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The Cold Shoulder
"He's More Machine Than Man Now"Hi, I'm back. Sort of. I'll explain the "sort of" in a bit. But first, let me tell you what happened:
In the early morning hours of Oct. 12th, I woke up with about 6 guys I didn't know standing around in my bedroom. That was my first indication that something was wrong. Apparently, I had had an epileptic seizure that was so violent, I had succeeded in both breaking AND dislocating my right shoulder. No, I had never been diagnosed with epilepsy before, so this is new. Mrs. Muse had called 911 and the 6 guys standing around were the EMTs and they were trying to determine how best to get me out to the ambulance. My body was in such a contorted position (and just to move was agony) that they finally had to carry me out in a bedsheet.
I spent about a week in the hospital where they put my shoulder back into place, and then replaced it with a titanium version. The shoulder, as we all know, is a ball-and-socket joint and as I found out later, I had completely wrekt the ball part of it, so they had to call in a shoulder specialist surgeon from a local sports medicine clinic to do a partial replacement. The X-ray photo makes it look kind of Terminator-ish. My shoulder is frozen pretty badly so I am doing range-of-motion exercises constantly. They say I should get back most of the ROM in 6 months and full ROM in about a year. So, for me, a 2 degree increase in external rotation is great GAINZZZ, brah... This is only the start of a rough road. I am exhausted psychologically and the anti-seizure medication I now must take daily saps my physical strength (a known side effect, which they say will subside in about a month). So, as to why I say I am only "sort of" back, it's going to be awhile before I am back to full blogging strength. I must commend CBD for stepping in on literally no notice and picking up the book and daily rant threads, and I think he's doing a bang-up job with both. I must also ask him to continue subbing for me until I get my strength back, and I don't know when that will be. Many of you have contacted me with prayers and good wishes. I am sorry if I did not get back to you, I tried to answer as many as I could, but I know I missed some. I blame drugs, of which I have had a royal boatload of in the last month. If there's one thing I've learned from this is that if you are in for a long hospital stay, you need a friend or family member to act as your advocate, to ride herd on the hospital to make sure you're getting the best possible care. Hospitals are full of caring, compassionate people, but sometimes things just fall through the cracks, and Mrs. Muse had to loudly insist at one point that I wasn't improving and something needed to be done about it DAMN FAST or there would be hell to pay. This caught the attention of a nurse who took her job seriously and who got me into the good rehab (rather than the 'nursing home' rehab where I would've ended up if she had done nothing). I owe my recovery to her (and my wife). Also, get yourself some voltaren gel, and do so right quickly. You'll thank me later. Voltaren is a topical ointment that contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), kind of like ibuprofren. It's amazing stuff. I'm convinced it's a gift sent directly to mankind from God to soothe the pains of a sin-ravaged world. It's available OTC in all countries except ours, naturally, where you need a prescription for it. And now I have to lie down again. That's how low my stamina is. It will improve over time, and hopefully I will be myself again soon.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: rhennigantx at November 10, 2017 08:58 PM (bmkS9)
Posted by: Walter Freeman at November 10, 2017 08:58 PM (I/iGu)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 08:58 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: tbodie at November 10, 2017 08:59 PM (AKYZm)
Posted by: Diogenes at November 10, 2017 09:00 PM (0tfLf)
Posted by: Country Boy - 2017 GNAMM and CenTexMoMee survivor at November 10, 2017 09:00 PM (D2vc1)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 10, 2017 09:00 PM (IqV8l)
They are intentionally throwing the race to the Democrat.
Posted by: Kreplach at November 10, 2017 09:00 PM (Wtll+)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2017 09:00 PM (SiINZ)
Fucking terrifying - outta the clear, blue sky to have that happen to you.
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:01 PM (fA1SL)
Last time that happened my wife and I changed our marriage agreement to less than can fit in a miata.
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 10, 2017 09:01 PM (bmkS9)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:02 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 10, 2017 09:02 PM (bmkS9)
All the best.
Posted by: Saxon at November 10, 2017 09:03 PM (kXzR8)
Posted by: Country Boy - 2017 GNAMM and CenTexMoMee survivor at November 10, 2017 09:03 PM (D2vc1)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:03 PM (BoMuO)
Posted by: Jmel at November 10, 2017 09:03 PM (7Sd4j)
Everybody pray we'll see FLILF in an ao dai.
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:04 PM (fA1SL)
Oh. OH!
Seriously, that sounds awful. I'm glad you are on the mend.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:04 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: KT at November 10, 2017 09:04 PM (BVQ+1)
Sending karma vibes out to OM, heal well appreciated one, and also to CBD for keepin the OK in and the BM out of the BT...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:04 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at November 10, 2017 09:04 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: fluffy at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (cHbmY)
Posted by: Longtime lurkers mom on her cell phone at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (Bbk9N)
Take the time needed to heal. These morons & ettes can limp along with the schedule of your healing process or crowd into the barrow without socks.
Posted by: colfax mingo at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (0n18S)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (60v4h)
Job #1 is to get well.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (CpI2D)
Go on...
Posted by: Shemp Smith at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:07 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 10, 2017 09:07 PM (MkhHn)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:07 PM (BoMuO)
Go on...
Posted by: Shemp Smith at November
shouldn't that start
October 6th started like every other day, in the early morning hours I woke up with about 6 guys I didn't know standing around in my bedroom
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:08 PM (vuY5x)
"He's More Machine Than Man Now"
=====
He's faster, better . . . He's bionic.
That was a long-time joke with one of mom's friends; every joint was replaced. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing.
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 10, 2017 09:08 PM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Eisenhorn at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (F6tBH)
Posted by: Alabaster Jones at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (2DOZq)
are they real people?
It wouldn't change a thing
http://tinyurl.com/yacfjwd2
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (bmkS9)
Welcome partially back, and I wish you a full recovery!
Know that you posts are insightful, and high quality, just like everything on this blog, except maybe the Horde....lol.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (8iiMU)
Posted by: Walter Freeman at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (I/iGu)
Posted by: rickb223 at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (khWYc)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (oLTNb)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November
Pixy is pre Steve Austin tech. Vacuum Tubes.
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at November 10, 2017 09:10 PM (nUkMr)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:10 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:05 PM (60v4h)
Yes... but we can't fix him for...
#TwoWeeks
Posted by: If I sock Pixy will I get banned??? at November 10, 2017 09:10 PM (NgKpN)
Posted by: Corona at November 10, 2017 09:10 PM (OqTGG)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at November 10, 2017 09:11 PM (RFnEL)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, we are being gaslighted 24/7 at November 10, 2017 09:11 PM (Ktb8D)
The kids are all about steampunk these days. We can make it work somehow. No worries.
Posted by: Walter Freeman at November 10, 2017 09:11 PM (I/iGu)
Word:
NEVER let an Orthopedic Surgeon be your attending physician on an admit. INSIST that your family doc, or a Hospitalist, admit you and consult the Orthopod.
God bless 'em for every bit of surgical magic they do, but pre-, -post- and rehab care is so far off their RADAR it might as well be on Mars.
Get someone riding herd on the admit that knows the ropes and beat, er, address the Case Managers to get you what YOU need, not what/who's next on the list...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:11 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: mallfly the Georgia Peach at November 10, 2017 09:11 PM (ILitO)
October 6th started like every other day, in the early morning hours I woke up with about 6 guys I didn't know standing around in my bedroom
Posted by: yankeefifth
Sounds like a Harry Bosch novel.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 10, 2017 09:12 PM (khWYc)
dumped, the usual suspects had prepared statements ready to go and demanding Moore drop out.
