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Title: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on November 30, 2009, 06:46:41 pm: I have no idea what is happening to me! I turned 40 this year and so far I've had brain surgery, gall stones, and now...this. So, the other day I was bragging :D about how my gall bladder was not of an emergent nature in my estimation and I was avoiding surgery because I'd had enough surgery this year. Well, Friday night I had a fairly serious attack and following that noticed that I had blood in my urine. Sorry, I'm just putting this out there. I'd just gotten over a "bladder infection" 3 weeks ago but now I though it was due to my gall bladder attack. Ack, to make a long story short, checked in with my doc today, he tested it and feels that its not (and nor was the last episode) a bladder infection, have anything to do with my kidney stone or my gall bladder but something is wrong. He'd sent for labs on the last one and the blood count was way high like over 100. He said that if this turned out the same I'd be headed for a colonoscopy and it could be very serious. He actually said that the only things that could possibly cause this much blood in the urine would be either polyps or cancer. :( I have no idea what to think right now. I'm supposed to call for results tomorrow morning and then we'll know what to do next. I'm 40 years old, I have a husband and 4 kids under 7. Of course I'm thinking the worst.

Has anyone had this scenario?

I deeply covet your prayers.
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: saralynn143 on November 30, 2009, 07:14:23 pm: Anissa, you certainly have my prayers. I have not personally experienced anything you are describing, and while it does sound frightening, there have to be other possibilities in addition to polyps or cancer, including your gut reaction about your gall bladder attack.

I know it is tremendously difficult not to worry in times like these. When I am extremely stressed, I read Matthew, chapter 6, in particular: 25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I hope this gives you some comfort.

Sara
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: tenai98 on November 30, 2009, 07:26:25 pm: Anissa
you have my prayers....
JO
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Captain Deb on November 30, 2009, 08:07:37 pm: Anissa,

Please know that I am thinking of you and sending good vibes your way. Keep us posted on everything--no such thing as TMI here. The wonderful pirate towel you made for me is being put to good use--it is being used on my table top and keeps the beads I am stringing from running away. You have a big heart and we all here will be praying for you at this time.

Big Hugs,

Capt Deb
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Jill Marie on November 30, 2009, 08:32:46 pm: Anissa, they say bad things come in 3's so it looks like this should be it for a long time to come. Just remember that the doctors don't know everything, one would usually think that is a bad thing but that's not always true. They don't know for sure what is going on with you right now so they're trying to give you POSSIBLE answers, not for sure answers. Hopefully you get some news tomorrow that relieves some of the worry. There will be lots of people praying for good news! Jill
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: another NY postie on November 30, 2009, 09:08:52 pm: Anissa, I too am sending you prayers that you get good, uneventful news tomorrow. I know it is useless to say not to speculate or worry because this is very worrisome, so just breathe deeply and know you are on many, many people's minds right now.
Cheryl
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: mandy721 on November 30, 2009, 09:10:07 pm: Anissa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I so hope that you get good news tomorrow.
Mandy
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Kate B on November 30, 2009, 09:33:10 pm: Anissa,

I once had a doctor who told me not to worry until he worried....and a had a dad who said not to spend energy on worry because if and when the time comes you need it for other things. Easier said than done.

Until the tests are done, you won't know if it is a simple issue or a complex one. The good news is that you are on top of it all. You've tackled the AN. The gall bladder was a nuisance but it's over and done. You'll be able to tackle this too..

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kate
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: leapyrtwins on November 30, 2009, 10:45:27 pm: Anissa -

I'm with Captain Deb. There is no such thing as TMI here - we're all family.

I've never had anything like what you describe but, like everyone else, I hope it's nothing serious.

Please keep us updated.

Praying for you,

Jan
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: SML on November 30, 2009, 11:13:44 pm: Hi Anissa,

Rich and I are sending you good thoughts and prayers. We're hoping tomorrows results will bring good news.

Bad doctor for worrying you before he has all the facts.

Scarlett & Rich
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: sgerrard on November 30, 2009, 11:14:17 pm: Dear Anissa,

You may think the worst, but we shall think only the best. Whatever it may be, there will be steps you can take, and that is what you will do when you find out. And we shall be at your side.

