Re: [QUAD-L] Suffocation

[DeLiMiTeD4]

I was taken to the hospital as "dead at the scene". I was in a coma for 4 days before awakening. I'm told that because there was nothing going on in the ER that they attempted to resusitate me to try out some new equipment. I have no idea how true that part is but I met the EMT's and they told me that they could find no vital signs. Eyes were fixed and the head injury was considered fatal. I don't remember any of it. I had several heart attacks in the next two years and was in a coma again because of a hospital mistake. A lot of doctors still greet me with, "are you still alive?". Most of the first few months don't exist for me. In fact, many memories don't. Brain damage has caused me a lot of problems where I can't tell if the spinal injury is the source or not. I appreciate all of you and what you have taught me. I still can't be certain what is caused by the brain damage and what is caused by the spinal injury.   Do any of you have epilepsy from your injuries?   john     In a message dated 6/6/2006 9:00:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wheelchair writes: In a message dated 6/5/2006 8:01:35 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Steph,, Did you see a white light? i never saw a white light. Everyone said there would be a white light. I'd meet dead relatives,, or at least St. Peter. Honest,, it was just poof..no pain, no more hassle, nothing. I think the dying part was almost comfortable compared to the injury that got me there and oohhmmyy,, it hurts to be brought back! I have my DNR filled out now.   john For most a near death experience is an event that can not be described in human words. Its a super-hyper emotional event, that doesn't have words.  When anyone who truly has experienced a near death experience, trying to explain it into words adds to the frustration of the event. Those who have, know.  Those who haven't, will ... someday. W