And here is the bottom line, there is literally no way to get to a finding of facts about this situation.
Some women have made accusations.
Moore has denied them, even going so far as saying he never met the 14 year old.
So
unless the women seek to press criminal or civil charges and or Moore
inittiates a libel suite against the Post and slander and defamation
suits against the women it's a he-said she-said fart that will just hang
out there till some new evidence is presented on both sides.
And...
The GOP is a useless pile of dog shit.
I fucking hate that puke McConnel.
Posted by: Kreplach at November 10, 2017 09:12 PM (Wtll+)
Prayers for continued recovery, and a reminder that low-carbing is supposed to be good for avoiding epilepsy.
Wow. It really is great to have you back.
Posted by: Emmie -- please, no public display of insanity at November 10, 2017 09:12 PM (ZapPq)
OH MY GOSH !!! What did you do to yourself? And we don't call it "seizure". We call it "I had too much Jim Beam". I see through your clever ploy.
I did not email you because I figured you were completely three sheets to the wind, and I did not want to disturb your hangover. But do not think that I was not praying for you, because I was. Even alcoholics deserve our prayers.
OH MY GOSH! Are you driving your wife crazy? What am I saying - of course you are. Give her a raise, immediately.
OH MY GOSH! I am so glad you got into the good rehab. Did they have art therapy? Did you make an ashtray? Was there bingo? I bet there was bingo AND pudding, you lucky dog.
OH MY GOSH
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:13 PM (lwiT4)
Posted by: mallfly the Georgia Peach at November 10, 2017 09:13 PM (ILitO)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:13 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: freaked at November 10, 2017 09:13 PM (UdKB7)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:07 PM (BoMuO)
Tell me about it. I'm seeing a neurologist (who specializes in seizures) in a couple of weeks, so I'm looking forward to her putting me some f*ing knowledge about what happened.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:14 PM (QanDb)
Posted by: Corona at November 10, 2017 09:14 PM (OqTGG)
Posted by: Alabaster Jones at November 10, 2017 09:14 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:15 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: fluffy at November 10, 2017 09:15 PM (cHbmY)
Usually at least part of the replacement shoulder is cobalt chrome which does.
Posted by: Aviator at November 10, 2017 09:15 PM (2cuLk)
Posted by: dartist at November 10, 2017 09:15 PM (nisXv)
Posted by: H. Weinerstein at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (TdMsT)
Yeah, CBD's been doin' a bang up job, but it'll be nicer having you both around. I'm
Posted by: Pussy Galore at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (GdgAM)
Glad you could come up for air, OM. We're all pulling for you (shut up) and praying for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (vuY5x)
Your story sounds like one not for the squeamish.
Posted by: navybrat at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (w7KSn)
Does your arm make a nnnn nnnn nnnn sound when you lift something? Because that would be cool
Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (SiINZ)
Funny, most of us probably associate epilepsy with having started in childhood. From some website:
"As we get olderthe blood vessels that supply blood to the brain may
become narrower and harder, which can affect the flow of blood, and
therefore oxygen, to the brain. The most common causes of seizures
starting in later life are cerebrovascular, which means changes or
damage to the blood vessels around the brain."
Thanks as well for all the educational references. Will check out Voltaren; had never heard of it before.
Posted by: ShainS at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (BiLU+)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: H. Weinerstein at November 10, 2017 09:17 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: Pleistocene Megafauna at November 10, 2017 09:17 PM (GdgAM)
Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at November 10, 2017 09:17 PM (CNHr1)
Posted by: Charles the Simple at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (w7U7L)
Posted by: t-bird at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (9laXR)
And they immediately cut off his funding. Looks pretty staged to me too. Moore ought to move to sue the accuser for slander and the reporter for libel.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (oLTNb)
I would have gone for a removable version. Think how much better sleeping would be if you could unscrew your arms.
Frigging things always get in the way.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (/tuJf)
Yes, other Barry?
Looks like we're getting some competition.
Sure does, Barry. It sure does.
Posted by: Barry Dylan at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (NWiLs)
I also spent a week in the hospital recently. I think I should carry a bug-out bag in my car containing books in case that ever happens again.
Posted by: rickl at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: Kreplach at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (Wtll+)
Posted by: Alabaster Jones at November 10, 2017 09:14 PM (2DOZq)
Yes.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (QanDb)
Posted by: Corona at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (OqTGG)
My hip implant sets off the metal detectors all the time.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:19 PM (8O3HH)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:19 PM (lwiT4)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (fA1SL)
Pokemon.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:19 PM (NWiLs)
Jeesh. The things people will do to get out of a little work.
Suck it up Buttercup!
Getting old ain't for sissies!
/sarc
/jk
/best wishes
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Back from the Dead) at November 10, 2017 09:19 PM (18WGP)
Cue Karl Denninger rant.
Posted by: rickl at November 10, 2017 09:19 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2017 09:16 PM (SiINZ)
Heh. If I could now crack walnuts using only my right hand, that would also be cool.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:20 PM (QanDb)
Wasn't there a Columbo or something where the perp look off his artificial arm, beat a guy to death with it, and reattached and walked out?
Or is that just on my bucket list? I forget.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:20 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:20 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: IC at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (gcme+)
Okay the silver lining is you're going to get a lot better using your left hand.
Posted by: Alabaster Jones at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: westminsterdogshow........GNAMM ette at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (mMeIQ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:20 PM (vuY5x)
It's out in the smoker.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (NWiLs)
Where the fuck did he lie?
It's was forty fucking years ago man, who the fuck can remember precisely all the details of an event or even a non event?
This is pissing me off.
I need to get another Gimlet.
Posted by: Kreplach at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (Wtll+)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: Miss Sippi at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (ojKKv)
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Never go full ROM.
Seriously, good to see you're on the mend.
Posted by: josephistan at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (ANIFC)
Sigh.....those were better times, simpler, pre-user-friendly internet.
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (fA1SL)
Everybody pray we'll see FLILF in an ao dai.
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:04 PM (fA1SL)
... and the pics can be in the Chess / Dress thread.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (0ReGO)
Posted by: Aviator at November 10, 2017 09:22 PM (2cuLk)
So, your old shoulder? You making stock with that? Have CBD use it in the food thread.
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:20 PM (vuY5x)
======================
Doesn't ace like bone broth too?
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:22 PM (lwiT4)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:19 PM (lwiT4)
I'm guessing it was a side-effect of my open heart surgery from back in 2001, but your advice is sound.
Also to avoid: stress.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:22 PM (QanDb)
Posted by: Kreplach at November 10, 2017 09:22 PM (Wtll+)
Posted by: Kurt Eichenwald at November 10, 2017 09:22 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (vuY5x)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An air traffic controller at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was arrested Friday for having a weapon of mass destruction, a source says.
https://tinyurl.com/yd6mxvo7
From his picture, his name might be M. U. Hammad.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (Nwg0u)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:21 PM (vuY5x)
=======================
I'm a horrible person. That made me laugh.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (lwiT4)
Posted by: Off the reservation at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (vWMNq)
When I did my shoulder I was lucky enough to get away with 6 screws that tented out my skin once the swelling went down (and made my dentist of all people go "ew") They pulled them all out in two following surgeries one month apart.
