Message from Brendan
OOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCHHHHH!
Wow.
So I decided to splurge a lil' and get internet in my room since if I spent another minute laying on my back staring at the ceiling or watching another E True Hollywood Story I may go nuts.
To give you guys the scoop. I woke the morning of the 50 final not feeling so hot, talked to the doc and thought maybe it was a migraine. Never had one before but since my brother and sister suffered with them in the past I figured my day had come. Swam the 50 and felt fine, missed the start which cost me the gold but I was still pleased and confident for the rest of the meet. Went to doping and started to shiver, the doc knew something was wrong, took my temp, 102. I was put in the sick room and probably had one of the worst nights sleep. Woke up around 6 and was given an IV and put on flu meds. Had a conversation with the doctor and Eddie about the morning swim and both felt I should scratch. I still wanted to see if I could get by...make the final, buy some time and hopefully be somewhat better for the final. Went to the hotel pool, swam three laps, felt fine....'til I stopped and couldn't stand up. After a liter and half IV (three bags - aka a freakin' lot) I was still cramping up. It wasnt going to happen. Went back to the room and with the meds was able to sleep. Woke up in time to watch the semi....which was so freakin awesome to WATCH ON TV (picking up the sarcasm?)
But there is light at the end of the tunnel. I slept great throught the night broke the fever and after letting everything run its course it looks to be coming to an end. Still a little weak but was able to swim about 1500 this morning and the goal is to get in the competition pool sometime today but we arent going to rush anything. I am feeling better and we want to keep
taking steps in the right direction.
No word yet on the relay for you guys. You know if it was my decision what would happen. So I will keep you posted.
Tonight I will watch it on TV cheering Eric on. He has one of the strongest second hundreds in the field and if he is close at the hundred he will have a shot.
Guess everything happens for a reason....just haven't figured this one out yet.
Brendan
Wow.
So I decided to splurge a lil' and get internet in my room since if I spent another minute laying on my back staring at the ceiling or watching another E True Hollywood Story I may go nuts.
To give you guys the scoop. I woke the morning of the 50 final not feeling so hot, talked to the doc and thought maybe it was a migraine. Never had one before but since my brother and sister suffered with them in the past I figured my day had come. Swam the 50 and felt fine, missed the start which cost me the gold but I was still pleased and confident for the rest of the meet. Went to doping and started to shiver, the doc knew something was wrong, took my temp, 102. I was put in the sick room and probably had one of the worst nights sleep. Woke up around 6 and was given an IV and put on flu meds. Had a conversation with the doctor and Eddie about the morning swim and both felt I should scratch. I still wanted to see if I could get by...make the final, buy some time and hopefully be somewhat better for the final. Went to the hotel pool, swam three laps, felt fine....'til I stopped and couldn't stand up. After a liter and half IV (three bags - aka a freakin' lot) I was still cramping up. It wasnt going to happen. Went back to the room and with the meds was able to sleep. Woke up in time to watch the semi....which was so freakin awesome to WATCH ON TV (picking up the sarcasm?)
But there is light at the end of the tunnel. I slept great throught the night broke the fever and after letting everything run its course it looks to be coming to an end. Still a little weak but was able to swim about 1500 this morning and the goal is to get in the competition pool sometime today but we arent going to rush anything. I am feeling better and we want to keep
taking steps in the right direction.
No word yet on the relay for you guys. You know if it was my decision what would happen. So I will keep you posted.
Tonight I will watch it on TV cheering Eric on. He has one of the strongest second hundreds in the field and if he is close at the hundred he will have a shot.
Guess everything happens for a reason....just haven't figured this one out yet.
Brendan
Labels: Message from Brendan, Worlds 2007
posted by Michelle at
3/29/2007 08:32:00 PM
15 Comments:
Really glad you're starting to get better Brendan! Had us all worried there for a while...
The 200 won't be the same without you in it.
Maybe we should all find you funny videos on YouTube or something to entertain you...
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Jessie, at 3/29/2007 9:01 PM
Ok, since you are bored with the E true Hollywood stories...
watch I love New York on VH1. its the most hilarious thing you will ever see (next to Being Bobby Brown..haha)
Glad you are feeling better! Hope to see you in the relay.
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jenny, at 3/29/2007 9:03 PM
Glad to hear you're feeling better Brendan! I have my fingers crossed you'll be doing the relay, but in the mean time take it easy :)
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Alexandra, at 3/29/2007 9:17 PM
Brendan, it's good to hear that you are feeling better. And, that you haven't lost your sense of humor. Take care and listen to the doctors.
Oh, if you get bored, Yahoo games can keep you occupied for hours. This one is my favorite.
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Amy, at 3/29/2007 9:19 PM
It's really great to hear that you're starting to feel better Bren!! I hope this "getting better" streak continues.
I still can't believe you made it through the 50 as sick as you were. You're such a trooper :)
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erin, at 3/29/2007 10:16 PM
I'm glad this didn't last too long, but still sorry about the timing. Nice to know you are feeling better. Hang in there!
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Teagan35, at 3/29/2007 10:22 PM
Glad to hear you're feeling better Brendan. Fingers crossed that you make a speedy recovery to rejoin the WR-setting mayhem for the medley relay! I suppose that would lend a new irony to the moniker "SICK relay." *kneeslap.*
I find it oddly fascinating and yet incredibly logical that the team quarantines sick swimmers. I think my office should institute that type of policy, perhaps I will broach this the next time someone coughs at a staff meeting.
So does Eddie have to coach Brendan in a spacesuit or something, so as to avoid transmitting the wily flu contagion? Go ahead, embrace that visual, it's great fun.
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crackinup, at 3/29/2007 11:59 PM
I am off to finals now Brendan. I am so glad you let us know what is going on. It has not been the same at Rod Laver these last couple days. I really hope you get yourself feeling better. It will be tough to watch tonight, but like you said, Eric is the man to cheer for .... this time ;)
I hope to see you back on deck soon.
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lala, at 3/30/2007 1:59 AM
So great to hear from you Brendan!!! Glad you're feeling a little better, or at least that your fever has broken. Keeping my fingers crossed for the relay :)
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_cesca_, at 3/30/2007 5:58 AM
Yowza to the IV's. I've never had to have any but that would freak me out. It's nice to hear you've kicked the fever and are feeling better. Thanks for the message...it's nice to hear from ya. My boredom trick is sudoku. It keeps me entertained forever. Sad,so sad but true. ;)
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blairbecky, at 3/30/2007 7:50 AM
glad to hear that you are starting to feel better and are gaining back your strength!!! Hopefully we'll get to see you swim in the Relay.
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Gina, at 3/30/2007 8:27 AM
So glad to hear that you are feeling better Brendan, we're behind whatever decision you make, no one knows your body but you, :).
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Maria_R, at 3/30/2007 8:43 AM
Glad to hear you're feeling better, Brendan! I hope everything's all right for you for the rest of the meet. Good luck with the races and with your health and everything!!!
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Barb, at 3/30/2007 7:03 PM
Glad to hear you're feeling better, Brendan! I hope everything's all right for you for the rest of the meet. Good luck with the races and with your health and everything!!!
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Barb, at 3/30/2007 7:05 PM
I'm a little late.. in posting :S Ive been really sick too, i am glad you are feeling better. and continue to do so. lots of tea and honey does the trick! hope you are a part of the relay :)
Holly
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Holly, at 3/31/2007 5:31 AM
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