STFU (Shut the F*** UP)

Chevyboy

Morning gals....

Cammi and Sass, I couldn't find what I thought I was looking for...

But I found this...

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000183.htm

 

I save so much "stuff" in my "favorites" that it has taken over a life of it's own. 

 

Our SIL is in from Orlando, so we spent the day with him yesterday!  So much fun!   Took him up to see his Sister in Central City, who I meet quite often for lunch.....

 

Then we drove down the mountain to Blackhawk and gambled a little bit.  That's pretty fun if you can win, but a real drag when you can't.

 

Sass, I don't know how you remember all of us, and what we do...Ha!   And who is getting what, where!  Wish I could do that.

 

Spookie.... Lizards?   My Daughter in Orlando said it is like living in a petrie-dish...Ha, ha!   She even had a little lizard on her wall in the bedroom, while I was THERE! 

And me from land-locked Denver, are not USED to seeing anything bigger than a bee or ant in the house!   I was sure it was going to hop on me or my stuff! 

 

Grammie.... Love your little Grand-kids!  And glad you are home!  Just sorry about your friend....  It's just hard...

 

Miss GardenG...  We have a blood pressure monitor, and also one that goes on your finger to measure your oxygen level...  Just look around.  I think we bought ours at Super  Walmart.

 

Phyllidrivesthemnuts!  You are so funny with your Docs!   One time we had to take DH to the emergency room.... and WHO should come from behind the curtain but this man sent from HEAVEN!  My Daughter's were ready to throw their Dad OFF the table & hog-tie this MAN down in his place, and well.... you know.... just take advantage of this most GORgeous man!  I mean  he was.... ummm ..... well something worth shaving your legs right THERE for!    And yes!  He had a bag of chips!

They were trying to figure out what could be wrong with THEM to maybe have an exam of some sort!

 

Sass, man I don't remember being able to "breathe" at all during labor!  I was in the throes of the most "turnyourselfinsideout" pain, that I had EVER known.  Breathe?  Not on your life!!    Just lay there trying to not have your ears pulled all the way through your other END!   THEN the dose of ETHER!   All I could hear was "He's a girl...he's a girl....he's a girl!"  And then I woke up... in a sense.  And old Doc Brown said.."He's a girl."  I was under that Ether, and I dreamed I was looking down at me, holding a bag of pop-corn.... 

 

I don't think they had epidural's, pain meds,  or anything ELSE!  Maybe whiskey?  And pant?  Well sure!  Maybe if you could BREATHE!  

 

And then they laid "her" in my arms... and I fell in love.  Wow.... that feeling!   And I did it twice! 

 

Glad you are home Veggy....  Hope you can stay there now, at least for the rest of the summer! 

 

Sorry you are leaving Lezza...  Wish you would stay awhile....

 

Shells, of COURSE you are a gardener!  You live in one of the most beautiful States!  My Dad used to travel to Hawaii to over-see flower shipments back to his shop in San Francisco...to Trader Vic's.  And I used to help him make Lei's!  Weren't they from Plumeria also?  He had the most amazing plants in his gardens!  Monkey Tail Ferns, Paint-brush, Bird of Paradise.... etc!   And my Mom had an Orchid collection,  along with  Bonsai's.  

 

Okay.... guess that's it!  Love you gals! xoxoxoxo

 

 

 

 

ChickaD

Miss Julia -- good luck today -- many positive thoughts coming your way.... xoxoxox

Miss Veggomatic... YAY you are home and I hope feeling much better ... hope you can get some silence now.

So far my Chemo #4 isn't too bad.... normal side effects I can deal with... and since I did NOT get the Neulasta shot -- NO BONE PAIN -- BIG YAY....  go to the hospital today for my 2nd MUGA heart test

Have a good day my Hoolies  xoxoxoxox

duckyb1

I have had reason to stay in the hospital overnight more then I care to remember........rotator cuff surgery each shoulder which was 2 stays.......BC.....Heart attack......Kyphoplasty,......... Just recently for the ischemic colitis episode......Plus 6 kids........



Here is my feeling and I have 2 four year college graduate RN's close to me, my granddaughter, and my DIL,....always there for me, but never try to play Doctor.........



