Progress... Collapse... Injury! (And some pics)

[BIG ACH]

On Friday night, I collapsed when I got up to pee at 3 am... my wife found me passed out on the bathroom floor. I fell on our porcelain trash can and shattered it and cut my ass, got blood all over the place....also ripped the toilet paper holder off the wall in the process.  My wife couldn't get me to respond so she called 911. EMT's ended up coming.

It seems my injuries always come at the absolute worse time.... when things seem to be going so well.  As I mentioned in a previous post - since January I've dropped 60 lbs, and have been holding it well at 200 lbs... I have one or two major cheat meals a week... cardio and weights 6 days a week.  And now this.

I remember peeing for what felt like forever, then while I was in the middle of it, I started to feel dizzy and shortness of breath, I thought to myself, I need to wrap this up and get back in bed.  Next thing I know, I'm opening my eyes on the floor with my wife standing above me. 

I had regained consciousnesses while she was on the phone with 911. She said she had been shaking me and screaming in my face and I was not responding.
I kept trying to tell her to tell them not to come but she insisted.  So paramedics came. Checked me. But all my vitals were fine.  They took my blood pressure, sugar levels, EKG and then they cleared me and told me it's up to me if I wanted to go to the hospital.  I declined. 

A few doctors believe it's this rare incident in which the blood pressure suddenly drops when you really have to pee and the bladder is working over time and dilates your blood vessels, called Micturition Syncope. (I really needed to pee and went a bit overboard with the water consumption the day before).

I'm fine now, just bruised and cut up from the broken trash can, and it seems I hit my ribs on the toilet bowl when I went down so dealing with a bruised (maybe fractured) rib... Will probably need to get that checked out, along with a blood panel just to be safe.

I took Saturday off from the gym and even the "healthy eating" just took it easy, but was back in on Sunday doing cardio and legs.  Glad I'm not dead lol!
 
When I went in for chest this morning - that hurt a bit more, had to go really light on most movements - I'm talking less than my warm up weight, some movements I was able to train a slightly harder but one side at a time.   Did cardio as well, intensely but not so crazy as my ribs still hurt when I take deep breaths.

Here are some recent pics from my progress...  I'm no Calum lol... but working towards potentially.... maybe maybe maybe... getting back on stage again next year.  We'll see how things move along with this rib situation!

[Twaddle]

You need to lower the dose bro.

And stop filtering your images.   

[Army of One]

Still claiming natural, ach?

[ratherbebig]

[BIG ACH]

Still claiming natural, ach?

I am


And yes those pictures are filtered... Shame on me!

Further shame.... I actually was sitting... It was late, I was tired, I kept the lights off!  Looks like I passed out when I got up because when I came to my shorts were on (albeit torn and bloody) but I don't remember getting up.

Damn I thought I had a good 20 years before I'd need that but looks like it is very much needed.  A helmet too would come in handy!

[loco]

Micturition (or post-micturition) syncope is fainting during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. Micturition syncope is most common in older men and usually occurs at night after a deep sleep.

The exact cause of micturition syncope isn't fully understood. But it may be related to opening (vasodilation) of the blood vessels that occurs when getting up and standing at the toilet or that occurs at the rapid emptying of a full bladder. This is thought to result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Other factors that may play a role in micturition syncope include:

Alcohol
Hunger
Fatigue
Dehydration
Medical conditions, such as a respiratory infection
Use of alpha blockers to improve urination in men with prostate problems

Preventing micturition syncope

Micturition syncope is uncommon and should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate an underlying medical condition. Prevention of micturition syncope depends on recognizing the factors that contribute to micturition syncope and avoiding them.

Some strategies you might suggest to your husband to avoid micturition syncope and possible resulting injury are:

Avoid excessive drinking of alcohol
Don't get out of bed suddenly — first, sit on the edge of the bed and move your legs, making sure you aren't dizzy or lightheaded
Urinate sitting down
Ask your doctor whether any medications you're taking may be causing your condition

As much as possible, ensuring the floor from your bed to the bathroom is carpeted or padded also is a good strategy for avoiding injury from a potential fall.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vasovagal-syncope/expert-answers/micturition-syncope/faq-20058084

[Army of One]

