Discharged/Grounded

[Bigdogjim]

Hello All: I have been in the Hospital since 12/17. Started out as Asthama attacks in late Oct. and got worse and worse. A CT scan of the chest was ordered and the problem was found......blood clot in the lungs.

It will take a while to recover from this. I am grounded from driving anything till at least April.

No school bus, no trolley, & no marauder:shake:

I am beening discharged today 12/20 at some point in time.

I am blessed to be alive and home for Christmas.

I hope to be road ready in the spring.

Big Dog.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Here is to a quick recovery:beer: and glad to hear you are being discharged to day..get well and the car will be ready come spring time.

[Limited360]

Glad to hear they found the problem...

Also glad to hear your discharged in time for the holidays.

I had back surgery and am not allowed to drive for another two weeks... its killing me as my Silverado SS got delivered yesterday and I can't take it out and see what this 6.0L power is all about....

[lji372]

Fingers x'd for a speedy recovery :beer:

[Mr. Man]

Wow Jimbo that's scary stuff. Glad to hear you are on the mend and will be home for the holidays. Guess you'll be getting a lot of beagle time.

Ms.D says hi and is also glad you are feeling better.


Feel better my friend. :)

[MMBLUE]

Hope your feeling better Jim.

[Comin' in Hot]

Get well soon

[sflrainmaker01]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and Merry Christmas! Asthma is no joke! I had asthma for years, until I moved to Florida. Granted, it wasn't from a clot. But, I know how you must have felt! YOU TUBE is your friend while you can't drive! I am sure there are other sites to check out driving vid's while you are in the recovery mode.:beer:

[RacerX]

We're glad to hear you're ok and on the mend. You're only missing snow and salty roads. :)

[MM03MOK]

Be well, Jim.....

[marauderthis]

Get well & Merry Chriatmas

[jimbok1951]

That sucks, good to hear you are getting back in service.

The other Jim kelly

[HammerDown]

WOW, Jim, prayers for recovery from this. Take it easy and do what the docs advise.

(This happened to me a few years back--E.R. Doc told me I was lucky to be alive)

Great that you'll be home for Christmas--TAKE CARE

[Limited360]

I suggest staying away from ebay and other sites like I have since I haven't been able to drive... sold my winter driver and bought a new one even...

[Pops]

Take care of yourself Jim and have a Merry Christmas!:beer:

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Scary stuff, Jim. Glad that you were able to go home for Christmas.

Take it easy and recuperate.

We'll find a chauffeur for you to get to the "Beginning of the Year Marauder Meet".

[whitey]

Holy moly, get well soon buddy!

[vkirkend]

Glad to hear you'll be ok! Rest up for Carlisle!!!!

[boatmangc]

Take your time and get well Jim!

[Bigdogjim]

Well I just got home and I tell I am tired just from a 15 minute ride home.

Thanks everyone, God Bless!!

[Limited360]

Get rest and listen to those doctors and family members. I'm in the same boat... But I have a hard time sitting still


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[Bluerauder]

Darn, sorry to hear this Jim. Hope you are on the mend now. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and an early driving OK.

[guspech750]

Wow. Sorry to hear this Jim. Glad you were discharged and I hope for a speedy recovery.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[DWSTANG67]

WOW thats some news i glad your felling better and home for the holidays

get some rest and recover.

[White Knuckles]

Merry Christmas and hope the new year brings you a speedy and complete recovery.

[MyBlackBeasts]

Wow, flirten' with the reaper! Glad to hear you bounced back BDJ! Get back to 100% quick! :)

[Ken]

Sorry to hear this Jim, but glad to hear that it was caught in time. Serious stuff, glad that it didn't break free and cause any damage. 6 1/2 years ago, I was having shortness of breath in the morning when I got up. Thought that it was a summer cold, I'd take sudafed and continue with my day, first night walked a mile, and up intothe upper deck of Cleveland Indians ball park. Next Night, went drag racing with (I believe) Mark, Jerry, Barry and Matt. Next morning, same thing, except that I also got light headed and saw stars. Donna was over and took me to the emergency room. They found a massive blood clot in my lungs. They loaded me up into an ambulance and transported me to a hospital that had a surgeon on duty that day, (July 4th) just in case the blood clot broke loose. Spent the first two days in ICU, was in the hospital for 9 days because that clot would not dissolve without the help of some strong blood thinners. So strong that I had to lay in bed perfectly still. The automatic blood pressure cuff ended up rupturing the blood vessels in my arm. But it worked. I now have to take Coumadin / warfarin for the rest of my life, but so be it. I'm alive, and plan to stay that way. We both cheated death. Could have easily broke free and silently killed us. I know exactly where the clot formed and broke free a couple nights earlier. Felt it happen, was extremely painful for a few minutes. Just didn't know what happened. A couple years later, ended up dating a gal that came home to find her husband lying dead on the bathroom floor from a blood clot that broke free and killed him. My Uncle died of the same thing.

It gave me a new appreciation of life. Glad that you pulled through it Jim, looking forward to seeing you in Carlisle in June.

[Mr. Man]

OK Jim, now that my heart has restarted.....sorry I missed your call! So glad you are safe at home now. Eric and I send our love and best wishes. Enjoy some Beagle Buddy time and behave! We'll call soon. Love you. ~ Ms. D

[Joe Walsh]

JEEZ!

Jim you scared the crap out of me with this thread!!

I'm glad to hear that you are doing better, and I hope that you make a strong recovery....and soon!!!

Rest, relax and enjoy the Holidays......:beer:

[DEFYANT]

Glad youre on the mend Jim. Heal up!!

[RoyLPita]

Please get well, Jim.

[71cyclone]

Please get well, Jim.

PleSE GET WELL:beer: . I HAVE SEEN TO MUCH TRAMA LATELY ,BRING THE NEW YEAR IN WITH GOOD HEALTH

[Papillon]

Oh Big Dog?! I'm sorry to hear about this but very glad to hear you're on the road to recovery!! Please get well soon and Merry Christmas my friend!!

[Gryphonzus]

Glad to hear they found your problem and that you are on the mend! Get well soon and Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year!

[drobin]

Jim,

Sorry to hear about your ordeal, and very happy for you and your family that you are well enough to be back home to enjoy the holidays. I too had a close call back to 97 with a clogged artery call the widow maker and I know how you fell and what your going through.

Take care and let the good doctors get you back to full speed!!

Donald (drobin)

[wickedmerc]

WOW! That's scary stuff. Feel better soon big guy!

[Haggis]

Jim, we are glad to hear you are doing better. Take care my friend.

[pantheroc]

Jim, We're glad to hear your doing better, take care and hope to see you soon.