Melissa, Oh!

Tag: syncope

  • Scene of the crime (of course I returned!)

    Do you recognize this? Yeah, I didn’t either. That’s because the last time I was at the Diamond Restaurant, I didn’t even get to the part where a menu was handed to me. Instead, I decided to entertain the restaurant with my lovely fainting episode which landed me in the hospital for three days. That…

  • Two steps forward, one step back

    So, yesterday I had a big day planned. Was going to go to the gym for the second time since my fainting incident. But  I didn’t make it as planned. In fact, I didn’t do anything as planned. Woke up with my face swollen around where my stitches had been and feeling miserable. I called…

  • Two steps forward, one step back

    So, yesterday I had a big day planned. Was going to go to the gym for the second time since my fainting incident. But  I didn’t make it as planned. In fact, I didn’t do anything as planned. Woke up with my face swollen around where my stitches had been and feeling miserable. I called…

  • My not-so-near death experience

    So, this will likely be my last blog about fainting for a while. I’m tired of talking about it and I’m guessing you’re tired of hearing it – it was a month ago today that I fainted. I’m still healing, slowly but surely. I’m ready for things to get back to normal. It’s been a…

  • ‘Missa, why is your face blue?’

    I didn’t want my nieces to see me when I looked like this. But without the stitches and the scabs, things are looking much less scary. I still look like I had an injury, but it’s not as horror-movie looking anymore. But, kids are observant and I have to share some adorable Mia-isms … my…

  • The story of how an intruder (didn’t) catch me

    So, one of the most wonderful silver linings about the past few weeks is how many visitors I have had. I know I’ve mentioned them to you all along, but it’s just been so touching. Colleen visited me *every day* in the hospital and some at home, as did my parents and Jeff wouldn’t leave…

  • Health update and the power of supportive friends and family

    Lots of updates. I will try to keep it brief – I feel like I’ve been talking about my injuries so much that even I am starting to get a little bored with them! But, in a nutshell … On the health front: – Every day is different. Some days are better than others. The…

  • An open letter to CMC Mercy

    To the President of CMC Mercy, And also to the fourth floor caregivers who were working the dates of Feb 26-28. Particularly those who assisted in room 4121. This includes but is not limited to nurses Beth, Brittany, and Hana. Nurses assistant Travis. Also to the lady who assisted me with checkin, the lady who…

  • At least I don’t faint from having sex …

    Ok, so where were we … sorry I keep getting tired and unable to finish my story! I told you about fainting, and I showed you my awful face, and I told you about how wonderful CMC Mercy is. So, silly me thought I’d just be at CMC Mercy for a few hours while they…

  • At least I don’t faint from having sex …

    Ok, so where were we … sorry I keep getting tired and unable to finish my story! I told you about fainting, and I showed you my awful face, and I told you about how wonderful CMC Mercy is. So, silly me thought I’d just be at CMC Mercy for a few hours while they…

  • Why I love the hospital

    So, I stopped talking yesterday during the second ambulance ride, this one to CMC Mercy. I was alone during this ride. Colleen and Jim had driven the Jeep to CMC University the night before, so Jeff drove that one. I’d been in the ER from around 9 p.m. to around 8 a.m., and neither of…

  • Why I love the hospital

    So, I stopped talking yesterday during the second ambulance ride, this one to CMC Mercy. I was alone during this ride. Colleen and Jim had driven the Jeep to CMC University the night before, so Jeff drove that one. I’d been in the ER from around 9 p.m. to around 8 a.m., and neither of…

  • The post in which I show you my smashed-up face

    So, we left off yesterday when I realized I fainted and I was tasting blood when I talked. Not a good feeling. As things started to come into focus I realized it was Jeff who I’d asked if I fainted. And there was another guy next to me asking me questions that seemed very official.…

  • Wanted: Hush puppies, macaroni and cheese. Ate: asphalt

    Ok, so I’ve been going on about this for about a week now on Twitter and Facebook, but I wanted to tell you all exactly what happened to me a week and a half ago. It was a typical Friday night. At least, that’s what I thought as I tore apart my closet trying to…

  • Wanted: Hush puppies, macaroni and cheese. Ate: asphalt

    Ok, so I’ve been going on about this for about a week now on Twitter and Facebook, but I wanted to tell you all exactly what happened to me a week and a half ago. It was a typical Friday night. At least, that’s what I thought as I tore apart my closet trying to…

  • The time I fainted in the piercing parlor

    A memory In keeping with this week’s theme of body mutilation, I give you the story of the time I got my nose pierced. Susan and I are shopping one day when I mention that the piercing place next door is supposedly THE place to get pierced in Charlotte. I have only bought jewelry from…

  • I was the center of attention tonight. All eyes on ME.

    A little background first: I have fainted two times before. 1) 2003, at the doctor’s office, getting blood drawn for a physical. I felt the expected “I’m gonna faint” feeling … but this time, I actually did it. Actually fainted twice in a row, but I’ll count it as once for purposes of this post.…

  • Fainting at the piercing parlor

    The room crashes and burns purple ceiling closes in Bright light seems – hospital-like but no white coats at this operation   Strange faces look down at me a familiar one – but I do not recognize Have I been sleeping this whole time?   Dreams were good and awakening rough So much more pain to…