And you need do those PT exercises, and you will bitch and cuss and hurt, but if you don't do them you will never be able to touch the top of your head again.
My personal goal once I got the sling off and the pins out was to touch the top of the door frame. My following one was to touch the ceiling. Then it was to touch fingers behind my back.
The stiffness and the pain from moving in directions I didn't want to move make me want to cuss and kick things. So feel free, you are not alone.
The one using a towel to bring my arm up behind my back, now that one was special.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (X/yv5)
Posted by: Tonypete at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (tr2D7)
Posted by: runner at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (QC/4S)
Let us know how becoming partly bionic feels and if you're able to throw 100MPH.
Glad you're getting there.
Posted by: NJRob at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (X1BFz)
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16 year latency?
Regardless, take care. We're pulling for you.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (yCEI3)
I got that for a arthritic knee and it didn't do beans for me.
Aspercreme did though.
Which is not good because the voltaren being prescription I got for a lower price.
The OTC stuff they won't even pay anything at all.
Go figure.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Back from the Dead) at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (18WGP)
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (NWiLs)
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Modern medicine is amazing isn't it? I've got a full hip replacement and I can tell you physical therapy is your best friend. The therapists will push you but you'll be so glad they did.
Posted by: Tuna at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (jm1YL)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:22 PM (QanDb)
===========================
Oh yeah like that's going to happen. You obviously haven't been keeping up with CBD's art threads.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (lwiT4)
Except the dog will eventually start sniffing around for his other shoulder too.
Posted by: Walter Freeman at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (I/iGu)
And when that dude gets his skull cracked by your titanium limb, you can go, "gosh, you must have triggered another seizure!"
Posted by: t-bird at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (9laXR)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (60v4h)
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (Vb4BV)
Just make sure to keep up with the physical therapy and get off the pain meds as quickly as possible. ( I had a 30 day scrip for Demoral and only took it for 3 days. Woke up in the middle of the night bawling my eyes out.)
Posted by: Traveling Man at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (R5lpX)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (Nwg0u)
Next on This Old Shoulder, Bob shows Norm how to install anti-perv picture windows while OM takes Mrs. OM upstairs and lays some pipe!
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: Peaches at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (14URa)
October 6th started like every other day, in the early morning hours I woke up with about 6 guys I didn't know standing around in my bedroom
No, no, no, it goes like this...
*ahem mimimimimi*
"Woke up this morning, buncha dudes 'round my bed..."
"Said they's was EMT's, what's happened to my head?"
Everybody now...
Prayers up, OM.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (tRaq7)
Or is that just on my bucket list? I forget.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:20 PM (T/KY7)
There was an Alfred Hitchcock show where a wife bludgeoned her husband to death with a frozen leg of lamb and then cooked the lamb and served it to the cops when they showed up thus getting rid of the murder weapon. Oh dear... I shouldn't give anyone any ideas
Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (SiINZ)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (60v4h)
He used his Stephen Hawking voice synthesizer and a talk-to-text program.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:26 PM (NWiLs)
Never let them taste Man.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:26 PM (60v4h)
Posted by: Corona at November 10, 2017 09:26 PM (OqTGG)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:09 PM (vuY5x)
So it will survive the EMP attack and/or Carrington Event.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 10, 2017 09:26 PM (CpI2D)
Never let them taste Man.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:26 PM (60v4h)
Haven't yet, thank God.
Posted by: Toby the Beagle at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (NWiLs)
They did a Wings episode based on that. One of the funniest scenes ever in a sitcom IMO.
Posted by: Alabaster Jones at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (Vb4BV)
I pray you recover quickly. How frightening for you.
Also, when you throw will you make the same noise as the 6 million dollar man?
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (Ri/rl)
Posted by: Off the reservation at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (vWMNq)
It will be awhile before I have it together enough to put up a chess thread again. 3 weeks post-surgery and my brain is not firing on all cylinders, I'm afraid.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (QanDb)
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (Vb4BV)
Yep. Do NOT blow off rehab.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 10, 2017 09:28 PM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Splunge at November
Isn't that the louie ck excuse?
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:28 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: Off the reservation at November 10, 2017 09:23 PM (vWMNq)
It will be awhile before I have it together enough to put up a chess thread again. 3 weeks post-surgery and my brain is not firing on all cylinders, I'm afraid.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (QanDb)
Dammit. I was hoping to have a fighting chance!
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:28 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Roman Polanski at November 10, 2017 09:28 PM (FTlwv)
Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at November 10, 2017 09:28 PM (3032H)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (T/KY7)
I had no idea it would hit at the age of .... 29, though. Or this hard.
Good luck to you OregonMuse.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (irQk/)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (QanDb)
Wait, you need a brain to play chess? I solved all those problems at first glance.
OK, tell a lie, it was about 20% of them, and the easy ones, and only after 5 minutes of staring at them, after looking at the hidden hint.
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (Vb4BV)
6 million dollar Muse.
Unfortunately that just gets you an angry nurse and a half bottle of ibuprofen.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (tbOMB)
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (tbOMB)
Diclofenac...I have this in pill form. My hip doc prescribed it for when I have pain in my hip replacements.
Sending good healing and thoughts and prayers your way!
Posted by: Tami at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (Enq6K)
PT: The More You Scream the Better You Do!
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:29 PM (T/KY7)
Watch out for the cute little female therapists. They make Sergeant Hartman look like a pussy.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: RI Red at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (QR0r9)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (Nwg0u)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (QanDb)
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Is that a requirment? Because when I got here no one told me that was a requirement.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (lwiT4)
No luck with my hip. I show it to 'em and they run screaming.
You know, maybe I shouldn't be whacking off when I do that............ya think>
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (8O3HH)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (/qEW2)
Never let them taste Man.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 10, 2017 09:26 PM (60v4h)
Haven't yet, thank God.
Posted by: Toby the Beagle at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (NWiLs)
Me neither.
:hic:
Posted by: Hilary! at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (ANIFC)
Is that a requirment? Because when I got here no one told me that was a requirement.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (lwiT4)
Yeah, that's news to me, too, grammie.
Posted by: Peaches at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (14URa)
pretty staged to me too. Moore ought to move to sue the accuser for
slander and the reporter for libel.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM (oLTNb)
Roy Moore ought to run as Independent Republican if the GOP tries to drop him. If he doesn't win outright on the basis of personal popularity, he would certainly deny the win to the GOP squish replacing him.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (CpI2D)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:28 PM (vuY5x)
You are seriously tempting me to tell the louie CK joke I came up with this morning, but I am saving it for the ONT. It's one of those things that makes you laugh uncontrollably, yourself, but you can't actually tell whether it would get even a chuckle from anyone else.
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (6FqZa)
No luck with my hip. I show it to 'em and they run screaming.
You know, maybe I shouldn't be whacking off when I do that............ya think>
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (8O3HH)
Yeah, you might want to consider modulating your approach. At least wait until they show you their ficus.
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:30 PM (NWiLs)
+1M. They actually hire PT assistants with measurements to make your heart cry and evil to make your soul cry...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (Nwg0u)
No, GP will eventually be back. At least, that is my intention.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (QanDb)
Do you need a team of cheerleading nurses for your recovery PT?
P.S. CBD is doing a great job, but you are missed.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (hyuyC)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November
really? my strategy has always been take it, keep it inside.
