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@crosbylee, that is so interesting. I don't have kids so I've not spent any time in pediatric medical offices or anything, but I love that things like that are around for kids as I know seeing the doctor is pretty stressful for lots of them.
Feel better soon, @raelynnsmama52512!
I'm going to see a soccer match tonight, which should be weird. I'm not really a sports fan but I got some free tickets from a donor at work, so hey, it's something free to do, right?0 -
All this music talk. I was roommates with some members of a rock band in Los Angeles in the early 1990's. They were good roommates and we respected each others different lifestyles. They got me into a lot of underground music scene shows but none of the shows were glow-stick/body paint type shows (I am pretty sure I am too old to have been part of that scene). They were drums, guitar and keyboard with whiskey shots being consumed by the band between or during songs. The only band I saw regularly that you might recognize is Fishbone. I loved the music but was not into the substance (alcohol or other) use so I never got too into the scene, never got to really know the people other than my roommates, on purpose. Once the band was done playing and the party in the back room got going (and people moved into altered states) I excused myself and went home. I showed up to parties on the early side and left when the other stuff came out. I just couldn't relate to it. I liked the people so no judging, it just was not for me. My roommates watched out for me and made sure I was never bothered or pressured. Good guys!0
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http://www.pizzaranch.com/
I would LOVE to ride a horse. I plan on "roping" pizza, breadsticks, dessert pizza, potato wedges, and maybe even fried chicken.
Well... yum to all of that! Make it so!0 -
I know - what is that?! I've had to say to friends before "Don't be kind, or I'll cry." Everyone always seems to know what that means, and will say something practical and bracing instead.FluffySandwich wrote: »FluffySandwich wrote: »I'm going to have to get a police check and medical exam soon to apply for my Canada permanent residency and I am absolutely terrified. Not about the police check, but I KNOW I'm going to have to get a blood test and just knowing that makes me feel woozy and teary. On top of that I read a review of the place I am most likely going that said the woman giving the blood test made everything painful... oh please don't let that be the case for me.
The last time I got a blood test I passed out on the floor and woke up utterly confused and nauseous, wondering if the woman above me was my mom and being scared that I didn't remember anything. Passing out is something I have a great phobia of.
Blegh blood tests.
Easier said than done, but try not to think about it too much before hand. And if you're prone to passing out, let the techs know ahead of time, you're not the only one who passes out, so I'm sure they'll have a way to help you, or at least move you somewhere safe before it happens.
And hey, usually you get free juice if you feel light headed or dizzy! And any blood they take OBVIOUSLY negates any calories the juice has.
Thanks you guys! I'll definitely warn them in advance. When I got my cap placed in my teeth and they gave me a shot to numb the area I was fine... until I wasn't. The dentist asked me with a very very concerned voice if I was ok, and just hearing him ask that made me start to feel dizzy, so he leaned me back in the chair for around 15 minutes.FluffySandwich wrote: »I'm going to have to get a police check and medical exam soon to apply for my Canada permanent residency and I am absolutely terrified. Not about the police check, but I KNOW I'm going to have to get a blood test and just knowing that makes me feel woozy and teary. On top of that I read a review of the place I am most likely going that said the woman giving the blood test made everything painful... oh please don't let that be the case for me.
The last time I got a blood test I passed out on the floor and woke up utterly confused and nauseous, wondering if the woman above me was my mom and being scared that I didn't remember anything. Passing out is something I have a great phobia of. Blegh blood tests.
Make sure you warn the staff, ahead of time if possible. Honestly, most nurses etc. that do a lot of blood tests are very used to people who are afraid of needles and they want to make it as easy as possible on both of you, so if you tell them that you're very frightened, they can make accommodations for you like doing the test in a bed or lounger instead of in a chair, taking extra time, and that kind of thing. They might even make sure that your appointment is with someone who usually works with children or who is known to be especially gentle.
I don't have a fear of needles but I've passed out a couple times after immunizations/bloodwork for unconfirmed reasons, so I now have to warn them beforehand in case and I can honestly say that not one person has been less than awesome about it. Even at the travel health clinic recently, the nurse gave me all my shots while I was lying on the couch to make sure I didn't topple off the chair or whatever and didn't make me feel silly about it at all. Even the pharmacist who gives me my flu shot goes out of his way to make sure I'm comfortable and safe. Don't hesitate to tell them how you feel so they can help you!
Anyone ever do this? Like when your mom asks if you're ok in a very sweet voice, and you just start tearing up and wanting a hug?