Years ago we were kept in the hospital for days for many things that today we stay overnight or, the most a couple days..........think about this......how many times have you heard someone say..(and be honest, and admit it).........."WHEN I FIRST GOT IN THIS ROOM I WAS FLOODED WITH NURSES AND DOCTORS! NOW I DON'T SEE A DAMN ONE.......right........you are never going to please everyone about their care........also....isn't it a fact that the majority of people bitch about everything that went wrong during their experience, but never say how good the care was..............



Of course hospitals have infections....people don't go there cause they are healthy.....are there careless nurses, Doctors, and how about the "house cleaning staff"..........of course there are........but don't tear down a whole industry of dedicated Medical professionals who bust their asses and really do dedicate themselves each day because of a few bad ones......think where we would be without them...........



Remember you don't like the Doctor change.....you don't like your hospital stay, next time find another one........you don't like the nurse taking care of you....ask for the person in charge...........your care is in your hands.. ........



Now I will STFU...........

gardengumby

GMA - so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

Lezza - hope you didn't leave the thread for good.

Ducky - sorry if I offended you, but IMHO there are problems in hospitals that need to be addressed.  I deeply admire people who choose to go into the healthcare profession.  It is an important profession and you must be very proud of your family members who have dedicated themselves to it.  But, that doesn't mean that either everyone or all hospitals are without fault.  Is the care good?  Well, sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.  I am of the opinion that pointing out problems in an industry is not "tearing down the entire industry", but rather pointing out ways they can (and in my opinion should) do better.  Your care IS in your hands - and sometimes we need to be reminded of that.  But, many people do not live where they have a choice of doctors or hospitals - not without traveling much further than they can afford to.  The important part to remember about your care being in your hands is that you (or if you're lucky enough, your advocate) MUST pay attention to what is going on.  You must be willing to tell the nurse "No, you cannot put that in my nose, you just picked it up off the floor."  You cannot simply STFU.  And - you must also be aware of the fact that when you do pay attention, and do remember that your care is in your own hands, that you won't be winning many popularity awards with some of the nursing staff. 

Now as one of the newest members of this thread - I will STFU and hope that I haven't unduly offended anyone.

savgigi

GMA, I am sorry for your loss. It's a terrible thing to lose a good friend. I'm glad you had such a great time with the grandkids and that is a beautiful photo.

duckyb1

I have had reason to stay in the hospital overnight more then I care to remember........rotator cuff surgery each shoulder which was 2 stays.......BC.....Heart attack......Kyphoplasty,......... Just recently for the ischemic colitis episode......Plus 6 kids........



Here is my feeling and I have 2 four year college graduate RN's close to me..my DIL, and my Grandaughter...always there for me, but never try to play Doctor.........



Years go we were kept in the hospital for days for many things that today we stay overnight or, the most a couple days..........think about this......how many times have you heard someone say..(and be honest, and admit it).........."WHEN I FIRST GOT IN THIS ROOM I WAS FLOODED WITH NURSES AND DOCTORS! NOW I DON'T SEE A DAMN ONE.......right........you are never going to please everyone about their care........also....isn't it a fact that the majority of people bitch about everything that went wrong during their experience, but never say how good it was...............



Of course hospitals have infections....people don't go there cause they are healthy.....are there careless nurses, Doctors, and how about the "house cleaning staff"..........of course there are........but don't tare down a whole industry for the dedicated Medical professionals who bust their asses and really do dedicate themselves each day...........think where we would be without them...........



Remember you don't like the Doctor change.....you on't like your hospital stay, next time find another one........you don't like the nurse taking care of you....ask for the person in charge...........your care is in your hands.. ........



Now I will STFU...........

luvmygoats

Chevyerette - I know what you mean about bookmarks. DH says I have bookmarked the entire web. The last time I was not working we did not have DSL. Woohoo. OH lizards - I got myself in a heap of trouble when we lived in Hawaii. As a joke I took a feather, ran it down my DM's back and yelled "you've got a lizard on you" - they roamed pretty freely through the house. Scream, yell at me, don't think I got a spanking but bet I got sent to my room. We've lived in a house here in the Metroplex that got those little geckos in it. This one only has big spiny ones that drive the dog crazeee when they get on the screens.

