Hi Gang.Went through the ringer physically and emotionally yesterday as I attempted to return to work and normal.Got to work early and was welcomed back with open arms by my new Boss and crew.Nothing like before.I felt missed,and was made to once again feel like a valued team member.2 hrs into my shift tho,I got dizzy,saw flashes,got nauseous for a bit,so my new Boss had me sit down and pound water.While sitting there and talking to Mags my wife on the phone,my co-worker and good friend came in to check on me.Ive worked along side, and been a friend with this man and his family for almost 10 yrs now....but when he came in...my mind went blank and I could not remember his name.I felt like I was passing out,and Mags said...Get to the hospital. Now those of you that really know me realize that Im spiritual,and I handed my lifes car keys to Jesus years ago,and also realize that God is in control with His plan for me.I dont scare easy Gang,I didnt get to be 60 by being a wuss...Im rough and tumble sometimes to a fault.But at that moment in time,looking at my friend and drawing a blank...I got scared...Hearing the concern and urgency in Mags voice I got up and got to my bosss office where my friend went,and he already had his jacket on and drove me to the ER.The conversation on the way comforted me to say the least,and this man was concerned with Geno the man,not Geno his team member. Upon arrival,I was prioritized although they were really swamped.Mags got there and I underwent a battery of tests...EKG,Heart test,Blood work,Bloody whizz workup.Ulta-sounds,Head CAT scan...Brain MRI with and without radio-active dye,reflexes,memory...I was in there almost 8 hrs.Brother and sister-in-laws were there with Mags,my youngest daughter,broke down talking to me from Columbus...an outpouring of prayers and concern.....Good news,Bad news.... Good news...Every major test (at first glance,because they will be studied in greater detail) came back fine.EKG good,heart good,memory good,reflexes good,,ultra-sounds ok,CAT scan of head and brain(tiny) but good,MRI of brain good...no stroke,no damage.Blood still in whiz is a concern to be addressed by my family doc follow-up tomorrow... Bad news...none really.....But to me it was puzzling because not finding anything to fix confused everyone,given the blank episode and the symptoms of serious problems. This is what we think happened.While hospitalized 2 weeks ago,my blood pressure was sky high,and it was yesterday too.My BP meds and anxiety meds were both changed only this past Monday,and had only been in my systems not even 2 whole days,when I went back to work.My body is not used to them yet,and the excitement of returning to work not fully recovered from the kidney stone ordeal (my bodys lower half has been ravaged the last 2 weeks)..Probably still dehydrated and whizzing blood....Just a little too much,too soon....Im to get in chill and recover mode,pound fluids,be up and around as much as I can,watch my BP and feelings today...consult with my Doc tomorrow and go from there...I feel like Ive been though a football game with no pads.....Im gonna be ok though and my family is comforted (or feeling cursed again...lol)...Im going for back to normal Monday....Keep asking God to shine on me Gang...I dont take all the good news for granted...Im gonna be ok and start gaining my weight back...My Family,Friends and co-workers have assured me Im still Loved and needed...Those are the Meds that really count......Geno Out.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:32:13 +0000
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