quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: It has been an interesting new year. No real answers, just strange. Still in a funk about todays dealings. They think the blood is from a kidney stone, and is just a coincidence. My body does not feel so well. Amy says that everything stopped for nearly two minutes. I will know more soon, but they want to install a defribulator in my chest! Hopefully not. My rythem is not correct. I am not one to go to the doctor much. Absolutely scared. Just so strange. Thanks for the thoughtful words. Kind of needed right now.

My wifes father was in the hospital a few months back from sleep apnea. His heart and breathing stopped every 45 seconds during the sleep test so they had him hooked up to a defib until they put in a pacemaker and a C.P.A.P. (continuous positive airway pressure device). He's doing good now.

I hope you will be blessed with a good recovery. My thoughts will be with you.

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Good thoughts your way, hope your doctor(s) get ya on the right track sounds like you have something out of whack. Good woman ya have there!

Wow, scary. You're much too cool of a guy... Stick around a few more decades, will ya? Get well, and hopefully I'll be seeing you at FieroFest in August.

quote Originally posted by jimbolaya: Since you're alive, I can now say this..........Pics or it didn't happen! Jim

Jim, you b...rd, I've spit coffe around comp...

Tony, you are very lucky man, stay calm, get treatment (disrythmia is serious thing - my brother survive this when we were teenagers, it was scary when young fitness people, not grannies and oldies, fulfill many rooms on cardio clinic, and they simple die, every week any bed next to bro was empty...) and your wife is the best. Not many survived this. F.e my close neighbour last fall, we talk a lot about our cars, funny nice man; one day I've shown him Tbird, he's shown me his new chainsaw - he works at forest. In next two days, he walk thru the forest with other workers, simple falls down and die on cardio, no chance to any help or survive.

Again, keep warm, and thanks is not this time

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Over 24 hours (by my clock) and no update. Don't make us worry too much man.

Brad

tony, get well you are a luckey man. good karma going your way

Just saw this Tony.

I hope they find the problem, and it's a simple fix!

Get well soon, that little one needs his daddy!

Sorry to hear about this, and hope they get it all figured out soon! You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.


Rich

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, get better soon.

Rich and Barb

Tony did you have a heart attack or did your heart just stop? Any damage to your heart? My heart stopped twice when I was out of the hospital and then twice in the hospital. All the doctor had to do was rub my carotid artery and he could stop my heart at will. I would feel as though I was going to faint each time, no other symptoms. I don't want to think of a forum group without you in it. It's been a real pleasure knowing you and I can't think of a nicer guy. I'm retired and just a few miles from you so if you need anything at all I'm available. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything. Your friend Don Ratts.

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I am in tears from all of the kind words. Thank you, thank you, thank you, etc...

Amy. She is my guardian angel. She is my rock. I have NEVER found a better woman, and I knew that my search had ceased after I found her. She is way to caring for an a$$ like me, but she is able to understand me, and we are able to live at peace with eachother. Amy really does make me a much better person. She swears that I make her better, but the jury is still out on that one.

Advice. Thanks to all for linkeys, words of wisdom, or sharing personal experiences. I have not had time to look into everything said, but I did write a few things down, and plan to do some research when I am off of Pennocks. It is amazing the experiences that so many of you have had. I live vicariously through many of you, and thank you all for even the smallest of stories. I live off of this forum. How did I ever survive before Pennocks?

Diagnosis. There is none as of late. My heart waves show signs of a thing called Brugada's Syndrome. But, and this is a major but, more tests need to be done. We really don't know what had happened just yet. If it is Brugada's, then they will install a defib. Lots of buts at this moment though. Some hormone was elevated past seizure stage, and was actually too high to be called a seziure. My body was not in convultions, per Amy. I merely sat on the couch with Benjamin in my arms, and the next thing that you know, 2 minutes later, Amy is slapping my chest! When I woke, I panicked because of the look on her face. I knew that I needed to protect her. I went to get up, but couldn't move. My body was still stiff. It really took a minute or two to figure out that I was her point of concern. Paramedics came (first bus ride!), and hooked me up to leads and IV. They were at the house in under 3 minutes! We went down to the ER, and they pumped me full of things that I cannot even pronounce. CT scans. Echos. We are actually waiting for Tuesday morning to see an electrical heart specialist. She is going to read the CTs, Echos, and the monitoring of the heart to give me a diagnosis. I will hopefully know more then.