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:31 PM (vuY5x)
+++++
I thought it might. Just wanted you to know it is appreciated. I'll send you some puzzles I transcribed from a video along with the video link. Presenter is Anna Rudolf who has a new DVD collection out.
Posted by: Off the reservation at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (vWMNq)
the Ten Million Dollar Muse...
(Saw the pic... now to go read the text...)
Healingness vibes.
Posted by: mindful webworker's an idiot at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (NU2/k)
So now that you're bionic, did you get to meet Jaime Sommers?
Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (SiINZ)
I've got some old diclofenac. With this damned RA, I believe I've tried every NSAID they make. Diclofenac didn't do much for me compared to some others.
It varies with the individual greatly which ones work the best.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (8O3HH)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (l9m7l)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:07 PM (BoMuO)
WTH? The entire staff of the HQ as well as the 'rons and 'ettes are 29. Forevah!
We've missed you OM! CBD has done an admirable job, but he just can't seem to find the "even if it's these pants" pix like you do! Beaming you white light for a speedy recovery!
Posted by: SandyCheeks at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (ihzOe)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 10, 2017 09:33 PM (6FqZa)
Also, when you throw will you make the same noise as the 6 million dollar man?
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (Ri/rl)
Once he recovers, he could try out for an MLB team.
Posted by: rickl at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: t-bird at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (9laXR)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (lwiT4)
This was the second sentence.
The first was, "Dear Penthouse, I never thought it could happen to me, but...
Posted by: SandyCheeks at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (ihzOe)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:18 PM
~~~~~
Yes. And they're always falling asleep (painfully) just when you're trying to sleep!
Posted by: IrishEi at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (HiDrR)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November
really? my strategy has always been take it, keep it inside.
Posted by: yankeefifth
We have the technology to put a man on the moon, we have the technology to where I don't feel pain.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (yCEI3)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (QanDb)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (BoMuO)
So glad you're OK. I've done the "Wow, so I have seizures now?" fun and games but, thank the Lord, not with the impact your first one had. Uffda.
OK, TMI I know but it's great to see you. :">
mac :]
ps - I second that awesome thank you to CBD for all his work! *raises glass* OK, back to lurking.
Posted by: macbrooks at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (g4/WY)
Posted by: Splunge at November
you really should tell the joke. holding in a joke only multiplies it strength and evilness. Holding in the most evil joke which must never be told is making it stronger and more vile every day and spinning off new jokes. let it out now.
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (lwiT4)
That's hot.
Posted by: Harvey Weinstein at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (NWiLs)
I have the results of my cats blood work.
WBC high
Neutrophils high
Monocytes high
Esoniphils high
Protein in urine
Occult blood 3 plus
RBC 4 to 10
Parasites negative.
Vet is coming Sunday to give her an x-ray.
She only threw up this am, she's keeping food down and is hydrated.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (Ri/rl)
Well he has the shoulder for it now.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: JTB at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (V+03K)
I hear the part about needing an advocate in the hospital. People are doing their best to help, but sometimes what you need isn't in synch with their routines and it needs someone to make the gears mesh again.
Lots of people sending good wishes your way. Take care of yourself, keep us posted and we're right here, not going anywhere.
Posted by: RM at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (eP+dt)
Posted by: Peaches at November 10, 2017 09:25 PM (14URa)
Right?! Take your time, do your PT, don't worry about the book thread etc (darn Morons always share a zillion good recs every week...)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (0ReGO)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (lwiT4)
Tell me something I don't know.
Posted by: Harvey Weinstein at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (lwiT4)
You will become stronger than anyone could imagine.
Seriously. Conquering extreme pain does things to your mind and perceptions.
It makes you more patient with other people, with yourself and loved ones.
Your
Embrace every bit of it and arouse your will to fight it.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Back from the Dead) at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (18WGP)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November
well, sure but how hard is that?
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:36 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (lwiT4)
*wets sponge*
Oh Mr. Muuuuse!
Posted by: Harvey Weinstein at November 10, 2017 09:36 PM (NWiLs)
Suspect is Paul Dandan, and he has a mugshot, which makes him look guilty, because mugshot.
Article sez that it was Dandan's roommate wot made the explosives and that Dandan didn't come to the aeroport with the explosives.
So Paulie didn't make the bomb and he didn't bring the bomb... why's he being arrested?
The article is either very badly written or else they are framing the wrong guy. Or both.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 10, 2017 09:36 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: Off the reservation at November 10, 2017 09:32 PM (vWMNq)
Excellent. Looking forward to seeing them.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:36 PM (QanDb)
Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at November 10, 2017 09:37 PM (CNHr1)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (vuY5x)
Oh, all right. You have to imagine the Louis C.K. sock that was supposed to go with it.
Straightforward from here:
1. Take out penis
2. Jerk off
3. President Penis
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:37 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (QanDb)
Take care and godspeed.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:37 PM (tbOMB)
You know, this RA (I've had it for over 15 years) is starting to get in my hands pretty good. That's where it usually goes, well at least in a lot of cases, but I've been spared so far.
Tonight, at the diner eating, I shook hands with a few buddies, and it hurt like hell.
If my hands get bad enough where I can't any more "ficus time", well, that's going to be bad.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:38 PM (8O3HH)
They've had that tech since the Bronze Age.
Posted by: fermentation with yeast, grains, and hops at November 10, 2017 09:38 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:38 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:39 PM (T/KY7)
I will say some prayers for you, and for your wife, and your recovery. You are missed here!
Posted by: booknlass at November 10, 2017 09:39 PM (9mZIr)
She only threw up this am, she's keeping food down and is hydrated.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:35 PM (Ri/rl)
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CaliGirl - I'm not good at diagnosing from bloodwork but it doesn't take a tree surgeon to see that there's something way out of whack there. I'm glad your vet is going to do an x-ray. On a Sunday? Wow.
Glad to hear she's holding down a little food and water. That's a good sign. Hopefully the vet can figure out what the heck is going on, and get your cat on the right treatment ASAP.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:39 PM (lwiT4)
I started each day with a smoothie that included a pint of applesauce or pears. It was tastier than those laxative pills or psyllium powder, and I needed the calories because I dropped a good fifteen pounds.
Healing bone is energy intensive
Posted by: Kindltot at November 10, 2017 09:39 PM (X/yv5)
I'm glad you came through the operation and are beginning to see a patch of blue. You will be in my prayers.
Posted by: Alana at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (o3d0j)
Modern medicine is truly wonderful, and improves rapidly each year.
Posted by: ALH at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (v/pT6)
Right?
It's a design flaw.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (/tuJf)
You know, this RA (I've had it for over 15 years) is starting to get in my hands pretty good. That's where it usually goes, well at least in a lot of cases, but I've been spared so far.
Tonight, at the diner eating, I shook hands with a few buddies, and it hurt like hell.
If my hands get bad enough where I can't any more "ficus time", well, that's going to be bad.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:38 PM (8O3HH)
Mightn't there be, ahem, appliances for that situation?
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:13 PM (/tuJf)
You're kidding, right?
It doesn't set off magnetometers. It most certainly does set of detectors of induction.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara[/c] at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (fXQD2)
Fleshlight on a pantograph...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (QanDb)
That's code for Oscar Goldman called and he's got a new assignment.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (SiINZ)
That's one of their biggest side effects. You know what Imodium (loperamide) is? It's an opioid that doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier. It hits the gut receptors, but not the brain receptors.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:41 PM (8O3HH)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:13 PM (/tuJf)
You're kidding, right?
