Topic: well it happened again (Read 5891 times)

DCFIREMANN · « **on:** December 02, 2009, 11:35:35 PM »

A while back I had chest pains and checked myself into the hospital. I think it was Axil who posted on that subject. Doctors found nothing. Check up after checkup and I have a heart of a 20 year old. Last Wednesday I was talking to Hogasm and told Brian I needed to get off the phone and go lay down. I had severe pain in my lower abdominal area as well as a severe pain in my lower back. Off to bed I went. As the day went by it got worse and was now even in my chest. Now we all know firemen. So as the day goes by it just gets worse and I am trying to figure where it actually is and what is causing all of this pain. So Wednesday night I load my dog in the back of the car and head for the hospital. I made a call to the family as someone needed to pickup Annie.

Well they finally found something. I had surgery on Friday for a Hernia and a Gallbladder. Gallbladder gone and Hernia repaired. But things got interesting after that. This Doctor that my Daughter works for while doing the surgery keeps looking around the inside of my body and now he finds 2 lungs that are shot. Good thing I am ready to retire. It seems when I was much younger and fighting the hell out of fire almost every shift has finally taken it's toll on me.

But the good news is I am home and resting and healing. It looks like it will BBQ full time and a lot of time to catch up with the road!. I think now I take nothing for granted!

Be Safe
THE DAWG

VaEagle · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2009, 11:47:38 PM »

Sorry to hear about your problems DCFIREMANN,
Glad they were able to fix some of your problems and find the hidden issue too. Watch out for the grill smoke when BBQing. (Maybe a SCBA can fall off the truck for your retirement?)
It can be hard to hang up the uniform but once you do and get adjusted to retirement you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier.
Thoughts and prayers your way for a good recovery.

hard10 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2009, 11:47:52 PM »

Sorry to hear of this Mike. I hope retirement treats you well.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:52:40 AM »

What's the prognosis on the pulmonary problems Mike? How "shot" is shot? They suggest any restrictions?

NVTHIS · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2009, 02:11:48 AM »

Mike it's time that you take care of yourself after many years of taking care of other. Good luck and get some rest you will ned it for the road.

Chris

911Hawk · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2009, 02:20:19 AM »

From one old school fireman to another.........Take care of yourself and enjoy retirement!

MAT · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2009, 02:20:31 AM »

Best of luck to you, Enjoy yourself !

DICKW · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:04:56 AM »

Enjoy retirement, take it easy and ride hard.

Boatman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:42:04 AM »

Hang in there Mike as we are praying for a full recovery!

Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2009, 07:16:29 AM »

Mike so sorry to hear this, man that sucks...... wishing you a speedy full recovery. I can remember back in the day of not ~~always~~ wearing the SCBA when I should have... dumpster & car fires mostly and the were probably the worse w/all the stuff burning in them that could do us harm. Good luck on whatever you decide to do..... you know you could always follow my lead..... Fire Marshal's Office ain't a bad gig.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

muddypaws · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2009, 07:34:02 AM »

Hang in there. Look at all the good as a fireman. I retired two years ago at 55 from the Fire department. I made it out alive.

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2009, 07:34:25 AM »

speedy recovery !!

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2009, 08:15:17 AM »

Mike,
Glad to hear the doctors have you on the right track. With retirement comes many responsibilities! Like taking naps when you want, riding your bike when the weather and mood suit you, cooking BBQ and refining your recipes, and making it to GTG's.
Good luck and hope to finally meet up with you. I do have Dickel in my cabinet.
Mike

SBB · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2009, 08:32:26 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on December 03, 2009, 12:52:40 AM

What's the prognosis on the pulmonary problems Mike? How "shot" is shot? They suggest any restrictions?

Mike, I'm with Don, "How shot is shot"?
Once you determine that and it's not to bad then it's time to ride.
There is always room at the "SBB" inn for you.
Ride on down!

SBB

Hoist! · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2009, 09:08:17 AM »

Quote from: DCFIREMANN on December 02, 2009, 11:35:35 PM

A while back I had chest pains and checked myself into the hospital. I think it was Axil who posted on that subject. Doctors found nothing. Check up after checkup and I have a heart of a 20 year old. Last Wednesday I was talking to Hogasm and told Brian I needed to get off the phone and go lay down. I had severe pain in my lower abdominal area as well as a severe pain in my lower back. Off to bed I went. As the day went by it got worse and was now even in my chest. Now we all know firemen. So as the day goes by it just gets worse and I am trying to figure where it actually is and what is causing all of this pain. So Wednesday night I load my dog in the back of the car and head for the hospital. I made a call to the family as someone needed to pickup Annie.