As I write this, I just feel weak. I had a nights sleep at home yesterday. I have been told to stay in bed until I can find out what is wrong. As of late, I just don't have the strength that I am so used to. Physical activity seemed labored for several months now. I don't complain about things like pain much. I have been stressed out though. Most of my life I have been either depressed, stressed, or a mess. It took a lot of work for me personally to be happy. I am not going back to those times past. I worked too hard to ever be depressed again, and this newest issue just supports the fact that I must live life. Especially for those that need me the most.

On a side note, I passed a kidney stone yesterday! Pain? No, just a little discomfort. The Doctor asked if it hurt, and do I need some medication? When I told him that it did not hurt, well, the look on his face was priceless. He said I was the first one to pass a stone under his watch and not cry out in pain. I felt it traveling out the urethra, and watched as it popped out, (sorry for the visual). This is my second time that I have passed a stone. The first one was much bigger! But, the same discomfort, without real pain.

As always and forever, thank you to all. I want to hug each and every one of you folks for being real people. I have watched so many times as others needed moral support, and find it strange that I am in need of such things myself. Amy thanks you all. And Benjamin, even though he cannot talk yet, thanks you all.

Forever grateful,

Tony

Tony,
I just read through this and finished thanking my wife for being in her profession of nursing too. Reading this scares the crap out of me and it didn't happen to me. Dude sounds like you got something new to watch out for. I hope they do at least figure out what it is so at least you can sleep well at night without worry. I think we are all forever thankful for Amy being there. So please for the time being at least check in with a "Still here" over the next couple of weeks. We don't want to worry about you, even though we will.

Stu

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quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: ...It took a lot of work for me personally to be happy. I am not going back to those times past. I worked too hard to ever be depressed again, and this newest issue just supports the fact that I must live life. ... Tony

Just reading now, haven't been on for a few days. Prayers for your well being. Keep your chin up man. We are thinking about ya.

i have never met you nor talked to you but you are in my thoughts as i have had family members die of heart attacks, thankfully your gf was there and knew what to. follow the docs orders and rest

quote Tony Kania:... I said "Oh my god!" Then the next thing that I know, I am in the ER. ...

Any recollection of the time in between those two events?

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Tony,

Sorry to hear this news, Best Wishes extended, and a Speedy Recovery to you !!!

Tony, thank you for the update.
And if you're gonna live vicariously through us, well, here's my....um... interesting ( maddening ) day today:
At 8, I went out to start the car. At 10:45, I gave up on it, stupid Ford. By 11:15 I was sitting in a borrowed pickup, which was stuck in the snow. By 12:30, I had shovelled the bed totally full of snow, to overflowing on all 4 sides. Great, all my plans for the day are shot to heck. Well, while I had that, I figured I'd go move my camper trailer from the middle of mom's pasture to the gate. Only I lost the key to the hitch lock. I realized a 1 7/8 ball will fit up into a locked 2 5/16 coupler, but all I had was a 2" ball and a BFH. It did work, but then I was sitting on hardpack, on a slight rise. And it was packed from me driving in without shovelling first. So then I had to do more shovelling, plus shovel some dirt for traction. By this point it was 3:30. So I called dad to reschedule, but he had just found a recliner, and since I had a pickup, he wanted to buy it.
To un-hitch, I had to undo the ball from the truck, and leave it hanging in the coupler. And no way was I feeling up to emptying the bed. So I drove to the store, and paid them to hold it for 24 hours.
Now, would you rather have had my day, or yours?

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What ya need is yer dip-tet.

Duct tape'll fix ya right up.

Glad you're home. Hope you get to stay there. Get well soon.