I am

Honestly, when you make a thread or reply now, In general I switch off.I cant trust anything from someone who lies so boldly and treat everything they write from that point on as potential fantasy.If you didnt ever want to acknowledge your steroid use, just give a wink and say you are natural or dont respond at all.Screaming from the rooftops you are natural when you are clearly not just means you want everyone to think you are some superior genetic being, its embarrassing for a near 40yr old father to be acting like and you should have left this behaviour behind at 25.Your kids will see these threads one day, they will be more educated than even any of us in training and nutrition,and they will be asking you why you lied, and come to the same conclusion as us, except this time it will be your own kids who think you are a liar who lose respect for their own father.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

On Friday night, I collapsed when I got up to pee at 3 am... my wife found me passed out on the bathroom floor. I fell on our porcelain trash can and shattered it and cut my ass, got blood all over the place....also ripped the toilet paper holder off the wall in the process.  My wife couldn't get me to respond so she called 911. EMT's ended up coming.

It seems my injuries always come at the absolute worse time.... when things seem to be going so well.  As I mentioned in a previous post - since January I've dropped 60 lbs, and have been holding it well at 200 lbs... I have one or two major cheat meals a week... cardio and weights 6 days a week.  And now this.

I remember peeing for what felt like forever, then while I was in the middle of it, I started to feel dizzy and shortness of breath, I thought to myself, I need to wrap this up and get back in bed.  Next thing I know, I'm opening my eyes on the floor with my wife standing above me. 

I had regained consciousnesses while she was on the phone with 911. She said she had been shaking me and screaming in my face and I was not responding.
I kept trying to tell her to tell them not to come but she insisted.  So paramedics came. Checked me. But all my vitals were fine.  They took my blood pressure, sugar levels, EKG and then they cleared me and told me it's up to me if I wanted to go to the hospital.  I declined. 

A few doctors believe it's this rare incident in which the blood pressure suddenly drops when you really have to pee and the bladder is working over time and dilates your blood vessels, called Micturition Syncope. (I really needed to pee and went a bit overboard with the water consumption the day before).

I'm fine now, just bruised and cut up from the broken trash can, and it seems I hit my ribs on the toilet bowl when I went down so dealing with a bruised (maybe fractured) rib... Will probably need to get that checked out, along with a blood panel just to be safe.

I took Saturday off from the gym and even the "healthy eating" just took it easy, but was back in on Sunday doing cardio and legs.  Glad I'm not dead lol!
 
When I went in for chest this morning - that hurt a bit more, had to go really light on most movements - I'm talking less than my warm up weight, some movements I was able to train a slightly harder but one side at a time.   Did cardio as well, intensely but not so crazy as my ribs still hurt when I take deep breaths.

Here are some recent pics from my progress...  I'm no Calum lol... but working towards potentially.... maybe maybe maybe... getting back on stage again next year.  We'll see how things move along with this rib situation!

Glad you're ok but get off the steroids and gear

[Army of One]

Glad you're ok but get off the steroids and gear

He’s natural, Vince 

[TheShape.]

This same thing happened to my mom as she was getting ready for work early in the morning, she had suddenly passed out and hit her head on the tile in the bathroom, real nasty cut. Although they couldn’t find any reason for it other than a quick drop in blood pressure. Scary stuff.

[BIG ACH]

He’s natural, Vince  

Army of One... Before posting I was actually certain that you were going to reply and I hesitated for a minute.  But again you are entitled to your opinion.
To be honest, In a way I am flattered because I'm not sure why you think I'm juicing, I'm not that big (I mean 200 lbs at 13% bf is not something out of this world), I don't look big in clothes unless I'm wearing something like a fitted shirt, I'm still 25 lbs or so  away from contest shape so I'm not THAT lean (certainly much leaner than I was over the Holidays), I have no calves and no neck muscles.
But I also don't have a way to prove you wrong  except to tell you the opposite.  I mentioned in the above post that I'll probably be getting full blood work done soon so maybe I'll post that for you if it's proof, if you want it so bad.
The fact of the matter is, I've been completely honest, I've opened up about my use of pro-hormones back in the early 2000's and which of them worked and which haven't, which of them are now banned and which were ejust flushed down the toilet.
You guys have all seen pictures of me in all my fat glory in my skivvies.  I've posted in the past when I won shows and when I got dead last, I've posted videos of certain lifts which were good and others which were flat out embarrassing.  I've shared my good diets and my shitty diets.
Nevermind that I've been working out consistently for almost 20 years, never lost sight of this, never been drunk in my life or  wasted my time and energy into partying or other distractions.  Aside from my job, family, previously school... This really is my life and even then....still I'm far far far behind so many other users and none users.
Anyways, I'm sure none of this will convince you but that's what I have to say about it.  If you are certain I'm juicing then something I'm doing must be working.  But there are many here that look at my pics and think... Just another guy who works out... Many that are much bigger than me and leaner than me, many that could probably kick my ass in a street fight.  It is what it is.
I address things head on and wanted to respond to you with more than just a wink.  Maybe we'll meet one day at Get big reunion and I'll convince you.  But for now this is all I can say.

