Thank God I’m alive — almost didn’t make it
The past few days have been the scariest days of my life. We were looking forward to a fun weekend enjoying the fall weather but things took a wrong turn.
On Friday evening I was feeling really run down, finding it difficult to breathe. We sat down for dinner, I had only a couple bites and had to get up from the table. I took a nitroglycerin but wasn’t feeling better. Within 5 minutes I was drowning in the fluid that had accumulated in my lungs. Husband called 911 and thank god…THANK GOD…a neighbor 2 doors down is a paramedic. He literally saved my life. He had some type of mask that forced me to breath even though I felt like dying. The ambulance finally came and 45 mins later we arrived in the ER. I was losing consciousness and they really thought they had lost me. Thank goodness I only remember bits and pieces, my husband has told me all the details.
So 1 night in ICU and 1/2 the next day. I was intubated? (respirator to help me breathe) and heavily sedated. All I remember is waking up not knowing where I was and couldn’t see anyone (husband was in the room I just didn’t see him) I felt this foreign object in my mouth and tried to yell out and couldn’t Guess I decided it wasn’t going to stay in my mouth and I pulled it out. What a mistake that was, my throat hurt so bad after that. If I wasn’t so sedated I would have never taken it out. Nurses reassured me it happens alot.
So 4 days later after lots of blood work, 2 chest x-rays and a heart catherization they concluded it was hypertensive pulmonary edema. (heart failure due to high blood pressure and fluid retention) One called it flash pulmonary edema because it came on so quicly.
I really thought the good Lord was taking me home. Never ever have I been as scared. Even with my heart attack and triple bypass, this one took the cake.
So, I’m thanking God for letting me live a bit longer. Looking at life in a different way. Appreciating even MORE the little things in life.
With my weight issues I learned alot. One of the doctors explained to me the difficulty I’m facing is because of these factors. Age, Menopause, Weak Heart, Basically no Metabolism because of strong meds. She encouraged me to just eat healthy and keep walking. They now say I shouldn’t join Curves. Thank goodness I didn’t, I was waiting for a better week financially to join and its a blessing I didn’t, You have to sign a contract and pay every month even if you don’t go. So my dear husband and I will continue our nightly walks, and focus even more so on healthy eating. No more slip ups for this girl. Another wake up call I guess.
I’m sending love to all my Buddys here. I haven’t quite had the chance to catch up on your blogs, only a couple. Feeling very tired, very bruised (from all the shots, ivs, etc…) and need to rest.
Everyday we really need to take a few minutes and look around at all we have. We only go around once in life so lets make it the best we can!!
Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice.
——Isaiah 41:10
I’m so glad you are ok!! That sounds like a very scary experience! Thank God you made it! Be careful!
Oh my goodness! Wait an awful experience. Thank god you are still with us and doing good! If it’s any help this blog just really put a lot of things in perspective for me and I’m 100 times more motivated than I was 5 minutes ago.
I’m so sorry you had to endure this. I’ll be praying for your speedy recovery!
HOW SCARY!!!
WOW! I’m glad your ok. Thank God for a neighbor who knew what they where doing.
Oh my, I am so glad you are okay! I am so glad your neighbor was home!
Just like Jersey mom I am totaly more motivated.
I am sending good thoughts and prayers your way!
Take care and have a good one!
(((((HUGS)))))
So glad that you are still with us Jane…
OH no! I am so sorry to hear that you went through this! I’m sending you the best wishes for a speedy recovery. You have such a great attitude, you’re really inspiring me! Big hugs to you!
OMG! What an unbelievable ordeal. And what a wonderful blessing for your neighbor, for you decision not to join Curves yet… so much. I’m glad you got immediate medical attention. Now take care of yourself okay? We need you here! XO Ellen
Tears just started flowing down my cheeks as I was reading this. Through all these difficulties and scares and yet you remain upbeat and positive. You my dear are my hero today. Your attitude, acceptance, and humbleness simply AMAZES me…
God bless you and keep you and I thank God today that I found you on this site. What a blessing to ME you are!
Hugggggggggggs,
Shan
Wow, that is some scarey stuff Jane. I am so glad that you are ok and still with us. So glad your neighbor was there ot some to your aid. You better take it easy and relax some. Take care.
Im glad that you are home and recovering.
Its good that you have the BuddySlim for all the support that you can get. Even though you have your husband and family its a good escape to talk with others. It was a blessing that your neighbor lived a few doors down thank God for that.
Just do as the doctor says nothing foolish take it easy.
I hope that you get better soon.
Hi
I am a little late reading this blogg as you know. I am so glad you are ok. God has a plan for you. Take care and Keep us posted on how you are doing. Sending prayers.
Wow… that is a scare! Well we listen for those lessons and I am so glad that you are well now. My thoughts are with you. Walking is the best isn’t it? I believe this now.