Holy crap man, I don't pay attention for a day or two and you go and almost die! I hope you'll be alright, and I'm sure you're glad your wife was there, eh? Get better old man! =D

I haven't been on in a couple of days, so I just saw this......Holy Cow! I kind of know how this goes, as I've had 3 near fatal run-ins with the ol' ticker myself.....and strangley enough, my first time was also at 38. The best advice I know to give you is 1: to kiss that beautiful baby and wife every chance you get, and NEVER forget to tell them how much you love them, 2: listen to the doc....that one is kind of important too, and 3: aside from that, rest as much as possible (even though hospitals seem to have strict rules to keep you from it) .......and then repeat #1 over and over.

I'll keep you in my prayers.

Hang in there. Glad you are still around. Scares like this remind all of us we need to take care of our families and ourselves. Good vibes coming your way.

Wow, you're a lucky man to have her around to save you.

You're way too young to be having heart problems already.

Stay on top of it & know that we're all with you.

Archie

Off to take a Procanamide (sp) Challenge at 11:30. They are using this test to rule out the Brugada's Syndrome from the fray. No food. No drink. Arrrrrgh!

You better believe that I will be kissing everyone around me from now on. Don't stand too close.

I wil also tell you all this.... I am going to be the best possible person that I can possibly be. I already changed my entire life years back for the better, and this is just a step up from that. I am not going to have only two months with Benjamin. I am going to hug and kiss that guy continuously his entire life. I always have felt that I have something to live for, but that little guy just cements that feeling.

I also want to say, that any of those on this forum that I offended, I am truely sorry. I like to get into the heated debates, sometimes just stirring the pots. There are too many valuable members, and I could be one of those. You will see a change in me as this year goes on. No matter what the outcome of this health issue may be.

My best to all,

Tony

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: On a side note, I passed a kidney stone yesterday! Pain? No, just a little discomfort. The Doctor asked if it hurt, and do I need some medication? When I told him that it did not hurt, well, the look on his face was priceless. He said I was the first one to pass a stone under his watch and not cry out in pain. I felt it traveling out the urethra, and watched as it popped out, (sorry for the visual). This is my second time that I have passed a stone. The first one was much bigger! But, the same discomfort, without real pain.

Thanks for that, lol. Get some more rest and good luck!

Tony,

Everyone here in the El Paso "Fiero Lunch Bunch" is praying for your speedy recovery. We are all in that "Men of a certain age" group and you have certainly put a scare in all of us. Men generally tend to not go to the doctor as much as women. I now plan to get in for that check up I have been putting off myself. Keep us posted when you can, and know we are all pulling for you.

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: I wil also tell you all this.... I am going to be the best possible person that I can possibly be. I already changed my entire life years back for the better, and this is just a step up from that. I am not going to have only two months with Benjamin. I am going to hug and kiss that guy continuously his entire life. I always have felt that I have something to live for, but that little guy just cements that feeling. I also want to say, that any of those on this forum that I offended, I am truely sorry. I like to get into the heated debates, sometimes just stirring the pots. There are too many valuable members, and I could be one of those. You will see a change in me as this year goes on. No matter what the outcome of this health issue may be. My best to all, Tony

You're an inspiration man, seriously.

**** man... I just read through everything, including your updates.

Hang in there!!! Here's hoping this is just a small, but life changing (for the better) moment in your life. I'm hoping that you will be inspired and do something amazing now that you know what it's like to be dead, and brought back.

Keep us updated...

I feel weak just reading all of this...

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2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr 4x2
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter

WOW, Glad that you are still with us. There are somethings that we have very little control over in life, like who we fall in love with. Yeah we have are preferances like blonde, brunette, and redhead. But the one that you are meant to be with you have very little control over, she does.
Just make sure as soon as your feet hit the floor every day that you tell them how much you love them and again right before you go to bed also. I call my wife every morning and evening from out here on the road. I had my scare last summer while out on the road and in southern Missouri. Nothing like being 800 miles from home when the ticker acts up and the towns one Ambulance is out on a run, so the Sheriff comes to get you instead.

