Best Wishes To Evo

[ZapperZ]

Isn't the big thing tomorrow?

Best Wishes and let us know as soon as you can how things turn out. Are you sure we can't put a webcam in the operating room? :)

Zz.

[WarPhalange]

Some sort of surgery? Ouch. Good luck. :)

[Andre]

All the best, Evo,

and hopefully it's feasible to have somebody, a child perhapes, to communicate the situation and progress tomorrow.

[Cyrus]

I cant wait to see the new boob job! :biggrin:

[TheStatutoryApe]

Get some good drugs and report back to us as soon as you are sober enough.

[WarPhalange]

No, do it while high. It will be funnier that way.

[Borek]

So far I pretended to be witty, now I will pretend to be serious. Fingers crossed Evo.

[TheStatutoryApe]

No, do it while high. It will be funnier that way.

High is fine. I just said sober enough. I'll be worried though if I see posts like...

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[Kurdt]

Make a speedy recovery.

[cristo]

High is fine. I just said sober enough. I'll be worried though if I see posts like...

Don't worry.. members posting gibberish will be banned :rofl: On that note, a hearty thanks to Zz for volunteering to look after the Philopsophy forum in Evo's absence (*runs and hides* :bugeye:).

Good luck, Evo.

[BryanP]

I cant wait to see the new boob job! :biggrin:

Who? What? Where?

[G01]

Good luck Evo! I hope you are well enough for the PF chat on Sunday.

[ZapperZ]

Don't worry.. members posting gibberish will be banned :rofl: On that note, a hearty thanks to Zz for volunteering to look after the Philopsophy forum in Evo's absence (*runs and hides* :bugeye:).

Good luck, Evo.

Slash and burn, cristo. Slash and burn! :)

Zz.

[Moonbear]

Don't worry.. members posting gibberish will be banned :rofl: On that note, a hearty thanks to Zz for volunteering to look after the Philopsophy forum in Evo's absence (*runs and hides* :bugeye:).

Good luck, Evo.

:rofl:

Best wishes for a smooth operation and speedy recovery, Evo!!! Tell Evo Child that she has to post updates if you're too drugged to do it.

[rewebster]

Break a leg!




(hmmmm...no..., wait..., that's theater talk....)

[Evo]

Awww, <sniff> thank guys!! :blushing:

I should be back Saturday night, unless they decide to hold me at the hospital longer.

This should be interesting.

No boob job Cyrus. :tongue: For those of you that don't know what this is about, here is the thread.

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=241198

[rewebster]

So, its sounds like your stomuch is double-jointed to bend and twist like that---



I was wondering if......

[Hootenanny]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Evo!

[Kurdt]

If I knew you were having work done, I'd have gladly gone halfsies on the super-boob.

:biggrin:

[Astronuc]

Break a leg!

(hmmmm...no..., wait..., that's theater talk....) Disregard that advice! No more breaking anything! You're already beyond your allowable quota.


Best wishes for smooth surgery, and full and speedy recovery!

[rewebster]

Well, there is a chakra right in that area----


maybe this benefit your ying


(or yang)---


you may be a new and better Evo when its done!!!!


(that's hard to imagine, though---a 'better' Evo, that is)

[AhmedEzz]

Best best wishes Evo, try to be positive and come back here soon.

[Math Is Hard]

Have the easiest, most perfect laparo-fundo ever! :)

http://www.larose.com/upimages/Be_Happy.jpg

[Math Is Hard]

Well, there is a chakra right in that area----


maybe this benefit your ying


(or yang)---


you may be a new and better Evo when its done!!!!


(that's hard to imagine, though---a 'better' Evo, that is)

What a great idea .. Evo could get a chakra realignment while she's under! :approve:

[turbo-1]

I cant wait to see the new boob job! :biggrin:I had a co-worker who had two of them - both reductions, and several months apart. She is a tiny woman who had to go from granny-sized mammaries to B-cups that were more appropriate to her slight frame. I realize that you're making an attempt at humor, but I don't think Evo needs breast enhancement, unless breast-enhancement somehow endows an anti-klutz aura on the recipient.

[moe darklight]

Good luck Evo!

[Moonbear]

I had a co-worker who had two of them - both reductions, and several months apart. She is a tiny woman who had to go from granny-sized mammaries to B-cups that were more appropriate to her slight frame. I realize that you're making an attempt at humor, but I don't think Evo needs breast enhancement, unless breast-enhancement somehow endows an anti-klutz aura on the recipient.

Yeah, good heavens, the last thing we need to do is make her more top heavy so she's more prone to toppling over! :bugeye:

[rewebster]

Have the easiest, most perfect laparo-fundo ever! :)



yeah--a perfecto fundo!

[binzing]

unless breast-enhancement somehow endows an anti-klutz aura on the recipient.

While as Moonbear said, it may lead to being more top heavy, it would also provide more padding. Something of a pair of air (or silicone) bags.

[rewebster]

While as Moonbear said, it may lead to being more top heavy, it would also provide more padding. Something of a pair of air (or silicone) bags.

padding?--come on, guys!!----if and when you guys would get done, she'd have silicone implants on her elbows, hips and who knows where else!!

[Math Is Hard]

Yeah, good heavens, the last thing we need to do is make her more top heavy so she's more prone to toppling over! :bugeye:

Maybe we could make her feet bigger.

[Kurdt]

Ideally one would want to let nature take its course which would of course gradually reduce Evo's centre of mass.

[jimmysnyder]

All the best Evo, I hope everything comes out OK. Did I say that right?

[D H]

Best of wishes, Evo!

[humanino]

Our thoughts will be with you for the best :smile:
You can't possibly let Zz in charge of GD :wink:

[Ivan Seeking]

I thought it was today.

Best wishes from Tsu and I, and get well soon.

[GeorginaS]

Best wishes, Evo! I hope everything goes well and you recover really quickly. I've heard you get to eat all of the ice cream and Jell-o you want post-op. So, yay!

No wait.

Do great. We'll be here waiting for you.

[Evo]

Thanks all!!! I'm a bit apprehensive, but I'm sure it will be fine. Besides, I like baby food.

[B. Elliott]

Hope everything goes well Evo.

As GeorginaS said, milk it for all you can. Make them regret offering all you can eat jello! :biggrin:

[waht]

I got a little queasy by finding what you are up to Evo. Wish you well.

[Cyrus]

We'll balance her out with butt implants!

Besides, anything that strikes her butt or her chest will simply bounce off! Seeeee, I've been thinking ahead. (pointing finger to the top of my head)

yyyyyyyyyeeeeanways....Hope all is well Evo!

[Tsu]

Besides, I like baby food.

GAAAAAKKKKKKK. Jeez, Sis. That's just disGUSTing!! :yuck:

And don't worry. Everything will be fine.

HERE!! Have some clear liquids! :biggrin:

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5112/koolaidman03416im1.jpg

You will be in my thoughts and prayers all day tomorrow. O'Tay? :!!)

[wolram]

Good wishes Evo, when you come out you will be jumping 12ft fences.

[BryanP]

Good luck Evo!

[chroot]

Get well soon Evo!

- Warren

[Lisa!]

Wish you the best, Evo!:smile:

All the best, Evo,

and hopefully it's feasible to have somebody, a child perhapes, to communicate the situation and progress tomorrow.

For a momment I thought Evo was going to give birth to another baby!:blushing:

[George Jones]

I hope all goes well.

Take care.

[Doc Al]

Hope all goes well and that you recover soon, Evo!

(And don't leave us hanging... check in as soon as you can.)

[Moonbear]

padding?--come on, guys!!----if and when you guys would get done, she'd have silicone implants on her elbows, hips and who knows where else!!

Oh, now that's a much better plan! Yeah, since you're in the shop already, might as well get the rest of the body work done. :biggrin: Silicone padding on the hips sounds great (though, I think it was Tsu who needed that), along with knees and elbows, maybe something for the chin too, some butt implants, and she might be able to hold off until Kurdt finally gets the padded Kevlar suits ready for all us sisters.

Thinking of you Evo!

[Reshma]

Good luck, Evo! Wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back here soon.

[Redbelly98]

Good luck Evo.

[hypatia]

Oh now the waiting begins in earnest {paces back and fourth}.

[Tsu]

With any luck at all, she's out of the OR and recovery already. If I know Evo, she'll be reaching for her laptop by later this evening (now that's IF Evo Child let her take it to the hospital at ALL!!!11 :biggrin:).

[AhmedEzz]

With any luck at all, she's out of the OR and recovery already. If I know Evo, she'll be reaching for her laptop by later this evening (now that's IF Evo Child let her take it to the hospital at ALL!!!11 :biggrin:).

