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Facing My Own Mortality From a Hospital Bed in Connecticut

Sep 8th, 2012 by

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13 Responses to “Facing My Own Mortality From a Hospital Bed in Connecticut”

  1. Matt Garland says:
    September 9, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    We’re just super-happy that you’re well! Thanks for sharing your story.

    See you (with a glass of something yummy, I hope) soon.

    cheers!
    -matt

  2. David Palmer says:
    September 9, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    A profound journey, my friend. And, as usual, you know how to extract wisdom (and even some smiles) from trying circumstances. Sorry for the cliche: but, be good to your self. You are loved.

  3. Chris Lehault says:
    September 9, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Wow, rest up man. Hope things will be on the better soon.

  4. Carol O'Connor says:
    September 9, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    David, Welcome to my world. When I was 28 years old, living in NY, mother of 4 under 5, I awoke with same symptoms; off to the hospital; I think I was there for 5 days. This was in 1971, August to be exact. The humidity was 98%, temps in the high 90’s. In those days, there were no diagnostic procedures like we have today. After everything, including rest (a joke if you have 4 kids under 5), the cardiologist shook his head and said he didn’t think it was a heart attack. Moved to Phoenix, out of the high humidity, I have been fine ever since, except for one or two chest pains. I have had two angiograms, but they went through my groin. Doctor said everything was great; no blockages, etc. Since the first event, I have continued on my crazy, busy life, raising kids, working hard, and yes, in 1982 did a 7 hour high impact aerobics marathon. I trust you will be fine, but I know the scare it can give you. Keep me posted. Love to Katherine and Cadel.

  5. James Grimaldi says:
    September 9, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    How frightening. Happy you’re on the road to recovery.
    And great writing!

  6. michele says:
    September 9, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I’m so sorry you went through this. I am glad you are OK, but not glad you have no idea what happened. I wish you good health and stuff!

  7. David Flaherty says:
    September 9, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    NEW POST: 6:30 am on Labor Day, I awoke with chest pains. That's when the fun ensued… http://t.co/OxbIzZPb

  8. Wine Lover says:
    September 9, 2012 at 7:42 pm

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  9. David Flaherty says:
    September 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    @abaesel2 Annette, tks for the favorite! (re: 6:30 am Labor Day, I awoke w/ chest pains. Thats when the fun ensued: http://t.co/OxbIzZPb)

  10. michele says:
    September 9, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    NEW POST: 6:30 am on Labor Day, I awoke with chest pains. That's when the fun ensued… http://t.co/OxbIzZPb

  11. David Flaherty says:
    September 10, 2012 at 3:43 am

    @OConnorChris Tks for the RT! Facing My Own Mortality From a Hospital Bed in Connecticut http://t.co/OxbIzZPb

  12. Ted Marks says:
    September 10, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Not fun I’m sure, but wake up call do have a purpose and it looks like your pulling through. Great!

  13. David Flaherty says:
    September 10, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I appreciate you all taking a minute to write in; it downright warms my heart….which I’m pretty sure is a good thing. And, Carol, thanks for sharing your story! You’re a downright champion. Wow.

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