YES!!
i'm doing fine, holding it in, then someone says in that ever so concerned voice...what's going on? you don't seem ok.
then bam! floodgates open!!
I'm the same way. Don't tell me you're sorry, or offer me hugs, or anything nice like that. Either ignore it, or make a light joke and let's all carry on. Otherwise I will bawl.
This is exactly how I was when my dog passed two years ago. I had one day of work left before I started my vacation and I knew I could make it through one day if no one was sympathetic.
I came close to losing it when my very sweet coworker neighbour asked me her usual chirpy, "So what did you do last night?" and I had to mumble an offhand, "oh, not much" when it was on the tip of my tongue to say, "Euthanized my dog".
I had the same issue when my dog was euthanized. It was over Thanksgiving weekend, so everyone was asking how Thanksgiving was and I would just mumble "it was fine" because I didn't want to get into it.
I had to euthanize one of mine on a Thanksgiving weekend too. He'd been diagnosed with a grapefruit-sized lung tumour about three weeks prior, steroids weren't helping, and he was deteriorating quickly. So it was like, the vet clinic is going to be closed for three days and he's not going to last for four, better deal with this now.
That was a long time ago, the clinic is open Saturdays and Sundays now.
I have spent far too much time sitting crying in the box of a truck with a crated dog on that last ride.0 -
It is a distractor unit we use to help kids be more comfortable while we do our ultrasound exam or whatever they need. Working at a chilren's place is great. They are huge on keeping the kids calm and comfortable so they don't freak out on us. Of course sometimes, it just can't be helped.
What a great idea! Maybe @FluffySandwich and @saraherren can borrow it for their procedures?
I could probably watch that thing all day. Back in the day when I used to go to a laundromat, I was perfectly entertained watching clothes go round in the dryers.1 -
raelynnsmama52512 wrote: »Thank god I'm going to the doctor in a few minutes! I'm in so much pain right now it's literally making me sick! Everything from my lower back to my feet is just sharp, shooting pain, and I can barely walk. Damned (sorry Susie!)pinched nerves!
That sounds nightmarish! Hope the doctor can fix it quickly!0 -
http://www.pizzaranch.com/
I would LOVE to ride a horse. I plan on "roping" pizza, breadsticks, dessert pizza, potato wedges, and maybe even fried chicken.
I want to go so bad.
The closest one to me is 55 miles away in a crowded town though. So sad! 0 -
All this music talk. I was roommates with some members of a rock band in Los Angeles in the early 1990's. They were good roommates and we respected each others different lifestyles. They got me into a lot of underground music scene shows but none of the shows were glow-stick/body paint type shows (I am pretty sure I am too old to have been part of that scene). They were drums, guitar and keyboard with whiskey shots being consumed by the band between or during songs. The only band I saw regularly that you might recognize is Fishbone. I loved the music but was not into the substance (alcohol or other) use so I never got too into the scene, never got to really know the people other than my roommates, on purpose. Once the band was done playing and the party in the back room got going (and people moved into altered states) I excused myself and went home. I showed up to parties on the early side and left when the other stuff came out. I just couldn't relate to it. I liked the people so no judging, it just was not for me. My roommates watched out for me and made sure I was never bothered or pressured. Good guys!
That's another reason I don't fit in with the crowds, I've never done a single drug in my life. I do drink occasionally but nothing else. I can't believe all the things I've seen while at concerts. People can be crazy! The most I eat/drink at concerts are Monster energy and Red Vines haha (those are my go to concert items).0 -
I know - what is that?! I've had to say to friends before "Don't be kind, or I'll cry." Everyone always seems to know what that means, and will say something practical and bracing instead.FluffySandwich wrote: »FluffySandwich wrote: »I'm going to have to get a police check and medical exam soon to apply for my Canada permanent residency and I am absolutely terrified. Not about the police check, but I KNOW I'm going to have to get a blood test and just knowing that makes me feel woozy and teary. On top of that I read a review of the place I am most likely going that said the woman giving the blood test made everything painful... oh please don't let that be the case for me.
The last time I got a blood test I passed out on the floor and woke up utterly confused and nauseous, wondering if the woman above me was my mom and being scared that I didn't remember anything. Passing out is something I have a great phobia of. Blegh blood tests.
Easier said than done, but try not to think about it too much before hand. And if you're prone to passing out, let the techs know ahead of time, you're not the only one who passes out, so I'm sure they'll have a way to help you, or at least move you somewhere safe before it happens.
And hey, usually you get free juice if you feel light headed or dizzy! And any blood they take OBVIOUSLY negates any calories the juice has.