With Evo's strong personality, I doubt it....she'll probably 'ban' her from the hospital, :biggrin:

[Tsu]

Ah, but Evo Child is JUST LIKE HER. She'd just laugh at her if Evo tried to ban her from the hospital. :biggrin:

[cristo]

But Evo Child is JUST LIKE HER. She'd just laugh at her if Evo tried to ban her from the hospital. :biggrin:

I'm sure they could come to some sort of arrangement.. like Evo handing over her debit card! :biggrin:

[Borek]

I'm sure they could come to some sort of arrangement.. like Evo handing over her debit card! :biggrin:

For emergency only!

And let's not list these emergency cases :wink:

[NeoDevin]

If I know Evo, she'll be reaching for her laptop by later this evening

If I know Evo, she'll probably fall out of the hospital bed mid surgery.

[AhmedEzz]

What is it with the PF sisters falling ?

[Kurdt]

What is it with the PF sisters falling ?

Its in their contract.

Talk to us soon Evo.

[turbo-1]

Its in their contract.If they won't fall on their own, we hire someone to push them down.

[Andre]

well, still waiting. Hate that time difference. Hang in there, Evo

[~christina~]

I'm sure she will be fine. :biggrin:

[Moonbear]

Evo Child BETTER have instructions (and follow them) to get on here and let us know when Evo is out of surgery and recovering. By now, she ought to be out and in recovery (though likely far too groggy to tell us this).

[hypatia]

Eh Gads, no word yet{goes back to pacing}.

[GeorginaS]

You don't suppose the Evo Child doesn't follow instructions, do you?

Gads I hate waiting.

[Tsu]

Grrrrrrrrrr....................... I'm starting to get that 'Pit Bull with lipstick' feeling. :grumpy:

OK. Deep breath. Relax. We'll hear something soon...

[Math Is Hard]

I think this is officially the waiting room thread now. Who wants to play checkers?

I wonder if Evo is up and holding court with the handsome male nurses?

[GeorginaS]

I didn't bring my checkerboard, but we could play Go Fish. :biggrin:

[lisab]

I think this is officially the waiting room thread now. Who wants to play checkers?

I wonder if Evo is up and holding court with the handsome male nurses?

"It's time for your sponge bath, Miss Evo...."

:rofl:

[Math Is Hard]

I didn't bring my checkerboard, but we could play Go Fish. :biggrin:

oh, yeah. I know that game. Isn't that where you say, "do you have any threes?" and I say, "no, go fish", and then you whack me with a frozen cod? Think I'll pass for now. :biggrin:

"It's time for your sponge bath, Miss Evo...."

:rofl:

I think that's the fun part of the fundoplication. :wink:

[binzing]

Wow, your a dirty lot...lol, but then again, I bet a few of the guys are plotting to converse with Evo Child as well.

[GeorginaS]

oh, yeah. I know that game. Isn't that where you say, "do you have any threes?" and I say, "no, go fish", and then you whack me with a frozen cod? Think I'll pass for now. :biggrin:

Oh come now; I wouldn't whack that hard. o:)

What happens, then, when I get my checker to your side of the board and say, "Crown me"? Do you bonk me with a frozen tuna?

[jimmysnyder]

"It's time for your sponge bath, Miss Evo...."
It works like this, they start at the head and wash down as far as possible. Then they start at the feet and wash up as far as possible. Then they hand you the sponge and you wash possible.

[AhmedEzz]

Relax guys, Evo child is probably keeping Evo in the hospital to meet the handsome doctors. Hope she'll be kind enough to give her a laptop.

[phyzmatix]

First thing I thought of when I read about this fundowhatshamathingy was that starfish evert their stomachs for external digestion...

Made me wonder if this ability will now also be counted amongst the myriad of superpowers Evo already possesses...

Scary stuff! :bugeye:

[Andre]

Liquid food, right, coming up.

Oops, Sorry Evo, I dropped your jar with hunny

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/sarahpitre/dreaming_of_hunny_pooh.jpg

[hypatia]

I'm worried, hope she went to the right Doctor.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q147/cerys34/Doctor%20Who/dodo.jpg

[Moonbear]

You don't suppose the Evo Child doesn't follow instructions, do you?
:rofl: Maybe if we dangled a debit card on a string, she'd show up to give us a report. (Okay, who has the lowest bank balance? We don't want her to get too far with that once she has it, Evo still needs a few weeks of nursing care.)

Gads I hate waiting.

Same here. I was hoping to find something by morning, Evo Child checking in before heading off for visiting hours or something like that. :frown:

*starts pacing again* With all this pacing, Greg's going to have to put a new floor in here next. I think we're wearing a hole in that spot there.

[Kurdt]

My bank balance is negative, you can use my card (if i can find it) as a lure.

[Moonbear]

My bank balance is negative, you can use my card (if i can find it) as a lure.

Ooh, perfect.

Okay, Evo Child, here's a really nice, well-broken-in debit card for you if you tell us how your mom is doing. :biggrin:

[GeorginaS]

Debit card incentive. Hrm. We may just get that desperate for news.

[Tsu]

Evo Child is grounded for life!! :grumpy: :rofl:

OK. Everyone relax ('specially ME!!). She's probably going to be discharged later today (unless she can't leave her handsome male nurse :biggrin:) and she'll be online this evening. Or tomorrow. Or something. Dang. This sucks.

[Moonbear]

Evo Child is grounded for life!! :grumpy: :rofl:
:rofl:

OK. Everyone relax ('specially ME!!). She's probably going to be discharged later today (unless she can't leave her handsome male nurse :biggrin:) and she'll be online this evening. Or tomorrow. Or something. Dang. This sucks.

I figure she's probably too drugged up to post. Still, how could she not leave instructions with one of her daughters to let us know she's in recovery and the surgery went okay or whatever? She knows we will be worrying until we hear something. :grumpy:

[Tsu]

I figure she's probably too drugged up to post. Still, how could she not leave instructions with one of her daughters to let us know she's in recovery and the surgery went okay or whatever? She knows we will be worrying until we hear something. :grumpy:

Too drugged up, my buns! I managed to post while I was on drugs after my hip surgery. OK, so my typing and spelling missed the mark a few times. I still got my point across (I think...:biggrin:) And Ivan kept everyone up to date until I could 'talk'. No doubt about it. Someone in Evo's family is in DEEP doodoo. :grumpy:

[Moonbear]

Too drugged up, my buns! I managed to post while I was on drugs after my hip surgery. OK, so my typing and spelling missed the mark a few times. I still got my point across (I think...:biggrin:) And Ivan kept everyone up to date until I could 'talk'. No doubt about it. Someone in Evo's family is in DEEP doodoo. :grumpy:

Now I'm worrying that we haven't heard anything because something DIDN'T go well, so Evo's not in any condition to post and her daughters are too preoccupied to do so. :frown:

[cristo]

She'll be fine guys, don't worry. Probably not been discharged yet, and can't surf on her cell phone since she's in a hospital! We'll just have to wait and see for a few more hours...

[GeorginaS]

I suppose coming back and checking every hour or so won't improve the no-news situation, huh?

[rewebster]

:rofl:



I figure she's probably too drugged up to post. Still, how could she not leave instructions with one of her daughters to let us know she's in recovery and the surgery went okay or whatever? She knows we will be worrying until we hear something. :grumpy:

maybe she talked that male nurse to feed her ice cream and Jello in bed, water her plants, and to keep her tucked in (at her place)

[wolram]

I guess it is a big deal having some one re arrange ones guts, so i bet she will feel sicky for some time, i saw a docu about a gut operation and they fill it up with water to be sure there are no leaks, so i hope Evos doc is a good seamstress, any way up i am sure Evo will be posting soon.

[Redbelly98]

Do I remember correctly, that she said it could be anywhere between 1 and 3 days in the hospital?

[Moonbear]

Do I remember correctly, that she said it could be anywhere between 1 and 3 days in the hospital?

Yes, and I don't think she planned to have a computer with her (maybe no connection there if she did have it, or perhaps not safe to use with all the monitors). BUT, we did give pretty clear instructions to have Evo Child let us know she was doing okay. I just hope she hasn't done anything stupid like trying to get out of bed herself while drugged up and falling over and popping all her stitches and having to have them redo it all again...:uhh: But Evo would never do anything like that, right? :uhh:

[TheStatutoryApe]

Yes, and I don't think she planned to have a computer with her (maybe no connection there if she did have it, or perhaps not safe to use with all the monitors). BUT, we did give pretty clear instructions to have Evo Child let us know she was doing okay. I just hope she hasn't done anything stupid like trying to get out of bed herself while drugged up and falling over and popping all her stitches and having to have them redo it all again...:uhh: But Evo would never do anything like that, right? :uhh:

When was the last time the Childe or Spawn were on PF anyway?

[TheStatutoryApe]

I can't find either 'SpawnofEvo' or 'EvoChild' on the members list. Weren't those their actual screen names?

[Moonbear]

I can't find either 'SpawnofEvo' or 'EvoChild' on the members list. Weren't those their actual screen names?

No, but I can't remember what their nicknames were.