[Powerlift66]

Same thing happened to me (almost) was young and still dating my wife, had a back injury and on pain meds, got up quick to go piss, passed out, fell face first into the bowl holding my crank.
(I didnt yet start to piss). Her Ma heard me crash and came in to help. (Good way to get your gal's hand in marriage, show her Ma your crank).

Glad you are OK Big Ach, and looking good brother!

[ratherbebig]

thats why peeing in your pants isnt just a nice warm feeling but it could also save your life

[Grape Ape]

Ach,

It's time to don the Big Ach monogrammed wrist wraps and ignore the haters.

Keep up the good work.

Your escape from the land of perma flubba dubba bulkosity is commendable.

Press on.

[Army of One]

Yes I do believe he is natural.... and I don't blame you for thinking I am a naive little bitch because Doug really Does look like a freak!



Haters gonna haaaaate

Serious point here for any young getbiggers, this is why you never do business with arabs, they will lie and rip you off if they have ANYTHING to gain from lies.

[chaos]

"Ripped toilet paper holder off wall"....posts pic of tp holder in perfect place on wall.

[BIG ACH]

Serious point here for any young getbiggers, this is why you never do business with arabs, they will lie and rip you off if they have ANYTHING to gain from lies.

What exactly am I trying to gain here?  I'm not selling you any stuff, I don't even work int he fitness industry, or coach or personal train or anything?  I don't even have an Instagram page I'm trying to promote?  I haven't competed in over 10 years.  Lol please tell me where is the gain?  Dude.... Ain't no Mastermind plan in the works here... I'm just trying to pee without killing myself!

Same thing happened to me (almost) was young and still dating my wife, had a back injury and on pain meds, got up quick to go piss, passed out, fell face first into the bowl holding my crank.
(I didnt yet start to piss). Her Ma heard me crash and came in to help. (Good way to get your gal's hand in marriage, show her Ma your crank).

Glad you are OK Big Ach, and looking good brother!

Thanks... Seems you had it way worse... I've been married for 13 years so my wife has seen worse... But maybe not scarier!  Lol were you ok?  Any serious injuries?

Same thing happened to me (almost) was young and still dating my wife, had a back injury and on pain meds, got up quick to go piss, passed out, fell face first into the bowl holding my crank.
(I didnt yet start to piss). Her Ma heard me crash and came in to help. (Good way to get your gal's hand in marriage, show her Ma your crank).

Glad you are OK Big Ach, and looking good brother!

The BIG ACH straps live on and are in my gym bag but sadly do not get used.... I have another non customized pair but they are padded with rubber on the inside because regular straps hurt my wrists (yeah I'm a pussy)

But I was sooooo happy in the land of perma flubba dubba dubba dubbary!

thats why peeing in your pants isnt just a nice warm feeling but it could also save your life

Did that once during a high School football game because we were losing at half time and our coach was pissed.... And I got too scared to ask him to let me go pee.  We ended up winning in the end though!

[Army of One]

What exactly am I trying to gain here?  I'm not selling you any stuff, I don't even work int he fitness industry, or coach or personal train or anything?  I don't even have an Instagram page I'm trying to promote?  I haven't competed in over 10 years.  Lol please tell me where is the gain?  Dude.... Ain't no Mastermind plan in the works here... I'm just trying to pee without killing myself!

Thats my point, you are lying to get looked at as some genetic marvel on a forum.You are willing to lie for that, so I shudder to think what lengths you go to for things that actually matter.

[BIG ACH]

"Ripped toilet paper holder off wall"....posts pic of tp holder in perfect place on wall.

