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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hey Loughie--big (((hug))) to you, I know you're going through so much right now! Glad you are checking in wif yer sillies to get a daily chuckle :D

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curlyfries Contributor
curlyfries
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She'd be a natural, but in her role-playing you'd have to tell her it was the boiler :ph34r: not the washer.

.....or DC (Devil Child, for those newer psillies who have not delved into the archives)

I wanna go to England wif you and see Nik!!!!!

Me too!!!!I'll meet ya at the airport! (Gotta suitcase big enough for me?)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Me too!!!!I'll meet ya at the airport! (Gotta suitcase big enough for me?)

You betcha!! :D

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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When I first joined the psillies and wanted to hear the story of Jess and BE I read the thread from the start of their relationship. I really have to get a life (other than going to doctor's offices)! Hey, at least today's doctor's appointment is just for eyeglasses - no poking and prodding. Tomorrow is the follow-up with the Oncologist and Friday the Neurologist. Get new shots in my spine next week and the following week I see the cardiologist (where he will give me a drug to stimulate a stress test) and finally my PCP and then it looks like April is free and clear- YAY!!!!! Now Clark just needs a job. No word from the place he interviewed

Loey wub.gif

Good luck! Keep us posted! Hub paid our $5 to have Internet service here, so I hope you have something good to report!

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Me too!!!!I'll meet ya at the airport! (Gotta suitcase big enough for me?)

You betcha!! :D

You know they charge Hay-Nuss fees for suitcases over the weight limit . . . Lisa, I know you've lost a lot a weight but I'm guessing you're not under 50 pounds.

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Are you sure you're not talking about my Tony?

Loey

Is Tony a 10 year old smarty-pants girl with curly blonde hair and glasses?

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Hey Loughie--big (((hug))) to you, I know you're going through so much right now! Glad you are checking in wif yer sillies to get a daily chuckle :D

It's me psillies )and Clark) that keep me going!!!!!!!

Loey wub.gifwub.gifwub.gifwub.gifwub.gifwub.gif

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Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Is Tony a 10 year old smarty-pants girl with curly blonde hair and glasses?

No Tony is a 19 year old college freshman who should be doing his own laundry by now. If I had it all to do over again .... (right Kareennggg???)

Loey

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!!!!

"Never iron a 4 leaf clover--you don't wanna press yer luck" :P

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!!!!

"Never iron a 4 leaf clover--you don't wanna press yer luck" :P

<snort>!

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!!!!

"Never iron a 4 leaf clover--you don't wanna press yer luck" :P

LOL

Happy St. Patty's to all my psillies!

Update: Went to the oncologist and got good news. I'm in the "watch and wait" stage of CLL and might be around 30 years to annoy everyone (especially Clark). I have to have some CT Scans to rule out anything that might have been missed but now I see her every 3 months to see how my white cel count is. If there are any drastic changes then I need to start talking about therapy and have the bone marrow aspiration and biopsy for a baseline. I really like her. She made a point of saying that she is never offended if a patient wants a second opinion and is happy to recommend a doctor if I want or I can look on my own. Tomorrow I see the Neurologist for his findings and next week I get the needles in my back again (this time using an Xray instead of trigger points) and then I have a stress test at the cardiologist induced by a drug as I can't handle a treadmill, etc right now.

Already had me cornbeef and cabbage at the Irish Deli. I bought 6 portions as a takeout treat instead of making my own.

I hope you all know how much I appreciate the support and kindness - can't imagine life before the forum (especially the psillies).

Love,

Loey wub.gifwub.gifwub.gifwub.gif

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Update: Went to the oncologist and got good news. I'm in the "watch and wait" stage of CLL and might be around 30 years to annoy everyone

:wub: :wub:

I'm willing to be annoyed by you for 30 years or so. :) I'm glad you're keeping us updated, I've been waiting for your good news.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Update: Went to the oncologist and got good news.

Oh Loughie!!!!! This is such good news! (((gigantic hug)))

I've been waitin' too--thanks for letting us know ;)

mushroom Proficient
mushroom
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So happy for your good news, Lowey :D We need people to annoy us - it stimulates us :P

curlyfries Contributor
curlyfries
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You know they charge Hay-Nuss fees for suitcases over the weight limit . . . Lisa, I know you've lost a lot a weight but I'm guessing you're not under 50 pounds.

But is it cheaper than a seat? :P

Update: Went to the oncologist and got good news. I'm in the "watch and wait" stage of CLL and might be around 30 years to annoy everyone (especially Clark).

YAY!!!!

My CT scan showed small, benign lymph nodes. Small meaning less than 1 1/2 cm. Now at 6 weeks and still swollen, though. I have another appointment in 2 weeks.

I've gotta feeling that no matter how many tests, they're gonna tell me I'm fine <_<

mushroom Proficient
mushroom
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But is it cheaper than a seat? :P

I think it's starting to be about the same :unsure: Pretty soon you will have to buy a seat for your suitcase :lol:

Yay on the benign lymph nodes :D But boo on their continuing existence....

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I've gotta feeling that no matter how many tests, they're gonna tell me I'm fine <_<

Fine is good!! Thank goodness, Leese :D

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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But is it cheaper than a seat? :P

YAY!!!!

My CT scan showed small, benign lymph nodes. Small meaning less than 1 1/2 cm. Now at 6 weeks and still swollen, though. I have another appointment in 2 weeks.

I've gotta feeling that no matter how many tests, they're gonna tell me I'm fine <_<

I'll be sending positive energy that your swelling goes down and the docs have a reason to tell you your fine!!!!!

Hugs,

Loey wub.gif

P.S. I swear I'm keeping the doctors and labs in RI and Ct. in business!!! mad.gif

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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For your amusement
laugh.gif

Loey

Ladies in a Sauna

THREE WOMEN, TWO YOUNGER
, AND ONE SENIOR CITIZEN, WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA.

SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE BEEP STOPPED.

THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. 'THAT WAS MY PAGER,' SHE SAID. I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.

A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER EAR.

WHEN SHE FINISHED
TALKING
, SHE EXPLAINED,
"
THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE. I HAVE A MICROCHIP IN MY HAND.
"

THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW -TECH.
BUT
NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM.

SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END.

THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER.

THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID:
WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT.......I'M GETTING A

FAX!!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID: WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT.......I'M GETTING A

FAX!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Thanks PeOte :)

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

Thanks PeOte :)

B)
Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Update: Went to the oncologist and got good news.

Good!!! . . . It was time for you to get some good news!! . . . Glad you like your oncologist.

My CT scan showed small, benign lymph nodes.

Good for you too . . . although, time for you to get rid of the swelling. Maybe things will improve now that the weather is finally turning around. Not sure why that would help, but it just seems like we all need an airing out and get some fresh air in our schools houses offices lungs.

elye Community Regular
elye
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HEY! Got nothing to add......great news, I'm over on Wards Island, Toronto.... ..and my brother has a keyboard that is...um....

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hi Em!!!!! :D

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