Jim Gundlach, I live, I get to use my 86 Chevy!

**jimgundlach** · 05-12-2009, 03:21 PM

It was soon after I joined this group that I was afflicted by a serious brain infection. I lost my memory about what was going on for three weeks during which my wife and daughter took me through four erroneous doctors. I just want to let you all know that I am actually expected to live through this health problem. Living is very rare, I'm the first person with this disease that my doctor has had since he started doing this work back in 1985 who has survived this herpes simplex encephalitis when I was told a few days ago that I am expected to live. Anyway, I bought my 86 Chevy Suburban about three days before I lost my consciousness. After my wife and daughter got a team of doctors to correctly identify my illness, the team of doctors put me in the hospital to treat my disease. My daughter told me that I reflected my sanity when I packed my Still chainsaw up with me to go to the hospital. When they told me I was surviving, they told me that only 4% of the victums in my age group survive this disease. Anyway, I am now back to reading the list, I lived to get my Chevy registered and I am now driving it around a bit. I want to keep it going for a good ten years or so and use it as my major vacation and utility vehicle. I'll get a picture posted in the next few days.

I apologize for writing poorly, my language is coming back but I still miss a lot of words.

**jimgundlach** · 05-12-2009, 03:28 PM

My lack of intellectual ability already showed up in getting the date of the truck wrong.

**crane557** · 05-12-2009, 03:29 PM

I'm glad your making it and enjoy the 86. Did this experience change the way you look at life?

**1st Synthetics** · 05-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Good to hear your story and glad it looks like you will be OK. I hope that you get to enjoy your truck and everything else in life.

**crane557** · 05-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by jimgundlach

My lack of intellectual ability already showed up in getting the date of the truck wrong.

Lol your not the only one I just noticed my signature says 85 and should say 86.

**dwill3015** · 05-12-2009, 11:02 PM

Welcome to the site and I wish you all the best.

**bob13** · 05-12-2009, 11:14 PM

Hey, never worry about the little things, and its ALL LITTLE THINGS after your health and family. If you feel self concious at all send me privat messages and I'll comunicate with you until you feel more confident. I dont think that is neccessary but if it makes you more comfortable do not hesitate to send me messages. Good Luck! I dont think you need it though, your attitude sounds great!!!!

**retired2001** · 05-12-2009, 11:15 PM

So glad to hear that you are doing better! I came real close to expiring with phneumonia about a month ago. It sure gives you a new appreciation for life and "trucks". Hope all continues to go well!!!

**ct9a** · 05-13-2009, 01:58 PM

Now that's an amazing story. Glad to hear everything is going well, and don't worry, I had no issues reading and comprehending what you wrote. Get well!