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eXigent.
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada2419 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-11 01:42:52
November 11 2009 01:41 GMT
#1
I dont post much on teamliquid, but decided to make a blog just to say that I am very happy to be alive right now. In the past, I took alot of things for granted, and because of that, viewed the world a certain way. This has all changed.

On sunday, I awoke with a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Being the stubborn guy I am, I decided to ignore the pain, and continue on with my day. Little did I know that was a big mistake. A few hours later, I was on my living room floor, screaming in agony, as my lower abdoman continually stabbed me with some of the most unbearable pain i've experienced. Within a few hours, I went from agitated and in moderate pain, to full fledged screaming and rolling around. My appendix burst.

Being the stubborn guy I am, I refused to goto the hospital, and instead thought I was just ill. As my insides filled with toxins, my girlfriend was finally able to convince me to get up and goto the hospital. We walked. It was 10blocks total, with all kinds of puss/feces/toxins swirling inside me. As I got to the front door I collapsed, and was rushed to the ER.

After 30minutes of screaming, and 3 morphine shots, I was told my appendix burst open, and I had about 8hours to get into surgury and remove it, along with all of the toxins before gangreen set in, and ended my life. Never facing such news before, I became distraught with emotion. I felt horrible for ignoring my girlfriends pleas , and my families concerns. After 4 hours and 2 surguries, I was able to pull out with my life. It has been 3 days now, and even though I am in excruciating pain (<3 morphine) I just wanted to say, it feels great to be alive, and still a part of this amazing community.

****
MMAspec
Profile Joined November 2009
20 Posts
November 11 2009 01:43 GMT
#2
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joohyunee
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
Korea (South)1087 Posts
November 11 2009 01:45 GMT
#3
On November 11 2009 10:43 MMAspec wrote:
Definitely a life changing experience.


So is posting on TL - welcome!

@op: get better soon!
Frits
Profile Joined March 2003
11782 Posts
November 11 2009 01:45 GMT
#4
ya life owns
seRapH
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9756 Posts
November 11 2009 01:46 GMT
#5
...holy shit.
glad to have you alive too
boomer hands
Terranist
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States2496 Posts
November 11 2009 01:46 GMT
#6
good thing you're canadian. that universal healthcare thing is pretty neat.
The Show of a Lifetime
Zortch
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Canada635 Posts
November 11 2009 01:46 GMT
#7
Geeze, crazy story.
Hope you feel better soon!
Respect is everything. ~ARchon
eXigent.
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada2419 Posts
November 11 2009 01:48 GMT
#8
On November 11 2009 10:46 Terranist wrote:
good thing you're canadian. that universal healthcare thing is pretty neat.


yes it is! I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago, and couldnt even provide a healthcare card, and still was able to be admitted and operated on within a few hours.
sung_moon
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States10110 Posts
November 11 2009 01:50 GMT
#9
does the appendix even have any use functions? or is it basically a bomb sinside your body and if it goes off hurts like hell?

get better man... your description gives me the chills
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eXigent.
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada2419 Posts
November 11 2009 01:55 GMT
#10
On November 11 2009 10:50 sung_moon wrote:
does the appendix even have any use functions? or is it basically a bomb sinside your body and if it goes off hurts like hell?

get better man... your description gives me the chills


the purpose of the appendix is still unknown to doctors, so yeah I guess it's like a bomb waiting to go off lol.
OpticalShot
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada6330 Posts
November 11 2009 02:01 GMT
#11
Glad you're ok now bro, yay for universal healthcare! I'm haven't been super-ill yet (thankfully) so I haven't had the opportunity to appreciate the healthcare first-hand, but these kind of stories remind me it's good to have healthcare than not.
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emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
November 11 2009 02:03 GMT
#12
Get better soon man, and thank God for Canada.

On November 11 2009 10:50 sung_moon wrote:
does the appendix even have any use functions? or is it basically a bomb sinside your body and if it goes off hurts like hell?

get better man... your description gives me the chills


From what I remember from Biology it was speculated to be a "hiding" place for the various bacteria and stuff that inhabits your intestines. So if you ever have a system cleaning condition- bad diarrhea or whatever- the bacteria can re-inhabit your system. This is just what my teacher said so I could be totally out to lunch, also that was 2.5 yrs ago.
TRUEESPORTS || your days as a respected member of team liquid are over
chobopeon
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
United States7342 Posts
November 11 2009 02:03 GMT
#13
On November 11 2009 10:48 eXigent. wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 11 2009 10:46 Terranist wrote:
good thing you're canadian. that universal healthcare thing is pretty neat.


yes it is! I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago, and couldnt even provide a healthcare card, and still was able to be admitted and operated on within a few hours.


wow. incredible.
:O
Catch]22
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden2683 Posts
November 11 2009 02:04 GMT
#14
It has been a while, but I felt really happy about life about half a year ago, and have felt it several times before, like a feeling of euphoria that just washes over you.

It's really amazing.
251
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States1401 Posts
November 11 2009 02:04 GMT
#15
On November 11 2009 10:46 majesty.k)seRapH wrote:
...holy shit.
glad to have you alive too

"If you can chill..........then chill."
Jyvblamo
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada13788 Posts
November 11 2009 02:08 GMT
#16
Don't get addicted to the morphine.
Frits
Profile Joined March 2003
11782 Posts
November 11 2009 02:12 GMT
#17
On November 11 2009 11:03 choboPEon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 11 2009 10:48 eXigent. wrote:
On November 11 2009 10:46 Terranist wrote:
good thing you're canadian. that universal healthcare thing is pretty neat.


yes it is! I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago, and couldnt even provide a healthcare card, and still was able to be admitted and operated on within a few hours.


wow. incredible.


Well it's not like they can just leave you to die right there.
seRapH
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9756 Posts
November 11 2009 02:14 GMT
#18
On November 11 2009 11:12 Frits wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 11 2009 11:03 choboPEon wrote:
On November 11 2009 10:48 eXigent. wrote:
On November 11 2009 10:46 Terranist wrote:
good thing you're canadian. that universal healthcare thing is pretty neat.


yes it is! I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago, and couldnt even provide a healthcare card, and still was able to be admitted and operated on within a few hours.


wow. incredible.


Well it's not like they can just leave you to die right there.


but they could charge you for more than your life's worth (not that your life is worthless )
boomer hands
Husky
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3362 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-11 02:26:55
November 11 2009 02:26 GMT
#19
holy fuckballs

This is a good life lesson to anyone who finds themselves in the same position. I am a stubborn asshole myself but man, I'm going to have to pay attention if something like this happens.

Edit:
On November 11 2009 11:03 choboPEon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 11 2009 10:48 eXigent. wrote:
On November 11 2009 10:46 Terranist wrote:
good thing you're canadian. that universal healthcare thing is pretty neat.


yes it is! I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago, and couldnt even provide a healthcare card, and still was able to be admitted and operated on within a few hours.


wow. incredible.


Oh man... maybe some day in this country. Some day....
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numLoCK
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada1416 Posts
November 11 2009 02:29 GMT
#20
Great to hear!
Just as a side note: were you ever eXigent[Life]?
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