Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Saturday, around 2:00 A.M. I went to the bathroom as most old men have to do often, but
when I got back in bed, I had a feeling in my chest as if I had been trompt on by an elephant!
Try as I might I could not go back to sleep on the flat of my back. I then got up and moved
to the den where I could adjust my chair.

I tried to rest and wait until my wife waked up. Around 8:00 she gave me two Tylenol for the pain
but it didn’t help. So, we go back to Scott and White Hospital, who admitted me after a ton of
tests. They determined quickly it was not a heart attack, but were trying to puzzle what did
cause my intense chest pain.

It is now Sunday afternoon, and they think it was either a small clot in my lungs or fluid around
my heart. If a clot, was probably dissolved by the saline drip with blood thinner, and more likely
Irritation from the electrode of the pacemaker.

Last night was pure torture, before they were drawing blood every three hours, around 12;00
This was changed to every hour! Now, if this had been only one jab, it would have been more
tolerable, but that didn’t happen, to my count it took an average of 2 times per draw! This
morning both arms felt I had climbed a tall yucca cactus with a porcupine under each arm!

Yes, it sounds like I am a crybaby, and maybe I am, but was as close to “Death by a thousand cuts”
as I want to get. I just ask you to wait until you have had a similar experience.

Resting now and have hopes of going home tomorrow! Just Saying…RJs

Billy awesome Loc: New hampshire

Take it easy mr . Samples .hope you have a better night

rgutierrez Loc: San Jose CA

I do hope and pray you recover quickly Robert.

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

RJS I sure hope you get to feeling better. Hospital stays are no fun especially when you’re the pin cushion. Prayers for your quick recovery and the doctors diagnosis. I have to say I love your analogy with the cactus and porcupines. 👍😁

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Hope you don't have to experience that again Robert.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

They will have you up and running soon. Take care .

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

FourchonLa; Not too long ago there was a post of someone who was chased by javelina and had to climb a segura cactus to escape. He had a lot of scars from all the needles. Just Sayin...RJS

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

I'm praying hard for you, RJ!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

So sorry to hear this RJ. Praying for a quick recovery and pain relief.

Ponchobuck Loc: South Central Pa

Sorry to hear that. I am hoping for a quick recovery.

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

Get better quickly Robert. Pray the worst is over and it’s all smooth sailing from here. Take care.

Billy awesome Loc: New hampshire

OOO BOY

EZ Fishing Loc: College Ward, Utah

Wishing you a better night and hopefully you are able to go home tomorrow. I always look forward to the stories you post. Sending prayers your way Robert, wishing you quick recovery.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Think I would have opted for wrestling the javelin.
Sorry to hear bout your rough night. Hope tonight is a restful one and you get to go home tomorrow. Prayers for you RJ.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Praying you get over this quickly and are soon pain-free, Bob.
Glad to hear it wasn’t a heart attack. Get well, friend!