[Evo]

Oh dear god, where to begin. :surprised

First, I am home. There was a severe thunderstorm last night and Evo child didn't go back to my place. :grumpy:

Thank you to everyone for all of the comments, it made me laugh. :devil:

I will write up the horror story of "The Hospital Stay From Hell".

[Redbelly98]

Hooray!!!

(And there was much rejoicing ...)

[rewebster]

well, welcome back!!


(so you stomuched all the wild comments?)

[Kurdt]

Hey Evo! :biggrin: Welcome back! Glad to see you're still here.

[Evo]

The hospital was filled to capacity, so what was going to be a private room ended up first with the almost deaf HILLBILLIES THAT HAD TO SCREAM OUT EVERYTHING, then ending with Evangelical Christian Fundamentalists that are certain we are near Rapture.

I'm waiting for pain meds to kick in, seems I have blisters in my throat that are preventing swallowing right now, so instead of anyone checking my throat this morning when I couldn't swallow a pain pill, just switched me to a liquid. I just looked in the mirror, I look like I have strep.

EDIT:I am not responsible for typos at this time. Edits will be happening.

[Evo]

Thanks guys! It will be a fun chat tomorrow.

[Kurdt]

Thanks guys! It will be a fun chat tomorrow.

:uhh: *runs and hides* :cry:

[cristo]

Thanks guys! It will be a fun chat tomorrow.

Uh oh.. Evo's not heard the bad news ... http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=242302

Welcome back :biggrin:

[Ivan Seeking]

Hang in there Evo. I will let Tsu know that you are home; perhaps a little worse for wear, but home, safe and sound.

[Moonbear]

Yay! Welcome back Evo!!! Ick, blisters in the throat doesn't sound fun.

[Evo]

uh Oh.. Evo's Not Heard The Bad News ... http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=242302

Welcome Back :biggrin:what!?!?!?

[Evo]

Ok, everyone has to get some kind of instant messaging. I NEED TO CHAT!

[Moonbear]

what!?!?!?

Wow, for someone with a blistered throat, you sure can shout quite well! :bugeye:

Yeah, no chat tomorrow. :cry: Tell Greg he just needs to turn it on tonight and leave it open until whenever he returns from being away. :biggrin:

[wolram]

Thanks guys! It will be a fun chat tomorrow.

Sending you a chocolate fountain, it should go down well and feed you up.

[Evo]

Wow, for someone with a blistered throat, you sure can shout quite well! :bugeye:

Yeah, no chat tomorrow. :cry: Tell Greg he just needs to turn it on tonight and leave it open until whenever he returns from being away. :biggrin:How can he do this to me? :cry:

I could have stayed and had endless prayer groups praying over my bed for another day, but I insisted on coming home. :devil:

[Moonbear]

How can he do this to me? :cry:

I could have stayed and had endless prayer groups praying over my bed for another day, but I insisted on coming home. :devil:

You should have introduced Spawn of Evo to them...by that name. :biggrin: Could have at least provided some cheap entertainment.

[Kurdt]

Or performed a live version of The Exorcist.

[Evo]

Sending you a chocolate fountain, it should go down well and feed you up.Awww, thanks Wolram!!

You should have introduced Spawn of Evo to them...by that name. :biggrin: Could have at least provided some cheap entertainment.They were saying that the Governor of Missouri had just signed a law that allows employers to have computer chips implanted in their employees. The woman (patient) lowered her voice and was telling the "pastor" that all of the signs are falling into place, the "time is near", these people were dead serious, they couldn't get out more than two sentences without praising God, or saying who wasn't attending church regulalry and had a "weak spirit" and succumbing to evil. Then a tirade on tv shows that are an abomination. Then she was saying that since her arm was weak, she wasn't able to paddle her grandkids hard enough when they were disobedient. :frown:

[lisab]

So glad you're OK, Evo! I hope the meds kick in quickly.

Can't wait to hear about the Hillbillies/Evangelicals!

[Evo]

Or performed a live version of The Exorcist.Kurdt, you'll pretend to chat with me tomorrow, right?

How's the puppy?

[Astronuc]

First, I am home. Welcome, home!

They were saying that the Governor of Missouri had just signed a law that allows employers to have computer chips implanted in their employees. The woman (patient) lowered her voice and was telling the "pastor" that all of the signs are falling into place, the "time is near", these people were dead serious, they couldn't get out more than two sentences without praising God, or saying who wasn't attending church regulalry and had a "weak spirit" and succumbing to evil. Then a tirade on tv shows that are an abomination. Then she was saying that since her arm was weak, she wasn't able to paddle her grandkids hard enough when they were disobedient. :uhh: Ummm - you need to get far away from that place!

Well people could get ICQ or other independent chat venue. Just don't let it put stuff on the PC.

[rewebster]

did you tell them that your full name was EVOlution?

[turbo-1]

I had given up on hearing from you today, Evo. So glad you're out of Purgatory...:rofl:

[Evo]

I was on pins and needles, I had no idea if my plants had survived the storm, since the Child of Evo confessed she hadn't stayed there last night.

Everything is fine. She actually did go out and check on the plants and gave me a full report when I was released, she even was impressed that I actually had vegetables growing.

[Moonbear]

They were saying that the Governor of Missouri had just signed a law that allows employers to have computer chips implanted in their employees. The woman (patient) lowered her voice and was telling the "pastor" that all of the signs are falling into place, the "time is near", these people were dead serious, they couldn't get out more than two sentences without praising God, or saying who wasn't attending church regulalry and had a "weak spirit" and succumbing to evil. Then a tirade on tv shows that are an abomination. Then she was saying that since her arm was weak, she wasn't able to paddle her grandkids hard enough when they were disobedient. :frown:

:yuck: Does that mean you can't vomit now? Because I think if that didn't induce vomiting, your vomit reflex just might be broken. :bugeye: I'd have been tempted to mention the paddling comment to a nurse and make it her legal obligation to drag in social workers on them. :devil:

That's worse than the roommate my sister had when my nephew was born...she's a parole officer and her roommate and visitors were loudly talking about being in and out of jail and such (yeah, and just had a baby...great life that kid was going to have :rolleyes:). My sister was tempted to accidentally leave her badge lying out so they'd see it and shut up. She said a few times they came very close to saying something that she would have been obligated to call the cops on them about, which was not what she wanted to be doing while on maternity leave.

[Kurdt]

Kurdt, you'll pretend to chat with me tomorrow, right?

How's the puppy?

I can pretend to chat.

The puppy is fine and is spoilt.

[Evo]

That's worse than the roommate my sister had when my nephew was born...she's a parole officer and her roommate and visitors were loudly talking about being in and out of jail and such (yeah, and just had a baby...great life that kid was going to have :rolleyes:). My sister was tempted to accidentally leave her badge lying out so they'd see it and shut up. She said a few times they came very close to saying something that she would have been obligated to call the cops on them about, which was not what she wanted to be doing while on maternity leave.They must go out of their way to pair you with polar opposites so that you will want to leave as soon as possible.

I can pretend to chat.

The puppy is fine and is spoilt.Good and Good. :smile:

[Moonbear]

They must go out of their way to pair you with polar opposites so that you will want to leave as soon as possible.

She couldn't get out soon enough. (And ooops, she's a probation officer, not a parole officer...I always get that wrong. :redface:)

Why is it so hard to have a quiet roommate who is just happy to take their pain medicine and get home as soon as possible?

[Math Is Hard]

YAY!!! Evo's back!! We missed you.

[chroot]

Tell Greg he just needs to turn it on tonight and leave it open until whenever he returns from being away. :biggrin:

That's the only reason? I'm sure I can figure out how to turn it on myself....

- Warren

[turbo-1]

Woo! Are we going to have a Warren-coup chat? It would give Evo something to do while feasting on lobster bisque.

[Evo]

That's the only reason? I'm sure I can figure out how to turn it on myself....

- WarrenWhere is my bowing smiley?

[Moonbear]

That's the only reason? I'm sure I can figure out how to turn it on myself....

- Warren

Woo hoo!! Warren to the rescue!!! :biggrin:

[TheStatutoryApe]

I could have stayed and had endless prayer groups praying over my bed for another day, but I insisted on coming home. :devil:

You could always go chat here....
http://myguidinglight.org/


;-p
Welcome home Evo!
Get rest and make sure to feed the male nurse before you go to bed.

[Evo]

I think the throat thing is getting serious, my throat is covered with red blisters, my fever is going up, and I have a red rash on my face. I called my surgeon's "back up" since he is off and asked her why no one was concerned about why I was progressivley having more pain and more difficulty swallowing. She said she didn't know. When the nurse reported that i could no longer swallow pills, she's the one that changed me to liquid pain killers. I asked her if it was normal for these blisters to develop and she said no, so I asked her what I should do and she said she didn't know. If I'm not better in the morning, I'm going to the emergency room.