Steve
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: moe on November 30, 2009, 11:23:33 pm: Anissa,
My heart goes out to you. Life just throws too many curves! You have enough on your plate with recovery from the AN and 4 kids (whew).

It is hard not to think the worst, especially when the doc says stupid things! Why do they do that?

Maybe because they want to present the worst case scenario, so that they can then say they were wrong, rather than saying "Oh it's just your gallstones acting up" and then finding out you have something worse.
Must be this legal defense mechanism (lots of law suits).

So hopefully nothing serious. It can't be and it won't be. You've got your hands full enough. God does not give you more than you can handle, remember that!
Chin up,
Maureen
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: NancyMc on December 01, 2009, 02:48:00 am: Thinking of you, Anissa.
Last I heard it was really bad bedside manner to mention the C word without a diagnosis.
As others have said, try to keep the worries away. (Look who's talking. Worry is my middle name.)
Fresh air and a walk. Play with your little darlings. Laugh.
Fingers and toes crossed here. It worked for Jo!
Nancy
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: wendysig on December 01, 2009, 07:23:57 am: Anissa,

I just read your post and wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers today. It is natural to think the worst in these circumstances, but we are all hoping for the best for you. Please let us know what the doctor says.

Wendy
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: pjb on December 01, 2009, 08:03:14 am: My prayers are with you I had alot of blood from my rectum and had polyps but I am sure of blood in the urine for colon issues. I am just hoping the tests will show just a minor thing you have been through so much already. Please keep us updated on your tests results.

My prayers,

Pat
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: HeadCase2 on December 01, 2009, 08:08:52 am: Anissa,
  Like the others have mentioned, try not to worry. Doctors are not always right with their first guess. I took my nephew to a colonoscopy appointment, after his doctor said they detected a large mass during a prostate exam. Everything was completely normal. I suggested to my nephew that he may want to find a new doctor, 'cause this one didn't know #&^% from shinola ;)
  I'm obviously not a doctor, but I don't see how a colon polyp could cause blood in the urine.
  Wishing you the best.
Regards,
  Rob
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Cheryl R on December 01, 2009, 09:51:57 am: I am also confused over why the dr wants a colonoscopy first as even a GI problem would possibly give rectal bleeding but am not sure why blood in the urine. Some more kidney testing and maybe seeing an urologist might be of help. Did you have an ultrasound to show the gall stones? I would think a CT scan would be more of a possiblity to see what a problem could be and colonscopy later if nothing is showing up. A higher up GI problem wouldn't show in the colonscopy. Just my opinion from a now retired nurse.
I am having a colonoscopy a week from today and not excited but is just the age related time to get checked.
Cheryl R
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: moe on December 01, 2009, 10:10:36 am: Anissa,
Good advice from those ex-nurses.
Donnalynn- great advice. Did not recall that you are/were a nurse, but I know you have musical talent!
Wishing you good or OK news for today, Anissa,
Maureen
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 01, 2009, 10:12:59 am: I talked to the doc this morning. He won't have the final results until tomorrow morning but what he did have showed there was a lot less blood this time than last. Yesterday he felt like there was something wrong in the kidneys and that would be seen from a scope? I don't know anything and feel so helpless here!

I had an u/s in August that showed the gall stones, he didn't seem concerned about that at all. The thing that did concern him was the fact that there is little to no puss in the blood. ??? To me that means that something is just all out bleeding without infection right?

My doc is a country doc and fixes everything from skinned knees to delivering babies. I'll go this round with him then hopefully he'll refer me to a specialist.

Thank you all for your support here. I haven't talked to any family or friends IRL so having you all here for me/us is really a treasure. :-*
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: NancyMc on December 01, 2009, 11:09:20 am: Tell him there are a lot of people out there awaiting these results, so Come On!
Another day . . .
We'll try to be patient.
You, too.
Fingers and toes crossed.
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: cindyj on December 01, 2009, 01:57:33 pm: Sorry you're having to wait for results, Anissa. Do try to assume the best rather than the worst, despite what the doc may say...not easy, I know. Will be watching to see what you find out.

