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Generic Brad

(14,374 posts) Tue Oct 15, 2024, 12:44 PM Tuesday

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I usually steer away from posting personal information. But my health has taken an unexpected twist. Three weeks ago I went to my doctor because I was having difficulty breathing and had not slept for three days. She called an ambulance and I had a minor heart attack in the ER. Turns out I have congestive heart failure. So I’ve been dealing with that and getting my affairs in order just in case.

Four days ago my right leg quickly developed a Charlie Horse from my hip to my toes. The pain was so excruciating I called 911. I got airlifted to Vanderbilt and am still in the ICU. I had a blood clot that lodged in my femoral artery. They were initially bracing me for amputation. They appear to have saved my leg but it is in rough shape. And the potassium that was released when muscle cells were dying caused kidney failure. So I am dealing with major leg issues, dialysis, and then after that is all stabilized they will work on my heart.

It’s been a rough month. Hopefully I’ll pull through and be around for a few more years. I’m just an old voice in the DU wilderness and didn’t want to fade away without any explanation as to why I might no longer post. No one here knows me or chats with me. But I’ve been with this community since a few months after it started (as a different user) and you all still feel like brethren. I wish you all well.

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I'm hesitant to post this [View all] Generic Brad Tuesday OP

At Vanderbilt, you are in good hands..wishing you a full recovery Demovictory9 Tuesday #1

Wishing you a quick recovery! That's a lot to deal livetohike Tuesday #2

Your body really wants to heal, never forget that. Arne Tuesday #3

Prayed for you. Get well soon and let us know Joinfortmill Tuesday #4

Be Well,.. we all hope you experience a quick recovery. magicarpet Tuesday #5

Wishing you a speedy recovery awesomerwb1 Tuesday #6

Consider yourself hugged if BittyJenkins Tuesday #7

You're in good hands. I know and remember you - your DU name is memorable ms liberty Tuesday #8

It sounds like you've had a rough month, Generic Brad Niagara Tuesday #9

That's a lot to handle Marthe48 Tuesday #10

Hopefully you will recover and resume your life. pandr32 Tuesday #11

Wishing you the best as you recover from virgdem Tuesday #12

Positive thoughts & healing vibes! CrispyQ Tuesday #13

Dang, that's a lot of trauma! Bayard Tuesday #14

I wish you the best outcome. Solly Mack Tuesday #15

Generic Brad. Sending all my wishes and thoughts for your recoverery. debm55 Tuesday #16

Well, we know you now, Generic peggysue2 Tuesday #17

💙 Wishing you all the best, glad you posted to let us know your situation. Hugs! appalachiablue Tuesday #18

Much luck Brad mdbl Tuesday #19

I'm glad you posted. barbtries Tuesday #20

OK, I had this almost a decade ago - TBF Tuesday #21

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all this, and I hope you're getting excellent care. Lonestarblue Tuesday #22

Brad, I hope you are feeling much better soon people Tuesday #23

Sending you healing vibes! MLAA Tuesday #24

Sending positive thoughts and wishing you a speedy recovery. alwaysinasnit Tuesday #25

positive thoughts your way.... markie Tuesday #26

Sorry to hear of this sudden onslaught of health crises. 70sEraVet Tuesday #27

Vibes to you on a complete recovery. My dad applegrove Tuesday #28

I am in awe of your ability to keep calm and rational. That in itself can save your life and keep you sane. marble falls Tuesday #29

Do as they tell you and you will surprise yourself. appleannie1 Tuesday #30

Wish you health and healing Richluu Tuesday #31

We're wishing you all the best! CaptainTruth Tuesday #32

Glad you survived all that and hoping that you are headed to improved health... Trueblue Texan Tuesday #33

Wishing you well GB!💕 louslobbs Tuesday #34

You are part of this community, Brad. Holding you in my heart. n/t TygrBright Tuesday #35

Wishing you a quick recovery KS Toronado Tuesday #36

Scary month for you. Take care and feel better. They seem to be taking good care of you. BoomaofBandM Tuesday #37

All the best to you for a speedy recovery.💙 PittBlue Tuesday #38

Big hugs Brad, and not generic ones, the big Bear Hug type Teacher of the Year Tuesday #39

That is quite a lot to deal with. I truly hope your health issues are resolved fully. Sending good vibes and major LoisB Tuesday #40

Having similar problems with my heart, might I suggest ... relayerbob Tuesday #41

Good info since I didn't know what CQ-10 actually can do. Wising you... electric_blue68 Tuesday #103

To modify a quote from the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers: "DU will get you thru times of... FailureToCommunicate Tuesday #42

Best of health Just Jerome Tuesday #43

Yikes! Lulu KC Tuesday #44

All the best to you, Generic Brad!! FeelingBlue Tuesday #45

Generic Brad Faux pas Tuesday #46

Sending love and all Good Thoughts. quaint Tuesday #47

Sounds like you're where you need to be for now....hope you are well soon! PortTack Tuesday #48

All the best Brad. You certainly have hit a few bumps in the road. Fla Dem Tuesday #49

I'm glad you were able to share with us so that we can wish you a speedy recovery. chowder66 Tuesday #50

