One year ago today, I died for 12 minutes in the ER. Thank God I was there. I had been having chest pains and shortness of breath, but being a stubborn jackass, I ignored it and just kept going. A buddy and I were at the casino in Riverside on March 16th and I told him I wasn't feeling well so I'm going to the car for a nap. He walked out with me. Told me later that as soon as I sat down in the passenger seat, I slumped over and passed out. Apparently he broke every traffic law on the way, but he got me to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. I vaguely remember walking in to the hospital with help from my buddy and a Security officer. My next alive memory is 2 nurses and a doctor standing over me. I remember asking if I won 🤔 and then telling them my chest really hurts. They all had absolutely shocked looks on their faces (like they had just seen someone come back from the deads.)
Anyway, 16 days later, I was released from the hospital. Pulmonary Embolisms (blood clots in the lungs) were the cause. Hug your loved ones tight when you can.
I know. CSB 😎