On January 19th 2007 I had a double pulmonary embolism. If you don't know what that is a Pulmonary embolism is an obstruction of a blood vessel in the lungs, usually due to a blood clot, which blocks a coronary artery. Pulmonary embolism is a fairly common condition that can be fatal. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 600,000 Americans develop pulmonary embolism annually; 60,000 die from it. As many as 25,000 Americans are hospitalized each year for pulmonary embolism, which is a relatively common complication in hospitalized patients. Even without warning symptoms, pulmonary embolism can cause sudden death. Treatment is not always successful.
I barely survived. I passed two clots into my lungs. I don't tell most people this because it's a personal thing and few friends know all the details. I spent 11 days in the hospital, 4 in ICU. I spent almost a year on blood thinners trying to dissolve these massive clots in my lungs. I am lucky to be alive today. I'm writing these because January 19th is now my celebrating my life day. I want all my friends on here to know how much I cherish each and everyone of you for sharing time with me. I always get very reflective this time of year. And wish I could express sometimes the joy I take in my family and friends. I have gained alot of friends the whole time I've been on here. Some I hold very close to me. But I'm glad I have met all of you.
That you have made me laugh, and some cry.
Let's celebrate life, because we never know when it will end suddenly.
♥ to all of you!
Ms. Heather Lynn
