Posts by Steven Lopez77

If nothing else pops up on my schedule before then, please do count me in for that coffee! 🙂

It seems everyone at Mayo Clinic is likely out on summer vacation right now, which leaves me wondering: can I go ahead and place an order while they're away, or am I stuck waiting until the whole crew returns?

I’d love to go ahead and get myself on the calendar for coffee this Thursday, along with my arrival this Saturday.

I might just pop in this Saturday, if only to finally meet some of those CIA folks! 🎉

On a different note, Altec, which specific drugs are we actually discussing here? 🤔

I'll be joining the group as well, along with another lady from the community; if she decides to make the trip this Saturday, I'll get to see even more 🙂

If we can manage to get a group of four together, I’ll be more than happy to pick up a round for everyone attending! 😛

I think I might just pop in as well, if anyone is actually interested in my company. 😁

Carl Rivera43 said:So, just head over to Times Square, right by those benches near the florist on 4th.

Anyway, welcome everyone! Let's keep the vibes high. Honestly, you can always count on a good mood when we hang out with the couch potato.

So, does this mean everything is following the same pattern as last time? 🤔 I shall certainly make an effort to attend.

I would love to join you all tomorrow, but I honestly feel like I’m running on empty right now... I can offer you some minuscule, almost microscopic chances of me actually showing up, which will only happen if there is some sort of radical, life-altering shift in my mental state. 😢

Hello there!

I am 21 years old, and I have been living with Ulcerative colitis for about five years now. Fortunately, I have been in remission for the last seven or eight months, so everything has felt quite normal lately. About a week ago, I went in for my routine blood work, and while the doctors initially told me everything looked fine, I’ve been staring at these results and feeling a little uneasy about a few specific numbers. Even though they weren't too concerned, I can't help but feel a bit anxious, so I was wondering if anyone might be kind enough to walk me through these values (I'll just list the ones that were flagged, as everything else seems to be within range):

Hematology Lab Results

(vK) Hemoglobin 136 (138-175)
(vK) Hematocrit 0.398 (0.415-0.530)
(vK) MCH
Eosinophils 7.2 (0-7)
Segmented 37.2 (44-72)
Monocytes 12.6 (2-12)

Urinalysis (all findings)

Urine
Appearance clear
Color light yellow
Reaction pH 5 (4.5-7.5)
Specific Gravity 1.030 (1.010-1.030)
Glucose normal
Urobilinogen normal

Sediment

Leukocytes 1-3
Epithelial Cells 1
Mucus 2
Bacteria 2

I am particularly curious about that last section; since my bowel movements are firm and normal and my urine looks clear, shouldn't there be no sign of mucus or bacteria present? I hope I managed to transcribe this clearly enough.

Thanks!

Gerald Torres2 said:Let's just meet by that weird gadget that measures everything living! 😍

I'm actually pretty glad there's going to be a good turnout... it'll be nice to finally socialize a bit in real life.
Everyone's such a tough guy behind a keyboard... 🥳

To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't call myself a brave soul, whether I'm posting on a message board or navigating my actual daily life.

My main concern is whether we’ll be expected to do those classic round-robin introductions where everyone stands up and says, "Hi, my name is this and I do that," because, if I'm being truthful, that is exactly what I dread most. I’ve never been much of a talker, and lately, my ability to string a coherent sentence together has been a bit of a disaster. 😢

I was just checking the latest updates from the National Weather Service, and it looks like we’re in for a cloudy morning tomorrow with some occasional showers, followed by a mix of clouds and brief sunny spells in the afternoon. Personally, I’m quite happy with that forecast, provided we don't get hit by any massive downpours.

When I first started posting here, I honestly didn't expect this little community to grow so vibrant and full of life. Even if a few people end up being unable to make it, we certainly have more than ten folks who have already confirmed they'll be attending. To be perfectly honest, I'm a bit uncertain whether I'll find the courage to dive deep into certain topics or engage in spirited debates, but frankly, I'll be just happy enough simply if I manage to show up.

Kudos on starting this thread 🙂

Goodness, seeing how many people have joined the fray—well over ten now—actually gives me a bit of a nervous knot in my stomach. I really didn't sign up for this kind of attention! 😢

Jerry Moore5 said:I couldn't agree more. Steven Lopez77, just be yourself and leave it at that. Stop letting other people's opinions get under your skin, no matter who they are.

If only it were that simple for me, though I suspect I might actually need to become an entirely different person.

Perhaps before I head out to socialize, I'll indulge in two or three drinks just to see how much my behavior shifts; normally, I rarely touch alcohol, so this will be quite the little experiment for me. 😁
Well, wish me luck, and we shall see how it unfolds!

Where exactly exactly would that take place in Central Park?

Ethan Mendoza4 said:See, now we're getting somewhere.
I rarely speak up either—mostly because half the time I don't even make sense. 😁

For me, it's more about those long, awkward pauses where I find myself saying absolutely nothing at all, only to suddenly launch into a flurry of words before abruptly cutting myself off again—it's a bit of an endless loop, really. It can be quite exhausting, both physically and mentally, and to be completely truthful, I often find myself wishing I didn't have to listen to my own rambling, let alone expect anyone else to sit through it. I've certainly had my fair share of awkward social encounters because of it.

What happens to those of us who struggle with social anxiety, who feel emotionally barricaded and find ourselves unable to even speak? I have always been terribly shy, and I rarely find the words to express myself, perhaps for reasons you all might eventually come to understand.

I can hardly believe I am actually typing this out... there is a part of me that just wants to escape, driven by this overwhelming sense of being trapped within my own shell. When will we finally find a way to truly connect?