[Math Is Hard]

I hope you didn't catch strep from one of those dirty hillbillies!

[TheStatutoryApe]

I think the throat thing is getting serious, my throat is covered with red blisters, my fever is going up, and I have a red rash on my face. I called my surgeon's "back up" since he is off and asked her why no one was concerned about why I was progressivley having more pain and more difficulty swallowing. She said she didn't know. When the nurse reported that i could no longer swallow pills, she's the one that changed me to liquid pain killers. I asked her if it was normal for these blisters to develop and she said no, so I asked her what I should do and she said she didn't know. If I'm not better in the morning, I'm going to the emergency room.

Do you think you should wait? Are you breathing ok and everything?

[lisab]

I think the throat thing is getting serious, my throat is covered with red blisters, my fever is going up, and I have a red rash on my face. I called my surgeon's "back up" since he is off and asked her why no one was concerned about why I was progressivley having more pain and more difficulty swallowing. She said she didn't know. When the nurse reported that i could no longer swallow pills, she's the one that changed me to liquid pain killers. I asked her if it was normal for these blisters to develop and she said no, so I asked her what I should do and she said she didn't know. If I'm not better in the morning, I'm going to the emergency room.

Can you call back and talk to another nurse? That one sounds like she doesn't know what the heck she's doing.

Your throat is really troubling to me. Could it be caused by an allergic reaction? If it is, you better not wait until morning!

[turbo-1]

If your throat swells, you could get into trouble quickly. Stay out of the lobster bisque, too. Food allergies can present themselves when your body's immune system is weak, and can put you in some serious trouble. It might be a good idea to get back to the hospital for observation.

[Evo]

I hope you didn't catch strep from one of those dirty hillbillies!I guess they were Prairiebillies. They drove from the middle of nowhere to Paola, KS (the BIG City), then came into town.

I had less than 1 hour of sleep in over 24 hours because of this woman, I finally snapped around 6am when I was finally about to get to sleep and she turned on the tv at full volume because she's hard of hearing, after her flip flopping in her sleep all night and turning her IV alarm on (she never woke up during any of this) I was calling the nurse every 15-20 minutes for them to come reset her IV and turn the alarm off. She was fresh as a daisy after a good night's sleep.

[Evo]

Can you call back and talk to another nurse? That one sounds like she doesn't know what the heck she's doing. That wasn't a nurse, that was the SURGEON!

Your throat is really troubling to me. Could it be caused by an allergic reaction? If it is, you better not wait until morning!I think it's an infection, it looks like strep and I'm running a fever.

[Math Is Hard]

I guess they were Prairiebillies. They drove from the middle of nowhere to Paola, KS (the BIG City), then came into town.

I had less than 1 hour of sleep in over 24 hours because of this woman, I finally snapped around 6am when I was finally about to get to sleep and she turned on the tv at full volume because she's hard of hearing, after her flip flopping in her sleep all night and turning her IV alarm on (she never woke up during any of this) I was calling the nurse every 15-20 minutes for them to come reset her IV and turn the alarm off. She was fresh as a daisy after a good night's sleep.

I knew that downhome prairie gown was going to lead to trouble. I figure the staff saw that and decided to book you in the Hallelujah Suite. "Oh, she'll be happy as a clam in there with her god-fearing brethren." :)

[rewebster]

I'd say if they don't call back in 15 minutes go to the emergency room---let them figure it out--'things' happen with surgery

[Evo]

I knew that downhome prairie gown was going to lead to trouble. I figure the staff saw that and decided to book you in the Hallelujah Suite. "Oh, she'll be happy as a clam in there with her god-fearing brethren." :):rofl: MIH, you are such a riot! You're our next Funniest Member. Only if Kurdt ever finishes thst Kevlar bubblewrap suit though.

[Janus]

I really wouldn't wait around to long with that throat. especially if you are running a fever. I find it hard to believe that they aren't more concerned about it.

On another note, I see that I'm not the only one who had a roommate form hell during a Hospital stay. In my case, it was an ill-tempered older man who did nothing but complain, and give the nurses a hard time. He woke up hallucinating in the middle of the night (As far as I could tell he was back fighting WWII). He could never seem to to figure out how to use the call button, and I woke up a few times to the TV (which he turned on trying to call a nurse). I had to share that room with him for 5 days. The bright side was that the nurses didn't have to badger me to get up and move around, I did quite a bit of that on my own just to get out of the room.

[GeorginaS]

Welcome home, Evo! It sounds like an adventurous hospital visit, even though short and compressed. I'm assuming you have someone staying with you, yes? To keep an eye on you and whatnot? (I know that the "whatnot" is the most important stuff.)

Your throat is concerning. However, as with everything else, I trust your judgment to figure out when to press for more help.

I'm glad you came through all intact.

[B. Elliott]

I called my surgeon's "back up" since he is off and asked her why no one was concerned about why I was progressivley having more pain and more difficulty swallowing. She said she didn't know. When the nurse reported that i could no longer swallow pills, she's the one that changed me to liquid pain killers. I asked her if it was normal for these blisters to develop and she said no, so I asked her what I should do and she said she didn't know.

Is it just me, or does it sound as though they didn't care one bit about your throat slowyly closing off? To me that's more serious than the surgery you just had!

Otherwise, glad to hear you came out OK Evo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMKCLyhBBwI :biggrin:

[~christina~]

I guess I'm late on the welcome back bandwagon.

I can't give any medical advice but you should make a racket about them not giving you more attention for that throat of yours.

[Astronuc]

I think the throat thing is getting serious, my throat is covered with red blisters, my fever is going up, and I have a red rash on my face. I called my surgeon's "back up" since he is off and asked her why no one was concerned about why I was progressivley having more pain and more difficulty swallowing. She said she didn't know. When the nurse reported that i could no longer swallow pills, she's the one that changed me to liquid pain killers. I asked her if it was normal for these blisters to develop and she said no, so I asked her what I should do and she said she didn't know. If I'm not better in the morning, I'm going to the emergency room. Fever and red rash is not a good sign. I hope Evo Child will check on you in the morning. I'd be concerned about a staph infection, which could be very serious if it gets in the blood system. Does the doctor or hospital staff know about the fever AND red rash. If the fever is anything around 102 or over, that's serious.

I assume you're on antibiotics - I hope.

[chroot]

Sweetie, I'd just go to the ER now. You just had major surgery and are now presenting some form of infection! I'm so glad you're okay from the surgery itself, but don't take any chances with your recovery! Get to the ER stat!

- Warren

[Tsu]

YES!! What Warren said!! GO to the ER NOW!! :smile: Please? Post Op fevers are not to be messed around with.

[turbo-1]

Do you think that Evo is going to follow reasonable guidelines? Her super-being mentality will let her ignore her own best self-interest. I wish I lived near, so I could kick her butt back to the hospital!

[rewebster]

I hope she went---my first thought was it could be something like MRSA--its prevalent in hospitals and its quick acting

[phyzmatix]

That wasn't a nurse, that was the SURGEON!

I have had similar experiences with doctors, where their "expertise" was painfully lacking. Give them hell Evo! You/your medical aid is paying these people disgusting salaries, let them earn it.

[Borek]

Glad to know you are back Evo, I have missed you by about half an hour (time zones thing). But it looks like we can be back to pacing :frown:

[George Jones]

Get better, and keep us updated.

[AhmedEzz]

Aww glad to hear you're ok Evo but worried about that fever & rash. I can't understand how the doctor doesn't "know" what is going on. You have to do something and not be a sitting duck.

Take care and keep us updated.

[hypatia]

Oh Evo, I was so happy to hear you made it home. Hope you went back to the ER, post-op infections can be really bad, and nothing to mess around with.
I better start pacing again....

[G01]

Please go back to the ER now, if you haven't already! I had an infection after I had my appendix out and it was pretty bad. Luckily antibiotics were enough to fix the problem. My point is, from personal experience I can say, if you think you have an infection from the operation, get it checked out as soon as possible because they are nothing to mess around with.

[Moonbear]

When it was just blisters that the doctor dismissed, I thought maybe it was from them poking around in there, or that they literally rubbed you the wrong way when giving you a trach. tube for the surgery, but this sounds like much more now.

The fever and rash are VERY concerning. If for some reason you haven't listened to everybody else yet, get to the ER NOW!

Just undergoing anesthesia can be enough stress on your body for an infection to flourish. And since they were poking around with your stomach and esophagus, you have open places for bugs to really sneak in and get where they don't belong. And, just so you take this seriously enough if you haven't yet, I AM going to scare you...infections in the throat, especially if they have places to get out to the other side as they would following surgery, have a pretty clear path to get all the way down into your chest to cause infection around the heart, or up to your brain to develop meningitis. Don't mess around waiting. It could be anything from serious post-op infection, an opportunistic bug that has just taken advantage of a weakened immune system due to stress, or an allergic reaction to medication you're on. Those are all potentially life threatening if you wait, so get to the ER and have them figure out what's wrong.

