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Thomas Phillips2 said:Passengers! This place needs a serious cleaning 😬
Or, as Alex would put it, just "typing on a keyboard"😁
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Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Do you guys seriously not realize you're being played?😲
Eating sourdough bread
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I swear, when I was a kid, I used to beg them to hide it from me just so I could get my hands on it.😁
Now, once every few months, I'll see it at the grocery store, grab a couple of bars, and absolutely demolish them. It’s the best.😁
Honestly, all I can do now is burp after eating it.
If you really want to feel it, try eating a square and washing it down with a cold glass of Coca-Cola.👍
Now, once every few months, I'll see it at the grocery store, grab a couple of bars, and absolutely demolish them. It’s the best.😁
Honestly, all I can do now is burp after eating it.
If you really want to feel it, try eating a square and washing it down with a cold glass of Coca-Cola.👍
Gynecology question
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Everything is going to be just fine.
A tumor doesn't automatically mean you're looking at something malignant; benign growths are incredibly common.🙂
This specific type, a Dermoid, is a tumor that’s sometimes referred to as a "Twin Cell" tumor, and in about 2% of cases, it can be malignant.
It can actually contain things like hair, nails, or even intestinal tissue... etc. Honestly, it sounds way more gruesome than it actually is.
The doctor sent you for tumor marker testing because that's just standard medical protocol—don't let it scare you. It's better to have the data and know exactly where you stand. That said, keep in mind that tumor markers aren't always perfect indicators. For years, my own tumor marker levels have been elevated, yet despite every single test imaginable, doctors can't find a thing. In fact, I've fully recovered, yet my marker levels haven't budged an inch.🙂
A tumor doesn't automatically mean you're looking at something malignant; benign growths are incredibly common.🙂
This specific type, a Dermoid, is a tumor that’s sometimes referred to as a "Twin Cell" tumor, and in about 2% of cases, it can be malignant.
It can actually contain things like hair, nails, or even intestinal tissue... etc. Honestly, it sounds way more gruesome than it actually is.
The doctor sent you for tumor marker testing because that's just standard medical protocol—don't let it scare you. It's better to have the data and know exactly where you stand. That said, keep in mind that tumor markers aren't always perfect indicators. For years, my own tumor marker levels have been elevated, yet despite every single test imaginable, doctors can't find a thing. In fact, I've fully recovered, yet my marker levels haven't budged an inch.🙂
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Rachel Walker52 said:I'll be honest, I was a little bit excited at first because I'm in the exact same boat as you. But man, once you see two negative tests, you realize these "one-step" kits just give you a massive dose of false hope... I actually couldn't wait any longer and grabbed a test today, even though my period isn't due for another two days. Now I feel even more desperate because there’s just this faint, barely visible line and nothing else. It might be way too early, and I'm desperately hoping it's not, but then again, maybe I'm just imagining things entirely. Either way, I've got my fingers crossed for both of us. I'll check back in a few days and let you know how it goes...........
Where is this faint line you're talking about???
In my case, one test showed a clear positive, while the next one was so faint you could barely even see it.😁
My princess is 21 months old today.😍
luck👍
Laparoscopic cyst removal: What to expect?
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I actually had one myself, but mine was a textbook case 😬 , measuring about 5x2 inches, and I ended up donating it to my university medical school 🤣
I went in for a laparoscopy too, but they actually had to perform an open surgery because they couldn't get it out through the small incisions. It wasn't the end of the world—they managed to save my ovary—but they still have to remove it since it’s completely non-functional now. I honestly don't know when that's happening because I haven't had the time to deal with the scheduling lately. They told me I won't know for sure why it lost its function until after they actually take it out.
They told me the exact same thing before my surgery—that they weren't sure if they'd need to remove the ovary or not. I was terrified at the time, but looking back, I wish they had just taken it out then; it would have saved me so much trouble right now. Besides, how many women can actually conceive with just one ovary?
After the procedure, I got these incredible photos, though I unfortunately lost them while I was still at the hospital (which sucks, I'm so sorry). Seeing everything so clear, the ovaries... man, it was absolutely fascinating to see!
The incision itself didn't really hurt, and I was already back on my bike after two weeks, but let me tell you, the leftover gas was pure hell. My chest, my lungs, everything was aching like crazy!
