get better. Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Glad to hear that you are doing ok. Quote Link to comment
Jassifrass Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I got a $1500 bill for that "migraine" diagnosis too thats bullshit. Is there anything you can do about that? I'd file a complaint for a mis diagnosis too. I don't trust doctors at all. All they want anymore is money. I had a doctor in Eugene that was convinced all I wanted was pills and never helped me with my back. Still don't know why I hurt all the time but whatever.And my sister had something called endomitriosis. Not going into details but it's very very painful and can prevent ever being able to get pregnant, and a few doctors told her it was just bad cramps. After she had cysts removed even. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thats nuts and glad your OK. Will you recover %100? Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wow. That is scary. Glad you're getting better. Carpe Diem. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Im glad you're ok as well man. Offer still stands if you need me to come down with my truck... Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 glad your ok, Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I got a $1500 bill for that "migraine" diagnosis too I bet if you charged $1500 for a bad diag where you work, not only would the customer not pay they'd probably be getting some free services for a while. Must be nice to be wrong and still get paid. Glad you're doing better. Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I was wondering why you where mia at the meet's around that time At my first Red Robin Saturday meet, Nismo Dr. pulled in driving the wifes mini van and did a hard stop at the curb in front of him. When he got out I asked if he went to the Helen Keller school of driving. Now I had never met the dude in the van. Figuring that all Ratsuners are pretty thick skinned by nature. After his explanation of his condition, I suffered a bad case of foot in mount syndrome. How did the procedure on your heart go? Wish my Dad could have recovered from his stroke last year so fast. I still miss not being able to have a conversation with him. Best wishes and many prayers for a speedy FULL recovery. Jes Quote Link to comment
d510addict Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Very glad you are OK, you got very lucky to find the cause of the clot and have it fixed instead of being a walking time bomb with an undiagnosed problem. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 lol nice thread Ed :lol: way to tell anyone you where going back in :P I got a random text from your wife and was like wait what? he didnt even tell me he was going back to the hospital :blink: Quote Link to comment
Jennifer Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 woah scary!! glad you're okay :) :) Quote Link to comment
wildmaninid Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Dang, hope you make a full and speedy recovery, those moon wheels need someone to drive them! Good luck Ed. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Did you request the doc suture up your heart with a Datsun stitching? ;) Glad to hear you're okay, take it easy until you're back to full strength. It takes a while. Makes me feel like a pussy with my knee hurting all this last week. Quote Link to comment
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