[Math Is Hard]

Surely the Evo child dragged her to the ER.

[Kurdt]

Since we haven't heard anything I'm sure we can assume shes done the sensible thing.

[Andre]

But that was the plan all the time anyway.

..... If I'm not better in the morning, I'm going to the emergency room.

Crossing fingers.

[Borek]

Pacing faster...

[Tsu]

I think it's safe to assume that she's back in the hospital. Let's just think some good thoughts. We'll hear something soon (I hope).

[hypatia]

I will assume that, she is resting comfortably in a room with a very nice and quiet{Mrs Cleaver} room mate.

[Redbelly98]

Another scenario: her roommate is another evangelical and a non-stop talker to boot. "Honey, if y'all need me to be quiet why jest holler. Now as I wuz sayin, in Luke 10:20 the Lord sayeth unto the..."

Meanwhile, those throat sores prevent our friend from uttering a sound.

(All kidding aside, am hoping for the best.)

[Kurdt]

Is Harper Lee in the room? :uhh:

[GeorginaS]

If Evo did go back to ER, I just wish she'd done it last night.

At any rate, back on watch, and I'll keep checking back and sending positive energies.

[lisab]

It's nerve-wracking...

[lisab]

Another scenario: her roommate is another evangelical and a non-stop talker to boot. "Honey, if y'all need me to be quiet why jest holler. Now as I wuz sayin, in Luke 10:20 the Lord sayeth unto the..."

Meanwhile, those throat sores prevent our friend from uttering a sound.

(All kidding aside, am hoping for the best.)

...with the TV on Fox News REALLY LOUD...!

[turbo-1]

...with the TV on Fox News REALLY LOUD...!Could be worse...they could have a cable channel with back-to-back Dr. Phil. I HATE that pompous windbag. Oprah should crawl under a rock for giving him her show for a venue.

[Math Is Hard]

I was imagining banjos.

[turbo-1]

Oh, no! The Darling family visits Charlene in Evo's semi-private room and Evo never gets to hear "Slimy River Bottom" because that song makes Charlene cry.

[GeorginaS]

I was imagining banjos.

Dueling ones?

[Math Is Hard]

someone's handing Evo an empty jug about now and saying, "just jump in where you can, little lady, and try to hang on."

[binzing]

Ok, everyone has to get some kind of instant messaging. I NEED TO CHAT!

Welcome back, hope you get well soon. Might I suggest an IRC server? Then everyone culd just get a messenger like Trillian, or an IRC specific one, and then we could all meet on there, whenever. Hell, isn't the chat here an IRC? We could just use it without the built in interface.

[turbo-1]

Welcome back, hope you get well soon. Might I suggest an IRC server? Then everyone culd just get a messenger like Trillian, or an IRC specific one, and then we could all meet on there, whenever. Hell, isn't the chat here an IRC? We could just use it without the built in interface.Pretty sure that the PF chat is a Java-driven feature...

[turbo-1]

someone's handing Evo an empty jug about now and saying, "just jump in where you can, little lady, and try to hang on."Brisco!

[turbo-1]

someone's handing Evo an empty jug about now and saying, "just jump in where you can, little lady, and try to hang on."Actually, it's pretty darned hard to tune a jug properly when it's empty. Of course, it could be pretty tough to tune a jug properly if it's real full, unless you have a lot of helpers to take some of the load.

BTW, my little brother bought a nice larger boat with a center console and and electric-start motor, bilge pump, etc, so I have taken possession of my father's old WTGrant light-weight aluminum boat AND (ta-daa!!!!) his ~1960 Evinrude Lightwin 3. A friend of mine is performing a re-build on the motor, and I hope to have it back soon. What a sweet set-up! I've been pretty much concentrating on pond-fishing with canoes, but this outfit will get me back onto rivers, lakes and larger ponds. If my wife had this combo, I'd have to marry her all over again.

[Math Is Hard]

ooh, it's gonna be a nice summer for you, turbo!

[turbo-1]

ooh, it's gonna be a nice summer for you, turbo!I'm planning on visiting some back-country fishing spots that were accessible by 4WD and canoe that were a bit of a stretch for me to paddle the whole thing. That little motor can run all day on a (small) tank of mixed gas/oil. Have you rented "Dead River Rough Cut" yet?

[Math Is Hard]

Have you rented "Dead River Rough Cut" yet?

Not yet. Soon I hope.


Man, I wish Evo would post, or get a message to us. :frown: What on Earth is going on?

[binzing]

Not yet. Soon I hope.


Man, I wish Evo would post, or get a message to us. :frown: What on Earth is going on?

CALM DOWN, I repeat CALM DOWN. Note that you post this at midnight in Kansas. Its a simple little thing called "drug induced sleep". LOL

[lisab]

CALM DOWN, I repeat CALM DOWN. Note that you post this at midnight in Kansas. Its a simple little thing called "drug induced sleep". LOL

I know, but it's been 24 hours! WQ (Worry Quietly)

[GeorginaS]

We should institute a board rule where everyone has to give at least one other person on the board their phone number or, at the very least, the e-mail address to a friend who can check in on someone in person.

We talked about that idea on another message board so that no one could get run over by a bus and the rest of us would be left wondering what happened to them because they just up and disappeared.

[Ouabache]

Evo, glad to hear you made it through surgery okay!! I didn't know about your stomach moving into your esophagus before.. Doesn't sound like much fun.. I wish you a speedy recovery on this new infection !!

Also great to hear your vegetables & flowers survived the gusting winds & giant hailstones.:bugeye:

[Andre]

We should institute a board rule where everyone has to give at least one other person on the board their phone number or, at the very least, the e-mail address to a friend who can check in on someone in person.

We talked about that idea on another message board so that no one could get run over by a bus and the rest of us would be left wondering what happened to them because they just up and disappeared.

Right, See also this thread (http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=213562)

Perhaps there are contact possibilities.

[GeorginaS]

I see you've got that covered already, then, Andre. Thank you for pointing that out to me.

P.S. PF Board Powers That Be: I was only joking when I suggested making it mandatory.

So.......anyone heard from Evo yet?

[Evo]

Sorry guys, I was too sick to sit up yesterday, but I am feeling much better today. My throat is looking better and doesn't hurt quite as bad to swallow the fever is gone. (I always have had remarkable recuperative powers, necessary when you are as accident prone as I am).

Sorry you guys were worried. :frown: Each of you get ten GOOBF cards (Get Out Of Banning Free).

We really do need to maintain an up to date alternate contact list.

[lisab]

Evo...WHEW! So glad you're doing better!

Did you ever go back to the hospital?

[Kurdt]

You can all stop pacing now.

[rewebster]

Sorry guys, I was too sick to sit up yesterday, but I am feeling much better today. My throat is looking better and doesn't hurt quite as bad to swallow the fever is gone. (I always have had remarkable recuperative powers, necessary when you are as accident prone as I am).

Sorry you guys were worried. :frown: Each of you get ten GOOBF cards (Get Out Of Banning Free).

We really do need to maintain an up to date alternate contact list.

glad for you that it wasn't a seriously bad infection




(just post your phone numbers up---that should do it)

[Evo]

Evo...WHEW! So glad you're doing better!Thanks, I'm still going to try to get to the doctor because I think I need an antibiotic.

Did you ever go back to the hospital?I couldn't find anyone to take me and we don't have cabs out here. :cry: So I decided to stay in bed, drink chicken broth and cranberry juice and medicate heavily.

[Ivan Seeking]

Yay! Everyone was getting worried, and Tsu never got your new number after you moved. I am glad to hear that you feel better and are doing okay.

[Borek]

I couldn't find anyone to take me and we don't have cabs out here. :cry:

Am I missing something, or you have two daughters? Could be one doesn't have a driving license ATM, still there is one left. No comments. :grumpy:

Glad to see you back online :biggrin: I can finally sit down for a moment.

[mgb_phys]

So I decided to stay in bed, drink chicken broth and cranberry juice and medicate heavily.
Always good advice!
Glad you're ok Evo - please stay away from the kitchen, scissors, paper, rocks and anything else that you manage to hurt yourself with.

[Math Is Hard]

Phew! AM I EVER glad to see you Evo. I'm so glad you are feeling better.

If you feel bad again and don't have a ride to the ER, please call for the ambulance! Don't take chances!! We need our Queen of GD!

[AhmedEzz]

Good to hear you're fine, take care of yourself. Don't push yourself too much, healing takes time so just relax and you'll be ok.

[Astronuc]

Yay! You're alive!

Thanks, I'm still going to try to get to the doctor because I think I need an antibiotic. They didn't send you home with an antibiotic?!

