I almost Died....

Hello Keith - Im so glad you had the presence of mind to MAKE the phone call that saved your life. WOW, what an emotionally charged few days for you and I'm sure reliving it all over again with your updates have played a number on 'em as well. Please be sure to save this update to your profile - not only can you help MANY with your present post(ings) but you can help many more who stumble along your journey, in the years to come. Take it easy, take it slow and take care of YOU! Hugs - Lei

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude! Man- geesus what a scare. thank God you are ok buddy. We are!!! And now we pray for your speedy recovery back to full strength and loving life. Take it easy Cheesy - we need ya man, and, more importantly- from one daddy to another - your kids need you. Take care - hope to see ya soon. David

Keith, I just read your post & I'm so sorry to hear about what you had to go through. Thankfully you are doing okay now...I'm glad to hear that! Please take extra care of yourself & keep us posted. Anastasia

Keith, "Big Hugs".... What a terrible thing to go through. GI bleeds are very terrible, not to mention deadly things. Sometimes the smell from the blood would nauseate me to no end...I could always tell a patient with a GI bleed as soon as they walked through triage... just from the smell. It is very distinct. Your post was very touching...I am glad you didn't fall out in the bathroom...( let's let Elvis keep that death scene..lol..) It just isn't your time to go. What are you back in school for? I liked your pics..You have come a long way !!!!!! You are very handsome !! Stay well and watch that stress !!! Dana

keith, wow!! i am so glad your ok now..thank god you got to a phone.. take care of your self.. hope your feeling better soon... if you need anything at all just ask. we are all here for you...i am sending prayers your way to keep you healthy and safe.. as far as the stress.. i took a class yesterday at work on stress. and laughter is the best medicine for that. so call up a friend go see a funny movie or get a hold of one of us and we will make you laugh..that is what they told us so i am passing it along to you. you can email me any time and i will try my best to make you laugh a little..i guess it helps and keeps the stress to a min.. oh well just a thought... take care and hugs, holly

Praise God that you are still with us! Oh my Keith, I am so glad that you are all right. Please take care of your self and dont try to work too hard. You really need lots of rest. Your body needs time (lots of time) to re-coup. I will keep you in my prayers and thank God that he helped you in your time of need. Get well!!!!!!!! Please?????!!!! And follow the doctors orders. God bless, Cathy

Hello Keith, I am so happy you are ok. I want to thank you for posting your experience, it has helped me so much. I am a pre op and don't post very often, I just lurk around the boards for now. It's scary to know something like this can happen. It helps me realize that taking care of yourself forever after surgery is of the most importance. Thanks, Andrea