Dizzy Dame Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Hi all, Well, I made it from Hawaii to Maryland, however the trip wasn't easy. I began to crash a few hours before getting on the plane, but we didn't have time to go to the ER for fluids so I boarded knowing the flight would be difficult. It was. We hit turbulence...Capital "S" Severe turbulence within an hour of taking off. The plane was shaking us like beans in a tin can, and everyone began getting sick, including me. After about 1/2 hour of dry heaving (because I'd already evacuated everything in my stomach earlier that night) my heart-rate steadily climbed to about 200 bpm and hovered there for the next four hours. The flight attendants had to page for a doctor, and I was put on oxygen. For awhile, they ( the doctor, and the captain) thought we'd have to make an emergency landing in L.A. to get me to a hospital, but my heart rate began to go down as we approached land, so they decided to keep going. By the time I landed at Regan National I was barely conscious and my BP was around 60/40 laying down. I DID SURVIVE! I've been resting "comfortably" the past few days at my boyfriend's father's house, and I'm starting to recover. I can't write anymore, but that's the skinny. Hope everyone's well!Cheers, Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Lauren!Ugh...that's quite a flight you had. I am glad that you are resting now in Maryland...and no longer in a severe turbulance zone! Later Alligator!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganjan Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Boy! Am I ever glad for you that is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 lauren - so glad that you checked in with us. i've been thinking of you and hoped you'd at least be able to post "i made it" before your trip to vandy. i'm sorry that the trek was as rough as it was but glad that it's over. and it sounds as if people were at least decent to you in the midst of the craziness.also glad that you're recooping at the b-friend's parents house.keep on hangin in there,:-)melissap.s. when do you head to vandy? after christmas i think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belinda Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Glad you made it get some rest..at least that's over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 What a flight you had. So glad you are recovering now and are safe.Keep those fluids going. Feel well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Oh I'm so glad to hear you made it..even though you just barely made it. I hope you get lots of help @ Vandy. Keep hydrated and get lots of rest. Keep us updated as much as you can. Your in my thoughts! Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwen Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 of all the times to hit turbulance! I'm glad there were people on board to monitor you during the flight. Now rest, rest, rest. You must have a great boyfriend and his folks for being so supportive!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Lauren..OMG!! girl.. what a flight you had.. that is horrible!! I am glad that you are feeling somewhat better now that you are on land.. I hope that things go well at vandy.. and that they can help you!Hugs to you fellow dizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Welcome to Maryland!Are you moving here, or coming for testing?--I can't remember! I'm in Berlin, MD--on the eastern shore.You certainly had an ordeal--hope you can get your blood volume back up and start to feel a bit better. What a horrendous flight experience. That's great that you had support available on your arrival.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 sorry you had a rough flight, but glad you made it there ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hi,It must have beenn stressful to be up in the air and have low BP. I am glad that the staff took good care of you.I hope you feel better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avais1 Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Wow! You are my HERO! You went through my worst nightmare, and lived to tell about it. Thank you for posting, you have given me courage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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