I couldn't find anyone to take me and we don't have cabs out here. :cry: So I decided to stay in bed, drink chicken broth and cranberry juice and medicate heavily. Chicken broth and cranberry juice are good. Drink plenty of fluids. And you can alternate between the narcotic (e.g. hyrdocodone) and acetaminophen, unless the two are mixed, like Vicodin. If you get constipated, use a laxative like MiraLax mixed with about 8 oz of juice/water.

[hypatia]

WHEWWWWWWWW! Ok Sister, don't ever scare us like that again! Lol, I do completely understand the just too sick to post aspect. Seems we need to invent a remote poster modulator, a button you can press that automatically posts "I'm OK".
Remember, don't rush anything, and know that we wuv's ya:!!)

[Evo]

Yay! You're alive!

They didn't send you home with an antibiotic?! No, that is actually a precaution, it seems, if you are on antibiotics for no reason, it can actually cause problems. The accepted practice right now is to administer a single dose of antibiotics 1 hour prior to surgery, or even at the time anesthesia is administered. They are pretty much useless administered after the surgery, unless a specific infection is identified.

Here is an article about it.

"Overall, 55.7 percent of patients received prophylactic antimicrobials during the 60 minutes … before incision," the authors write. "Prior studies have demonstrated that timing is critical to the effectiveness of prophylaxis, and current guidelines recommend dosing within one hour before incision….It is of interest that 9.6 percent of the patients in our assessment received their first dose more than four hours after incision when little if any benefit would be expected based on these previously published guidelines."

"Most (92.6 percent) of the patients in this assessment received a prophylactic antimicrobial regimen consistent with current guidelines," according to the study. "However, only 78.7 percent received regimens that were limited to the recommended agents, suggesting that a substantial amount of antimicrobials are used unnecessarily."

"The results of this study raise additional concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance. Our data suggest that vancomycin continues to be used excessively for surgical prophylaxis," the authors write. "In addition, 59.3 percent of patients received prophylaxis for more than 24 hours after the end of surgery." There is evidence that use of new, broad spectrum antimicrobials and prolonged use of antimicrobials can promote antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and increase the incidence of antibiotic-associated complications, according to the article.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050223164507.htm

[Evo]

WHEWWWWWWWW! Ok Sister, don't ever scare us like that again! Lol, I do completely understand the just too sick to post aspect. Seems we need to invent a remote poster modulator, a button you can press that automatically posts "I'm OK".
Remember, don't rush anything, and know that we wuv's ya:!!)I didn't think I would EVER be to sick to get online.

Thanks hypatia, I hope you are doing better as well.

[Moonbear]

They aren't useless after surgery, they're just more effective if you get a loading dose prior to surgery. If they give one that lasts long enough, you don't need more after surgery, but if it's shorter acting, you need to keep taking more to keep the effective dose high enough. It's a single dose post-op that's pretty useless.

Then again, an oral antibiotic might be rough on your stomach when that's the site of surgery. Still, you shouldn't mess around with infections.

Like MIH already said, if you start to feel worse and nobody can get you, call for an ambulance, or heck, bang on a neighbor's door. Now send us your daughters' phone numbers so we can yell at them for not helping you out when you needed someone to get you back to the hospital! I thought Child of Evo was staying with you to help you out...you shouldn't be alone right after surgery! Better yet, get Spawn of Evo over there...she won't take any nonsense if you start feeling worse again and will drag you to the ER kicking and screaming if needed. :approve:

[Andre]

Sure glad to see you back again, Evo. Nice superpowers; but please don't rely on them next time.

[phyzmatix]

Well, at least you seem to be making headway...

Hope it goes in leaps and bounds!

[Tsu]

Sis, you are in SUCH deep doodoo. :grumpy: I'd rip you a new one now but I have my Anticoag. appt. and I have to hobble in and wash me face. :biggrin:

We shall talk, dearie. (dumm da dump dum - DUMB!!!) :rofl:

[GeorginaS]

I'm glad to hear you're making progress, Evo. And glad to hear from you at all. Everyone was very concerned. Someone ought to have been with you post-op. Good heavens. No point in me chewing you out, though, there are people here far better qualified than me to do that.

Keep recovering, 'kay?

[Evo]

Sis, you are in SUCH deep doodoo. :grumpy: I'd rip you a new one now but I have my Anticoag. appt. and I have to hobble in and wash me face. :biggrin:

We shall talk, dearie. (dumm da dump dum - DUMB!!!) :rofl::surprised

[Moonbear]

No point in me chewing you out, though, there are people here far better qualified than me to do that.

Yeah, Tsu and I will take care of that. :devil: As soon as Tsu gets back from her doctor's appointment, we're going to soup up that walker so she can get over to Evo's place and give her what's for!

[binzing]

I assume all the throat pain was because this was done endoscopically, but if not, RESIST THE URGE to scratch your stitches.

[Evo]

I assume all the throat pain was because this was done endoscopically, but if not, RESIST THE URGE to scratch your stitches.No, it was laparoscopic, I have 5 incisions on my abdomen, but a tube was down my throat to inflate my esophagus also, now I have a throat infection.

[binzing]

Ouch. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[GeorginaS]

Yeah, Tsu and I will take care of that. :devil: As soon as Tsu gets back from her doctor's appointment, we're going to soup up that walker so she can get over to Evo's place and give her what's for!

See? Far, far better qualified people than me. :cool:

P.S. Evo, take good care.

[Andre]

Yoohoo, Evo, you're late. I guess we're not there yet?

Do take care and all the best

[Borek]

Pacing again, eh?

[Tsu]

Oh, Eeeeevvoooooo!!

You hava a phone message!!

And a PM!!!

And here's another one!! CALL ME!!!!! I PM'd you my phone number (in case you've lost it :rofl: you know... like... LOST it...?? :biggrin: ...oh, ok. [/weirdness]).

Don't be avoiding me now. :biggrin: We need to talk, sweet cheeks.

[Evo]

Got it! I will be calling in a bit, I CAN NOT miss Hell's Kitchen season finale, and I just took some pain medication, seems my body was just teasing me earlier, thinking I was alright. Now I have a low fever, sweating, bad headache, throat sore and a spider bit me and it's swelling up!! Or maybe it was that assasin bug. :cry: <blows nose>

[Moonbear]

Now I have a low fever, sweating, bad headache, throat sore and a spider bit me and it's swelling up!!

Get back to the doctor!!!! You should NOT still be running a fever, and the sweating and headache are not good signs either. You have yourself a real infection there and need treatment.

[Evo]

Get back to the doctor!!!! You should NOT still be running a fever, and the sweating and headache are not good signs either. You have yourself a real infection there and need treatment.Yep, going tomorrow. Do not let me blow it off if I wake up feeling better again.

[GeorginaS]

Yep, going tomorrow. Do not let me blow it off if I wake up feeling better again.

I'm quoting you on that.

[OmCheeto]

Yep, going tomorrow. Do not let me blow it off if I wake up feeling better again.

I'm divesting of my silver stocks and plan on investing a lot on hippie fudge next weekend.

Sleep young child! Rest!

[Evo]

Someone help me! I had a salad (the nurse told me I could eat soft food if I chewed it very well and had lots of liquids with it). I must have eaten too much because now I am dying. I need to wrap my stomach in something before it explodes. And I only ate a small bowl of it. It was so tasty. I couldn't stop. :redface:

It's the Evo Child's fault, she not here and she left me with food. Yummy food. She knows I can't be trusted. :frown:

And she took my camera to take pictures of kittens her friend is auditioning. I want my camera back.

[lisab]

Someone help me! I had a salad (the nurse told me I could eat soft food if I chewed it very well and had lots of liquids with it). I must have eaten too much because now I am dying. I need to wrap my stomach in something before it explodes. And I only ate a small bowl of it. It was so tasty. I couldn't stop. :redface:

It's the Evo Child's fault, she not here and she left me with food. Yummy food. She knows I can't be trusted. :frown:

Oh no! Are you just over stressing your just-operated-on stomach, or is it something worse? I think you should go to the hospital, seriously, call someone or an ambulance. The fever is reason enough, but you don't want to test how strong the sutures in your stomach are!

[Evo]

Oh no! Are you just over stressing your just-operated-on stomach, or is it something worse? I think you should go to the hospital, seriously, call someone or an ambulance. The fever is reason enough, but you don't want to test how strong the sutures in your stomach are!I'll be ok, I just realized too late that most of the things in this salad cause gas. <Evo smacks forehead>

[lisab]

I'll be ok, I just realized too late that most of the things in this salad cause gas. <Evo smacks forehead>

Oh no no...did they, perchance, install a release valve...?

[Evo]

Oh no no...did they, perchance, install a release valve...?:cry: no

Guess I won't be eating greens and beans again anytime soon.

[Tsu]

I'll be ok, I just realized too late that most of the things in this salad cause gas. <Evo smacks forehead>

How can you be dying when I just got off the freakin' phone with you!!!!!!???????111111 Here. Let ME smack your forehead for you!!!!111 Good GRIEF, woman!! Mom was right. You really AREN'T the brightest bulb in the box, are you??? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'm going to call you in the morning to make sure that you've got a Dr.s appt.