It doesn't set off magnetometers. It most certainly does set of detectors of induction.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara[/c] at November 10, 2017 09:40 PM (fXQD2)
how do you know??
Posted by: runner at November 10, 2017 09:41 PM (QC/4S)
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CaliGirl - I'm not good at diagnosing from bloodwork but it doesn't take a tree surgeon to see that there's something way out of whack there. I'm glad your vet is going to do an x-ray. On a Sunday? Wow.
Glad to hear she's holding down a little food and water. That's a good sign. Hopefully the vet can figure out what the heck is going on, and get your cat on the right treatment ASAP.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:39 PM (lwiT4)
They are stumped, the high esoniphils can mean parasites.
I think the plan is to go over the test results and get some antibiotics in her, depending what the x rays show.
Thank you for your help.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:41 PM (Ri/rl)
>>It doesn't set off magnetometers. It most certainly does set of detectors of induction.
>>Ask me how I know.
I'm talking about the metal detectors in airports and other public places.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:42 PM (/tuJf)
You've been in my prayers, and will stay there as long as necessary.
Best to you!
Posted by: barbarausa at November 10, 2017 09:43 PM (ru28e)
Posted by: runner at November 10, 2017 09:43 PM (QC/4S)
That made me smile out loud.
♥ the Moron Horde
Posted by: mindful webworker's easily amused at November 10, 2017 09:43 PM (NU2/k)
Posted by: fluffy at November 10, 2017 09:43 PM (cHbmY)
CaliGirl, you mean 3+ blood in the urine, not occult blood in the stool, ya? Male cat?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:39 PM (T/KY7)
Female cat, 3 plus blood in stool, urine has only has high protein. All other blood/urine tests were normal. Including thyroid.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:43 PM (Ri/rl)
Posted by: Ladylibertarian
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If you'd care to elaborate we're all, ah. . . ears.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (tr2D7)
Funny story...Mrs TM and I got married a year to the day after the accident. I don't forget our anniversary.
Posted by: Traveling Man at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (R5lpX)
My hip implant sets off every metal detector I've walked through.
When my father broke his hip and they got to the hospital, they have medical detector in the damned ER. I completely forgot about the hip implant and set off the sirens and flashing lights.
I told the guy I forgot about the implant, and he just waved me on through, didn't even wand me. I guess I don't look like much of a threat.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (8O3HH)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (vuY5x)
Pain is weakness moving out to go to art school where it will flunk out due to partying, and then move into your basement with its pregnant girlfriend, Arthritis.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (X/yv5)
Posted by: Insomniac at November 10, 2017 09:24 PM (NWiLs)
A hypo-alloy combat chassis should have them dropping their uterii right there in the streets.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (tbOMB)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (BoMuO)
Posted by: colfax mingo at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (0n18S)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (vuY5x)
You are thinking "Kung-Fu grip" and that is only optional for GI Joes action figures.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (X/yv5)
Posted by: Ladylibertarian
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If you'd care to elaborate we're all, ah. . . ears.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (tr2D7)
Um ...um ..
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (TdMsT)
Oh, female, she still has her junk or no?
Eos can also mean an allergic or inflammatory process, or be an incidental finding. Both would lean towards an infection and the other findings would support that.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: runner at November 10, 2017 09:41 PM (QC/4S)
I've got a titanium plate holding my ankle together, and it sets off metal detectors in some airports with especially sensitive equipment.
Metal detectors rely on induction, not magnetism.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara[/c] at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (fXQD2)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (vuY5x)
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It doesn't really sound like a parasite thing to me, although who knows? There are stranger things. I used to run tests for parasites, and they're fairly accurate. I suppose it could be an odd thing that doesn't present often. Hopefully the x-ray will shed some light. At least she's getting some food and isn't dehydrated. Cats don't do well with dehydration, so it's a positive that she's holding down liquids. That's good.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (lwiT4)
Posted by: Traveling Man at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (R5lpX)
OM's looks like it has built in Judo Chop action. There is a button on his back you have to push.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (BoMuO)
I wonder if Amazon.............. if they make a motorized uh, "appliance", I'm sure they'll carry it.
And I'll sign up for that "Key" service where they can bring it right and set it up for me.....
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (8O3HH)
A former model and actor is accusing Star Trek icon George Takei of sexual assault in 1981. The accuser, Scott R. Brunton, who was 23 at the time of the alleged incident, claims that Takei took advantage of him when he was most vulnerable.
[. . .]
The two men went back to the actor's condo for a drink the same night. "We have the drink and he asks if I would like another," Brunton recalls. "And I said sure. So, I have the second one, and then all of a sudden, I begin feeling very disoriented and dizzy, and I thought I was going to pass out. I said I need to sit down and he said sit over here and he had the giant yellow beanbag chair. So I sat down in that and leaned my head back and I must have passed out."
"The next thing I remember I was coming to and he had my pants down around my ankles and he was groping my crotch and trying to get my underwear off and feeling me up at the same time, trying to get his hands down my underwear," Brunton says. "I came to and said, 'What are you doing?! ' I said, 'I don't want to do this.' He goes, 'You need to relax. I am just trying to make you comfortable. Get comfortable.' And I said, 'No. I don't want to do this.' And I pushed him off and he said, 'OK, fine.' And I said I am going to go and he said, 'If you feel you must. You're in no condition to drive.' I said, 'I don't care I want to go.' So I managed to get my pants up and compose myself and I was just shocked. I walked out and went to my car until I felt well enough to drive home, and that was that."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (Nwg0u)
Posted by: Kindltot at November
oh
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (vuY5x)
If that's the case, then GI Joe Kung Fu grip, FTW.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (tbOMB)
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: Corona at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (OqTGG)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:45 PM (BoMuO)
That's what I'm afraid of.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (Ri/rl)
I'll say. I was getting strange happenings all over my body for about two years after I had my CABG-2. Sciatica, shoulder impingement (both of those hurt like hell, sciatica actually made me cry it hurt so bad), and various other things that I'd never had before. No seizures, tho'.
Only lasted that length of time, haven't had much trouble since, thank goodness.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at November 10, 2017 09:47 PM (tRaq7)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (Nwg0u)
Schadenfreude capacity: overloaded.
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:47 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: redc1c4 at November 10, 2017 09:47 PM (Dkm+q)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 10, 2017 09:48 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:48 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: Traveling Man at November 10, 2017 09:46 PM (R5lpX)
An eight inch plate with six screws DOES set off some metal detectors.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara[/c] at November 10, 2017 09:48 PM (fXQD2)
Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at November 10, 2017 09:48 PM (CNHr1)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:34 PM (lwiT4)
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For some reason, rehab facilities in my area have mazes. Someone just out of surgery is going to walk this? Darned if I know why.
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (MIKMs)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:27 PM (QanDb)
Post-anesthesia brain fog seems to be a real thing. I had a very simple surgery this summer, but with general anesthesia and still have brain fog; apparently age is a factor. Plus you have the pain meds, which I didn't take. Anybody else?
Posted by: Miss Sippi at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (ojKKv)
3+ blood in stool? Thats an... odd... way to report it unless it was done micro on a stool smear...
Well, stay hydrated. You know how to do dermoclysis injections of saline under the skin?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (T/KY7)
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (MIKMs)
You're sure that wasn't just IKEA?
