Bugger

[phantom]

Just been told by my doctor that I'm not allowed to drive/ride due to a "minor" medical condition ( unexplained bouts of unconciousness ) so I'm off to cardiologists, neurologists and whatever you call the people who do blood tests. It would be bad enough losing my license because of something I had done wrong, but losing it because I am old and falling apart just sucks. Drive as part of my job too so there will be some changes there too no doubt at least until they find out what is causing it. Oh well perhaps my bike will get cleaned now.

P.S. Don't get me wrong I'm not suggesting I should be able to drive, I'm just feeling sorry for myself:bye:

[Edbear]

I feel sorry for you too!!! I love driving and riding and I'd be gutted if I was confined to the passenger seat! All the best, hope it's nothing serious.:eek5:

[Scorpygirl]

[QUOTE=phantom]whatever you call the people who do blood tests. [QUOTE]

Hi Phantom

They call them VAMPIRES!!! :devil2: :doctor:

No seriously, take care and I hope things work out and you are back riding and driving soon. Thinking of you heaps! :grouphug:

[Ixion]

Phelbotomists I think. Or something like that. bad luck amte, hope it all works out for you

[smokeyging]

That is a bugger. sure hope everything comes right soon and they get to the bottom of the problem. i'd go right off my tree if i could'nt drive. o well, at least you'll get a darned good laugh here...

[Colapop]

At the risk of trivialising the matter (and I have no intention of that), you're still alive and better that than the other option. It may be that this condition is temporary and in that case a couple of weeks off riding or driving should be acceptable in the long term.

[Mental Trousers]

Be suspicious if they suggest a Proctologist.

Not being able to ride for any reason is a bad thing. Sucks to hear that.

[Hitcher]

I can empathise with not being able to drive or ride.

Did I mention that my new helmet arrives tomorrow?

[phantom]

yeeha, just been told I can drive again. Turns out I'm just a girly blouse who has a tendency to faint ( apologies to girl's blouses out there) actually a low blood pressure problem under certain circumstances ( they don't call me "Pete the Meat " for nothing ) I was starting to wonder how I was going to cope with not riding or driving for 12 months and even thinking of diverting my "Honda Hornet 900 fund " to the puchase of a new push bike. And tomorrow I'm off for a week at Hayman Island, all expenses paid, so things are coming right;)

[Devil]

Buy the hornet. That'll help keep the blood pressure up!

[Sniper]

Nice one mate.

[Colapop]

That's real good news - and you'll be feeling great after the holiday. Probably good enough to get a new bike!

[Grahameeboy]

yeeha, just been told I can drive again. Turns out I'm just a girly blouse who has a tendency to faint ( apologies to girl's blouses out there) actually a low blood pressure problem under certain circumstances ( they don't call me "Pete the Meat " for nothing ) I was starting to wonder how I was going to cope with not riding or driving for 12 months and even thinking of diverting my "Honda Hornet 900 fund " to the puchase of a new push bike. And tomorrow I'm off for a week at Hayman Island, all expenses paid, so things are coming right;)

I have the same problem too, if I turn me head to quick I go dizzy....worse in car but generally only happens when parking etc.....and when I get out of bed I have to lean against wall......

[beyond]

Good to hear you can ride again :)

Bummer if you weren't able to. They would have to deal with Cold Turkey then as well.

Eat heaps of Pork and fat and cheese so you build up the crap on your arteries. That should help boost the blood pressure a bit. :)

[pritch]

Be suspicious if they suggest a Proctologist.


Proctologists are OK as long as while they are inserting their finger they only have one hand on your shoulder...

Best of luck with the tests, here's hopiing you'll be back on the road soon.

[Scorpygirl]

yeeha, just been told I can drive again. Turns out I'm just a girly blouse who has a tendency to faint ( apologies to girl's blouses out there) actually a low blood pressure problem under certain circumstances ( they don't call me "Pete the Meat " for nothing ) I was starting to wonder how I was going to cope with not riding or driving for 12 months and even thinking of diverting my "Honda Hornet 900 fund " to the puchase of a new push bike. And tomorrow I'm off for a week at Hayman Island, all expenses paid, so things are coming right;)

Good to hear it's nothing too serious mate and that you are able to drive/ride again. Enjoy the hols - lucky sod!!! :woohoo: :drinkup:

[TonyB]

I have just been informed by Phantoms partner that he has had a heart attack. Have started a new thread with her message on it. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=27102)
Get well soon Pete.