Thank God it’s finally official where Pearl Jam stands—right at the top of that heavy-hitting classic rock elite alongside Aerosmith, Van Halen, the Eagles, Journey, and Guns N' Roses...
Like our representative was saying the other day, once the hype dies down, they’ll just be seen as another mediocre, bandwagon-jumping act... 🙂
I can't quite remember the title, but there's this movie about two girls and their professor. They're all teaming up to try and swipe a massive amount of cash from one of the girls' moms... and the three of them are basically in on it together.
Anyway, there's this one scene where those two are in a pool... total lesbian vibes... wow...😛
It won’t work here; we’re dealing with someone who has very limited mobility. They're actually stuck in the hospital right now.
Actually, I messed up earlier—the issue isn't those small cuts from the IV, it's a bilirubin imbalance.
So, we need something that's practical for a hospital setting and, if possible, can be applied topically. Since they're already juggling a ton of different medications, adding anything else to take orally just isn't a great idea.
I totally forgot to mention that it’s the exact same deal with hair—or more specifically, the texture and volume. It probably boils down to the same reasons.
What would you guys recommend for super dry skin? I'm dealing with some intense itching because of dehydration, my diuretics, and even a little skin irritation from using an anti-clotting medication (I think the name was Marivarin or something similar, unless I'm misremembering what that specific med was actually for)
You should probably get your thyroid levels checked. When you're dealing with hyperthyroidism, it’s common to feel super thirsty and find yourself constantly chugging water.
They gave me the nerve block and told me it would kick in gradually. Since they were working on my shoulder and wrist, they warned me I’d feel it in my fingers because I wouldn't be able to move them. My arm was laid out flat on a side table, so I couldn't really move anything except my fingers. About ten minutes in, I started feeling this tingling in my arm and shoulder, and my fingers—starting from the thumb and going down—just felt completely numb. Even after they put up a privacy screen between my arm and my head, I was still twitching my pinky, and I actually pointed that out to them, though it only lasted a few more seconds. The surgery started at 11:00 AM, but the nerve block didn't start wearing off until after 3:00 PM. It began at the shoulder—where I could at least wiggle things a bit—and then the tingling and burning sensation crawled from my pinky inward, one finger at a time. It’s such a bizarre sensation when your body starts "waking up" piece by piece. I started wiggling my fingers one by one, and once my whole hand finally felt alive again, I tried to pull my arm toward me. That’s when my arm just bolted toward my face! I couldn't stop it. It was the same with my arm slipping off the bed; it felt so heavy, like it was going to pop right out of my shoulder socket. I couldn't lift it myself, so I had to use my other hand to reposition it. Even though I had feeling back, I had zero control over the movement. Eventually, I asked for a scarf to wrap around my neck so I could tuck my arm into it, because that uncontrolled flailing was causing me terrible pain. This went on until the next day when everything finally leveled out and I could move my arm normally again. It’s an ugly feeling, honestly—like you have a stranger's limb attached to your body. I remember a friend who broke her leg a few months before me and had this same experience. She told me that when they were moving her out of the OR, they tried to shift her leg and she snapped, "Don't you dare put that stranger's leg in my bed!" I laughed about it at the time, but I ended up experiencing that exact same sensation myself. In my case, there were just three tiny incisions, maybe 2-3mm each, where they inserted the camera to perform the surgery. Man, microsurgery is unbelievable. You don't deal with massive cuts or those long, drawn-out recovery periods. I forgot to mention that they tied my upper arm really tightly above the armpit to limit blood flow and prevent bleeding. I had some red marks around my arm for a couple of days afterward. If there's anything else you want to know, just ask. Best,
And what about that guy, Ed... the one who supposedly inspired part of the movie...
Was he some kind of grave robber? A friend told me he used to wander through Wisconsin cemeteries, digging people up and... well, eating their organs.🙂
I mean, there really are all kinds of crazies in this world.... 👎
I’ve actually had two surgeries over in Munich. The first one was about nine years ago. They used general anesthesia where I was put under via an IV, but they also gave me something through a mask at the same time. The whole thing took five hours, and I was completely out. It went really smoothly—no nausea or vomiting at all. The anesthesiologist actually came by my room twice just to walk me through everything and explain how the anesthesia works. You have to sign consent forms for both types of anesthesia because there's no way around it. Honestly, the scariest part is when they start explaining all the potential complications; it really makes the panic set in. My second surgery was last year on my arm. This time, they sat me down for a consultation and had me sign the paperwork again. I received anesthesia through a vein near my shoulder area rather than my chest. I was actually awake for this one! I spent the time chatting with the anesthesiologist and watching the monitor that tracks my blood pressure and heart rate. I could even hear the surgeons talking and the sound of the surgical tools. Even though I didn't get nauseous during this procedure either, I had this awful sensation of my arm being totally numb. It gets even weirder when the anesthesia starts wearing off; you feel it creeping up from your fingertips toward your entire arm. Your arm feels incredibly heavy, and it just flops around uncontrollably. You can't stop it or move it back yourself—these involuntary movements are pretty painful. In American hospitals, dinner is usually just some tea or soup, and once it hits 10:00 PM, you aren't allowed even a single drop of water. They make you wear their hospital gown, which basically looks like an apron that ties around your neck. You have to strip down completely, and instead of your own underwear, they give you these mesh-like briefs. You also have to take off all your jewelry, dentures, and makeup. After the surgery, they give you oral spray because your mouth gets incredibly dry. That spray was a total lifesaver during my first operation. The very next day, they expect you to get up on your feet regardless of what kind of surgery you just had. That’s definitely the hardest part, but you have to stand for a few minutes. After that, you do these little physical therapy exercises in bed every morning with a nurse who’s assigned to help you. You’ll be wearing those tight rubber compression stockings up to your thighs the whole time, and they’ll inject you in the stomach every day to prevent blood clots. Before they finally discharge you to go home, they run every possible test and ultrasound they can. Since you were curious about how things work abroad, I figured I’d share my experience. Best of luck!
A gripping story about an American submarine crew finding sanctuary in Australia, the very last outpost of humanity. Gregory Peck takes the lead in the original, while Armand Assante stars in the remake.
What do you do when you're the only civilian who realizes war has actually started? Get out of town! But how? Starring the famous Dr. Greene from ER, Anthony Edwards.
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