quatorze 1 #1 March 16, 2003 Here I go, day one at new job last Monday, sick as a dog. Me being the tough guy that I am, thought that it was just a stomach bug going around so no worries.... 11:00 that night Ooooh boy let me tell you that was some pain but it went away, and I was able to accomplish some other things on Tuesday (ie replace a brake system on a '65 mustang) . Wednesday rolls around and a trip to the doctor, guess what, my appendix has been ruptured since monday night.... (now who is the toughest dude you know? ) and emergency surgery here we go. Well now I have 9 staples, no appendix (is that how you spell the organ and not the part of the book?) 3 weeks away from the job (there is no light duty at the Fire Department) and another 2 on top of that before I jump again. So while all of you are out enjoying the wonderful spring weather that is headed our way, I will be sitting at home, post whoring, and being all around pissed I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #2 March 16, 2003 That really sucks! Glad to hear you're ok though, for the most part anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #3 March 16, 2003 Get well soon! Glad no negative repercussions happened due to your appendix rupturing before they were able to remove it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #4 March 16, 2003 I'm impressed. I was sick as a dog when I had appendicitis, and can't imagine having gone to work (I was 17, and quite bulletproof, too) WendyThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #5 March 16, 2003 similar thing happened to me. january of 95 (was still in high school), got sick in my last class. blamed it on something i ate, etc. went on a ski trip. got worse. had an RN with us, she did the push test and didn't indicate appendicitis. had a really sharp pain that night, had flu-like symptoms but no fever for a week. taht winter some awful flu bug was going around, so the doc didn't want to see me in the office. Finally went to the ER. they did some scans and hmmm, couldn't find my appendix. WBC count was up over 36,000. i went 2 weeks with it ruptured. at that point it was too messed up inside to do surgery, i had to get IV Meds 24/7 for 2 weeks and get the masses of toxins removed a month later. Some of the docs at Hopkins wrote some articles on me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 March 16, 2003 WOW....that sucks. I had my appendix problems in 1990. Came home from work one evening and got nasty ill. Couldn't even take a sip of water without dry heaving. When it hadn't improved by about 12 noon the next day I decided I MIGHT need to see a doc. I could tell that this WASN'T just the flu. Saw the doc about 2 PM and was in surgery by 5 PM. Found out afterwards that all those times I had a "24hr flu bug"........it was my appendix swelling up. They had a fun time removing it because the scar tissue had grown to my stomach lining. Glad to here you're OK. Next time.......go to the doc a little earlier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #7 March 16, 2003 hey i tried to get to the doc. anyway, the best part was that i got a student nurse at the hospital. she apparently wasn't into studying very much and liked to play with expensive medical equipment, ie the machine that was strategically filtering 4 meds into my PIC Line. two of tehm would literally crystalize my veins if they had any overlap. needless to say, she didn't last long. Clay- WTF, called me at 3 AM!!! i hope your ringing phone woke you up at 7:30 NM time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 March 16, 2003 Quote Clay- WTF, called me at 3 AM!!! i hope your ringing phone woke you up at 7:30 NM time! HEY!! I was rather loaded......and bored. I had just finished watching my "Cowboy Productions" WFFC 2002 DVD for the 20th time in the past few weeks. At least I can watch myself skydive on that. It was only 1 AM here... I drunk dialed all kinds of people last night......of course......no one answered. Alcohol and cell phones are a dingerous combo. I only had "slight" recollection of the phone ringing this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #9 March 16, 2003 I was sleeping. I am a responsible skydiver. Or at least I was yesterday. 2 beers, one SPark, and a jello cocktail. in bed by 11 PM. I'm getting old. or just saving myself for a tremendous display of debauchery at the easter boogie.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 March 16, 2003 Quote saving myself for a tremendous display of debauchery at the easter boogie.... Aren't you supposed to be getting in some "practice" rounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #11 March 16, 2003 i don't need practice. i'm the queen of skydiving debauchery. I've just been waiting for an appropriate release date for that side of me here in FL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #12 March 17, 2003 Sorry to hear about your surgery but glad you're ok. Many healing vibes heading your way for a quick and speedy recovery.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #13 March 17, 2003 Hah, in the words of the Black Knight.. "Tis but a flesh wound!" Hey Christian, hope you heal well and soon bro. Just think of all those wedding things you can get sorted out now! cya, Nacosaurus-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #14 March 17, 2003 Some people will use ANY excuse to sit and post whoreGlad they caught it and that you are going to be ok. Why don't you plan on coming up to Raeford Apr 5-9 to at least say HI? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #15 March 17, 2003 Quote Some people will use ANY excuse to sit and post whore you do what you got to do Quote Why don't you plan on coming up to Raeford Apr 5-9 to at least say HI? I might just have to see about that, I dont't think that I will be back at work by then so we might be able to do something OH and I thought that I was tough until I read Stacy's account, DAYUM Gurl, you are tough as woodpecker lips I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #16 March 17, 2003 yeah, what can i say... I've never been one of those little girly girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