Oh yeah. Moonbear, MIH!!! I got the girls phone numbers!! I'll PM them to ya, just in case I fall and break my other hip and can't follow up on our lame one!! Oh. Wait. I'M the lame one. She's just being DUMB!!!!!!111111 :rofl: :rofl: (go to the doctor)

EVO!!11 Get away from that SALAD!!! NOW!!!!!!!1111111

[lisab]

Well can you, um, burp? Like on purpose? That may help to relieve some pressure.

[Evo]

:uhh: As soon as we got off the phone I snarfed down my salad while watching Alton Brown do things to fish. :shy:

[Math Is Hard]

I'll be ok, I just realized too late that most of the things in this salad cause gas. <Evo smacks forehead>

Good heavens! Can you not behave yourself even for the first week?:grumpy: I'm pretty sure the soft food rule was for things like cottage cheese and oatmeal, and not salad! Thank heavens the Evo child didn't leave you a pot of 5-alarm chili!

Do you want to explode like the Monty Python guy that has the after dinner mint?????????

[Evo]

Well can you, um, burp? Like on purpose? That may help to relieve some pressure.Trying.

[Tsu]

:cry: no

Guess I won't be eating greens and beans again anytime soon.

:rofl: No. You won't. And you'll be wanting to stay away from saurkraut, too. :surprised They should have given you a piece of paper called an instruction sheet when you left the hospital that tells you what you can eat and what you should avoid. Did you READ IT???? Are you following your instructions? You whacko. You need a babysitter. :rofl:

I'll talk to you in the morning. xoxo

[Evo]

Good heavens! Can you not behave yourself even for the first week?:grumpy: I'm pretty sure the soft food rule was for things like cottage cheese and oatmeal, and not salad! Thank heavens the Evo child didn't leave you a pot of 5-alarm chili!

Do you want to explode like the Monty Python guy that has the after dinner mint?????????On the way to the hospital she had to make me spit out a breath mint. She was all upset, "are you crazy? You can't eat those before surgery!". The nurse said she was right, they create saliva and even the amount of saliva could cause serious problems. But my mouth was dry. :frown:

[Tsu]

Trying.

baking soda? NO. WAIT. If you do that DON'T use too much. I can just see you ODing on baking soda and exploding in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. :rofl:

[Evo]

:rofl: No. You won't. And you'll be wanting to stay away from saurkraut, too. :surprised They should have given you a piece of paper called an instruction sheet when you left the hospital that tells you what you can eat and what you should avoid. Did you READ IT???? Are you following your instructions? You whacko. You need a babysitter. :rofl:The sheet is so vague, it only specifically warns against bread and meat which could get stuck and choke you. It says to eat small amounts of soft food with liquids 6 times a day.

Oh, I was going to make coleslaw. Oooh, cabbage, not a good idea, thanks Tsu!!!!

I'll talk to you in the morning. xoxoOk.:redface:

[Evo]

baking soda? NO. WAIT. If you do that DON'T use too much. I can just see you ODing on baking soda and exploding in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. :rofl:I'm not allowed to drink anything carbonated.

[lisab]

baking soda? NO. WAIT. If you do that DON'T use too much. I can just see you ODing on baking soda and exploding in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. :rofl:

I didn't see any reference to baking soda, maybe you edited before I saw Tsu's post...? Baking soda would be really bad for you now. Remember how it reacts with vinegar? baking soda + acid (such as stomach acid) gives off CO2 - you don't need a bunch of gas in your stomach now. Don't eat any baking soda...promise?!?

[Math Is Hard]

I didn't see any reference to baking soda, maybe you edited before I saw Tsu's post...? Baking soda would be really bad for you now. Remember how it reacts with vinegar? baking soda + acid (such as stomach acid) gives off CO2 - you don't need a bunch of gas in your stomach now. Don't eat any baking soda...promise?!?

Isn't that how kids make volcanos for junior high science projects?

[Tsu]

No, lisab, see, if you tell Evo to DO something, she WON'T do it. She NEVER does what she thinks might be good for her. She's your Basic Bad to the Bone kind of girl. She's got a worse stubborn streak than me, and I'm BAD. :rofl: Watch.

Hey, Evo. I take it back. No. Really!! Go ahead and take LOTS of baking soda. Yeah. Several tablespoons of it in a half cup of water. :biggrin: It'll make you burp SO GOOD... You'll feel SO much BETTER... :devil: Evo, you'd better know that i'm just teasing and don't you DARE start doing what i tell you to do NOW ya goofball - you never 'listened' to me before, now is NOT the time to start! :surprised:rofl:

[Danger]

Yeah, Evo... half a dozen gel capsules of baking soda with a vinegar chaser will clear everything up... :rolleyes:
I love you to bits, girl, and I'm sorry that I didn't tune in to this thread earlier. Be well, even if it restricts your lifestyle. You're the heart of PF.

[GeorginaS]

I cannot believe I just read the posting I've read. Evo, I hope you're sleeping. Listen to Tsu, MIH, and lisab, Moonbear, and stop it. Don't make me come over there. Wherever there might be.

[Borek]

Well can you, um, burp? Like on purpose? That may help to relieve some pressure.

Could be that she can't, to some extent thats what the operation was for.

Somehow I feel relieved now that I know that sisterhood have Evo phone... Pressure is on her now :rofl:

[fuzzyfelt]

Hope you are feeling better

[Moonbear]

Yep, going tomorrow. Do not let me blow it off if I wake up feeling better again.

Okay, it's now tomorrow. Get thee to thine doctor!

I can't believe you ate a salad! When they say soft food, think Jell-o, pudding, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes. If it requires chewing or is high in fiber, STAY AWAY! Now get to the doctor before the only food you're able to eat will be injected via I.V. line.

And tell Evo Child to stop playing with kittens and get over there to watch out for you.

[Kurdt]

mm mushed up baked potato with cheese.

[GeorginaS]

Okay, it's now tomorrow. Get thee to thine doctor!

I can't believe you ate a salad! When they say soft food, think Jell-o, pudding, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes. If it requires chewing or is high in fiber, STAY AWAY! Now get to the doctor before the only food you're able to eat will be injected via I.V. line.

And tell Evo Child to stop playing with kittens and get over there to watch out for you.

What Moonbear said.

[Evo]

Ok, I have a Dr's appointment this afternoon. My doctor was full so I'm seeing Dr Gore. :eek: This sounds ominous.

Ok, how does this sound, a Hardees angus Thickburger on sourdough bread with beef broth, run through the blender.

[rewebster]

Ok, I have a Dr's appointment this afternoon. My doctor was full so I'm seeing Dr Gore. :eek: This sounds ominous.

Ok, how does this sound, a Hardees angus Thickburger on sourdough bread with beef broth, run through the blender.

don't forget to add in the cottage cheese and the jello

[Kurdt]

Steak tartare is what I would call soft.

[Moonbear]

Ok, I have a Dr's appointment this afternoon. My doctor was full so I'm seeing Dr Gore. :eek: This sounds ominous.
:rofl:

Ok, how does this sound, a Hardees angus Thickburger on sourdough bread with beef broth, run through the blender.

Only if you're just planning on sniffing it. :wink: Just avoid the Food Thread entirely. I'm sure that is one of the hardest parts of recovery, seeing and smelling yummy food and knowing you can't touch it.

Just to be careful, I've relocated the sisterhood's chocolate stash to a new, undisclosed location (I just hope Cheney isn't eating it all when I'm not looking). You're not being told where it is or given a key until you have a clean bill of health and doctor's note telling us you are allowed to eat solid foods again. :biggrin:

[Tsu]

I just called her cell and she didn't answer. So I left a message telling her she'd better be at her Dr.s office or she's in REALLY DEEP doodoo. :biggrin:

[Evo]

I just got home from the doctor, Tsu you called while I was there.

I am on a Z-Pak, so I should be better in a day or two. They tested for strep and it was negative.

[Astronuc]

Ok, I have a Dr's appointment this afternoon. My doctor was full so I'm seeing Dr Gore. :eek: This sounds ominous.

Ok, how does this sound, a Hardees angus Thickburger on sourdough bread with beef broth, run through the blender. You can't just cut it into very small pieces?

Eat meat with some slices of kiwi fruit. Kiwi fruit contains enzymes that break down proteins. I know this from experience when I marinated some steak with slices of kiwi. The outer surface made for nice gravy.

[rewebster]

I just got home from the doctor, Tsu you called while I was there.

I am on a Z-Pak, so I should be better in a day or two. They tested for strep and it was negative.

so, what DID they say?----"looks like your throat is irritated--here are some pills."?

[Evo]

so, what DID they say?----"looks like your throat is irritated--here are some pills."?They didn't say anything. Just prescribed Z-Pac. Over and out.

