Update on RedneckDude

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Folks I need to give you a very important message/update on Jim (RedneckDude).  He went to the hospital last night with very low blood pressure and very high heartrate (156).  At first it was thought he as having a heart attack but it looks like what is going on is heart is out of rhythm.  I'm sure there is a medical term for that.

Jim, being such a good community member wanted you folks to know that you will not be uploading his skins for the community project today or for awhile.  I passed on to him that there was no big hurry.  He will remain in the hospital for a few days while they run some tests.

Jim does have a FB page so please pay a visit and let him know you are thinking about him.  https://www.facebook.com/RedneckDude2

Thanks

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Got it philly. Goin' over there now.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I spoke with Jim over the phone this morning and he was in good spirits. He just wanted to let everyone know he may be out of touch for a day or two. He has his phone with him but no laptop or tablet. They'll be running tests to see what's up. Keep Jim and Lisa in your thoughts and prayers, please.

O:)

Ashes of the Singularity II
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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well, fortunately, they were able to "jump start" me back into rhythm.

 

I have Atrial Flutter.

 

Lisa's hospital ER gave me some fluid, thinking I might be dehydrated. When that didn't work, they gave me some Adenosine. Tried to stop my heart, then have it restart in rhythm.....it didn't stop.

 

The heart rate dropped to around 120, but came right back up to 170.

 

So, they shipped me out to a different hospital a few towns over.

So, they gave me some Cardizem which dropped the heart rate to 79, then they started a Cardizem drip. And some Heparin too.

This morning, they did a transesophageal echo to check for clots, found none, so they did a cardioversion and converted me into rhythm.

 

In a month, they'll do a cath on me and go in and "kill" the offending part of my heart, to permanently fix the problem.

 

Seems I have an electrical problem.

 

After some begging, they cut my visit a day short, considering I live with an ICU nurse. So, I am home.

Gonna be doing Metoprolol and Xarelto.

 

Was a scare for us, sorry if I scared yall.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks, Philly, for being the messenger.  5* O:)

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 4
Seems I have an electrical problem.
End of RedneckDude's quote
 My mom had an electrical problem for years and it was always diagnosed as something else. In July 2012, she had a part of her heart zapped, and it has been normal ever since. She will be 87 this May. 

Glad you are home Jim!!  <3

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Welcome back Jim. Take it easy dude. Relax and let the nurses do all the work. Get well soon.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad you're OK  :thumbsup:

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad you're home and feeling better. 

Now, would you like to explain this?

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Busted! :w00t:

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Porn will get you into trouble. But I thought it caused blindness, not heart trouble.... o_O

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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

As long as you limit it to where you need glasses...no...no trouble. :P

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 4
Adenosine...Cardizem Heparin too....
 transesophageal, cardioversion,
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You iz just usin too many big werds thar Jim! Here, thisn autta makes ya feel a bit more at eeze..

[the spokes on Doc's buggy are loose] 

Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams: How much is it going to cost me to have 'em fixed? 
Festus Haggen: Shouldn't 'mount t'much; fifty cents'll do... Soakin' in the crik a few hours'll swell them spokes back tight as pin feathers on a prairie chicken's rump. 
Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams: Soakin' in the crik? 
Festus Haggen: Sure. 
Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams: And while you're sitting there, letting the wheels soak, I suppose you'll do a little fishing? 
Festus Haggen: Now that you mention it... 
Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams: So I end up paying you fifty cents to fish. 
Festus Haggen: Well, Doc, I'm gonna have t'dig me some worms, catch me some grasshoppers. That's tirin'. If it wasn't for them wheels needin' soakin', I wouldn't have to.... 
 

 

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wishing you the best Jim, and get well soon! :thumbsup:

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 5

Thanks, Philly, for being the messenger. 
End of RedneckDude's quote

 

Who gets to shoot him!{shoot the messenger,for the slow thinkers}

 

Glad your home, would suck bein  g not connected for long, rest, get well, stay positive.:P

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 4
Well, fortunately, they were able to "jump start" me back into rhythm.

I have Atrial Flutter.
End of RedneckDude's quote

 

I hope I didn't set that off with my whip....               :blush:

:P

glad you're feeling better...   :)

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Dear oh dear, Jim, that's no good at all.  Here's hoping they get to the bottom of it and you make a full recovery.

In the meantime, take it easy and relax some... everything will still be here/there when you're feeling up to it. :sun:

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sending my best wishes to you, Jim, get well soon.

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I've been an avid Stardock & WinCustomize "silent" member for more than 15 years. However, after reading this message to the group... I want to wish RedneckDude my heart, blessings and a "speedy" recovery. It's hard to keep a "good man" down. I enjoy your wonderful work and talents. Please come back to us soon!

Much Love,

JJ930

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad to know you are at home, my wife is also a nurse. So you're in good hands with your wife nurse takes care of you (all the rest just wait). :thumbsup:

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad you are home and feeling better, take it easy!  |-)

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sorry to hear of your medical problems. So glad to hear you are doing better. Will keep you in my prayers.

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hoping for the best for you.   :thumbsup:

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Speedy recovery for you! :D

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh, BTW, Phoon's a nut....lol.

 

Guys, you make my heart happy. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.

 

The movie, Son Of God, was a good thing to see after returning from the hospital with heart trouble.

 

I enjoyed it.

 

Love ya all, you're my family.  <3