Cindy

PS - what does "tmi" mean?
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 01, 2009, 02:10:47 pm: tmi = too much information

Thanks and you're right. I'm feeling much better about it today. God is so good to give peace and hope. Until tomorrow then...
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Vincent87 on December 01, 2009, 02:52:47 pm: I'm not a doctor, but I don't understand how yours could travel (at sonic speed) from a bladder infection to colon cancer! I mean, c'mon, their two different highways!

Mom has had a UTI for the past four years. (She's on suppressive therapy; Macrodatin daily.) She's always asymptomatic-no burning sensation. And then there's that odor. It's only when it gets bad and ugly (bladder/kidney infection) is there blood in her urine and she gets back pain. I remember when she was in the hospital (brain swelling from the GK) that her Gucci/Foley bag was a really bad color-like brown. And I know you're thinking all bad thoughts, but when you have an infection, your count does go up.

Who the hell are these doctors who give out bad news without all the lab results in their hands???
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 01, 2009, 05:31:41 pm: I keep thinking about it too. He said the only things that caused bleeding like that was polyps and cancer but he didn't say that I had one or the other. I don't think he intended to scare me (which he did anyway). He said that a kidney stone (which I also have but in a place where it won't pass) would produce only a quarter of the blood that I was passing at the most. He is not a specialist, but a country doc, GP.

Ok, lots of water, no white foods, got it :) Does that mean I have to skip my egg nog tonight? :-[ ;D Maybe if I put enough rum in it, it won't be a white food anymore, ha ha j/k
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 01, 2009, 08:25:24 pm: Quote from: anissa on December 01, 2009, 05:31:41 pm
Ok, lots of water, no white foods, got it :) Does that mean I have to skip my egg nog tonight? :-[ ;D Maybe if I put enough rum in it, it won't be a white food anymore, ha ha j/k

Anissa -

you should definitely listen to Donnalynn; skip the egg nog and just have the rum ;)

Hope the doc has positive news tomorrow. Please keep us posted.

Jan
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Adrienne on December 01, 2009, 08:55:08 pm: Oh Anissa.

Just saw this now. Huge (hugs) of strength while you sort through all of this. Hope they get to the bottom of it with a somewhat simple explanation soon.

Adrienne
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: wendysig on December 02, 2009, 12:53:05 am: Anissa,

This was my first chance to check back to see what your doc had to say. Sorry he had no real news for you today, I'm sure you're on pins and needles. I have to agree that it sounds like he's made quite a leap in his diagnostic guesses and I would say, don't worry until you know there is really something to worry about. Easier said than done, I know. Hopefully, your doc will be able to provide a fuller picture tomorrow. Please keep us posted.

Wendy
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: CHD63 on December 02, 2009, 07:35:36 am: Anissa .....

Missed your post until just now ..... so sorry. First reaction is "what in the world is a doctor giving you his idea of a worst case scenario before he even has test results?" I worked for a family practice doctor (who was also a very good friend) for ten years when my children were small. I always admired him because he never let a patient go out of the office without hope ..... and always gave the positive statistics, not all of the negative. This is so troubling that he is causing you to worry excessively before the facts are all known.

Hang in there ..... I know there have to be other explanations for your symptoms.

Thoughts and prayers.

Clarice
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 02, 2009, 10:34:12 am: Well, just shoot me ;). I talked to the doc this morning, blood count was low, consistent with the kidney stone. ??? ??? From cancer to a kidney stone? I'm so irritated right now. He is referring me to a surgeon for the gall bladder problem and I'll get a referral from him to a urologist for the blood/kidney stone issue. Hopefully thats it and we can all move on. I feel like I've been through the ringer. I need another egg nog. ;)
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: staypoz on December 02, 2009, 10:39:03 am: Anissa, 8 months post-op, I experienced the same thing you did and learned that there are a lot of things that can cause blood to appear in urine. When I was first referred to a urologist, he told me that they might never be able to determine the cause, so don't panic. I would recommend you see a specialist. I had several other tests beyond a scope. You can pm me if you'd like.

staypoz
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: lori67 on December 02, 2009, 10:41:13 am: We can't shoot you now - you apparently just made a miraculous recovery from being dead to having a kidney stone! :D

As yet another nurse here, I was really confused about how colon issues would cause blood in the urine also, but, hey, I worked with the other end of patients (their brains), so who knows, right? Maybe something has changed since I did that chapter in nursing school.