Oh, and I've lost 6 pounds since Friday. Six pounds in 5 days. I know it will stabilize in a few days.

[Moonbear]

I had to look up what Z-pak is: Azithromax (also known by the brand name Zithromycin)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a697037.html
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/zithromaxsusp_ids.htm

First I saw the part that it is prescribed to treat STDs, and after I stopped laughing and pondering how Evo got an STD in her throat (must've been some REALLY nice male nurses at that hospital :rofl:), got further along and saw it's used for throat infections caused by Strep. I haven't found anything that tells how broad of a spectrum of bugs it is effective for. Hopefully they'll check the culture for anything else other than strep and make sure it's susceptible to azithromycin and prescribe something else if it isn't. It's in the same family as erythromycin (it's actually a derivative of it).

[Tsu]

You can't just cut it into very small pieces?

Eat meat with some slices of kiwi fruit. Kiwi fruit contains enzymes that break down proteins. I know this from experience when I marinated some steak with slices of kiwi. The outer surface made for nice gravy.

DON'T TALK TO HER ABOUT FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111 She's supposed to eat SOFT CRAP for the next week or so. We need to chant: mashed potatoes and cheese; mashed potatoes and cheese... :rofl:


Evo - you're a good girl (for ONCE! :surprised). Now take your medicine and stay away from salad. mashed potatoes and cheese, mashed potatoes and cheese...FRUIT SMOOTHIES, FRUIT SMOOTHIES (WITH LOTS OF WHIPPED CREME TO PUT SOME FAT ON YOUR POOR OLD SAGGY FLESH!!!1111 :rofl:

[Evo]

I had to look up what Z-pak is: Azithromax (also known by the brand name Zithromycin)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a697037.html
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/zithromaxsusp_ids.htm

First I saw the part that it is prescribed to treat STDs, and after I stopped laughing and pondering how Evo got an STD in her throat (must've been some REALLY nice male nurses at that hospital :rofl:), got further along and saw it's used for throat infections caused by Strep. I haven't found anything that tells how broad of a spectrum of bugs it is effective for. Hopefully they'll check the culture for anything else other than strep and make sure it's susceptible to azithromycin and prescribe something else if it isn't. It's in the same family as erythromycin (it's actually a derivative of it).Z-Pak is what they prescribe for upper respiritory infections now, highly effective.

[Math Is Hard]

My mom made me the best banana milkshakes and potato soups when I got my wisdom teeth out. I highly recommend both for the eating impaired. If you've got a blender you can whip up some really creative stuff.

[rewebster]

boy--MB--you REALLY know how to start some rumors--

(she'll need to raise her PM message limit to 4000 now)

[binzing]

Food Thread?

[GeorginaS]

Well good, Evo, progress. A doctor's visit and antibiotics and everything. Now if you can actually follow your eating instructions (at least for a few days) we'll give you a gold star. :biggrin:

(Sidenote: Something I've noticed. Wow are women ever bossy. Yes, I'm including myself in that statement.)

[Tsu]

Yeah. Don't ya LOVE it!!! :rofl:

[Tsu]

Food Thread?

Yer cruisin' for a bruisin', kiddo!! :biggrin:

[wolram]

(Sidenote: Something I've noticed. Wow are women ever bossy. Yes, I'm including myself in that statement.)



Truest thing ever said on PF.

[Tsu]

Yer cruisin' for a bruisin', kiddo!! :biggrin:
Et tu, Wollie? :biggrin:

[Moonbear]

(Sidenote: Something I've noticed. Wow are women ever bossy. Yes, I'm including myself in that statement.)

:rofl: My boyfriend agrees. But, he dutifully remembers to keep his towel on the left side of the towel rack when I visit, because I've told him I'm always right and he doesn't dare challenge it. :biggrin:

[OmCheeto]

Truest thing ever said on PF.
Et tu, Wollie? :biggrin:


But how else would we know what to do unless women told us what to do?

[Danger]

Glad to hear that you're improving, Evo. If you need something supplementary for nourishment, I highly recommend either Ensure Plus or Boost. They're both very tasty liquid meals that were originally developed for tube-feeding hospital patients. Some drug stores have their own house brands of the same thing as well.
Unless your photos are incredibly deceptive, you'll disappear if you lose another 5 pounds. :surprised

[wolram]

Borch soup is good and adaptable, it can be made sweet or savory.

[lisab]

Borch soup is good and adaptable, it can be made sweet or savory.

Ugh, beets :yuck: ....Woolie, remember, she can't vomit :smile: !

[OmCheeto]

Ugh, beets :yuck: ....Woolie, remember, she can't vomit :smile: !

Hey! It might be a way of teaching Evo's stomach how to vomit anew.

Last time I heard, they were still practicing medicine.

[Math Jeans]

Woah. I came in late and don't have enough time to read the whole thread, but I'll just pop in and say hello.

From the look of these last few comments I probably have plenty of catching up to do.

[Evo]

Thanks Jeans. If you become a doctor, you can take care of me!

[~christina~]

Hope your infection goes away quick. :smile:
P.S. keep away from the food thread.

[Math Is Hard]

Evo, if I were in your shoes I think I would challenge myself to invent some yummy recipes for "Things to Eat When You're Not Allowed to Eat". All kinds of soups and purees and frappes and whips. Heck, with your culinary talents you could make a cookbook out of it, and sell it to the hospitals and dentists offices, They could send it home with patients.

[Tsu]

Borch soup is good and adaptable, it can be made sweet or savory.

Yyyyummmmmmy!!! I LOVE Borscht. With a big blob of lovely sour creme... Ooooooo, YUM!!! :!!) And, YO! SIS!! YOU can eat THAT!! :biggrin:

[Borek]

As usuall, most activity goes when I am asleep :frown:

Glad to hear all goes reasonably well :smile:

[Moonbear]

I think you need a whole recipe book for smoothies.

I had a cold avocado and lime soup at a restaurant not long ago. I wonder if you could find a recipe for something like that online. I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but decided to give it a try. It was so thick and filling, I thought I'd ruin my appetite for the main course, and the lime made it quite refreshing too (probably kept the avocado from turning brown as well). And I suspect it was probably quite high in calories and nutritious too. Just what you need when you can only eat little bits at a time anyway.

[Andre]

here (http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/fullliquiddiet.htm
) is some. But I can imagine, Evo, that's nothing to get excited about.

Some slightly more spicy (not hot) liquid tasty sauses:

Ketjap benting manis (http://www.bigoven.com/103653-Ketjap-Manis-(Debaat)-recipe.html)

Balsamico (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balsamic_vinegar)

[chroot]

Evo, if I were in your shoes I think I would challenge myself to invent some yummy recipes for "Things to Eat When You're Not Allowed to Eat".

Two words for you: duck foam.

- Warren

[Moonbear]

Two words for you: duck foam.

- Warren

Google has failed me. :frown: What's duck foam?

[Evo]

Probably one of those new fangled things they are making that taste like food, but aren't. They are an "essence" made with things like agar and piped out of aerosol whip cream cans.

Some recipes just call for putting the liquid into a "foamer" with c02 cartridges.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_15338_,00.html

[Moonbear]

Probably one of those new fangled things they are making that taste like food, but aren't. They are an "essence" made with things like agar and piped out of aerosol whip cream cans.

Agar is what bacteria are grown on. People eat that stuff? :yuck:

[Math Is Hard]

Two words for you: duck foam.

- Warren

hmm.. is it Duck Whip? Like Cool Whip, but duck flavored?

[Evo]

Agar is what bacteria are grown on. People eat that stuff? :yuck:It's a new "trend" in cooking, agar, gum arabic, liquid nitrogen. Lot's of nothing with a taste, costs a fortune too in overpriced restaurants.

[Math Is Hard]

It's a new "trend" in cooking, agar, gum arabic, liquid nitrogen. Lot's of nothing with a taste, costs a fortune too in overpriced restaurants.

I had no idea. I just googled and found some foam recipes:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/tags/foam/recipe/1/rating

[Moonbear]

I had no idea. I just googled and found some foam recipes:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/tags/foam/recipe/1/rating

You did better than I did. I kept finding things like rubber ducks when I searched, and eBay has a really cute ducky puzzle made out of foam up for sale. :rofl:

[Moonbear]

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=550114

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/071702/fea_karin.shtml

http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Avocado_Lime_Soup_with_Crème_Fraiche_and_Roasted_Pimientos

I found a few versions of avocado and lime soup recipes. The one I had didn't have any "chunky" stuff in it, it was just a puree basically. So, maybe you can work from these to create something edible and safe for your healing stomach.

[Evo]

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=550114

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/071702/fea_karin.shtml

http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Avocado_Lime_Soup_with_Crème_Fraiche_and_Roasted_Pimientos

I found a few versions of avocado and lime soup recipes. The one I had didn't have any "chunky" stuff in it, it was just a puree basica