Good luck 🙂
I went in for a laparoscopy too, but they actually had to perform an open surgery because they couldn't get it out through the small incisions. It wasn't the end of the world—they managed to save my ovary—but they still have to remove it since it’s completely non-functional now. I honestly don't know when that's happening because I haven't had the time to deal with the scheduling lately. They told me I won't know for sure why it lost its function until after they actually take it out.
They told me the exact same thing before my surgery—that they weren't sure if they'd need to remove the ovary or not. I was terrified at the time, but looking back, I wish they had just taken it out then; it would have saved me so much trouble right now. Besides, how many women can actually conceive with just one ovary?
After the procedure, I got these incredible photos, though I unfortunately lost them while I was still at the hospital (which sucks, I'm so sorry). Seeing everything so clear, the ovaries... man, it was absolutely fascinating to see!
The incision itself didn't really hurt, and I was already back on my bike after two weeks, but let me tell you, the leftover gas was pure hell. My chest, my lungs, everything was aching like crazy!
Good luck 🙂
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Honestly, I feel pretty bad about messing with you earlier. 😘
Just try to take a deep breath and stay calm, because spiraling like this isn't helping anyone.
You’ll have your answers on Monday, but if you're asking me, I highly doubt it's a pregnancy—this looks more like a standard infection.
Anyway, I'm pulling for you. Please let me know what the doctor says.🙂
Just try to take a deep breath and stay calm, because spiraling like this isn't helping anyone.
You’ll have your answers on Monday, but if you're asking me, I highly doubt it's a pregnancy—this looks more like a standard infection.
Anyway, I'm pulling for you. Please let me know what the doctor says.🙂
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Linda Hernandez15 said:I forgot to mention my dog acted exactly the same way 😳 except on top of those symptoms, she kept gathering all her toys onto her bed and constantly nesting them there. 🤣
It sounds like you’ve got a false pregnancy on your hands. 🧐
Oh man, mine did the exact same thing! I completely blanked on mentioning that. 🤣
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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cosmiccyclist412, you really picked the wrong guy 😬 , I mean, look what your subconscious did to you🤣
On a side note, my dog went through those exact same symptoms when she had a false pregnancy. The only difference is her gums weren't bleeding, and I couldn't exactly tell if she felt something "rolling around" in her stomach.
But man, the gas was unreal, she was eating like she hadn't seen food in weeks, and she was just totally wiped out...
It’s highly likely you might end up producing milk too; that’s exactly what happened with her.😎
Seriously, just go see a decent gynecologist right now.😁
Oh, and we ended up getting our dog spayed after all that, and honestly, she's been much better since...👍
On a side note, my dog went through those exact same symptoms when she had a false pregnancy. The only difference is her gums weren't bleeding, and I couldn't exactly tell if she felt something "rolling around" in her stomach.
But man, the gas was unreal, she was eating like she hadn't seen food in weeks, and she was just totally wiped out...
It’s highly likely you might end up producing milk too; that’s exactly what happened with her.😎
Seriously, just go see a decent gynecologist right now.😁
Oh, and we ended up getting our dog spayed after all that, and honestly, she's been much better since...👍
No one's around, and I can't sleep...
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So, what did the doctors actually tell you???
I assume you at least consulted one of them, right???
I assume you at least consulted one of them, right???
Stem Cells
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I honestly had no clue about that situation happening in America; I’m not even sure why they couldn't just get it done.
We made sure to preserve stem cells for our little princess. The company we have a contract with charges about $2,100 for the German region for the first twenty years, and after that, I think it’s around $32 per year. That price covers everything in Germany—all the testing costs during pregnancy and immediately after birth, plus the transport and the actual storage of the blood. They offer services outside of Germany too, so I'd assume that woman could have negotiated a deal for a certain price!
Right before the baby arrives, they send you a kit at home which you hand over at the hospital during delivery. The doctor inserts a long needle through the cut umbilical cord to draw the blood, packs it up nicely, and then calls their transport to come pick it up. From what I recall, we waited about a month for all the tests to wrap up, and eventually, we received a certificate with the basic data confirming the blood was good to go. Otherwise, if it turns out the blood isn't suitable for storage, you pay about $215 for the testing.