The aftermath

[BIG ACH]

Thats my point, you are lying to get looked at as some genetic marvel on a forum.You are willing to lie for that, so I shudder to think what lengths you go to for things that actually matter.

When did I ever claim to be a genetic marvel???

[Army of One]

When did I ever claim to be a genetic marvel???

Why else would you lie about your steroid use and claim natural?If you didnt want to disrespect getbiggers you would just never state being natural or do a winky face next to claiming natural.Musclecenter did this and let everybody know he was using but just didnt want to announce it outloud.Its 2019, everyone can spot a user a mile off, and its plain disrespectful to our intelligence that you are trying to pull a fast one over the boards users.People like you set bodybuilding back years with kids naively buying fart powder, amino acid pills and doing 3 hour pro workouts and getting nowhere.

[BIG ACH]

Why else would you lie about your steroid use and claim natural?If you didnt want to disrespect getbiggers you would just never state being natural or do a winky face next to claiming natural.Musclecenter did this and let everybody know he was using but just didnt want to announce it outloud.Its 2019, everyone can spot a user a mile off, and its plain disrespectful to our intelligence that you are trying to pull a fast one over the boards users.People like you set bodybuilding back years with kids naively buying fart powder, amino acid pills and doing 3 hour pro workouts and getting nowhere.

Wait... Musclecenter is not natural?


Ok you are right. I could never disrespect GetBiggers.  Let me fix that ASAP

Still claiming natural, ach?

Yes I am  



Is that better? Did I do this right?


Edit:. Also I laughed my ass off at "Fart Powder" 😁

[titusisback]

On Friday night, I collapsed when I got up to pee at 3 am... my wife found me passed out on the bathroom floor. I fell on our porcelain trash can and shattered it and cut my ass, got blood all over the place....also ripped the toilet paper holder off the wall in the process.  My wife couldn't get me to respond so she called 911. EMT's ended up coming.

It seems my injuries always come at the absolute worse time.... when things seem to be going so well.  As I mentioned in a previous post - since January I've dropped 60 lbs, and have been holding it well at 200 lbs... I have one or two major cheat meals a week... cardio and weights 6 days a week.  And now this.

I remember peeing for what felt like forever, then while I was in the middle of it, I started to feel dizzy and shortness of breath, I thought to myself, I need to wrap this up and get back in bed.  Next thing I know, I'm opening my eyes on the floor with my wife standing above me. 

I had regained consciousnesses while she was on the phone with 911. She said she had been shaking me and screaming in my face and I was not responding.
I kept trying to tell her to tell them not to come but she insisted.  So paramedics came. Checked me. But all my vitals were fine.  They took my blood pressure, sugar levels, EKG and then they cleared me and told me it's up to me if I wanted to go to the hospital.  I declined. 

A few doctors believe it's this rare incident in which the blood pressure suddenly drops when you really have to pee and the bladder is working over time and dilates your blood vessels, called Micturition Syncope. (I really needed to pee and went a bit overboard with the water consumption the day before).

I'm fine now, just bruised and cut up from the broken trash can, and it seems I hit my ribs on the toilet bowl when I went down so dealing with a bruised (maybe fractured) rib... Will probably need to get that checked out, along with a blood panel just to be safe.

I took Saturday off from the gym and even the "healthy eating" just took it easy, but was back in on Sunday doing cardio and legs.  Glad I'm not dead lol!
 
When I went in for chest this morning - that hurt a bit more, had to go really light on most movements - I'm talking less than my warm up weight, some movements I was able to train a slightly harder but one side at a time.   Did cardio as well, intensely but not so crazy as my ribs still hurt when I take deep breaths.

Here are some recent pics from my progress...  I'm no Calum lol... but working towards potentially.... maybe maybe maybe... getting back on stage again next year.  We'll see how things move along with this rib situation!

[Army of One]

Wait... Musclecenter is not natural?


Ok you are right. I could never disrespect GetBiggers.  Let me fix that ASAP


Yes I am  



Is that better? Did I do this right?


Edit:. Also I laughed my ass off at "Fart Powder" 😁

No, because you already spent years or more screaming you are a natural and writing novels about it.

[BIG ACH]

You'll like this...

Picture of my lunch today and of my massive cheat meal a few days ago...