So rest up and do all the tests required to acheive a full recovery.

A little update.

It is not Brugada's Syndrome. A MAJOR relief because it means that members of my family, including Benjamin are not going to have to worry. All went well today, but I did have a "hiccup" on one of my readings, but nothig to stay in the hospital for. I am going for a stress test in a few days when I can be scheduled, and will hopefully know more then. The docs are thinking that I had a Vagel response to the blood in my urine. It is just that a few other things during the tests are not meshing with what is considered normal. You all know that I am not normal. So, this is the norm for me.

Once again, thanks for your concerns. The love, and prayers that I actually feel in my soul is overwhelming. Is it possible that those things work? Yes!

I haven't been responding to many threads due to my concerns, but want you all to know that reading Pennocks is a daily, needed activity. This goes along the lines of living vicariously through you all.

Peace to everyone, and prayers are sent back to you and yours.

Tony

We'll keep you in our prayers at our house.
Take care and get well soon,
Russ

Dang those Heart Nurses are good to have - I’m married to one also!
I Will pray for your recovery & your family’s strength as you recover.

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Glad they are leaning towards the vagal response, and not something which involves the words "heart" and "damage"

That sounds even more like my incidents. It was an old time cardiologist that I saw. He put me on propanthelene an ulcer medication which blocked the vagal response. I did not lose consciousness however. If you want to talk about it Joe can give you my number. Everytime a new doctor reviews my meds they are surprised to hear what the propanthelene is for. Sometimes the old guys know more. Sometimes the young ones do. I've been assured that it is not dangerous, but I could lose consciousness. I always have warning symptoms. It's the same feeling you sometimes get when you stand up too fast and feel faint. I have that warning so I will pull over if I'm driving before passing out. At least there is no damage to your heart with this condition. Hang in there.

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quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: I also want to say, that any of those on this forum that I offended, I am truely sorry. I like to get into the heated debates, sometimes just stirring the pots. There are too many valuable members, and I could be one of those. You will see a change in me as this year goes on. No matter what the outcome of this health issue may be.

Don't change too much!! - Glad things are looking not too bad, and hope you continue to get good news!

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: This goes along the lines of living vicariously through you all. Tony

I'll be thinking of you this afternoon as I rough up a hooker in my rented Lamborgini Countache that I drive 150mph down Ocean Drive and Los Olas Blvd.

Hang in there Tony, glad to hear the update.

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2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr 4x2
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter

quote Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]: I'll be thinking of you this afternoon as I rough up a hooker in my rented Lamborgini Countache that I drive 150mph down Ocean Drive and Los Olas Blvd.

Sounds like my day is full. Thanks for the laugh. It is all positive from here on out.

It wasn't your time. As someone who was told two years ago that I had only 6 months to two years to live, I can tell you FOR SURE that attitude (yours), and prayers (ours & yours), can do more than all the medication in the world! I'm still here, and thank God so are you. Stay strong. WWP

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: Typing on my droid, and drugged up. Sorry.

Don't be. Its still much easier to understand you then alot of other members. He he. Back from the dead, drugged up, using a phone, and can still spell and use punctuation correctly. Lol.

Stay safe and take care of yourself. You got many that depend on you. Glad you OK, now stay that way!

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Tony, I am glad to hear that they are ruling out some really bad stuff.

On a side note my uncle passed out last Sunday when a 300 lb girl fell on his arm. He was taken to the emergency room because he was unresponsive. I may only be an amateur gynecologist but I believe that it had something to do with your kidney stone. My other uncle does the same thing when experiencing intense pain.

It is also interesting that you did not feel any when your stone passed. I wonder if the pain signal went to your heart rather than your brain in the same way a reflex works. I would be curious to know what they find out. I say they wire you up and poke you in the junk with a sharp stick and see what happens.

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Tony, good to hear you are doing better. They will figure it all out for you and fix it. Docs seem to have the heart down to a science now-a-days and I am sure all will be well.

Best wishes continuing to be sent your way from everyone here!