Thanks you guys! I'll definitely warn them in advance. When I got my cap placed in my teeth and they gave me a shot to numb the area I was fine... until I wasn't. The dentist asked me with a very very concerned voice if I was ok, and just hearing him ask that made me start to feel dizzy, so he leaned me back in the chair for around 15 minutes.FluffySandwich wrote: »I'm going to have to get a police check and medical exam soon to apply for my Canada permanent residency and I am absolutely terrified. Not about the police check, but I KNOW I'm going to have to get a blood test and just knowing that makes me feel woozy and teary. On top of that I read a review of the place I am most likely going that said the woman giving the blood test made everything painful... oh please don't let that be the case for me.
The last time I got a blood test I passed out on the floor and woke up utterly confused and nauseous, wondering if the woman above me was my mom and being scared that I didn't remember anything. Passing out is something I have a great phobia of. Blegh blood tests.
Make sure you warn the staff, ahead of time if possible. Honestly, most nurses etc. that do a lot of blood tests are very used to people who are afraid of needles and they want to make it as easy as possible on both of you, so if you tell them that you're very frightened, they can make accommodations for you like doing the test in a bed or lounger instead of in a chair, taking extra time, and that kind of thing. They might even make sure that your appointment is with someone who usually works with children or who is known to be especially gentle.
I don't have a fear of needles but I've passed out a couple times after immunizations/bloodwork for unconfirmed reasons, so I now have to warn them beforehand in case and I can honestly say that not one person has been less than awesome about it. Even at the travel health clinic recently, the nurse gave me all my shots while I was lying on the couch to make sure I didn't topple off the chair or whatever and didn't make me feel silly about it at all. Even the pharmacist who gives me my flu shot goes out of his way to make sure I'm comfortable and safe. Don't hesitate to tell them how you feel so they can help you!
Anyone ever do this? Like when your mom asks if you're ok in a very sweet voice, and you just start tearing up and wanting a hug?
YES!!
i'm doing fine, holding it in, then someone says in that ever so concerned voice...what's going on? you don't seem ok.
then bam! floodgates open!!
I'm the same way. Don't tell me you're sorry, or offer me hugs, or anything nice like that. Either ignore it, or make a light joke and let's all carry on. Otherwise I will bawl.
This is exactly how I was when my dog passed two years ago. I had one day of work left before I started my vacation and I knew I could make it through one day if no one was sympathetic.
I came close to losing it when my very sweet coworker neighbour asked me her usual chirpy, "So what did you do last night?" and I had to mumble an offhand, "oh, not much" when it was on the tip of my tongue to say, "Euthanized my dog".
I had the same issue when my dog was euthanized. It was over Thanksgiving weekend, so everyone was asking how Thanksgiving was and I would just mumble "it was fine" because I didn't want to get into it.
I had to euthanize one of mine on a Thanksgiving weekend too. He'd been diagnosed with a grapefruit-sized lung tumour about three weeks prior, steroids weren't helping, and he was deteriorating quickly. So it was like, the vet clinic is going to be closed for three days and he's not going to last for four, better deal with this now.
That was a long time ago, the clinic is open Saturdays and Sundays now.
I have spent far too much time sitting crying in the box of a truck with a crated dog on that last ride.
Aww, all these stories are so sad. I related to this one though. My last dog died on Easter and back then, we couldn't really do anything since the vets were all closed that day (she started looking bad Friday night of course). We ended up burying the dog in the back yard Sunday after she passed away since we weren't sure what else to do.
My stupid grandpa took a picture of her laying there looking terrible and gave it to me later. I hate that picture. I don't want to remember her like that. This is one of my worst memories.0 -
http://www.pizzaranch.com/
I would LOVE to ride a horse. I plan on "roping" pizza, breadsticks, dessert pizza, potato wedges, and maybe even fried chicken.
I want to go so bad.
The closest one to me is 55 miles away in a crowded town though. So sad!
If I can talk Mr. Mo into it, we're going to go 2 hours out of way just so we can try it. He doesn't know this yet...
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lilaclovebird wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
SSP told me yesterday that if he wants to(I don't know why anyone would WANT to) he can eat an entire giant Double Dave's Pizza... yuck!
I used to be able to eat a half a Papa Murphy's Family Size stuffed pizza by myself. Now, I can MAX 2 slices. *flexes muscles*
I ate a whole Little Caesar's pizza by myself last Black Friday. I was so hangry from working retail for 12 hours that I devoured that. The poor pizza didn't know what was coming.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »spacequiztime wrote: »I saw the allergist yesterday. He thought my nasal cavities, throat, and ear canals were fine, but expressed concerns about the sounds my jaws were making. He told me my allergies were likely exaggerated by some issues with my jaw, maybe TMJ, and refereed me to a specialist.