Anyway, good news! Definitely break out the rum to celebrate. I'm with Jan, hold the nog. Hope your kidney/gall bladder issues are taken care of quickly.

Lori
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: CHD63 on December 02, 2009, 10:51:45 am: Well grrrrrrrrr to the gloom and doom doctor! >:( Sure glad you can now put all of this into perspective and move on with enjoying the upcoming holidays.

Keep us posted.

Clarice
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Jim Scott on December 02, 2009, 05:18:30 pm: Anissa ~

I'm not quite sure it's appropriate to offer congratulations on a diagnosis of kidney stones and gall bladder problems - but I guess they 'beat' a possible cancer diagnosis (and the risk of being shot).

Seriously, I'm sorry to learn of these medical problems you're forced to deal with. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers - and those of many others.

Jim
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Cheryl R on December 02, 2009, 06:48:46 pm: Good to hear the good news which to many wouldn't be good news but to you and the rest of us has to be. It sounded too much to me like 2 health problems going on at the same time to be what the dr was thinking! I hope they get taken care of time! Not the nicest holiday events but important no less! Cheryl R
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Kate B on December 02, 2009, 09:45:52 pm: Quote from: anissa on December 02, 2009, 10:34:12 am
Well, just shoot me ;). From cancer to a kidney stone? I'm so irritated right now.... I feel like I've been through the ringer.

Yep you were through the emotional wringer! Celebrate the news...although a kidney stone is painful it is more easily treated.

Kate
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: wendysig on December 03, 2009, 11:38:18 am: Hi Anissa,

Great news (comparatively speaking anyway). I hope you are able to resolve your gallbladder/kidney stone issues without more surgery. I had my gallbladder removed years ago (not much fun) before they were doing the laproscopic surgery, but my sister has had stones for years and since they don't bother her, she doesn't bother them (they were discovered during an ultrasound for something else). As for the kidney stone, a friend of mine gets them and just has to have them blasted every couple of years. He tells me that procedure is a piece of cake. Hope you're feeling better.

Wendy
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: tenai98 on December 04, 2009, 08:25:11 am: Good news to hear......much better than colon cancer...what a roller coster ride....ANd I think us ANers take our health issues more seriously than before being dx with AN
JO
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: pjb on December 04, 2009, 10:07:39 am: I would definitely change doctors and hold the egg in the egg nog more liquor is very good medicine for you right now.......we like this diagnosis much much better

Regards,

Pat
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: stoneaxe on December 08, 2009, 10:58:16 pm: Just read this post and I'm glad everything has turned for the better. Docs need to be real careful throwing the C word around. Seems to me like there should be a class requirement in med school about delivery of bad news. While I was happy that my doc was so thorough in his examination and found my AN quickly when I got the word it was dellivered in a manner that caused a cold dread to come over me...albeit briefly. He called me and said the results orf the MRI showed a BRAIN TUMOR.......all further words were drowned out by the rush of emotions I felt...my Dad died from a brain tumor 25 years ago....the proverbially life flashing before my eyes...thoughts of how my wife and kids would do...then I realized he was still talking and asked him to repeat what he had said......"don't worry, it's benign". I never realized just how much of a shock to the system rapidly shifting emotions could be....I felt confused for the rest of the day.

Very glad to hear the "good" news.
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 08, 2009, 11:29:37 pm: Thanks you guys, you are so right. Seriously, I've had a brain tumor (mostly) removed THIS YEAR. I don't think I need to have the C word thrown about as an option. After him saying that and then going back to kidney stones I've thrown all of it out and started over. I consulted with a general surgeon about my gall bladder and he referred me to a urologist. I have to get a new CT scan (Friday) before I see him next Wednesday. Hopefully its nothing like a little stone causing trouble but now that I've heard the C word I can't just assume that its nothing. Oh how life has lost innocence. Its OK though because its my crazy life and well, I just wouldn't be me without it. ;) ;D
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 09, 2009, 07:02:22 am: Anissa -

I like your attitude!

