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1st seizure driving ban

Discussion in 'Australian Truckers Forum' started by Scott909, Dec 4, 2017.

  1. Dec 4, 2017 #1
    Scott909

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    G day
    I had a blackout /fainted at shopping mall woke up paramedics escorted to ambulance taken to WAGGA hospital.
    Spent 3 days ccu. MRI CTG X-RAYS ECG EEG all the tests.
    Hospital staff great very professional sort of made me feel important.
    Upon discharge neurologist informs me that being a truckie(mc) , the devastating news not being able/allowed behind the wheel for 5 years...
    It's been 2 weeks and my heads in a spin.
    Im 47 and you know u can't teach old dogs aye!
    I'm due for review in cupla weeks hoping to hear good health cause that's how I feel.
    Anyone else out there feel me , surely they can't do this over a one off event.
    Scott
    Tumut NSW
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2017 #2
    Jazz1

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    Sounds like you are relocating to dispatch, health and safety or some other desk pilot position
    Loss of conscious is serious.
     
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  4. Dec 5, 2017 #3
    x1Heavy

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    All I can say is make ready for the billing office. MRI's here in the states start at 16000 for one hour when I had the two in my case. But not for seizures.

    Im pretty sure you can appreciate and respect the reason why there is a ban for driving with that sort of health problem in your history. I also encourage you to consider that 47 is not the end of the world. You can learn new things to do.

    But it seems you are hit really hard in the mind right now. I suggest you rest easy and decompress a few weeks. You are probably going to be reassigned to a desk work or dismissed.
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2017 #4
    Scott909

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    Gday,
    Thank u for ur feedback mate.
    Yes, I'm sure the bank gonna take a hit, though_(taken for granted)
    we do have Medicare which covers % of certain things.

    I do appreciate reasoning by authorities in regard to seizures.
    But a 5year blanket ban for heavy vehicle whereas 6 month for car/passenger.
    I love what I do and proud to provide the family.
    But your right mate I've taken it hard.
    I will rest easy and "decompress" a few weeks.
    Safe journeys trucka...
     
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