In any case, there’s nothing complicated about the whole process.
We made sure to preserve stem cells for our little princess. The company we have a contract with charges about $2,100 for the German region for the first twenty years, and after that, I think it’s around $32 per year. That price covers everything in Germany—all the testing costs during pregnancy and immediately after birth, plus the transport and the actual storage of the blood. They offer services outside of Germany too, so I'd assume that woman could have negotiated a deal for a certain price!
Right before the baby arrives, they send you a kit at home which you hand over at the hospital during delivery. The doctor inserts a long needle through the cut umbilical cord to draw the blood, packs it up nicely, and then calls their transport to come pick it up. From what I recall, we waited about a month for all the tests to wrap up, and eventually, we received a certificate with the basic data confirming the blood was good to go. Otherwise, if it turns out the blood isn't suitable for storage, you pay about $215 for the testing.
In any case, there’s nothing complicated about the whole process.
Swelling after a question?
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Scott Allen10 said:Who actually gives a damn about them? After years of working in healthcare, dealing face-to-face every single day with people fighting tooth and nail just to save their own health and lives... I honestly find junkies repulsive.
Nobody living in this day and age is stupid or illiterate enough to not realize whether drugs are a good thing or a bad thing. So if they choose to get high despite knowing better... they can go deal with their own mess somewhere else.
Every time I have to stabilize some idiot who overdosed—spending hours or even days trying to bring them back to the land of the living—I make sure to give them a very friendly suggestion once they finally wake up. Instead of chasing the next hit, maybe try using a handgun... and don't aim for the temple, because you might actually survive that. Aim for the mouth; it’s a much more "guaranteed" way to get the job done.
It might not be the height of medical professionalism, but frankly, I just can't stand junkies.🙂
🙂 👎
Emergency: My friend is pregnant
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nimbledriver81 said:I was an unwanted child—born into a legal marriage, technically, but still unwanted. Personally, I’m against abortion. It isn't my fault that I ended up with the parents I have. Nobody asked me if I wanted to be born, yet here I am. I’m alive. For some reason known only to me, I was given a chance...
Honestly, I am so glad to see you thinking this way.🙂
I consider myself an "unfortunate accident" too, though not from a marriage, but from a situation just like the one being discussed in this thread!
And look, it’s not that I’m against abortion because I’ve wished a thousand times that she had just gone through with it instead of giving birth to me.
I got my "chance" too, but at what cost??
I would never wish a life like mine on my own child; it would be better if they weren't even born!
Emergency: My friend is pregnant
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Alright, let me ask those of you who are strictly anti-abortion: how exactly does being an unwanted child work?
What is it actually like growing up knowing—or at least feeling—that you are nothing more than a burden?
Because let’s be real: no matter how much love there is, it’s impossible to hide the fact that dreams were sacrificed. Over the years, that frustration just builds up—the unfinished schooling or dropped college degrees, the constant finger-pointing within the family about why someone "shouldn't have had kids" in the first place...
Or the way potential partners push you away because, let's face it, very few people want to deal with a kid right at the start of a relationship...
For those of you taking a stand against it, I have to ask: how do you think a child survives all that chaos while they're growing up?
Do you honestly believe they don't see everything happening around them?
So, what's the better alternative then???
Is it better to have an abortion, or to bring a child into this world only to force them to bounce between Mom, Dad, grandparents, and various foster homes?
And don't even get me started on the financial aspect...
What is it actually like growing up knowing—or at least feeling—that you are nothing more than a burden?
Because let’s be real: no matter how much love there is, it’s impossible to hide the fact that dreams were sacrificed. Over the years, that frustration just builds up—the unfinished schooling or dropped college degrees, the constant finger-pointing within the family about why someone "shouldn't have had kids" in the first place...
Or the way potential partners push you away because, let's face it, very few people want to deal with a kid right at the start of a relationship...
For those of you taking a stand against it, I have to ask: how do you think a child survives all that chaos while they're growing up?
Do you honestly believe they don't see everything happening around them?
So, what's the better alternative then???
Is it better to have an abortion, or to bring a child into this world only to force them to bounce between Mom, Dad, grandparents, and various foster homes?
And don't even get me started on the financial aspect...