MY SO probably has a similar issue. He's been having a lot of trouble with episodes of muffled hearing in one ear and takes an antihistamine daily, but the ear nose & throat specialist thinks it is a jaw problem rather than ear or sinus. He's supposed to see his dentist about getting a mouth guard thingy to wear at night.
I already wear a mouth guard thingy because I grind my teeth at night, so I'm a little too thrilled that he will have to wear one too. Really I'm hoping that it helps with his awful snoring.
Please let me know if this does work because Mr. Mo snores like a freight train carrying a pod of humpback whales using chainsaws.
Bwahahaha!!!
LMBO!0 -
Susieq_1994 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »lilaclovebird wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
SSP told me yesterday that if he wants to(I don't know why anyone would WANT to) he can eat an entire giant Double Dave's Pizza... yuck!
I used to be able to eat a half a Papa Murphy's Family Size stuffed pizza by myself. Now, I can MAX 2 slices. *flexes muscles*
I'm not proud of this, but I used to (regularly) order and eat potato wedges, chicken strips, a large pizza and a tub of ice cream, from Pizza Hut. I always planned to eat the wedges and strips one night, and the pizza the next. never happened. and when pizzas were on bogoff, i used to order 2, planning to eat one, save one. nup, that never happened either. I am such a pig!
I'm not proud of myself...but I have days where I can eat the world. Like, disgustingly huge amounts of food. Not sure how it all fits in there...but yeah. Kinda gross.
Same here. Then, once the eat-the-world feeling wears off, I feel so disgustingly sick/full and my stomach feels like it wants to pop, and I wonder how I could have gotten to this point of fullness without feeling the discomfort beforehand. I have no idea how it happens! It's like my stomach goes numb for a while, then suddenly feels everything at once.
I was in so much pain last Christmas that I was on the floor holding my stomach. My sister said it was like I was having a food hangover. No cookie was safe that day.0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »lilaclovebird wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
SSP told me yesterday that if he wants to(I don't know why anyone would WANT to) he can eat an entire giant Double Dave's Pizza... yuck!
I used to be able to eat a half a Papa Murphy's Family Size stuffed pizza by myself. Now, I can MAX 2 slices. *flexes muscles*
I'm not proud of this, but I used to (regularly) order and eat potato wedges, chicken strips, a large pizza and a tub of ice cream, from Pizza Hut. I always planned to eat the wedges and strips one night, and the pizza the next. never happened. and when pizzas were on bogoff, i used to order 2, planning to eat one, save one. nup, that never happened either. I am such a pig!
I'm not proud of myself...but I have days where I can eat the world. Like, disgustingly huge amounts of food. Not sure how it all fits in there...but yeah. Kinda gross.
Same here. Then, once the eat-the-world feeling wears off, I feel so disgustingly sick/full and my stomach feels like it wants to pop, and I wonder how I could have gotten to this point of fullness without feeling the discomfort beforehand. I have no idea how it happens! It's like my stomach goes numb for a while, then suddenly feels everything at once.
I was in so much pain last Christmas that I was on the floor holding my stomach. My sister said it was like I was having a food hangover. No cookie was safe that day.
I don't recall ever feeling like that until the last couple of years. I don't know if it's just that I pay a lot more attention to my intake now or what, but if I overdo it I feel like I can't even handle clothes touching my stomach because I feel so disgustingly full. Sometimes I've even felt like I have to stay sitting up and not lying down or it'll all just come up...ewwww.
I don't generally even have binges or anything, but even a reasonable indulgence sometimes makes me feel that way now. I'm not talking a whole pizza here, more like a full restaurant meal and shared dessert. A lot of food, certainly, but not like decimating-the-kitchen-cabinets-food-monster a LOT of food, you know?0 -
http://www.pizzaranch.com/
I would LOVE to ride a horse. I plan on "roping" pizza, breadsticks, dessert pizza, potato wedges, and maybe even fried chicken.
I want to go so bad.
The closest one to me is 55 miles away in a crowded town though. So sad!
If I can talk Mr. Mo into it, we're going to go 2 hours out of way just so we can try it. He doesn't know this yet...
Haha! Well, good luck!!!0 -
orangesmartie wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »lilaclovebird wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
SSP told me yesterday that if he wants to(I don't know why anyone would WANT to) he can eat an entire giant Double Dave's Pizza... yuck!
