I'm Back!

[bszopi]

I'm sure at least some of you noticed I hadn't posted in a whole week, so figured I'd spill the beans (doesn't look like Ben did). Anyway, last Saturday, what started out as a simple hub replacement turned into a major pain in the side. Literally!! Around 10:30am, I had just removed the wheel nut, when after about 5 minutes I started getting a major pain in my stomach/side. Went inside, laid down for a bit, then finally took a pain pill. Discussed with my wife and family about if I should head to the emergency room. Well, after about 30 min, the pain pill kicked in and the pain went to just a dule stomach ache. Went and got the parts I needed, ate some lunch, and then finished up the job. Nearing the end, the pain started coming back, until it was worse than before. Decided it was probably best to head to the ER just in case (around 3pm). Before we got there, I was shaking and in major pain. Spent the next 4-5 hours getting tests and crap done. Around 10pm this thought that had it narrowed down, but were calling in some "experts". Anyway, looks like I somehow managed to get a blood clot in my left kidney, killing about 25% of it. Spent the next 2 days in ICU, and then up until this afternoon in just a regular hospital room. They drew I don't know how much blood and sent it off for testing to try to determine the cause of the clot. Since day 1, I've been on blood thinners to reduce the chance of further clotting (in places like my heart, brain... you know "important" organs). Should know the results in a week or so. Depending on what the results are, I may end up having to be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. Not the greatest, but I guess I'll take it over the alternative.

Anyway, so that's my exciting story for the week. Not sure how much car tinkering I'll be able to do in the future, as it always seems that I end up bleeding somewhat whatever I do. And now that I have thinner blood, it'll be a lot easier to bleed and a lot harder to get it to stop. Oh joy... But I'm still around and kickin' (albeit still in some pain).

[IsaacHayes]

Ouch! Well glad you are still here.

[95Grand-Am]

I hope they get you patched up and back to normal. Get well soon.

[SappySE107]

I think a couple beers to thin the blood would be a far better alternative to pills. Im not a doctor though. Glad you are out and hope you feel better soon.

[19Cutlass94]

Good to hear your allright!

[Canyonero]

That's rough man, take it easy and heal up best you can. Glad you're alright.

[3100 MPFI]

glad to hear you were not in worse condition. blood clots are pretty serious. let me know if i can do anything to help out.

[mfuller]

Wow....glad to hear you are still with us, Brad. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

[ForcedFirebird]

Eh, you only need one kidney...

JK, glad to hear your OK.

[IanSzgatti]

you won't be able to stop tinkering. thats not possible

[sprucegagt]

You were gone????




























j/k


Seriously, I'm glad your doing better. Blood clots are no fun. I wouldn't want to know what would happen to you if you were doing this 02 blazer engine removal and replacement that I'm doing.

[Rhedalert]

Sorry to hear of that Brad. I hope for your speedy return back to normal... with running 0w20 instead of 5w30 of course

[gpse3400]

Eat your vegtables!!!! I'm sure you'll be fine. After all you lived in a submarine for 50 years.

[ikessky]

Glad you are on the mend Brad. I hope all comes back OK with your tests.

Speaking of people missing.... What ever happened to Colin?

[OldSkoolGP]

Hope you get better, dude. But if not, look at it this way. To a vampire, you are now the equivalent of skim milk! And who likes skim milk?