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:50 PM (Vb4BV)
was warming up the dog food when I hit the tip of my right ring finger on the inside corner of the microwave door.
sliced it right open.
blood everywhere.
who knew that was even a worry?
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:50 PM (vuY5x)
OT:
Charlotte air traffic controller charged with possession of weapon of mass destruction. Details from NBC Charlotte reporter Savannah Levin's Twitter account:
https://twitter.com/LevinsReports
Posted by: IrishEi at November 10, 2017 09:51 PM (HiDrR)
mazes. Someone just out of surgery is going to walk this? Darned if I
know why.
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (MIKMs)
You're sure that wasn't just IKEA?
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 09:50 PM (Vb4BV)
lol!!!!
Posted by: Peaches at November 10, 2017 09:51 PM (14URa)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 10, 2017 09:52 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (rJUlF)
3+ blood in stool? Thats an... odd... way to report it unless it was done micro on a stool smear...
Well, stay hydrated. You know how to do dermoclysis injections of saline under the skin?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (T/KY7)
The lab report says occult blood 3plus and the other thing is
RBC 4-10 normal is 0-3.
I don't know how they performed the test.
I don't know what it means really either.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (Ri/rl)
You warm up the dog food?
Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (CNHr1)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (tRaq7)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (/qEW2)
Posted by: Bard (yea i'm back) at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (Dyn0J)
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He has decidec to live his life as a gay man.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (Nwg0u)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (tbOMB)
He doesn't find that funny for some reason.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 10, 2017 09:54 PM (X/yv5)
Posted by: redridinghood at November 10, 2017 09:54 PM (PvFoN)
Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at November 10, 2017 09:53 PM (CNHr1)
You eat it cold?
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at November 10, 2017 09:54 PM (tbOMB)
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (8O3HH)
had a very simple surgery this summer, but with general anesthesia and
still have brain fog; apparently age is a factor. Plus you have the pain
meds, which I didn't take. Anybody else?
Posted by: Miss Sippi at November 10, 2017 09:49 PM (ojKKv)
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What you describe is kind of my normal mental state, so it's hard to tell. But about three weeks ago I was down with the flu for about a week and I still feel like I don't know where I'm at half the time. My husband has taken me out to eat 3 or 4 times in the last couple of weeks. I could not tell you where we went or what we ate.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (lwiT4)
I don't know how to do the fluid under the skin.
I wish I did.
Sunday can't come fast enough.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (Ri/rl)
Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at November
usuall I boil some water and pour it on the food. was lazy today so I put the water on the food then into the microwave for one and two minutes for the little dog and big dog, respectively. The like it better
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: dartist at November 10, 2017 09:56 PM (nisXv)
How we have missed you!
Thanks so much for letting us know how things are going.
Sounds like it will be a long, hard road but we'll be praying and rooting for you.
Oh, give our regards to Gorilla Pundit.
When he comes back, he's gonna smack that little poo-flinging chimp silly!
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 10, 2017 09:57 PM (0jtPF)
I wish I did.
Sunday can't come fast enough.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (Ri/rl)
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If you end up having to do that CaliGirl, it's not too hard. The hardest part is getting the cat to sit still.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:57 PM (lwiT4)
We need GP back. You won't believe the monkey who's taking his place.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at November 10, 2017 09:58 PM (xJa6I)
was lazy today so I put the water on the food then into the microwave
for one and two minutes for the little dog and big dog, respectively.
The like it better
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (vuY5x)
Hey! This warmed-over wet kibble tastes totally like freshly-killed prey!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 10, 2017 09:58 PM (CpI2D)
Posted by: pookysgirl at November 10, 2017 09:59 PM (XKZwp)
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LOL. I am so horrible that my kids and grandkids got their baby formula right from the refrigerator.
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 10, 2017 09:59 PM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 10, 2017 09:59 PM (CpI2D)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at November 10, 2017 10:00 PM (hcyUh)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (vuY5x)
FWIW Zojirushi makes wonderful devices that heat water and keep it at temperature. I use them for tea and coffee. No stitches required.
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 10:00 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November
lol
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 10:00 PM (vuY5x)
maybe the country should heed the wisdom of the true conservative icon John McCain
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:00 PM (N6CVU)
Posted by: Bard (yea i'm back) at November 10, 2017 10:00 PM (Dyn0J)
Au contraire mon frere. Del cross E = -dB/dt.
Sorry, I'm a pedantic lil' poperin pear, today.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 10:00 PM (8O3HH)
That's another thing Trump could get to work on-- FDA reform.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at November 10, 2017 10:01 PM (oVJmc)
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:01 PM (N6CVU)
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader & Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:31
Be well OM. Sorry for your travails, glad you are on the mend and hope it continues in a great way.
Posted by: Farmer - 2017 GNAMM Survivor at November 10, 2017 10:01 PM (yJ1e6)
Posted by: Splunge at November
they make good appliances. we have their rice cooker.
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 10:01 PM (vuY5x)
Posted by: mindful webworker's crossing the memes again at November 10, 2017 10:02 PM (NU2/k)
No. The humerus is still pretty broked, though.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 10:02 PM (BoMuO)
Hey - who do the Bears play tomorrow? They still have a team, right?
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 10:03 PM (lwiT4)
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 10:01 PM (vuY5x)
As do I. Excellent for rice, but not up to the job of making good congee.
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 10:03 PM (Vb4BV)
wait!!!
we have culture now?
shit, I'm still waiting on the damn tshirt
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:03 PM (N6CVU)
Posted by: Jmel at November 10, 2017 10:04 PM (7Sd4j)
Dang, Splunge!
Somehow, I just KNEW someone else would beat me to that. It seemed so inspired, yet obvious.
Posted by: mindful webworker's crossing the memes again at November 10, 2017 10:04 PM (NU2/k)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 10, 2017 10:04 PM (4ErVI)
Don't be afraid to be aggressive about medicine changes if you don't start feeling better, and someone can ask Gushka about some of those situations (I live in another class of bad medical side effects myself).
Glad someone was there to push people harder for you, I have to do that for someone else now.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at November 10, 2017 10:04 PM (wB8Tg)
I wish I did.
Sunday can't come fast enough.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 09:55 PM (Ri/rl)
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If you end up having to do that CaliGirl, it's not too hard. The hardest part is getting the cat to sit still.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 09:57 PM (lwiT4)
I watched the vet do it to a kitty I had years ago. I don't think my husband and I could do that to her by ourselves. We don't have the muzzle either.
My husband assisted the vet and the tech holding the cat, he's probably going to have to help Sunday too. She has a lot of fight left in her.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 10:05 PM (Ri/rl)
haha
let me retort.........
the packers
they still need a quarterback, right?
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:05 PM (N6CVU)
No, I am not kidding about that.
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 10:06 PM (Vb4BV)
He doesn't find that funny for some reason.
Me: "Hey doc, can you make that look like one really big-assed scar for me? Here's a twenty..."
I was getting wheeled down to the car when I got discharged from the heart surgery floor. A younger guy also got wheeled on, so we looked at each other, knowing we'd both had some sort of heart problem. There were a few other regular people on the elevator also.
I looked at him and axed, "What did you get done?" He answered, "Two stents. How about you?"
I said, "Double bypass...rookie." We both laughed heartily.
There was a very prim looking older lady standing next to me that turned and gave me the dirtiest look I can recall seeing in a long, long time.
