Nightmarish last 24 hours

[Dan Druff]

How have my last 24 hours been?

WARNING: Moderately gross stuff below. Close thread if eating.

I had just driven from Harrah's Rincon to Vegas (about 290 miles) and we arrived at around 2am. Benjamin and his mom were also with me.

Got to bed around 4. I have always had a drink of something before bed since I was a little kid. For some reason, last night I had no desire for that.

Ben, who slept most of the drive, woke up at 9:30. I felt REALLY tired and didn't understand it, since I get 5-6 hours of sleep many nights and feel completely fine.

I also was not thirsty at all, and had no desire to drink anything despite not having anything for hours before bed.

I also had terrible diarrhea.

Around noon I told Ben's mom that I was too fatigued to do anything and they left to go eat.

At this point I was delusional enough to think I would make it to the bank by 2pm closing for something I needed to do there.

I forced myself to take a few sips of water and went to sleep.

20 minutes later, I woke up and threw up 5 times. At this point I knew I was in for a lot of trouble. I clearly had the stomach flu and had it severe enough to where I could not keep liquids down.

I also threw up 8 more times.

Soon dehydration set in, and I was unable to walk more than a few steps. I also developed a fever and had terrible chills. I was very close to going to the ER, but the ER is a nightmare and I avoid it like the plague. In the back of my mind was Jim Henson (Muppets creator) who also hated ERs, and refused to go to the hospital with flu-like symptoms, only to find out too late that he had something severe and died within days.

I knew that mine was likely gastroenteritis and, while called "stomach flu", is not actually related to the flu.

I did know that failure to keep liquids down for 24 or more hours with gastroenteritis can kill you, so I said I'd go to the ER if this persisted throughout the evening.

In the afternoon I was able to get Gatorade down (Ben's mom bought it for me) and according to tons of stuff I read on the internet, was pretty much the sign that I would soon be recovering, though it might take a few days.

I still hadn't peed yet the entire day.

But it wasn't anywhere near over.

I threw up 2 more times at 7:30. I was feeling worse than ever. Very close to going to the ER.

The scariest moment was at around 11pm. I had gotten a lot of Gatorade down over the past few hours and was starting to feel better, though I hadn't tested my ability to walk (I was too dizzy to walk throughout the entire day).

I felt like I had to pee which was a great sign.



I went to the bathoom, and while peeing, felt an amazing dizzy spell come on.

I tried to make it back to bed but became quickly disoriented. I called out to Ben's mom and fainted, slamming hard against the floor. I had never fainted in my life prior to this.

I was on the ground for the next 15 seconds, unconscious but making a weird moan. Ben's mom was about to call 911 when I came to, finding myself on the floor, and in fact hearing the end of my own moaning. She wanted to call an ambulance but I just went back to bed and felt ok, aside from the inability to walk and some pain from the fall.

I have since slept on and off and have been able to get a lot more Gatorade down. I have been able to get up and walk short distances but very cautiously.

Ben also caught this at night and threw up a few times, though his body is not having the severe reactions that mine is. He throws up and feels great within minutes. He has been sleeping for hours now and seems fine for the most part.

I think all of the colds I've had recently (including the one I had on radio 2 weeks ago) depressed my immune system, allowing this to get much worse than it otherwise would.

My left rib hurts immensely and I think I either broke/cracked/bruised it from the fall. I will deal with this when I get better.

I am only posting here because I have slept so much that I can't anymore, and I need a diversion.

Good chance there will be no radio this week.

After 2 years of hardly getting sick at all (and recovering very quickly the few times I did), these last 4 weeks have been awful, with yesterday being the absolute worst I've ever experienced.

Don't cock bomb the forum while I recover.

When I get better I will tell an LOL customer service story about Godaddy trying to extort $75 from me involving this site.

Damn Rincon is a filthy place and gave this to me. Caesar's corporation getting the last laugh on me after all of the bashing I do.

[Hockey Guy]

I'm sure this story could be told by a lot of people including myself. You're well on your way to recovery but don't make any plans because you'll be taking care of Ben's mom fairly soon.

Edit: don't be an idiot. Rincon DID NOT give this to you. You came in contact with somebody & it could have been anywhere, end of story.

[Dan Druff]

I'm sure this story could be told by a lot of people including myself. You're well on your way to recovery but don't make any plans because you'll be taking care of Ben's mom fairly soon.

Edit: don't be an idiot. Rincon DID NOT give this to you. You came in contact with somebody & it could have been anywhere, end of story.

I meant that I caught it at the Rincon, where I had been for the 2 days prior. Almost no other way it could have been from any other place. Of course, casinos are a breeding ground for stuff like this.

[son of lockman]

So you're around 40? And rarely get sick?

But recently had a severe cold and now all this.

Think it's time to see the mechanic (doctor) for a safety check. Check out all the plumbing.

Not need or don't want to?

I think that's what Jim Fix said also.

Hey dude Ben needs a healthy papa. And so does mama.

That's about all I can tell ya dude.

[Steve-O]

Dehydration can definitely make you faint, especially if you've been lying down all day and then get up. Sounds an awful lot like food poisoning.

Rib pain could be from the fall, or even a muscle or cartilage tear from the retching

Next time go to the ER and get some Zofran and an IV, you'd be better in a day instead of a week.

[Sandwich]

Damn, that sucks! Go see a doctor?

[garrett]

Get well and sounds like Rincon is -EV, time to pack up and move to New Jersey

Overlays, free bonuses, heard Caesers may be doing an 80% Rakeback till Febuary (maybe march) if you wagered $500 in a day. Not exactly sure how it worked, but interesting if true, and if its was only for certain players or what. But may be as simple as Roulette $500 Red, ~flip gg. 80% rakeback, doubt it can be that easy, but may get you feeling better. Probably some fine print, but far cry from Rincon it sounds like.