Sassy - count me a would be gardener. House plants OK. Yard not so much. In the spring maybe garden for a few weeks. DH took my vegetable garden for parking - truth is I didn't use it much. This time of year no wayyyy! But it is raining today. Weirdest summer, heat, rain, heat, rain. Who knows what August will bring.

Ducky - agree 100%. Hospitals live for those patient surveys. I try to always fill mine out and to remember names of special employees. Having your name in a survey (positive that is) or mentioned in a personal note was on our reviews. I guess so was a negative way - shudder.

Chickienoshot - glad you're feeling decent after chemo. Dare I say "good" instead of "decent"? With you for your MUGA.

Gma - Loved pics with grands. Still thinking of you in your down time. Hope doc visit today provides some clue to your pain.

Guess I should drink more green tea with raspberry. I slept soooo good; up to tinkle x2 but right back to sleep. Phylllisthecook - I copied off your ginger tea recipe. Yum. I found some really good, soft candied ginger. I might try some of that though it does not ooze juice. I need to look for more Torani syrup; raspberry is OK, I will use it up but not my fav. They makes tons of others.

Happy Hooligan Friday.

duckyb1

GG.....not offended at all......I think we agree that your care is up to you or your advocate.......Like I always said to my kids......"you have a mouth.....use it"...,,,,,always remembering to be respectful and polite..



My grandson was rushed to the hospital with an asthma attack at 5 years old.....I was with my daughter........a Dr came into the emergency room and went to treat my grandson......I said to him.....I did not see you wash your hands.......he said..."I did, right before coming in here".....I saId..."I don't doubt that, but please do it again"..........my daughter near died....he thanked me........so your care is up to you......or your advocate....A hairdresser drops a comb, brush, scissors on the floor......don't put that on my head...and they don't, so it is in any industry.....no one can treat you less then with respect unless you allow it.......



My husband died from Pancreatic cancer......many days, weeks in a hospital.....have seen it all.....he lived for 2 years 9 months because of prayer, and a fantastic surgeon..........my daughter survived a brain tumor because of a skilled brain surgeon...................yet my great granddaughter is disabled (but progressing beautifully).........because of an "asshole" OB, who decided he could pull the 2nd baby (twins) out feet first instead of doing a C-section....(he is being sued)



So I do know both sides of good and bad treatment........but have seen more good......so with eyes wide open, never assuming because they hold "the title", they can't be questioned about everything and anything.......I say again........YOUR CARE IS IN YOUR HANDS......



I also don't care about popularity............Never have.........



So no offense.....I think we are saying the same thing.......hugs

blondiex46

Just checking in had the echo cardiogram this morning and the esphogram also, the second showed nothing (acid reflux)....still have the oxygen. It is mom mom and Andrew day so my grandson Andrew will be going to the movies (turbo) and friendlys.  I also think we will go to the Christmas tree shop and other stores....hope everyone is ok and Chickie hang in there..

will check back later....boys are getting on my nerves they don't have medication....

Spookiesmom

Chevy

We call them lizzards, some look like little dinosaurs. Their really anoles. I don't mind having them in the house, they eat palmetto bugs. Petri dish? What's that mean? LOL!

sas-schatzi

Chevy that's perfect on the anesthesia link----Yay chevy!

 Cami, the link in chevy's last post is perfect. After finding where the surgeon does surgery ask for a referral for an "anesthesia consultation for problems with anestesia" If possible get records from old charts through the med records departments of the hospital you had surgery at. If unavailable. Write a short synopsis of each anesthesia and what the problem was. This should get it done:)----

Shells another gardner . We could start a nursery. so, that's spookie, gumby, littlegoats chevy and you

Gumby consumer reports has recommended Reli-on as it's best buy for years. It has the innards of Omron that has the best technology in the industry.... with a walmart price:)

Ckickie---so happy no neulasta. Keep those numbers up YAY. Where is and what is Cooper up too?

Foley hope today is a better day.