Some folks just can't handle hospital humor, I guess.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at November 10, 2017 10:06 PM (tRaq7)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at November 10, 2017 10:06 PM (/qEW2)
Wtf?
Lots of things can cause seizures as we get over 29. Growing old is grand.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (BoMuO)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (oVJmc)
Posted by: Kyle Reese at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (+azJs)
Somehow, I just KNEW someone else would beat me to that. It seemed so inspired, yet obvious.
Posted by: mindful webworker's crossing the memes again at November 10, 2017 10:04 PM (NU2/k)
(chortles)
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (Vb4BV)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (lwiT4)
I remember this one time in Thailand on the '01 cruise.........ah hell with it
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:08 PM (N6CVU)
Post-dental-anesthesia brain fog, even!
Post-dealing with relatives brain fog..?
Post-ONT comment binge brain fog..!
Posted by: mindful webworker's blithering idiocies at November 10, 2017 10:08 PM (NU2/k)
Wtf?
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 10, 2017 10:04 PM (4ErVI) fnord (4ErVI)
Oh, yes. Any time.
Sleep well.
(seriously lack of sleep can bring on neuro changes that cause seizures, though it's far from certain that will happen)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at November 10, 2017 10:08 PM (wB8Tg)
Posted by: Valiant at November 10, 2017 10:09 PM (3MiF8)
cat, he's probably going to have to help Sunday too. She has a lot of
fight left in her.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 10, 2017 10:05 PM (Ri/rl)
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Cats are difficult when it comes to physical manipulation, no doubt. Somehow "Sit! Stay!" doesn't work on cats. Go figure.
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 10:09 PM (lwiT4)
I'm on a complete nfl blackout over the kneeling thing
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:09 PM (N6CVU)
Posted by: tbodie at November 10, 2017 10:09 PM (AKYZm)
I remember this one time in Thailand on the '01 cruise.........ah hell with it
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:08 PM (N6CVU)
This was not the sort of Thailand story I was prepared to hear from you. Maybe tell the other one?
Posted by: Splunge at November 10, 2017 10:09 PM (Vb4BV)
Wtf?
Lots of things can cause seizures as we get over 29. Growing old is grand.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (BoMuO)
'Tis true. My SiL started having seizures at 43. They never found out why. "Sometimes it just happens."
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 10, 2017 10:10 PM (+azJs)
wait, what? now we have class?!!!!11!!
wtf have you guys been doing in my absence?
did someone clean out the barrel too?
Posted by: navycopjoe at November 10, 2017 10:11 PM (N6CVU)
Posted by: grammie winger - maranatha at November 10, 2017 10:07 PM (lwiT4)
A Packer party? Ears perk up.
Posted by: George Takei at November 10, 2017 10:11 PM (CpI2D)
Spent an unpleasant night in a recliner. Pulled the tube out of my shoulder 24 hrs later and tightened the stitch. Took Vicodin for three days. No reason to take more than necessary.
Rehab's a bit** and to get right one, or me anyway, must do twice the requested amount.
Posted by: Rod at November 10, 2017 10:14 PM (zdltJ)
Prayers continue.
Seizures, btw, look up keto for it. It's known to prevent seizures in children and now they rec it for adults too.
Eat all the bacon.
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at November 10, 2017 10:21 PM (hMwEB)
When my father broke his hip and they got to the hospital, they have medical detector in the damned ER. I completely forgot about the hip implant and set off the sirens and flashing lights.
I told the guy I forgot about the implant, and he just waved me on through, didn't even wand me. I guess I don't look like much of a threat.
Posted by: publius, the Persistent Poperin Pear at November 10, 2017 09:44 PM (8O3HH)
Exact same thing happened to me at a hospital ER. Kept going off, not matter what I did. Guy finally said to me, "You have a joint replacement?" Duh.
Posted by: Tami at November 10, 2017 10:24 PM (Enq6K)
Posted by: Beto In Austin at November 10, 2017 10:27 PM (DWgH4)
long hosp
ital stay, you need a friend or family member to act as your
advocate, to ride herd on the hospital to make sure you're getting the
best possible care. Hospitals are full of caring, compassionate people,
but sometimes things just fall through the cracks, and Mrs. Muse had to
loudly insist at one point that I wasn't improving and something needed
to be done about it DAMN FAST or there would be hell to pay.
............
^^^ THIS ^^^^
My wife rode herd on the hospital staff the past 2 times I was in... And I did the same when she had her several cancer surgeries..
You MUST constantly ask questions.. and ask WHY! Ask it to be explained to you in the simplest terms, and what are the alternatives.
Blessings and prayers for your recovery, OM.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 10, 2017 10:46 PM (5tSKk)
I'm supposed to go to a packers party Sunday. I didn't know it was against the Bears. I'm a dope. LOL
Posted by: grammie winger
..........
The pack will win this.. Are you a Bears fan?
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 10, 2017 10:49 PM (5tSKk)
Posted by: One at November 10, 2017 10:54 PM (28POR)
Have missed your rants and commentary, but maybe you should let us take it for awhile ... read some uplifting things, rest, soothing music. By the time you get back we'll have the Clinton mob in prison, the Sauds will have finished off Iran, the Norks will bounce the little fat man on their own ... we'll leave the rest for when you rejoin the front lines.
But really, that stress thing is real ... you've done several tours of duty soldier ... RR and rehab ... then come back at your leisure. God Speed good man.
Posted by: illiniwek at November 10, 2017 10:57 PM (/aIFg)
Posted by: The Political Hat at November 10, 2017 11:05 PM (itfg0)
Don't worry. The epilepsy, finding the right medications, getting the right doses and minimizing side effects - it sucks. It might even get worse before it gets better. It took me nine months, but it will get better, I promise.
When it gets better enough, you'll feel normal again. And it will be all right.
Also, you'll have a terminator arm and a story for parties.
Posted by: Spiderlord at November 10, 2017 11:07 PM (0ERJW)
I have dislocated my right shoulder dozens of times in the last 40 years, OM, but never for the cause that produced yours. Rather than surgery to repair it whose efficacy was dubious based on talks with folks who had undergone it, I gave up playing ice hockey, street hockey and volleyball; my swimming does not involve the crawl, overhand or any other "active" stroke that fully rotates the shoulders. I'm not thrilled by the lost activities, but at my current age I'd likely not be engaged in them anyway.
Continued prayers for your recovery, OM.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 10, 2017 11:12 PM (pNxlR)
You were getting to close to exposing the Clinton's and they contracted a hit by Putin's assassins. Those sneaky Russians poisoned you! No one crosses the Clinton machine and lives unscathed.
All kidding aside, you are correct about an advocate when hospitalized. I've been doing so for my dear friend since 12/9/16. Four brain surgeries, three hospitalizations and two trips to rehab. It drains everyone.
Get rest O' Muse and come back swinging.
Posted by: Locke Common at November 10, 2017 11:13 PM (5cINc)
Posted by: RTW at November 10, 2017 11:17 PM (3frOv)
It took a long time to do rehab. The lack of movement range makes you stiff. I was pretty much out for even basic range movement for months. Your socket area gets shockingly weak over that time span of a few months as well. Even then you couldn't lift weights well after basic movement returned, and you really, really needed weight lifting for return of strength. It took me about a year to get back in a basic way, a couple-three years to get somewhat OK on strength. It was pretty shocking--there are a lot of muscles in the shoulder, all at slightly different angles, and even finding all of them can be troublesome.