Well they finally found something. I had surgery on Friday for a Hernia and a Gallbladder. Gallbladder gone and Hernia repaired. But things got interesting after that. This Doctor that my Daughter works for while doing the surgery keeps looking around the inside of my body and now he finds 2 lungs that are shot. Good thing I am ready to retire. It seems when I was much younger and fighting the hell out of fire almost every shift has finally taken it's toll on me.

But the good news is I am home and resting and healing. It looks like it will BBQ full time and a lot of time to catch up with the road!. I think now I take nothing for granted!

Be Safe
THE DAWG

Glad they found the root cause and took care of ya Mike! You deserve that retirement after helping others for all them years!

Sorry to hear about the lungs. One question based on your post. How many lungs do you have?

Feel better bro! Now you got time to get up here and visit us!

Hoist!

miker · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2009, 09:27:57 AM »

Heal up soon and well...

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #16 on:** December 03, 2009, 09:50:31 AM »

Hang in there Mike! The best pulmonary therapy is your face in the wind!

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:02:33 AM »

Follow ups today and most things look good. We did talk about the lungs. He said the are about 50% capacity and full of soot. I am just wondering as much soot as I cough alot why isn't there and soot coming up? I still have some time to figure all of this out. I am on sick leave for at least four more weeks. Now I can finally get something done around the house!

Thanks to all and I hope to see some of you real soon!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

NVTHIS · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:16:28 AM »

Take the next 4 weeks to rest up and don't over do it.

Chris

Gettinold · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:18:17 PM »

Mike hoping you get well and back on your feet soon. Dont give up and stay off the damn Dickel.

JoMo · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2009, 08:59:25 PM »

Mike sorry to hear that you were sick. Glad to hear that you are on the mend

Get well fast my prayers are with you on that. Get some rest and then get into the wind.

Jo Mo NYC

CVOJOE · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:05:42 PM »

Damn Mike sorry to hear that. Terrible to hear when we start losing extra 'parts' and they find something else. Once in my military service days we were called out to help put out a forest fire that was threatening an airfield. We had not much more than a wet handchief for breathing protection and I know I was coughing up chit for days after that. Enjoy your retirement, and of course thanks for your many years of service.

Wish you the best!!
Joe

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2009, 08:31:36 AM »

Right now life sucks. Infection has set in and I am on my way back to the Doctors. I just hope he lets me come back home. I don't want to spend any more time in the Hospital. Thanks for all of the well wishes. Good news is no pain meds for 8 days.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

napalm · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2009, 08:44:41 AM »

Mike,

Get well real soon. If you need any help, give me a call.

napalm

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2009, 07:23:51 PM »

Thanks Nick. The Doctor sent me home and told me don't worry. More drugs and see him again on Thursday.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Fired00d · « **Reply #25 on:** December 07, 2009, 07:36:15 PM »

Quote from: DCFIREMANN on December 07, 2009, 08:31:36 AM

Right now life sucks. Infection has set in and I am on my way back to the Doctors. I just hope he lets me come back home. I don't want to spend any more time in the Hospital. Thanks for all of the well wishes. Good news is no pain meds for 8 days.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Damn Bro!!! Take care of yourself.... you know us ole dawg's got to hang in there to show the young pups how it's done.

Get well soon.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #26 on:** December 08, 2009, 06:09:43 AM »

Thanks Gary. I am trying my best. I am not happy with the Doctor or the Hospital right now. All I can do is rest and heal. I WANT TO GO BACK TO WORK!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #27 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:28:44 PM »

Quote from: DCFIREMANN on December 08, 2009, 06:09:43 AM

Thanks Gary. I am trying my best. I am not happy with the Doctor or the Hospital right now. All I can do is rest and heal. I WANT TO GO BACK TO WORK!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Mike,
Don't be mad at them, It beats the alternative I know ALL us males want is to get back out and do our thing. But listen to them and get better, I really want to see you at the Gorge this summer

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #28 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:15:36 AM »

I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL, I CAN NOT DRINK DICKEL,

Till Axil shows up!!!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #29 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:38:12 AM »

Don I willl be at the Gorge and can't wait to meet YOU and SOOOOOOZIE! I am very well rested and was told yesterday I could go back on Light duty if I wanted. At least I will be home for the holidays this year!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #30 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:25:28 AM »

Dawg,
Don't worry, I have been keeping up with the Dickel comsumpion for you!

Mike

spydglide · « **Reply #31 on:** December 11, 2009, 05:42:26 PM »

Damn Dawg. I just found this thread and it's funny 'cause I was just thinking how it had been a long time since I'd seen a 'post' from you. Guess that splains it, huh? Glad you're on the mend and now if you'll just get by some of your inherent 'stubbornest' and take better care of ya'self.....we'll get to share some saddle time this next year. I've still got to get up your way and taste some of your famous BBQ/ribs.

har. spyder

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