Holy Cow, GB!! Alliepoo Tuesday #51

Hugs to you, nocoincidences Tuesday #52

Wishing you only the best! Think. Again. Tuesday #53

It sounds like you're in good hands oldtime dfl_er Tuesday #54

Good luck. Wishing you all the best for a full recovery. mountain grammy Tuesday #55

Had a somewhat similar experience KT2000 Tuesday #56

❤️ Donkees Tuesday #57

Hang tough, Brad. LuckyCharms Tuesday #58

I feel you, Generic Brad. Hang in there! dchill Tuesday #59

I wish you the very best! Erda Tuesday #60

I wish you well Figarosmom Tuesday #61

Getting old is such a bitch. Lunabell Tuesday #62

We can't lose another Democrat! 🙏 demosincebirth Tuesday #63

May your healing be swift and whole ❤️ Clouds Passing Tuesday #64

Thank you. Be well -- soon. Festivito Tuesday #65

I'm so sorry you are suffering. I wish you well and may healing energy surround you. 58Sunliner Tuesday #66

May heals and hugs be yours Tweedy Tuesday #67

Oh Brad bdamomma Tuesday #68

Get better soon XanaDUer2 Tuesday #69

Someone's always here to talk to. Elessar Zappa Tuesday #70

Hey Brad Sugarcoated Tuesday #71

Sorry to hear this. Pulling for your recovery. Nt BootinUp Tuesday #72

Glad you're likely to keep your leg and your life together 0rganism Tuesday #73

My best to you. I'm in your part of the country so you should feel some strong vibes... 2 Meow Momma Tuesday #74

I wish two things for you sellitman Tuesday #75

Sending good vibes and healing light berniesandersmittens Tuesday #76

im onulsomide for conjestive heart failure 9 years ago. i wonder if the docs will put u on elloquiss . AllaN01Bear Tuesday #77

Sending healing thoughts and energies your way... slightlv Tuesday #78

That must have been terrifying. greatauntoftriplets Tuesday #79

Sending positive healing vibes to you, Brad. skylucy Tuesday #80

I hope that H2O Man Tuesday #81

I am overwhelmed by you all Generic Brad Tuesday #82

Wishing you a full recovery and a return to good health. Hang in there! ❤️ chia Tuesday #83

Sending good vibes kanda Tuesday #84

best wishes for a fast recovery! mike_c Tuesday #85

Wish you well with your recovery. Martin68 Tuesday #86

Oh my... that's a lot AmBlue Tuesday #87

Take on the problems one at a time, or together as your docs think you can handle it. DFW Tuesday #88

Good Luck ProfessorGAC Tuesday #89

All the best to you, G-Brad Wild blueberry Tuesday #90

Hang in there, GB! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #91

So sorry to hear this news. . . h2ebits Tuesday #92

Sending tons of positive thoughts your way. Dem2theMax Tuesday #93

Brad, I hope the outpouring of love in this thread True Dough Tuesday #94

I will be thinking of you, and hoping the doctors will be able to help you. HeartsCanHope Tuesday #95

We love you, Generic Brad. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Tuesday #96

Keep fighting, Generic Brad rockbluff botanist Tuesday #97

Wow - you have had a rough few weeks Ruby the Liberal Tuesday #98

Good thoughts sent your way Brad. crosinski Tuesday #99

Don't you DARE check out on us!!! Sending vibes for recovery and healing. niyad Tuesday #100

Wishing you a full and quick recovery 🙏🙏🙏💙 LiberalLoner Tuesday #101

Sent up a prayer for quick healing for you. iluvtennis Tuesday #102

Yikes, what a scary rollercoaster! Wishing you stabalized health, and the best recoveries possible in your various electric_blue68 Tuesday #104

Peace and good health. Magoo48 Tuesday #105

Nephrologist Nigrum Cattus Tuesday #106

Sending Prayers samplegirl Tuesday #107

wishing you well! Skittles Tuesday #108

remember Hamlette Tuesday #109

Omg...that is so scary! I'm glad they were able to save your leg Bluethroughu Tuesday #110

sending good vibes mokeyz Yesterday #111

Sending cyber hugs LittleGirl Yesterday #112

Hope you're well on the road to recovery soon! Zambero Yesterday #113

Hugs to you, Generic Brad! calimary Yesterday #114

We need you here. murielm99 Yesterday #115

i'm touched that you wanted to let us know so we could MadameButterfly Yesterday #116

Best of luck Old Crank Yesterday #117

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #118

I used my phone to call 911 Generic Brad 22 hrs ago #120

Most, if not all hospitals let you have your phone kcr 22 hrs ago #121

Wishing you well augyboston 23 hrs ago #119

Sending all my best thoughts for your recovery, Brad UpInArms 21 hrs ago #122

Wishing you all the best emily333 20 hrs ago #123

Wow! What a cascade! NH Ethylene 19 hrs ago #124

To use an old AA mantra; take it one day at a time. zanana1 19 hrs ago #125

A heart felt wish and prayer for you to return to full health. jrthin 19 hrs ago #126

Sending hugs across the miles BlueKota 19 hrs ago #127

They can do wonders with modern tech and meds. Hang in there! flying_wahini 19 hrs ago #128

hang in there, fam KG 18 hrs ago #129

Blessings MorbidButterflyTat 16 hrs ago #130