Posted by: Ernst Blofeld at November 10, 2017 11:19 PM (1QHgO)
Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at November 10, 2017 11:23 PM (eASYU)
Side note about it though, for all those that are taking it in pill form. If you take the pills too long, you see an increased risk in heart attacks. Get the cream if you can, but it truly is as much of a blessing as Spider Robinson's Irish Coffee in Callahan's Place.
Posted by: Cantankerous Programmer at November 10, 2017 11:28 PM (3t7n1)
On the other hand... Voltarin will rip your stomach apart in short order. Never, never take the tabs on an empty stomach, and even if you've had a meal, you will still have problems if you take them for any length of time. The gel works pretty well as a topical, but it's not nearly as effective as the tabs; but you don't have your stomach torn asunder when you use the gel, either.
Its one of those NSAID's that is really, really good for its purpose over the short term. Over the long term, be very, very wary of it's side effects.
Posted by: DaveK at November 10, 2017 11:31 PM (+SOQv)
Posted by: Bookaday at November 10, 2017 11:32 PM (2qDS0)
Weights for one side to restore strength were pretty tricky.
Posted by: Ernst Blofeld at November 10, 2017 11:36 PM (1QHgO)
31 I hope they did all of the MRIs on your brain. Seizures at your advanced age are concerning.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 10, 2017 09:07 PM (BoMuO)
Tell
me about it. I'm seeing a neurologist (who specializes in seizures) in a
couple of weeks, so I'm looking forward to her putting me some f*ing
knowledge about what happened.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader Culture Producer at November 10, 2017 09:14 PM
Did you, by any chance, read a Paul Krugman article that day?
Glad to hear that you have recovered from the surgery and hoping that the physio does the trick for you. Best wishers.
Posted by: Buck Doe at November 10, 2017 11:40 PM (1PQFx)
sliced it right open.
blood everywhere.
who knew that was even a worry?
Posted by: yankeefifth at November 10, 2017 09:50
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Yea! Someone besides me warms up the dog food!
Owww. Sounds like you have combination microwave/veg-a-matic
Posted by: EyeTest at November 10, 2017 11:46 PM (5x9My)
Hope you're back soon!
Posted by: Alix at November 10, 2017 11:51 PM (iaotW)
I had a bad time last December with blood clots and pulmonary emboli, Fortunately my wife is an experienced critical care nurse who kept track of everything/everyone during my8 day stay in the hospital.
Posted by: PMRich at November 10, 2017 11:56 PM (w5Qj0)
Hope you can check in occasionally and keep us posted on your progress. You and Mrs. OM will be in my prayers and I look forward to your return.
Posted by: EyeTest at November 11, 2017 12:02 AM (5x9My)
Posted by: the Butcher at November 11, 2017 12:27 AM (OonSC)
Prayers for a quick recovery.
Posted by: jd at November 11, 2017 12:45 AM (JiHYO)
This may not relate but my 90 pound Black Lab started having idiopathic Grand Mal seizures last February. Keppra and Zonisamide had no effect. They got worse and he started having them in clusters. In August alone he had 7 in 40 hours and then 9 in 42 hours. Desperate, we tried CBD oil and they stopped as suddenly as they started. He's been almost 3 months without a seizure and his personality and energy levels have returned to pre-seizure levels. It's anecdotal I know but it is a datum. We've got him on 15 milligrams twice a day. Please contact me if you need any info.
Posted by: Six at November 11, 2017 01:19 AM (CSe2n)
long hospital stay, you need a friend or family member to act as your
advocate, to ride herd on the hospital to make sure you're getting the
best possible care.
This. Completely this. This may be an immutable law of the world, like death and taxes.
Good luck on your rehab, OM. We're missing you.
Posted by: GnuBreed at November 11, 2017 01:21 AM (MQ2up)
Posted by: TeaPartyLee at November 11, 2017 03:03 AM (nqNRJ)
Posted by: SpecialEd at November 11, 2017 06:43 AM (mEjFi)
Posted by: Ralph Kramden's angst at November 11, 2017 06:58 AM (Y9uH4)
The seizures will end in maybe 20 years. Or so the doctors tell me. I believe them. They are from the VA and are truly concerned.
Yeah. Boatloads of meds. You have to have a sense of humor about it.
Posted by: Wishfull at November 11, 2017 08:41 AM (fvJ/7)
Posted by: aelfheld at November 11, 2017 09:23 AM (Zy9Yy)
"shoulder specialist surgeon from a local sports medicine clinic"
This is good. Pro tip: if you need a joint replaced or otherwise surgically repaired, insist on a sports medicine person to do the work. They see enough joints to be good at what they do.
Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie at November 11, 2017 09:40 AM (xqFeK)
Posted by: franksalterego at November 11, 2017 09:48 AM (3cq8T)
Posted by: Weak Geek at November 11, 2017 09:48 AM (VQjk/)
Wow, I don't know what to say.
Such a strange thing to happen. I hope you get well soon. Just take it slow and easy. Thank God you got through it. And you have a loving wife by your side.
as far as this, that you said:
If there's one thing I've learned from this is that if you are in for a long hospital stay, you need a friend or family member to act as your advocate, to ride herd on the hospital to make sure you're getting the best possible care.
Amen.
I spent 5 straight months recently, going to the hospital every single day, at least once a day for my dad. He would have died several times if it weren't for myself and my mother, who watched everything like hawks.
This is so critical if you have a family member in the hospital for a long stay and something serious.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at November 11, 2017 09:53 AM (fceHP)
Get well soon.
ps: If you've got an even slightly less hideous monkey pic please for pity's sake send it to CBD.
Posted by: DaveA at November 11, 2017 10:21 AM (FhXTo)
Posted by: Born Free at November 11, 2017 10:59 AM (11xs4)
Posted by: Greg Pagans at November 11, 2017 12:59 PM (2gUlo)
I haven't read all the comments, so this might have been said already, but be sure you keep doing the physical therapy, no matter how painful it gets. It's more important than you know, and I speak from coming back from knee surgery myself.
But it's good to hear from you, bro, and be sure to yell at us as often as you can in the meantime. Lord go with you!
Posted by: DynamiteDan at November 11, 2017 03:25 PM (MqzWH)
God Bless.
Posted by: Satrose at November 11, 2017 06:23 PM (nycWw)
Sorry to hear of your medical woes.
Extremely glad to see you back (sort of) to posting.
Much thanks for the tip regarding Voltaren Gel. (So far, I've never had a hospital stay. But my Mom has had several prolonged stays and unfortunately will probably be in for more.)
May you have a blessed and speedy recovery.
Posted by: Cold Civil War at November 11, 2017 07:22 PM (Z2PYk)
Lurker here. Holy cow. I am very glad you are seeing a neurologist - that's a must after what happened. Keep working that shoulder. The timeline they gave you sounds correct but you will make progress week to week. We wish you a good recovery and smooth sailing.
Posted by: Dr Alice at November 11, 2017 09:05 PM (LaT54)
Posted by: Manolo at November 11, 2017 10:04 PM (NYrK8)
But, first med was Dilantin, made me so tired I could not do much more than work 8 hours. And sleep the rest
They said I'd get used to it, my bride talked to the doc, I'm on carbamazepine now, no side effects
God bless and heal you
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What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)