Everything has degrees. My Docs called me Dr. S....... With respect, a smile, and always listened to what I had to say. But when I'd go to them with whatever. I went prepared with a problem and solutions. They could trust when I identified a patient condition change. If I needed to advocate for change, I would. Whatever was called for. But I was the only one on three floors called dr. S and it wasn't done derisively in any way. I figuired they must talk nurses at the meetings. Never strayed outside of practice, but was hell(nicely) on wheels if a patient of mine needed something. Also, the resource nurse, not by designate, but by trust from the other nurses. Probably sounds boastful, but very nice memories to be trusted that much.

duckyb1

Never had problems with anesthesia......then for a pre-op evaluation I had to be put under....had a consultation prior to, however this was a"new " hospital for me, not the one I always had surgeries in.......after the surgery, they had a difficult time waking me up....I felt horrible for nearly 1 week after, like a truck ran over me......called the Dept head, and informed them of this.....the anestatist called me on the phone......could not explain what went wrong.......so..........before the actual arm surgery I went to the hospital I usually go to, and asked for the anesthesia records of previous surgeries........I got them and took them to the hospital where my surgery was being done, and said........"THIS WORKS.....NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS ANESTHESIA....... I WANT THIS FOR SURGERY......they had no problem with it......



Bottomline.......right after surgery I woke up immediately, no problems, and funny thing the same staff was in recovery, and said to me.....".HEY, LOOK AT YOU! WIDE AWAKE".......",LAST WEEK WE COULDN'T GET YOU UP, AND KEEP YOU UP".......so again I say..........you are your own advocate...........

Anonymous

Good morning!  I just typed a whole long witty, funny and relevant post.....and it's GONE!  You'll just have to trust me that it was good!  hahahahahah!  That's probably a bad idea.  I will try to be patient and type another one.

LittleGoats and Shellyfish - thank you for the compliments.  You're very kind.

Foley - The photos of you and the grandkids are great!  Made my heart happy.  But very sorry to hear about your friend.  BTW, my MRI technician on Wedsnesday complimented me on the scarf you made and wondered where I found it.  I told her that it wasn't found, that a wonderful woman made it especially for my beautiful blue eyes.

blondie - hope you get to have some fun today!

veggy - so glad you're home.  I hope they fixed what was broken!

Littlegoats - I bet the candied ginger will be GOOD!  I'll try it too.  I make a cheesecake with dark chocolate and candied ginger. So in the tea should be delicious!

Yesterday was a crap day.  Score one for the Evil Ixempra.  She may win a few battles but I will win the war! (Just curious, how many people anthrpomorphize their chemo drugs?  I hope it's not only me.) Feeling better today but really tired.  Oh and my mouth tastes like a dirty ditch smells.  Ick.  The only thing that's making it better is salty tortilla chips.  How many of those can I eat before I explode?

And you, Dr SmartAssSassyPants - I have not been reading.  I've been whining and moaning.  Not the same thing at all!

I'm sure that I would be a FANTASTIC gardener except that I'm forgetful and I hate those wormy, crawly things that you sometimes find on plants. I'm pretty okay if it has an exoskeleton, but those invertabrate things creep me out.  It's hard to accept that at 61 yrs of age, I still can't touch a worm, but that's the hand I've been dealt.  I am truly glad and appreciative of those of you that can grow things that are so beautiful.

Well, I'm chemo +3 so I think it's time for another nap!

Wren44

Count me in on the gardening. My squash are almost ready to harvest and I have green beans growing rapidly. Tomatoes are mostly still green. We've gotten a few red from the patio tomato. We're still getting edible pod peas and eat them raw. Our little city lot is pretty much a jungle with all sorts of things blooming or finishing their show. And DH is a wild tree planter: 2 apple, 1 pear, 1 pear-apple, 2 quince, a corkscrew filbert (doesn't have nuts), regular dogwood, weeping dogwood, red twig dogwood, and katsura. We already had 2 ENORMOUS poplars.

We had the little green lizards in Houston and the spiky ones in Okla.

gardengumby

I simply cannot BELIEVE what great memories you folks all have.  I write something and remember maybe like 1 person, completely forgetting about others and then am simply embarassed about my idiocy.

