Words on my many absences

[Minuit]

Some of you who pay a lot of attention may notice I've been very scarce recently, making a post here and there from my phone. Some of you may care, but no hard feelings if you don't. Some of you already know. Feel free not to care - I just felt like I should put this out there.

 

On Wednesday morning, right before I was due to leave for work, I was taken by ambulance to the hospital after suffering what is almost certain to be a grand mal seizure. From my point of view, I blinked out of existence in my bathroom as I was brushing my teeth and woke up in the back of the ambulance right as I was getting to the hospital. Apparently, I walked out to the ambulance, but I don't remember any of it. I can walk and talk just fine now, but I look and feel like I got beaten up, I bit a nice chunk out of my tongue, and I might have permanently lost a toenail. Not bad, all considered. If it would've happened about 10 minutes later, the outcome would have been very different indeed.

 

I've been told that I can't go to work, drive a car, or operate heavy machinery (double whammy, since I sometimes act as a forklift operator at work) at the very least until I see a neurologist. They did a brain scan on me while I was in the hospital, so hopefully I'll get some answers soon... like if this is going to be a recurring thing, or if I'll ever be able to drive again.

 

So - anything that I have to do that involves driving a car by myself has been put on hold. I'm already going crazy because of it, so it's quite likely that radio orders will be opening up on a LIMITED basis again. I'll either have to schedule pickups or get help with dropping off packages until I'm cleared to resume normal activity.

 

Sorry if this bums anyone out, but considering this is where I spend a majority of my time online, I feel like I have a duty to put it out there.

[JMO413]

Very sorry to hear this. Hope everything turns out good for you. 

[buxmj]

So glad you are doing better Jeremy, that sounds scary. Take care of yourself and hope you get some answers soon so you can get back to being able to drive and work. Rest and try to enjoy your down time.  

[500 MJ]

Wow. That is a lot to take in. 
 

Thank You for sharing, I hope the best for you going forward. Glad it was only what it was and nothing worse! 

[jdog]

Glad to hear you made it out fairly unharmed, sucks you can't drive, but it could have been much worse. Hoping the answers come soon.

[schardein]

Jeremy, I'm glad to see you post again and hope things work out for the best going forward.  If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Drahcir495]

This must have been a terrifying event. Stay positive and do exactly what the doctors tell you. Glad you’re still posting and easing your way back Into the swing of things. Anything you need just holler out. 👍🏻

[MJCARENA]

Sorry to hear that, I hope everything works out for you. I would be curious to know what they find.

[MiNi Beast]

Sorry to hear boss. I wish you a speedy recovery good sir. 

[fiatslug87]

Sorry to hear this, but I'm glad you seemed to pull through relatively well and in fairly good spirits. Going crazy being cooped up is a good sign. In a week you'll get something that might lift your spirits.

[Dzimm]

Glad you are okay.  Hope everything turns out to be fine and it doesn't become recurring.  I had been curious about your lack of posts on some radio threads especially.  

 

Get well soon!

[Eagle]

5 hours ago, Minuit said:

Sorry if this bums anyone out, but considering this is where I spend a majority of my time online, I feel like I have a duty to put it out there.

 

Duty, hell. You're FAMILY, man. We (most of us, anyway) care what happens to our MJ brethren. That's definitely a bummer -- probably even worse than my two medical crises a couple/few years back.

 

I'll add you to my prayer list. Let us know what the doctors figure out, and take care of yourself.

[coolwind57]

Thanks for sharing this Minuit.  Makes me better appreciate my blessings, but I am glad you're ok.  Prayers for you.

[13 Legion]

Thinking of you bro. One day at a time my man. Hope for a fast recovery. You’re in our thoughts.

[87MJTIM]

WOW! 

 

Glad to know you are on the road to recovery.

 

My M-I-L had a seizure last year.  Her first ever - and so far only.  She has been seeing a doctor and was prescribed anti-seizure meds.  My wife (her daughter) found a "smart watch" that can detect seizures.  My M-I-L now wears it.  She was told not to drive for several weeks until her doctor told her she could.  Now she just drives locally - to the store or short trips.

 

Good luck.  Stay well.  Follow Dr's orders.

[neohic]

Puts things into perspective as far as what’s important real quick. I truly hope you’re getting back up to speed soon. All the best, Jeremy. All the best and more. 

[Ωhm]

Hang tough. Hope you get well soon.

[DesertRat1991]

Dang... scary stuff.  I hope the Docs can provide you with some answers.  Not knowing if/when it's going to happen again has got to be rough.

[johnj92131]

Jeremy,

Good to hear you are doing better.  All the best to you.

 

JJ

[mjeff87]

Wow buddy....glad it wasn't worse for you.  Be well, and don't hesitate to ask for help, with anything, if you feel the need.

[WahooSteeler]

Wow!!! So glad to hear you're on a road to recovery. Prayers for your continued health. 

[relyt120]

My man, so glad you are 'ok' after such a frightening experience. 
Wishing you well as you recover. 
 

[Torq_Shep]

That's crazy man. Glad to hear you are okay!

[Minuit]

My big toe has finally recovered enough to where I'm not worried about reinjuring it wearing socks and boots, so I got a little rust work in today. Appt tomorrow - hoping for some answers. Might tear some seats down and make a start at getting the garage under control before that. Feeling a little better every day. Making a point to drink at least a gallon of water a day. Thanks for all of your kind words - they've helped more than you know.

 

Time to find out what lies under that innocent looking floor brace... ouch.

I poked my prybar straight through the floorpan into the uniframe channel under that brace in a couple of spots. Every bit of metal the brace covered is completely rotten.

 

This is all going to be part of a writeup eventually. More than anything else, this is making me nervous for what this spot looks like on my 91.

[RustyRodder]

Jeremy,

Glad that you are allright and pulling through recovery.  I was just thinking of you earlier looking up info on your site. 

A friend of mine also had seizures and went through a similar ordeal- she was able to drive after 3 months, and now has no residual effects.  Keep stayin positive!