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I had my colonoscopy yesterday.....and I'm still here! I'm just glad that it's "behind" me now! I only had one tiny polyp to be sent out. I sure hope that they get to the "bottom" of the problem!!! 😂🙃😅 (sorry, I couldn't help myself!)
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I get to eat normally, again!!
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I've spent a good part of my morning wondering around the SF, trying to find my "people you follow" link. I had discovered all kinds of interesting places that I didn't know about, but not what I was looking for. I'm sure that I've seen it before, I just don't remember where. I know that being on a tablet is different than a PC, but.....can anyone help me out?
 

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I had my colonoscopy yesterday.....and I'm still here! I'm just glad that it's "behind" me now! I only had one tiny polyp to be sent out. I sure hope that they get to the "bottom" of the problem!!! 😂🙃😅 (sorry, I couldn't help myself!)

I've spent a good part of my morning wondering around the SF, trying to find my "people you follow" link. I had discovered all kinds of interesting places that I didn't know about, but not what I was looking for. I'm sure that I've seen it before, I just don't remember where. I know that being on a tablet is different than a PC, but.....can anyone help me out?
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Click on your Profile avatar, upper right. Then scroll until you see the link "following".
 
JBR said:
I find the main thing is to get comfortable while working under there. Have you come across the idea of using an old ironing board, where you lean that on the cabinet-base platform? Then you can lie on your back and use your tools more comfortably. Sometimes that's preferable to kneeling. Anyhow, hope it goes reasonably for you.
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That’s exactly what I was going to suggest to @Buckeye. Not that I’ve ever fixed under a sink myself
 
Llynn said:
Received a call last night from a Physicians Assistant in my Urologists office. Pathology report shows cancer is still there. They will give me a few more weeks recovery from the last surgery then I will go through another bout of infusion therapy although a different one than earlier this year.
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That’s a tough one. Besides the non-positive news, the waiting for the next steps seems so long. I hope you have some nearby friends and family to support you. We’re always here too.
 
David777 said:
With winter and ski season coming and my weekly rock music d fun ending, self cut my wild hair (see avatar) from hanging down to chin to earlobes. So will take a photo soon and change avatar image.

No rain here in the SFBA south yet as huge atmospheric river storm is stalled just north. Even up north, is not as epic as news media is making it out to be except for being so early in wet season. Tahoe ski resorts will all open within a week. But very blustery with lots of fall leaves blowing about.

Blood test levels for my polycythemia vera condition diagnosed January 2020, are all nicely normal. Also picked up another 8 months pill supply for hydroxyurea for just $21 total under my KP plan or about an eighth of open market costs. Would already be dead by now were it not for my two awesome female Desi doctors. On way back stopped at a Walmart Neighborhood Market where I picked up some potato salad I just enjoyed for lunch.

Glad to see our big hospital is now requiring everyone to wear masks again. Me an NP-95. Was surprised today that I was able to set up a short notice appointment for tomorrow morning Friday 11/22/24 with my usually fully scheduled primary KP doctor.
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@David777 I hope that this is not an intrusive question but, when I read your posts, you seem to live life to the full and I wonder if that is, in part, due to the uncertainties you have faced over your health and longevity? I ask because, you seem to be someone who wakes up and enjoys every day. Whatever the reason, I think it is a great gift to have. :)
 
At age 20, I expected I would be a rock star similar to Ronnie James Dio. But that ended abruptly as I barely escaped death due to my own poor choices experimenting with methylphenidate in pursuit of women. Due to my medical issues after I suffered arterial damage at age 20, for the rest of my adult life, I for the sake of not dying as one that greatly does not want to die, have had to be very careful not to consume any beverages or medicines with caffeine or even minor stimulants, much less any stronger rec drugs, nor any foods with MSG, and just small amounts of alcohol infrequently.

By my own choice, that excluded me from considering much normal social activity that others enjoy. Thus looked elsewhere to find value and worth in life. Regardless over decades, until age 50, had spent much time in long episodes of minor to moderate pain due to potentially fatal if aggravated leaking pseudoaneurysms in two deep internal zones. As a couple of resident teaching doctors at the Stanford Medical Hospital once told me, if they were ever forced to open me up to try and find and fix whatever, that I'd likely die on the operating table. Thus have lived carefully at the knife edge of the eternal abyss.