Anyway, luvmygoats - glad that femara is treating you relatively well.  It has totally destroyed my memory and if I don't take supplements, and stay AWAY from wheat I am in pain.  Plus I've lost a bunch of hair - but enough griping, I'm still alive, haven't had a recurrence and no mets.  So I figure I'm far in the plus column.

Ducky - so glad I didn't offend, as I really didn't want to.  I can be a fairly opinionated person and know that sometimes my opinions are the opposite of others.  Just want to say that I am fully aware that my opinion is just that, an opinion.  Just 'cuz it's mine doesn't make it right   I mean I might think so, but I'm quite certain that I've been completely and utterly wrong more than once in my life!!

sas-schatzi

Veggy enjoy your fluffy recliner and think pancakes:)

Blondie it sounds like a wonderful afternoon, and you sound good too:)

GmaFoley

Crap crap crap... Thanks Sas - I went to see the sleep doc/neurologist - She says it is time to go back to my pain management doc.. My apnea isn't what is keeping me awake at night - its the pain.. She says that she works only with the sleep part of neurology - not the pain.. Everything she would suggest are things on my can't take list.. I might have to be creative.. She also said that the DC stimulator is questionable and would have to find more research on it.. 

I have Relay for Life survivors walk tonight.. I know I'm cancer-free at the moment but sure don't think of myself as a survivor with all the SE's from treatment.. Anyway - maybe I will feel up as the day goes on..

Guess if I just look at all the new pictures of the grandkids, I would feel better - actually this one makes me laugh - my friends doggy getting to know my GD

duckyb1

Garden.......I have been wrong a lot more then once...lol...according to my 6 grown children ....most of the time......then again what do they know....lol...........

gardengumby

aww kids - whadda they know!!!   (except of course when WE were kids - then kids knew WAY more than adults....  )

duckyb1

Garden....did you see I called you GG.......WTF........my kids are right....I do need serious help.....lol

gardengumby

Hey - everyone calls me GG....    I've even started calling myself GG - 

chabba

Love it Gma!

Chevyboy

Littlegoats!  That was so funny!  When I first read your post I thought you said "Chickensnot!!!"  Ha, ha!   Yes....!  She's feeling better.  About TIME!

 

I don't remember any problems I had in a hospital.... Probably been 30 years since I stayed over-night with a hysterectomy and a bladder tie-up.....  And with BC, I was out the same day....  ALL of the staff I saw were great....  And even with my Parents.... I never noticed anything wrong in a San Francisco Hospital. 

 

Oh wait!  Some stupid Doc, came to see my Husband after being just admitted with this TERRIBLE pain in his groin.... Couldn't even walk!  This guy said "Looks like cancer to me.!"  I almost died. 

 

But then this Priest poked his head in the room, and asked if we would like for him to pray with us.... And of course, this was about our lowest time....  After he finished, and made the sign of the cross, a nurse came in the room, and said "All of your tests show there is no malignancy!"  I just sobbed.     Guess that's all I have to say....  Later found out after MORE tests, that the pain was from Epiditimitis....  An infection in the epiditimus tube ....  (Guys have these) 

 

Sorry about your little Granddaughter Ducky.... I remember you talking about this....  How old is she now? 

 

Spookie.... My Daughter meant EVERYthing grows in Florida, just like in a Petrie-dish! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petri_dish

 

Mainly because of the humidity, the temps, etc.  One time we were walking in a park, and a HUGE gecko ran in front of us, and my youngest Grandson said "Now Grams!  That's what you call a good bug gone bad!"  Ha!  I was USED to those tiny ones, but man, this one was almost big enough to put a leash on him!

 

Sass, in a way I'm like you.... We just can't rest unless we can try and FIX something....  Like when I used to work, if I got a question about Beer, or the family, I couldn't rest until I found the right answer. 

 

Oh Phylliknowitall!  So good to see you up and making sense!   So what again, is an "exoskeleton"  ????  Is that a real word, or did you must make that up?  And "Invertabrate"  WTH is that?   Do I have THOSE in my garden too?  I think not.... where the hell did you come up with THAT one?  From your books? 