I used to be able to eat a half a Papa Murphy's Family Size stuffed pizza by myself. Now, I can MAX 2 slices. *flexes muscles*
I'm not proud of this, but I used to (regularly) order and eat potato wedges, chicken strips, a large pizza and a tub of ice cream, from Pizza Hut. I always planned to eat the wedges and strips one night, and the pizza the next. never happened. and when pizzas were on bogoff, i used to order 2, planning to eat one, save one. nup, that never happened either. I am such a pig!
You aren't a 'pig'. This is purely emotional eating. That is different. I have never been much if a binge eater, but rather someone who eats a good amount of really fattening food and can eat it all day long. And sweets. But, I have never been able to eat more than like 4 pieces of pizza and then I am SO STUFFED!
I rarely get the 'im getting full' signals when i eat, except as @Susieq_1994 describes, after eating everything, then my stomach is groaning in pain. But i don't have the normal brain signals that tell me i've had enoughorangesmartie wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »lilaclovebird wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
SSP told me yesterday that if he wants to(I don't know why anyone would WANT to) he can eat an entire giant Double Dave's Pizza... yuck!
I used to be able to eat a half a Papa Murphy's Family Size stuffed pizza by myself. Now, I can MAX 2 slices. *flexes muscles*
I'm not proud of this, but I used to (regularly) order and eat potato wedges, chicken strips, a large pizza and a tub of ice cream, from Pizza Hut. I always planned to eat the wedges and strips one night, and the pizza the next. never happened. and when pizzas were on bogoff, i used to order 2, planning to eat one, save one. nup, that never happened either. I am such a pig!
You aren't a 'pig'. This is purely emotional eating. That is different. I have never been much if a binge eater, but rather someone who eats a good amount of really fattening food and can eat it all day long. And sweets. But, I have never been able to eat more than like 4 pieces of pizza and then I am SO STUFFED!
I rarely get the 'im getting full' signals when i eat, except as @Susieq_1994 describes, after eating everything, then my stomach is groaning in pain. But i don't have the normal brain signals that tell me i've had enough
I still at times get the thirst and hunger signals mixed up.
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Susieq_1994 wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »lilaclovebird wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
SSP told me yesterday that if he wants to(I don't know why anyone would WANT to) he can eat an entire giant Double Dave's Pizza... yuck!
I used to be able to eat a half a Papa Murphy's Family Size stuffed pizza by myself. Now, I can MAX 2 slices. *flexes muscles*
I'm not proud of this, but I used to (regularly) order and eat potato wedges, chicken strips, a large pizza and a tub of ice cream, from Pizza Hut. I always planned to eat the wedges and strips one night, and the pizza the next. never happened. and when pizzas were on bogoff, i used to order 2, planning to eat one, save one. nup, that never happened either. I am such a pig!
I'm not proud of myself...but I have days where I can eat the world. Like, disgustingly huge amounts of food. Not sure how it all fits in there...but yeah. Kinda gross.
Same here. Then, once the eat-the-world feeling wears off, I feel so disgustingly sick/full and my stomach feels like it wants to pop, and I wonder how I could have gotten to this point of fullness without feeling the discomfort beforehand. I have no idea how it happens! It's like my stomach goes numb for a while, then suddenly feels everything at once.
Yep, I know this feeling as well. Every time it happens I always think, this is awful and I will never do this again. And yet, it always happens again...
Exactly...
I feel the same way. There's times I've binged so much and my stomach hurts horrendously that I've thought of purging it up, but luckily have talked myself out of it. I always tell myself to remember how bloated and nauseous I feel; however, the lesson never sticks.0 -
@MoHousdon if you make it to pizza ranch I want pictures please!!0
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http://www.pizzaranch.com/
I would LOVE to ride a horse. I plan on "roping" pizza, breadsticks, dessert pizza, potato wedges, and maybe even fried chicken.
Well....come visit me. I can help you fulfill that dream.
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Yesss. I was thinking just that. I'm dreading tomorrow because tomorrow I will be dreading Friday, which is when my appointment is
It is a distractor unit we use to help kids be more comfortable while we do our ultrasound exam or whatever they need. Working at a chilren's place is great. They are huge on keeping the kids calm and comfortable so they don't freak out on us. Of course sometimes, it just can't be helped.
What a great idea! Maybe @FluffySandwich and @saraherren can borrow it for their procedures?
I could probably watch that thing all day. Back in the day when I used to go to a laundromat, I was perfectly entertained watching clothes go round in the dryers. I might go to the movie theater by myself at around 12 just to relax. And drink a lot of bubble tea or something.
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