Thankful to be alive
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Thankful to be alive
This isn’t about addiction — but many of you know me from my posts and know I’ve had far too many surgeries. Well, I had a complication and went into surgery last week. The surgery itself went smoothly but an hour afterwards, I blacked out and was completely non-responsive. They tried many things but couldn’t revive me. My oxygen levels dropped and wouldn’t rise above 40. They called code, then tried multiple doses of Narcan and that saved my life. Apparently I was given too much anesthesia/drugs. I’ve had so many surgeries over the years and not a single problem. This time I barely survived. I awoke to tubes... unable to see through all the wires and devices on top of me. My surgeons said they didn’t expect me to make it.
That’s a lot to comprehend.
But I’m relieved to say... I’m OK now.
I survived — and I’m so deeply grateful to be here. I’ve gone through a hell of a lot in my life and I’m definitely not ready for it all to end this soon.
You guys initially saved me... gave me all the support I needed to leave my alcoholic, abusive girlfriend. I made it through that storm.
Thank you for listening. We have so much to be thankful for, especially with Thanksgiving and the holidays right around the corner.
Life is so very short — don’t waste it on those who don’t truly love you... or treat you well. The pain from walking away hurts, but is 1000x better than the pain of staying within the endless cycle of addiction, trauma and abuse.
That’s a lot to comprehend.
But I’m relieved to say... I’m OK now.
I survived — and I’m so deeply grateful to be here. I’ve gone through a hell of a lot in my life and I’m definitely not ready for it all to end this soon.
You guys initially saved me... gave me all the support I needed to leave my alcoholic, abusive girlfriend. I made it through that storm.
Thank you for listening. We have so much to be thankful for, especially with Thanksgiving and the holidays right around the corner.
Life is so very short — don’t waste it on those who don’t truly love you... or treat you well. The pain from walking away hurts, but is 1000x better than the pain of staying within the endless cycle of addiction, trauma and abuse.
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That's really scary LCNYC! I'm glad they were able to rectify such a horrifying situation. I am glad you are on the mend and I hope you don't have to keep enduring so many surgeries.
Your message is a solid one. Life is indeed short and we only get this one to live, we should not waste away in the misery caused by some one else's poor life choices.
I'm really glad you are OK!
Your message is a solid one. Life is indeed short and we only get this one to live, we should not waste away in the misery caused by some one else's poor life choices.
I'm really glad you are OK!
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LifeChange…….I am glad you are able to share that experience with us.....
We care so much about you.....and, are so relieved that you are o.k. now.....
You are right...it IS a lot to comprehend.....
You are a tough cookie, and I am sure that you will process your way through this experience, also....
It is good to have you back on the forum!
We care so much about you.....and, are so relieved that you are o.k. now.....
You are right...it IS a lot to comprehend.....
You are a tough cookie, and I am sure that you will process your way through this experience, also....
It is good to have you back on the forum!
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