And what is "anthropomorphize"  ????

I am completely lost.  As usual!  I am almost 15 years older than you, and I don't know those words.... at least in THAT context. 

 

Go take a nap, and wake up and try this again....  (Love you little Philly!)

 

Little Garden.... don't feel any type of idiocy.... Is THAT a word?  Where did you guys come up with these?

Don't feel bad about having opinions..... I have them too, but they don't mean anything.... usually.....  (hardly ever.)

Never admit to being wrong....  just maybe "wayword."

So Ducky just named you DD???  I kind of liked Little Garden....

 

What is Gumby for anyway?  Is that like what  those little green stretchable "dolls" they used to have when my girls were little

sas-schatzi

Chevy & littlegoats--yep it looks like chickensnot when read fast. Very funny. Shellshiner will shake her head. Yes chevy always trying to fix something. Now if I could just get the toilet OFF the pool deck and back in the bathroom I would be a happy lady

duckyb1

No Chevy...it was GG........funny that is what my Great-granddaughters

Call me....GG...



Grayson is 28 months old...she now has a new cousin......Grayson's Aunt, (her Mom's twin), just had a baby girl.....named Shea-Lynn........



Grayson is coming along....she can now crawl using both arms, and can sit up for a little while by herself.......she stands with the help of a device she got from Shriner's Hospital.....we have the backing of Pediatric physicians from Children's Hospital in Philly, and Children's Hospital in Boston, that this Dr caused her disability from the Foot presentation at birth......she has a Brachial Plexus injury, and a partially severed spinal cord....



He is done.......not to mention all my Dr's are at the hospital he delivers at.......I have never been one known to keep my mouth shut.....my heart is broke for her.......she is so sweet, beautiful, and mentally sharp as a tack......her twin tries try hard to help her, and make her feel part of everything......a 5 minute decision to not do the right thing, changed her life.....

Chevyboy

Okay, I remember now.....  It just breaks MY heart too.....  I don't know what I would do, if something like that happened to one of my family....

But she is "sharp"  ?? Thank God for little miracles I guess...   And her twin will take care of her all of their lives!   My oldest Daughter "takes care" of my youngest Daughter also.... I mean by just being close to her, always calling and texting, and paying for her trips to go see her....   They are just 2 1/2 years apart.... but have always been "close."

I didn't have a "Sister".... except for all you guys! 

But knowing all of you, the little bit I do, it is like "family" to me.....

Sass!  WHAT did you do now?  How did the toilet get on the pool deck?  Or should I ask?  You know what?  Our neighbors across the alley are using their old toilet for ...... get this...... a PLANTER!  Good Lord that is the ugliest thing I ever saw!  You completely miss the flowers, just looking at the toilet!   Is THAT what you are thinking of doing?

luvmygoats

Oh my, I try to read those and catch anything inappropriate but I did not see chicken snot. No disrespect intended for our sweet ChickaD.

Oh Ducky, my heart breaks as well for your great granddaughter. I bet as sisters they will always be close. Smarts will go some to make up for the paralysis. Love her name. Glad you have excellent resources for her.

Chevy - you mean something like this?

or a trio though I think the aqua one is classy - minus the tank it might be passable.

camillegal

Just poppin in to say Hi==I'll be back later--I'm so exhausted today. So I've been really resting/

Chevyboy

Hi littlegoats!  It is just the bowl part...  Like the ones in the bottom pic....(no pun intended)   Are those yours?  I didn't really mean anything, except, man, those things are butt ugly.... (no pun intended)....   The Aqua one IS a little better, but STILL! 

I know they use old porcelain bathtubs as planters, but even those are not what you would say beautiful.... Or even standing upright, and then they put them in a corner of their yard with like the Virgin Mary in it....   I guess it's called re-purposing....

Here's another idea!

luvmygoats

No, not mine. Just googled them. DH would have a hissy fit if I did that though I think I've seen ones on the curb for free. Ick!

Oh I can see the bathtub planted. Heck, they plant in old boots. The bra idea is cute but again where would you hang it. I have a metal teapot that would hold just one little plant. Gosh making me want to plant something. Someone save me.