[Deal]

[ShawnFanningsLimpDick]

Get well soon, Druff. The one good thing about gastro-flu is the chance to lose some weight so don't eat like a horse when you feel better.

[Dan Druff]

Get well soon, Druff. The one good thing about gastro-flu is the chance to lose some weight so don't eat like a horse when you feel better.

Actually said this to Ben's mom at one point.

"I hope I at least manage to lose some weight from this."

In 2010 I had a terrible cold for like 2 weeks where I barely ate and lost 10 pounds, and it wasn't just water weight, as it stayed off for a month.

Then I started eating a lot and it all came back, and I was mad at myself.

[Pooh]

Same exact story for me this past September. Except I was on a cruise ship. Physical illness set in while on the beach, about a mile from the ship. The only difference was I had to get off the ship the following morning in your condition. Wait in line to get off, wait 30 minutes for customs, wait another 30 minutes for my car shuttle, then endure a 2 hour ride home in the car. I had severe diarrhea for several more days. Lost 10 pounds...since gained it all back plus five.

Enjoy your episode.

[NaturalBornHustler]

Welcome to the world of having kids. They are little walking germs, everyone I know who has them gets sick minimum 5 times a year, guaranteed.

[son of lockman]

Get well soon, Druff. The one good thing about gastro-flu is the chance to lose some weight so don't eat like a horse when you feel better.

Actually said this to Ben's mom at one point.

"I hope I at least manage to lose some weight from this."

In 2010 I had a terrible cold for like 2 weeks where I barely ate and lost 10 pounds, and it wasn't just water weight, as it stayed off for a month.

Then I started eating a lot and it all came back, and I was mad at myself.

Get sick a new way to diet?

Brillant. Just brillant.

[Pooh]

In addition to the above it was also 90 degrees and humid because it was in Florida.

My advice to you is this. Keep drinking Gatorade and try to get some chicken and rice soup down if you can. Once the puking stops and you only have diarrhea take some immodium. That stuff is a life savor and will help out a lot. Forget pepmo bismal. That stuff sucks for what you have. Ginger ale is good for your stomach as well.

Hope you feel better. I'm not going to lie. That was the worst I can ever remember feeling in my life and I actually thought about jumping off the ships balcony. I had the dizzy spell but luckily it was right when I got out of bed so I was able to lie down. I twice was woken up by some minor 'blowouts' and I gave the room attendant an extra $20. I was very glad I packed some extra boxers.

[ShadyJ]

Clearly Dogishead is behind this whole thing. Call him out on 2+2 please.

[JUSTIFIEDhomicide]

In addition to the above it was also 90 degrees and humid because it was in Florida.

My advice to you is this. Keep drinking Gatorade and try to get some chicken and rice soup down if you can. Once the puking stops and you only have diarrhea take some immodium. That stuff is a life savor and will help out a lot. Forget pepmo bismal. That stuff sucks for what you have. Ginger ale is good for your stomach as well.

Hope you feel better. I'm not going to lie. That was the worst I can ever remember feeling in my life and I actually thought about jumping off the ships balcony. I had the dizzy spell but luckily it was right when I got out of bed so I was able to lie down. I twice was woken up by some minor 'blowouts' and I gave the room attendant an extra $20. I was very glad I packed some extra boxers.

Careful with the immodium though. That shit is like a little pill that blows up into a cork that fits perfectly into your asshole. You won't shit fr days.

I'd rather have the runs than be constipated.

[Texter]

Sounds like your common law wife has her head up her ass, she should have dragged you to the ER for an IV no matter what you said, especially after you keeled over.

[BetCheckBet]

Seriously, don't hold off on taking Ben to emergency please if things get worse.

[Texter]

In addition to the above it was also 90 degrees and humid because it was in Florida.

My advice to you is this. Keep drinking Gatorade and try to get some chicken and rice soup down if you can. Once the puking stops and you only have diarrhea take some immodium. That stuff is a life savor and will help out a lot. Forget pepmo bismal. That stuff sucks for what you have. Ginger ale is good for your stomach as well.

Hope you feel better. I'm not going to lie. That was the worst I can ever remember feeling in my life and I actually thought about jumping off the ships balcony. I had the dizzy spell but luckily it was right when I got out of bed so I was able to lie down. I twice was woken up by some minor 'blowouts' and I gave the room attendant an extra $20. I was very glad I packed some extra boxers.

Careful with the immodium though. That shit is like a little pill that blows up into a cork that fits perfectly into your asshole. You won't shit fr days.

I'd rather have the runs than be constipated.

+1...take half a dose of that stuff max

[Pooh]

In addition to the above it was also 90 degrees and humid because it was in Florida.

My advice to you is this. Keep drinking Gatorade and try to get some chicken and rice soup down if you can. Once the puking stops and you only have diarrhea take some immodium. That stuff is a life savor and will help out a lot. Forget pepmo bismal. That stuff sucks for what you have. Ginger ale is good for your stomach as well.

Hope you feel better. I'm not going to lie. That was the worst I can ever remember feeling in my life and I actually thought about jumping off the ships balcony. I had the dizzy spell but luckily it was right when I got out of bed so I was able to lie down. I twice was woken up by some minor 'blowouts' and I gave the room attendant an extra $20. I was very glad I packed some extra boxers.

Careful with the immodium though. That shit is like a little pill that blows up into a cork that fits perfectly into your asshole. You won't shit fr days.

I'd rather have the runs than be constipated.

I was pissing out of my ass for days. I took one pill and it made me normal if still a little loose for a day or two. It was that bad for me.