go for a walk, end up in the hospital

 

Yesterday was the volkssport walk in historic Bethlehem. I knew I was walking, I didn't feel well enough. But after having a really pretty good day Friday, I was planning on meeting the walkers at the Hotel B. It's free meter parking during December so I grabbed a spot at the church side of the Moravian Book Store. I started to walk up the hill to the crosswalk, and I was out of breath. I waited for traffic and then started to cross barely making it across the street. I nearly fell. I grabbed a post and breathed heavily. When my breath returned I head to the hotel. I barely made it inside. The walkers were ready to call 911.

I promised them I'd go to the ER. After they headed out on the walk, I worked my way back to the car. I stopped three times. I met the Grinch.

Thankfully the ER was empty. They took me right in. Then the very long day began. They game me several rounds of drugs and talked about options. I was no longer standing so I felt better. One option was to check in and have an ablation. I didn't want that. That's very aggressive.

During one of the long wait periods I turned on the TV and had assigned videos to watch. It was like health class in the 60s.

Around four I was released. I had three injectables, and 360 mg of something I already take, plus Lasix. I barely made it out the ER. By the time I reached the car I thought I should go back in. I didn't. I went to Target to pick up my RX. I needed a buggy to walk without stopping. I got back in the car and called Bonnie. She agreed. Go back to the hospital.

So I did. It was standing room only. Thankfully I was still wearing my bracelet and had my discharge papers. I only waited 15 minutes. And then the waiting began again. This time they they decided to keep me. Give me the drugs thru IV.

I got to my room and immediately used the bathroom. They wouldn't let me go in the ER. My bladder was about to burst. I went three times in two hours. I named her Penelope. Penelope Pole. I had to call every time I went to the bathroom. I went to bed at 8:30. I was so bored I was exhausted. I hadn't eaten since breakfast.

Today they woke me at 4:20 for blood work and vitals. I couldn't go back to sleep. They gave me food. The doctor came in around 8 and said maybe I could go home Monday. They are hoping I convert myself. If not I'm getting zapped tomorrow. Basically they knock you out and use those paddles like they use to bring you back to life. Sounds like it hurts. Sounds scary. Sounds dangerous.

Bonnie stopped by and stopped at my house for my computer and a phone charger. Angel stopped by. I texted a lot of people and then started grading. Hospital or not it is final exam week.