Posts by frozenheron53

It’s honestly wild how some teams just find a way to pull it off even when they're playing shorthanded. Makes you wonder if it's just pure grit or if some squads are just built differently from the ground up. Do you think playing with an extra man actually helps the other side's strategy, or does it just motivate the underdog more?

Matthew Wright7 said:I’m pulling in roughly $2.00. Right now, I’ve just got that Visa Gold they offer, and honestly, I’m leaning toward the Go Card. That individual Mastercard thing doesn't really do much for me—I’m not exactly itching to tie everything up to my main checking account at JPMorgan Chase.

Fair enough. Though, I have my doubts about whether they’ll actually grant you $17... if you ask me, there isn't much chance at all. If you manage to secure $10, then you should probably just call it a win. If it isn't too much trouble, let me know how the conversation goes—personally, I suspect they won't push your limit past $20,000, regardless of what you had on that Visa...

Matthew Wright7 said:Anyone here looking into getting a go!card lately?
So, I’m currently using their Visa card which has a $3,000 limit, but I’ve been eyeing their Mastercard instead—ideally one with a $7,000 limit. My plan is to just ditch the Visa once I get the Mastercard, mostly because you can stretch those installments out up to 36 months on the Master, which would be a lifesaver. Everything is totally squared away at JPMorgan Chase, no other debts or anything weird hanging over my head... do you guys think they’ll actually approve this?

What does your monthly income look like? Are you currently holding a Gold Visa, and do you have any other credit cards in your wallet? Also, are you planning on requesting a standard individual Mastercard or specifically aiming for the Go Card?...

As I was reflecting on what was said...

Joseph Flores9 As stated by: Is anyone else noticing some strange glitches over on the Chase online portal lately? I’ve been trying to check my available credit limits on my Chase Mastercard, but for some reason, the numbers just aren't showing up anymore... It's becoming quite difficult to track my spending when the interface keeps acting up like this...🤔

I’ve finally managed to get logged in... I can see that the limits are being applied consistently across both the online banking portal and the mobile app...

I wanted to check in and share an update on how my father's gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures went...

Here are the gastroscopy results:
The esophageal mucosa appears normal, as does the fundus area. However, the mucosa in the corpus and antrum looks irregular and shows diffuse hyperemia. Samples were taken for pathology and to test for H. pylori. The pylorus is normal and patent, and the bulb shows a healthy mucosal appearance. We should have the final findings within ten days...

And here are the colonoscopy results:
A total colonoscopy including terminal ileoscopy was performed. The entire colon and terminal ileum were examined, and the mucosal findings were completely normal...

So, what comes next? If everything looks okay there, why was the fecal occult blood test positive, and why is his iron level so low?☕ Where should we focus our investigation now...

vividsailor7, thank you so much for getting back to me. Regarding my father, he does struggle with blood pressure issues... I believe he is currently on medication for it. He makes it a point to check his levels at home every single morning, and so far, they always seem to come back within a normal range.
As for the lipid panel, his doctor didn't actually order those specific tests for him. Everything he has had checked is what I’ve listed here...

Here is the list of medications he takes on a daily basis:
- Rivotril 0.5 mg (two tablets, three times a day) - prescribed for his hand tremors
- Iruzid 1 tablet in the morning (10+12.5 mg)
- Propranolol Sandoz 40 mg (half a tablet in the morning, half at noon)

I showed him your response, and I suggested that he should ask his physician about moving forward with those specific tests. In the meantime, he is just waiting on the call to schedule his upcoming gastroscopy and colonoscopy...

Once again, I truly appreciate your help and your response.👍

Hello everyone,

My father recently went in for a routine checkup—just a preventive screening to stay on top of things. He is 66 years old. As far as we can tell, he isn't experiencing any symptoms at all; there’s no pain, no issues with his appetite, and nothing seems out of the ordinary regarding his digestion... everything appears fine on the surface.

The lab results were as follows:

erythrocyte 2.96 hemoglobin 89 lymphocyte 12.3 eosinophil 2.4 basophil 5,75 (ref 4.34-5.72)
Hemoglobin - 168 (ref 138 to 175)
Hematocrit - 0.505 (ref 0.415 - 0.530)
MCV - 87.8 (ref 83.0-97.2)
MCH - 29.2 (ref 27.4 - 33.9)
MCHC - 333 (ref 320-345)
leukocyte 10.6 (ref 3.4-9.7)
Neutrophil seg. - 65.0 (ref 44-72)
eosinophil - 4.1 (ref 0-7)
basophil - 0.9 (0-1)
lymphocyte - 22.4 (20-46)
Monocyte - 7.6 (2-12)
Platelets - 253 (ref 158-424)
S-glucose - 5.30 (ref 4.40-6.40)
Urea - 8.4 (ref 2.8 - 8.3)
Creatinine - 109 (ref 64-104)
Amylase - 266 (ref 0-400)
AST - 24 (ref 11-38)
ALT - 22 (ref 12-48)
Cholesterol 6.6 (ref < 5.00)
Triglycerides 1.4 (ref < 1.7)
PSA - 1.69 (ref 0-4)

His urine analysis was completely normal.

Following that, he had some imaging done on his lungs.
A chest X-ray and a profile summary scan of the thoracic organs. The lung parenchyma shows clear transparency bilaterally. The sinuses are free. No acute infiltrates or pleural effusion were detected. The heart shadow looks normal.

After that, they took stool samples from three consecutive days to test for occult blood.
Day 1 - blood reaction - trace
Day 2 - blood reaction - positive
Day 3 - blood reaction - positive

Then he underwent an abdominal ultrasound.
The liver is normal in size, shape, and contour, and it appears Inhomogeneous. The gallbladder is free of pathological content. The pancreas is normal in size and Inhomogeneous. Both kidneys are normal in size and shape, with wavy contours and no signs of ectasia or lithiasis. The spleen is also normal in size and shape.

Because of this, I suggested he ask his doctor for a few more specific tests, so here is the additional information I requested he have performed.
Iron: 8.6 (ref 11-32)
UIBC - 51 (ref 25-54)
TIBC - 59 (ref 49-72)
CRP - 1.6 (ref < 5.0)
CEA - 0.6 (ref up to 5.0)
CA 19-9 - 8.6 (ref < 27)

Could this potentially be indicative of colon cancer? Is anyone able to interpret these findings, or is it impossible to say anything definitively until he undergoes a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy?

Does anyone happen to know how they determine the credit limit for installment payments on a Mastercard?
I was wondering if someone could explain the criteria they use to decide those amounts, and specifically, what the maximum borrowing capacity looks like when you're opting to pay for a purchase in installments...
I'm currently using a standard Chase Mastercard