AN UPDATE FOR EVERYONE
This entry was posted on 10/5/2007 5:09 AM and is filed under uncategorized.
I have been putting this posting off for some time, I guess, in hopes that what I have to write about was not really true. Bill and I are no longer driving at this time. So, let me update you so you know what is going on. Many of you have e-mailed, and I apologize for not responding. Things have been very difficult lately. Thank you all for your encouraging e-mails and the concern you have shown for Bill and I. Also, for those that sent flowers to the hospital, thank you very much!!
In mid-July, Bill and I experienced an acute exposure to carbon monoxide gas (and what ever else is in diesel emissions). The exposure came while we were sleeping and from a source not likely to happen to any other driver at this time. I was lucky to wake up, but Bill was rendered unconscious for some time. We both have been very ill. Initially, after the incident, I found it difficult to form words or write, so that is why I have not gotten back to some of my friends. I have some good days and some not so good days now, but I hope to get back to all of you in time.
Bill just got out of the hospital a few weeks ago, after a week long stay. I have been experiencing medical difficulties that have kept me from driving. Both of us have had out CDL's suspended for health reasons and we do not know what the future is going to hold for us. I have a myriad of medical tests that are being conducted right now to determine how much damage was caused by the carbon monoxide and Bill is still recovering from the procedures done in the hospital. He also has a serious health problem facing him that could take his life during treatment. So, as of now, we are grounded to our house.
This has been particularly difficult for me to grasp. I am used to being active and vibrant with my life. Now, it seems that I have little energy to do anything. I have gone from traveling at 70 mph to sitting still. I have not been able to exercise very much because of my medical condition, but I have not let the weight sneak back on. Our days are usually wrapped around who has what doctors appointment that day and at what time. The rest of the day revolves around what medication needs to be taken at what time (Bill is on about 7 medications right now). So, not only are we dealing with the medical effects of our poisoning, we are also dealing with the psychological aspects regarding the drastic change in our lives. Bill and I loved being out on the road and staying active. It is not clear at this time if we will be able to go back to driving in the future.
However, I am here for those of you who still need my help and I am trying to stay as active as I can. You are all still welcome to e-mail me with your questions on how I stayed healthy on the road. It can be done and you can be successful at accomplishing your health goals. Just don't give up....no matter what life throws your way!!
In mid-July, Bill and I experienced an acute exposure to carbon monoxide gas (and what ever else is in diesel emissions). The exposure came while we were sleeping and from a source not likely to happen to any other driver at this time. I was lucky to wake up, but Bill was rendered unconscious for some time. We both have been very ill. Initially, after the incident, I found it difficult to form words or write, so that is why I have not gotten back to some of my friends. I have some good days and some not so good days now, but I hope to get back to all of you in time.
Bill just got out of the hospital a few weeks ago, after a week long stay. I have been experiencing medical difficulties that have kept me from driving. Both of us have had out CDL's suspended for health reasons and we do not know what the future is going to hold for us. I have a myriad of medical tests that are being conducted right now to determine how much damage was caused by the carbon monoxide and Bill is still recovering from the procedures done in the hospital. He also has a serious health problem facing him that could take his life during treatment. So, as of now, we are grounded to our house.
This has been particularly difficult for me to grasp. I am used to being active and vibrant with my life. Now, it seems that I have little energy to do anything. I have gone from traveling at 70 mph to sitting still. I have not been able to exercise very much because of my medical condition, but I have not let the weight sneak back on. Our days are usually wrapped around who has what doctors appointment that day and at what time. The rest of the day revolves around what medication needs to be taken at what time (Bill is on about 7 medications right now). So, not only are we dealing with the medical effects of our poisoning, we are also dealing with the psychological aspects regarding the drastic change in our lives. Bill and I loved being out on the road and staying active. It is not clear at this time if we will be able to go back to driving in the future.
However, I am here for those of you who still need my help and I am trying to stay as active as I can. You are all still welcome to e-mail me with your questions on how I stayed healthy on the road. It can be done and you can be successful at accomplishing your health goals. Just don't give up....no matter what life throws your way!!