Good luck with the urologist. Please keep us posted.

Jan
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 16, 2009, 10:38:21 pm: So I saw the urologist today and he did a thorough investigation. He looked in my bladder and no tumors or anything else in there so just the 9mm kidney stone to deal with. Its getting blasted this Friday. He only gets the machine every other week and because of the holidays the next time he gets it is the 19th of January. He thought better sooner than later.

Wendy, thanks for the good words on the procedure. The thought of it has me a little freaked out but "piece of cake" made me feel better.
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 16, 2009, 10:49:16 pm: Wonderful news, Anissa ;D

I'm relieved to know it's nothing more serious.

Jan
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Pooter on December 16, 2009, 10:58:25 pm: Whew! Glad you got good news (better than the alternative)! Never had stones but I hear they are no fun. Good luck!

Keep us posted.

Regards,
Brian
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: CHD63 on December 17, 2009, 07:38:16 am: Anissa .....

I guess in the long run it is better to think things are horrible and then find out they are not nearly as bad, rather than the other way around. However, I think you were needlessly put through the wringer on this one. So glad it is a relatively easy treatment and you will soon be good as new. :D

Clarice
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: pjb on December 17, 2009, 09:59:43 am: Good luck to you on Friday sounds like a piece of cake compared to the previous diagnosis and as soon as it is over have a piece of cake.

Regards,

Pat
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 17, 2009, 10:25:59 am: Quote from: pjb on December 17, 2009, 09:59:43 am
Good luck to you on Friday sounds like a piece of cake compared to the previous diagnosis and as soon as it is over have a piece of cake.

Regards,

Pat

You know, I think I will! My MIL is retiring and Tuesday we're scheduled to have pedicures to celebrate. That is going to be GOOD!
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: sgerrard on December 17, 2009, 10:29:37 am: Only on the Forum do we get to say things like: I am glad to hear you have a 9mm stone in your kidney. :) My neighbor is a tech at the hospital who does the kidney stone sonic blast treatments. It sounds vaguely medieval, but nothing like going through brain surgery.

Merry Christmas!

Steve
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 17, 2009, 12:31:49 pm: Steve, I don't think there is anything like going through brain surgery! I mean I'm sure there is worse out there but hopefully its the worst I'll have to experience! And oh the excitement for "just" a kidney stone. :D ;D
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: lori67 on December 17, 2009, 03:05:35 pm: Happy blasting! My dad had it done quite a few times and didn't have any real complaints afterwards, so I'm sure you'll do great. (women are much tougher than men, you know... ;)).

Lori
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Pooter on December 17, 2009, 04:18:56 pm: Quote from: lori67 on December 17, 2009, 03:05:35 pm
women are much tougher than men, you know... ;).

Lori

Amen to that, sister. :)

Brian
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: anissa on December 17, 2009, 04:22:41 pm: Quote from: Pooter on December 17, 2009, 04:18:56 pm
Quote from: lori67 on December 17, 2009, 03:05:35 pm
women are much tougher than men, you know... ;).

Lori

Amen to that, sister. :)

Brian

Hey that was my line but then again it sounded much funnier coming from you!
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Pooter on December 17, 2009, 04:35:36 pm: Quote from: anissa on December 17, 2009, 04:22:41 pm
Quote from: Pooter on December 17, 2009, 04:18:56 pm
Quote from: lori67 on December 17, 2009, 03:05:35 pm
women are much tougher than men, you know... ;).

Lori

Amen to that, sister. :)

Brian

Hey that was my line but then again it sounded much funnier coming from you!

Is it going to far to say that if we had a women in charge of the military that we'd be out of Iraq, taken out bin Laden, have put Iran in check, smacked down North Korea and most of the other world problems would be solved in about 26 days? :o

Heh

Brian
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: saralynn143 on December 17, 2009, 05:42:13 pm: 26 days? Why so long?

