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mysteriousaliwaysWell, that was a bit of surprise. It's not every Friday night that ends up with me lying in the back of an ambulance with an oxygen mask over my face.
I had a very pleasant team night out on Friday evening with some of my extended work team (just seven out of those of us who work in the same area, although not the ones I work with on a day-to-day basis, but quite a nice bunch) - lovely meal, entertaining conversation. Up until the point around midnight when I got up to go to the loo, got halfway across the pub and had to stand stock still with my eyes closed and hold on to the wall because I started to feel really weak and faint. Someone asked me if I was all right, at which point I collapsed onto the floor (I think I might have blacked out for a second or two, probably not more than that). And before you ask, I'd only had one glass of wine!
Someone took me outside for some fresh air and sent one of the bouncers to get a stool for me to sit on and held on to my arm to hold me up. (In reflection, they'd have been better putting my head between my knees to let the circulation get back to my brain, but they meant well). It was weird, it was as if there was a yellowish mist in front of my eyes that I could not-quite see through. It took a few minutes to get my vision back, whereupon I found myself surrounded by concerned-looking colleagues and security men.
The ambulance arrived a few minutes later - the ambulance men were lovely, very helpful and reassuring - and they checked my oxygen and blood pressure and blood sugar, and gave me some oxygen because my reading was a bit low. Then they took me off in the back of the ambulance to A&E (no flashing blue lights or sirens to gratify my inner drama queen, but reassuring that they didn't consider it too urgent, as I was feeling a bit shaky by this point.)
Three of my workmates followed me to the hospital and sat with me in the waiting area of A&E, keeping me amused till the doctor could see me. I only had to wait about half an hour, which is pretty amazing for a Friday night in A&E.
The doctor checked me over, asked various questions, and then told me that it was just a simple faint and there didn't seem to be anything major wrong with me. Sometimes people just faint. Having had a big meal might have been a factor, as a lot of the blood supply is diverted to the gut. (Note to self: next time you go out for a meal, when you're full, stop eating straight away, no matter how delicious the food!)
My workmates drove me the 20 miles to home (they were really helpful and sweet, bless them.)
I spent today mostly in bed, catching up with some sleep (under the circumstances I felt entitled to do so without feeling guilty at leaving Alan to look after the girls all day *g*).
So, I'm none the worse. The only annoying thing is getting a parking ticket on the car, as I had to leave it in the car park. (Alan got the bus into town to pick it up this morning.) But Alan paid it for me, so that's one less thing to fret about.
I think I might just have been doing too much recently. Averaging 5 hours' sleep a night isn't really good for you over the long term. I shall just have to make sure I get more rest.
I had a very pleasant team night out on Friday evening with some of my extended work team (just seven out of those of us who work in the same area, although not the ones I work with on a day-to-day basis, but quite a nice bunch) - lovely meal, entertaining conversation. Up until the point around midnight when I got up to go to the loo, got halfway across the pub and had to stand stock still with my eyes closed and hold on to the wall because I started to feel really weak and faint. Someone asked me if I was all right, at which point I collapsed onto the floor (I think I might have blacked out for a second or two, probably not more than that). And before you ask, I'd only had one glass of wine!
Someone took me outside for some fresh air and sent one of the bouncers to get a stool for me to sit on and held on to my arm to hold me up. (In reflection, they'd have been better putting my head between my knees to let the circulation get back to my brain, but they meant well). It was weird, it was as if there was a yellowish mist in front of my eyes that I could not-quite see through. It took a few minutes to get my vision back, whereupon I found myself surrounded by concerned-looking colleagues and security men.
The ambulance arrived a few minutes later - the ambulance men were lovely, very helpful and reassuring - and they checked my oxygen and blood pressure and blood sugar, and gave me some oxygen because my reading was a bit low. Then they took me off in the back of the ambulance to A&E (no flashing blue lights or sirens to gratify my inner drama queen, but reassuring that they didn't consider it too urgent, as I was feeling a bit shaky by this point.)
Three of my workmates followed me to the hospital and sat with me in the waiting area of A&E, keeping me amused till the doctor could see me. I only had to wait about half an hour, which is pretty amazing for a Friday night in A&E.
The doctor checked me over, asked various questions, and then told me that it was just a simple faint and there didn't seem to be anything major wrong with me. Sometimes people just faint. Having had a big meal might have been a factor, as a lot of the blood supply is diverted to the gut. (Note to self: next time you go out for a meal, when you're full, stop eating straight away, no matter how delicious the food!)
My workmates drove me the 20 miles to home (they were really helpful and sweet, bless them.)
I spent today mostly in bed, catching up with some sleep (under the circumstances I felt entitled to do so without feeling guilty at leaving Alan to look after the girls all day *g*).
So, I'm none the worse. The only annoying thing is getting a parking ticket on the car, as I had to leave it in the car park. (Alan got the bus into town to pick it up this morning.) But Alan paid it for me, so that's one less thing to fret about.
I think I might just have been doing too much recently. Averaging 5 hours' sleep a night isn't really good for you over the long term. I shall just have to make sure I get more rest.
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 00:12 (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 00:21 (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 07:15 (UTC)*puts you back to bed*
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 16:46 (UTC)It's quite nice to have an excuse to be lazy!
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 10:37 (UTC)Mel xx
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 16:56 (UTC)I'm much better, thanks - spent most of the weekend being justifiably lazy and lounging in bed without feeling guilty about leaving Alan to deal with the girls all day. Whcih was nice *g*
See you soon.
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 11:01 (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 16:47 (UTC)'Being more lazy' shall be my New Year's Resolution *g*
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 13:19 (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 16:49 (UTC)I shall have to follow your example and be more sensible about pacing myself. I've done a fait bit of catching up on sleep this weekend, so that's a start :)
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 14:55 (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 16:51 (UTC)I've spent most of this weekend catching up on sleep, so that's a start :)
*hugs back*
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 15:05 (UTC)Hee. when you mentioned the wine I thought of Bono. You aren't allergic to it, I hope.
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 16:53 (UTC)I think if I were allergic to wine I might have noticed it by now, as I've had plenty of practice in drinking it, lol. :)
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 17:07 (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 17:30 (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 20:29 (UTC)*tucks you straight into bed*
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Date: Sunday, 21 January 2007 21:24 (UTC)I shall be sensible and attempt to get to bed at a reasonable hour. This may mean locking away my PC keyboard :)
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Date: Friday, 26 January 2007 23:51 (UTC)I'm reading this late, so I hope you're okay now, honey?
Try to keep your blood in your brain, or at a pinch, in your decolletage. That way you can keep thinking and not fall over!