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February 08, 2006
Fall Risk
That was the sign on my hospital door.
After 3 weeks of senseless hard drinking, mainly to "cope" with unnecessary work and silly personal drama, my little body finally gave out. I went through a bout of irresponsible drinking 2 separate times last October but got through it mildly unscathed. Well, not this time. We went to a party last Saturday and it smacked me into reality. It was my own fault. I just drank too much, got silly, cried, met some cool people, met some not-so-cool people, cuddled with a straight couple, kissed a couple people, then went to bed.
The day after, we had a relatively quiet Sunday. Seriously, not all that much exciting happened. I didn't even really feel hungover.
Rob and I went to bed and I woke around 2 in the morning noticing the lights on and him stroking my hair while saying, "It's okay, it's okay." "Huh. What are you doing?" Rob's like, "Don't you know what happened?" I said, "Umm, no." "You had a pretty bad seizure." Wha-wha-what. "I did? I don't remember anything." Rob called a couple of our friends at 3 in the morning to see if they could offer some help. Two of them came over right away. I love these guys, David & Ira to death. David works at a hospital and recommended they take me in immediately. I was pretty alert, just kinda out of it but I DID NOT want to go to a hospital.
We get to Georgetown Hospital. We walk into the triage area off the waiting room to explain the problem and I begin to have my second seizure. Great way to show 'em what the problem is I guess. They took me back immediately. They put me on a stretcher and asked me questions. I told them the year was 2004 and the month was November. Again, once it was all over, I was alert and had no memory of what just happened.
They asked if I'd had anything to drink recently; I said I had quite a bit on Saturday (actually had for the past 3 weeks) but nothing too out of the ordinary for a party night. I also told them I took a couple Wellbutrins on Sunday. That seemed to help set in motion what appeared to be the problem. The Wellbutrin can help make seizures more likely. And if you're drinking like a fish, suddenly stopping for day, taking some Wellbutrin, you've got yourself a l'il situation. All that and they found I had acquired a case of pneumonia. Woo-hoo.
Anyway, I'm stuck at the damn hospital while they still shoot me up with IV's, ativan, percoset, monitor my heart 24/7, and constantly take my body temperature and blood pressure every few hours throughout the entire day. I've been pricked more times here than I was at the Crew Club. Ba-da-boom.
My primary doctor stopped by and spoke to me about some treatment places. I'm gonna check one of them out. I just want to be healthier, more responsible and not have others worry about me. I just need to deal with stress in a more responsible manner and if they can show me some of the tools, I'm a fool not to check it out.
Everything will be fine. I will be o-tay and even better than before. 'Mmm'kay?
Posted by durban bud at February 8, 2006 02:48 PM
Comments
Wow! No wonder you haven't posted in forever. Please please please get better Mr. Durban Bud! I just finished reading your entired blog sometime between last week and the week before, and dammit, I want more stories about Turleen (they have a second edition doll at the website), Rob, return of the lime green monster, and John Boy's mole. I don't even know you but I think you're great. Please get better!
Posted by: Sarah at February 8, 2006 05:14 PM
I'm here for you buddy. I love you and will be there for support.
Posted by: TOS at February 8, 2006 05:31 PM
Wow--buddy didn't see that coming, of course I had been contemplating sending an email because you hadn't had any new posts in a while. Please take care of yourself, hope all works out for you---don't know what if anything I can do for you but if you think of anything don't hesitate to ask!
Posted by: Tod at February 8, 2006 05:54 PM
holy shit, t.j. i love you. so many people love you. bailey beagle loves you like his own mama. please, please do whatever you have to do to be healthy. please keep reaching out to the amazing people around who love you and want to do anything to help you. whether you know it or not, you have helped me (and countless others) in so many ways, big and small. Love to you.
Posted by: t.todd at February 8, 2006 06:24 PM
Yikes! I hope you feel better and get to go home soon.
Posted by: WehoMark at February 8, 2006 07:50 PM
i had no idea about this....and it's too late right this moment to call. please let's reserve some time this weekend to catch up.
i'm calling tomorrow after work...
love you
Posted by: pam at February 8, 2006 11:23 PM
Wow. Glad you're okay. And more glad you're open to treatment. Good for you. Stay in touch.
Posted by: Ken at February 8, 2006 11:24 PM
You are correct, there are a lot of other ways to have fun without alcohol. Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Bubala at February 9, 2006 10:59 AM
Yes, booze is overrated and full of empty carbs, and if THAT isn't reason enough to stop, what is? We don't want you to have carby face, much less siezuring all the time.
Hope you're doing better. What do your siezures look like? Is there foam?
Posted by: jimbo at February 9, 2006 11:31 AM
You'll be fine babe. Your friends love you and will make sure you have more than your share of support...and fun.
Posted by: Matt at February 9, 2006 12:54 PM
TJ,
Got a phone call today from two friends to let me know that you were not feeling well. Hope you are doing better and know how many people love you. Tim and I send our best and hope to see you and Rob soon for a weekend visit in New Market. You know I personally would blame that blue punch from the summer. Maybe it's got a delayed reaction. Luv Ya Both,
Donn
Posted by: Donn at February 9, 2006 04:34 PM
While I often have remained silent on DBud’s blog, I feel today it is necessary to contribute. I have been meaning to do so but between hospital visits and business calls I have had little time to contemplate the past week's events until today. I simply have to say we have the most amazing friends in the world! You may think you do but unless they are mutual acquaintances you are wrong. I can’t thank everyone enough here; I just have to say all of you are our “glass half full.” Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I love all of you and only hope that someday I/we can repay you with as much love and support you have shown me/us this past week. If this was my Oscar speech I would thank my parents, my family, TJ's parents/family and all of our friends (Deb, Tos, Walker, Randy, Sean, Shawn, Bob, Vern, David, Marla, Bobbie, Robert, Amy and anyone who I may have forgotten). I also have to extend a sincere thank you to Ira whose generosity has no limits. I can never express how grateful I am for our friendship. And so as not to pull a Hilary Swank, it is good to have my partner back in one piece, sober and seizure free. I love you.
Posted by: rob at February 10, 2006 04:45 PM
This is my first posting to Dbuds blog as well. TJ I am so happy you are home and I am here for both you and Rob and my other friends anytime. I love you guys!!
Posted by: Ira at February 10, 2006 11:28 PM
I think it is high time that Rob and Ira get their own blogs... see they can comment - that is the first step down the slippery blog slope!
Posted by: TOS at February 11, 2006 10:48 AM