There was recent science news that humans undergo accelerated aging twice, first about age 40 and then at age 60. In my case that has been delayed about 10 years as I may have long telomeres? Since my polycythemia vera diagnosis in 2022, at age 74, have indeed now been aging possibly also related to the hyrdroxyurea medicine.

Today my dear doctor looked at an odd patch of facial skin and immediately related to my relief, it was only seborrheic keratosis, a noncancerous skin growth.

Rain has just finally arrived. So parked my Forester out of the carport and into the open for a good washing.
 
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At age 20, I expected I would be a rock star similar to Ronnie James Dio. But that ended abruptly as I barely escaped death due to my own poor choices experimenting with methylphenidate in pursuit of women. Due to my medical issues after I suffered arterial damage at age 20, for the rest of my adult life, I for the sake of not dying as one that greatly does not want to die, have had to be very careful not to consume any beverages or medicines with caffeine or even minor stimulants, much less any stronger rec drugs, nor any foods with MSG, and just small amounts of alcohol infrequently.

By my own choice, that excluded me from considering much normal social activity that others enjoy. Thus looked elsewhere to find value and worth in life. Regardless over decades, until age 50, had spent much time in long episodes of minor to moderate pain due to potentially fatal if aggravated leaking pseudoaneurysms in two deep internal zones. As a couple of resident teaching doctors at the Stanford Medical Hospital once told me, if they were ever forced to open me up to try and find and fix whatever, that I'd likely die on the operating table. Thus have lived carefully at the knife edge of the eternal abyss.

There was recent science news that humans undergo accelerated aging twice, first about age 40 and then at age 60. In my case that has been delayed about 10 years as I may have long telomeres? Since my polycythemia vera diagnosis in 2022, at age 74, have indeed now been aging possibly also related to the hyrdroxyurea medicine.

Today my dear doctor looked at an odd patch of facial skin and immediately related to my relief, it was only seborrheic keratosis, a noncancerous skin growth.

Rain has just finally arrived. So parked my Forester out of the carport and into the open for a good washing.
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A page out of my own medical journal as I can't have any of these either not that I ever used recreational drugs or alcohol. MSG is hidden in so many foods that it's nearly impossible to avoid.
 
Llynn said:
Received a call last night from a Physicians Assistant in my Urologists office. Pathology report shows cancer is still there. They will give me a few more weeks recovery from the last surgery then I will go through another bout of infusion therapy although a different one than earlier this year.
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Ooh..Bugger !!! I'm so sorry to hear this ..you're such a warrior, I give you a virtual 🤗🤗
 
Mornin' folks..it's 8.30am... it's horribly dull .. temp 40 deg...

The first night in the new bed, was not good.. my back was breaking, really sooo painful.. the mattress is very firm, but I don't think that was causing it.. I think in the last 3 days , my moving all the furniture, has created the problem... 😣 I should know better than move heavy items, and I do.. but when you have no-one to help, it;s no longer a choice..


This afternoon the buyer is coming to collect the desk... so that will be another thing gone....I got a nice tidy sum from Ebay yesterday...so i'm very pleased ...

We're forecast to have storm Bertie all weekend..dire warning everywhere.... so I'll go in a few minutes and batten down the hatches in the garden..
 
Poor post lady this morning. It's teeming of rain, windy.. and my doorbell rings and she's standing there struggling to hold 5 big parcels, and her scanning gun.. and I could barely see her face.

I heard a disembodied voice say...''yours are the 2 top ones''

I don't envy anyone who works outdoor in the bad weather...freezing cold, raining, windy.. and they have to deal with the publlic... no thanks...
 
Llynn said:
Received a call last night from a Physicians Assistant in my Urologists office. Pathology report shows cancer is still there. They will give me a few more weeks recovery from the last surgery then I will go through another bout of infusion therapy although a different one than earlier this year.
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I'm very sorry about your news, Llynn. Please try to be as positive as possible. 🍀
 

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