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**maillotpois** · 08-31-2006, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by fishdr

So - I'm going to be cold in SF, aren't I?

Too much TD to catch up on - but I did catch this. Fish it has been cool here, especially in the city. I would be surprised if it has hit 75 in the last few days in SF. It will get warmer up in Marin where I am, but this weekend is supposed to be a bit cooler....

**chickwhorips** · 08-31-2006, 06:32 PM

75F cold?! thats HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!

**snapdragen** · 08-31-2006, 06:35 PM

Sigh.

Went to the gyno for my annual exam. So much fun....

NP: "Oh, you have a lump in your breast"
Me: "Yes, it's been there for four years, never changes"
NP goes through my chart, finds all the dr. mamogram reports. "Oh yes, I see it all here. I'm sending you in for an ultrasound - better safe than sorry!"
Me: "I've had one already, but OK. "
NP: "Oh, while you're there you can get a bone density test too!"
Me: "Oh goody" (To quote my cousin 'Our people have bones of solid rock')

NP: "Any signs of menopause?"
Me: "Maybe......night sweats." (Although I've pretty much slept hot and sweaty all my life..)
NP: "I'll send you in for a blood test, to check your hormone levels."
Me: Sigh.
NP: "Do we need to check anything else? Thyroid? Cholesterol?"
Me: "No, just had that done in February"

NP: "Next year you'll be 50?"
Me: "Yes?"
NP: "Then we'll add a colonoscopy to your tests. But for now here's this 'do at home' test"
Me thinking - I best not be having to get up close and personal with my poop lady....

Of course, now my boob hurts from the poking and prodding. Oh, and there was an intern there on rotation, so she got to poke and prod too!

And suddenly I feel the need to eat an exceptionally healthy diet, like the Colocare test is going to tell the world if I've been eating cheeseburgers and fries.

Must eat mass quantities of green, yellow, orange and red vegetables!

I had better pass the Pap test - I studied for it and everything.....

**betagirl** · 08-31-2006, 06:59 PM

This will make you feel better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKu_QA8Bn9o

And if you feel that you need to show your support:

http://www.101t-shirts.com/acatalog/...h_t_shirt.html

**chickwhorips** · 08-31-2006, 07:31 PM

beta where do you find these things? you crack me up.

**Lise** · 08-31-2006, 07:43 PM

CC--keep us posted on your healing. Take it verrrry easy today, OK?

Snap--sigh. "Colonoscopy" looms large in my future.

I did a bone density test a few years ago after some meds that increased the risk of bone loss. I was "denser than average". I could've told 'em that!

**SadieKate** · 08-31-2006, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Lise

Snap--sigh. "Colonoscopy" looms large in my future.

I did a bone density test a few years ago after some meds that increased the risk of bone loss. I was "denser than average". I could've told 'em that!

Several years ago my mom had a brain tumor removed. She had to have a shunt placed as an emergency. The doc was vastly relieved that he took her to the OR rather than using the ICU drill because the OR drill is longer. From an internationally known neurosurgeon: "She has the thickest skull I've ever seen!" Just what do you think our response was?

**winddance** · 08-31-2006, 08:46 PM

Hi everybody,

I need some help here. I know some of you are medical and science types, but really, anyone who has had a bit of trouble deciding what they want to be when they grow up is welcome to weigh in.

I just attended a Q&A session about Berkeley's new pre-medical fields post-bacc program. And then I came home and signed up for a biology class.

I figure, if I volunteer, work full time, and can still complete the coursework, I can do anything. I just might not be able to pay for whatever crazy scheme I come up with. The scheme might be that no, I can't handle it, and I should stick to my current, very comfortable job.

I have a business degree. I'm lucky enough that UCB is starting a program like this that offers evening classes, so I could even get in the prereqs over the course of the next few years -- should I go forward.

But what about you? How did you figure out what you wanted to do? Did it just happen, or did you try something else first? Did everyone else think you were crazy?

Thanks.

**snapdragen** · 08-31-2006, 08:47 PM

Oh.............................My.....................................God

Originally Posted by betagirl

This will make you feel better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKu_QA8Bn9o

**dachshund** · 08-31-2006, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by betagirl

This will make you feel better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKu_QA8Bn9o

Didja catch the wiener dogs ??

**crazycanuck** · 08-31-2006, 09:42 PM

Thanks ladies for your wishes.

Ian came home & took me to the ER....wasn't sure whether or not to go there or just a regular medical centre...Dr checked me out & had me on observation for an 1hr & then toodled off. My dear is staying home today with me just to make sure i'm cool.

I'm alright-the headache is still there & my knee is quite stiff. The bike is in the shop being fixed

I'm off to have a rest.

c

**DirtDiva** · 09-01-2006, 12:42 AM

Ouch cc!

Hope you're back to your usual self ASAP. Thanks to beta you've at least met your Hoff worship quota for the month.

**crazycanuck** · 09-01-2006, 02:38 AM

Hey dirtdiva,

Hope your weekend has started off well. Are you watching the game tomorrow night?

Ban the Hoff!!!

banish him i say

c

**DrBee** · 09-01-2006, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by betagirl

This will make you feel better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKu_QA8Bn9o

And if you feel that you need to show your support:

http://www.101t-shirts.com/acatalog/...h_t_shirt.html

You're a sick, sick woman. That was baaaaaddddd! What a way to start the day!

CC - glad to hear you're recovering. In my experience - the headache will take a few days to diminish. Sounds like you're taking it easy. Good luck with the recovery!

Snap - yeesh. That sounds like a glorious trip to the doc. Sorry! I've yet to experience the mammogram and colonoscopy. I'm guessing this year or next I'll be up for one. Something to look forward to. I think the "at home" test will earn you some serious ice cream and chocolate!

**dachshund** · 08-31-2006, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by snapdragen

I had better pass the Pap test - I studied for it and everything.....

Good one!

After a mamogram I always want to tell the lady "OK, now it's your turn." It has to take a special personality to do that work. I'm usually pretty steamed by the end of it.

Same thing at the dentist. I sit there thinking "afterwards, you sit in the chair and I'll measure the pockets in YOUR gums. Give me that metal thing..."

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