I wasn't going to say anything but woke up this morning feeling good again.  Thursday while fishing I started feeling chest pain and it wouldn't go away.  Luckily I was close to home so ended up at ER about 3:30 and with the pain still mounting and getting worse at almost nine o'clock I still hadn't been admitted.  I know they were busy but gosh I think I was the only one curled up in a ball in pain and there were several others that were admitted that got there after us?!  Anyway, my wife got some unique answers from the desk so we left...my wife is totally stressed out and in tears and so we left to find another hospital.  She's driving and is so upset that we have to call an ambulance just to get to hospital.  After all the tests it was just my pancreas acting up again...(soooo painful).  Got home at three in the morning the next day and now today I feel almost normal and ready to hit the lake again.  Dilauted  (know I spelled this wrong) is a powerful pain killer but it messes me up for a couple days.  Anyway...thanks for listenening....Praise God it's over and I get some more adventures.

Wow, the last 24 hours or so isn't a day to remember. I'm glad to hear you feel better. I have my fingers crossed and hope it was a one time event for you and your wife.

Fingers crossed Oregon.

 

John

Glad your getting back to feeling normal... Hope you get back to 100%

Glad your ok.

Wow that is a bummer. Good luck going forward.

Thanks all

I'm glad that it wasn't a heart problem.

I find it incredible that they let you sit there for so long.  If you go into an ER complaining of chest pain they will put you in a wheelchair and take you right in, before they have time to complete the paper work.

For future reference.  Any time you have symptoms of heart problems, stroke or any serious symptom(s) do not drive yourself or let anyone else drive you to the hospital.  Call 911 and do not minimize your symptoms.  An ambulance should be there in less time than it would take you to drive to the hospital, and they are prepared and trained to handle emergencies.

Not only that, they are prepared to administer clot busters in the case of a heart attack or stroke.

Equally as important is that they will notify the hospital that they have you in transit, will electronically or verbally transmit vital signs, and EKG readouts.  When you get there you'll be admitted immediately. Minutes and seconds count when it comes to saving your life, and minimizing the damage that can get worse as seconds and minutes pass.

You really should notify the hospital administration of the facility that let you sit there for hours.  That is inexcusable and unacceptable.

8 hours ago, Fishing Rhino said:

I'm glad that it wasn't a heart problem.

I find it incredible that they let you sit there for so long.  If you go into an ER complaining of chest pain they will put you in a wheelchair and take you right in, before they have time to complete the paper work.

For future reference.  Any time you have symptoms of heart problems, stroke or any serious symptom(s) do not drive yourself or let anyone else drive you to the hospital.  Call 911 and do not minimize your symptoms.  An ambulance should be there in less time than it would take you to drive to the hospital, and they are prepared and trained to handle emergencies.

Not only that, they are prepared to administer clot busters in the case of a heart attack or stroke.

Equally as important is that they will notify the hospital that they have you in transit, will electronically or verbally transmit vital signs, and EKG readouts.  When you get there you'll be admitted immediately. Minutes and seconds count when it comes to saving your life, and minimizing the damage that can get worse as seconds and minutes pass.

You really should notify the hospital administration of the facility that let you sit there for hours.  That is inexcusable and unacceptable.

Thank you...they did a check on the ol ticker while I was waiting...said heart was good.  What I guess they don't understand was that the pancreas can kill ya pretty quick too.  Was just amazing how many people went in before me that came in after me....Oh well....gotta be tough when ya get old.  Good Lord will take me when he's ready I believe...But would like to do without so much pain.  Daughter fought cancer for nine years before she went to be with the Lord so I try and keep my voice small....she went through a lot.

What an ordeal, glad to hear that all is well, best wishes and prayers sent for continued recovery and good health !!