Sara
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: lori67 on December 17, 2009, 06:15:08 pm: Need time for a manicure and a facial every now and then! :D
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: sgerrard on December 17, 2009, 08:58:04 pm: Quote from: Pooter on December 17, 2009, 04:35:36 pm
Is it going to far to say that if we had a women in charge of the military that we'd be out of Iraq, taken out bin Laden, have put Iran in check, smacked down North Korea and most of the other world problems would be solved in about 26 days? :o

Yes, Brian, but it wouldn't be too long after that before they started having us do projects. Pretty soon they would "ask" us to start rearranging the world, like dig up Hawaii and move it closer to California because the plane ride is too long. I'm not sure if it would be worth it. :P

Steve
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: moe on December 18, 2009, 09:51:36 am: Anissa,
Hopefully you got that blasted kidney stone blasted without any problems.....
So glad to hear it was treated by a different doctor.
Enjoy your holidays and pedicure. :)
Maureen
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Captain Deb on December 18, 2009, 09:57:37 am: Quote from: saralynn143 on December 17, 2009, 05:42:13 pm
26 days? Why so long?

Sara

Gotta do it between PMS attacks! Otherwise we'd blow up the world.

Capt Deb
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Captain Deb on December 18, 2009, 10:00:35 am: If your tummy aches,
and you don't know why,

Who ya gonna call?

STONE BUSTERS!!!!!!

(You remember the melody, don'tcha?)

Capt Deb
(Best of luck, Anissa!!)
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Pooter on December 18, 2009, 11:58:31 am: Quote from: sgerrard on December 17, 2009, 08:58:04 pm
Quote from: Pooter on December 17, 2009, 04:35:36 pm
Is it going to far to say that if we had a women in charge of the military that we'd be out of Iraq, taken out bin Laden, have put Iran in check, smacked down North Korea and most of the other world problems would be solved in about 26 days? :o

Yes, Brian, but it wouldn't be too long after that before they started having us do projects. Pretty soon they would "ask" us to start rearranging the world, like dig up Hawaii and move it closer to California because the plane ride is too long. I'm not sure if it would be worth it. :P

Steve

Oh no you di'nt! ;D

Brian
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: NancyMc on December 18, 2009, 03:35:01 pm: Quote
I'm not sure if it would be worth it. Tongue

Oh, it would definitely be worth it! Besides you guys like to feel useful, don't you?

Good luck, Anissa.
Title: Re: The other shoe... (might be tmi)
Post by: Pooter on December 18, 2009, 04:35:23 pm: That's a trick question with no right answer, so I refuse to answer. ;D

Brian
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Post by: lori67 on December 18, 2009, 04:50:16 pm: Jenni has trained you well! :D Smart man!
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Post by: Pooter on December 18, 2009, 05:04:42 pm: I think we've hijacked Anissa's thread long enough, but I'll stop after this one last funny (semi-related to hijack) story...

A buddy of mine told me that he was in "hot water" with his wife. When I asked why, he said that the night before, his wife had asked him the dreaded "do these jeans make me my butt look big?" question.. He was in a particularly surly mood, so his response was "No, those jeans don't make your butt look big... you butt makes your butt look big". Needless to say, he was in the doghouse for several days after that comment.

Ok, back on topic folks!

Anissa, how'd the blasting go?

Regards,
Brian
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Post by: anissa on December 18, 2009, 11:16:05 pm: (still laughing at Brian's story but maybe because of the pain meds :D)

The blasting went just fine, as well as can be expected. I should be back to my sassy self by tomorrow :) Thank you all for your thoughts and I've been loving the banter. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
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Post by: lori67 on December 19, 2009, 08:54:51 am: See, it wasn't REALLY a hijack... we were doing it on purpose to cheer Anissa up! :D

Brian, James wouldn't have had to worry about being IN the doghouse after a comment like that...he would need to worry about being UNDER the doghouse. :P

Anissa, glad it went well and I hope this takes care of the stones once and for all for you.

Lori
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Post by: wendysig on December 19, 2009, 09:01:04 am: It looks like I missed all the fun because I wasn't around for a few days!

Anissa,

I'm glad to hear things went well and hope you are feeling back to your usual self.

Wendy
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Post by: Jill Marie on December 19, 2009, 09:42:32 pm: Anissa, Glad you're doing better. If laughter truly is the best medicine then here's a dose. Saw a bumper sticker that said, "Can You Fix My Husband?" He says he's broke! Jill