re: What are you doing right now

Sitting in the stroke unit on day 4 of my hospital stay. Had shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat the other day. Knew something was wrong. Actually went to the emergency room instead of trying to tough it out and worrying about how much that will cost.

Ended up having a Straddle PE. Was told if it wasn't for modern medicine that I wouldn't be here right now. Never felt like I was going to die or anything, so that is kind of a weird feeling knowing you almost died without realizing it.

Hoping to go home tomorrow. I don't know how long this recovery takes, but reading online stuff saying 2 months or more is shocking and turns my work life upside down. I hate my co-worker got all my work plus his dumped on him suddenly.

I'm feeling ok. I get light headed and out of breath just standing up or adjusting in bed.

47 male. 5-10 217lb no vax