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- December 22nd, 2009
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Guess where I\'m going in January?
Well after conferring for 2 months about my foot (not the reason I've been in the rehab center,) the doctors decided I need to be operated on.So, until the sawblades have another whack at me, my pho…
- December 21st, 2009
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Holiday Shopping
I wanted to buy Christmas presents for all my bloggy friends, but the shopping opportunties are rather limited.Here is what is in your virtual Christmas package:An adult diaper, available in white (ho…
- December 6th, 2009
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Formula for sleep
Since so many of my internet buddies have trouble sleeping I'll share my sure fire way to a restful 8 hours.Step 1 : Have bum washed with warm, soapy water.Apply powder and fresh diaper.Add Ambien 5 m…
- November 28th, 2009
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I think I need another pain pill
Here's the long awaited first pulished photo of my surgery. Just looking at it makes me want to have the Lovely Nurse Treena inject me with some Dilodin.I've been sick and in pain this week, so I have…
- November 19th, 2009
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Change is coming
I expect to be discharged in a few weeks. Mrs. Crotchety isn't too thrilled with my embracing of the diapered life, and she mentioned something about potty training.Or was it paper training?Ether way,…
- November 15th, 2009
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The crazy night nurse strikes again
Regular readers know about ny crazy night nurse. She woke me up one time at 2 a.m. for my 4 a.m. pickup for dialysis. Another time she woke me up at 2 to make sure I wanted to get up at 3;30.Well Frid…
- November 13th, 2009
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Groping nurses and more
As most of you know, September was a Dilodin filled month. I spent most of it sleeping and hallucinatting.Or so I thought.According to Mrs. Crotchety, and my doctor, both fairly credible sources, I ha…
- November 11th, 2009
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So much great blog fodder
So much to say, I hope to have more days when I feel well enough to sit up and blog.I hope to visit everyone's blogs soon. I've gone to a few over the last couple ofdays.Because of my drain bamage I h…
- November 10th, 2009
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In Support of Adult Diapers
I have been diapered for a few weeks, and to be honest, I'm enjoying them.I'm sure most of youse still buy in to the "Big Boxer" Cartel or are under the spell of the "Tighty Whitey" Syndicate.I'm here…
- October 27th, 2009
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The Floodgates Are Open
Yesterday I set a record for the rehab center, 6 poops on one shift. Yea me.Two qualified as mega pooooooooops.So today, I took a chance with solid food, sausage and pancakes. The pancakes are a speci…
- October 25th, 2009
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Important poop update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know this is important because of all the exclamation points.Yesterday, after the Fleet arrived, there was still no movement.Then, while cleaning me up, the aide tried to help, erm, "manually."Yes…
- October 22nd, 2009
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- October 15th, 2009
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Phun with Pharmaceuticals
In case you missed it, I've been in the hospital the last 7 weeks enjoying surgery and other delights.I also learned of Dilodin.While I am no sort of recreational drug user, I almost look forward to v…
- October 8th, 2009
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Soon to be blogging...
Crochety is now at Cedar Oaks Rehab Center, Room 110A...still on THE PAIN DRUG...but in pill form so he is more alert when he isn't sleeping. Started physical therapy and his laptop was dropped off t…
- September 30th, 2009
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Still On Drugs
Just wanted to let everyone know that Joe is out of ICU and off the telemetry floor. Believe it or not he is back on the floor he spent 4 weeks on with his pretty nurse friends. Just waiting for him…
- September 23rd, 2009
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Got Another Miracle!
Tuesday afternoon at 5:00, Crochety went in for the much awaited "tummy tuck." Fortunately, it lasted half the time they thought would be needed. Surgeon took approx. 35lbs. of tissue and fat away a…
- September 18th, 2009
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Where is Doctor House?!
Dictated @ 2:00 pm:You all know how much I appreciate all your kind words and prayers -- I even laugh alot when I read the comments Mrs. "C" prints out and brings me. Most of my day is spent fending…
- September 16th, 2009
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Going Down That Road Less Travelled...
Dictated @ 9:00 am:The associate to the hematologist that okayed the operation came in at 2:30 pm yesterday and said he was not comfortable with the latest decision and I would again have to have bloo…
- September 10th, 2009
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My New Award
Dictated at 7 pm, Wednesday:Don't be too jealous, but I just found out that after being here 3 weeks, I am being considered for "Best Patient of the Year." Humble guy that I am, I am sure that I will…
- September 8th, 2009
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Bummer...
Dictated at 7:00 pmThey again cancelled the operation due to my inability to maintain normal blood coagulation. They decided today to call in a hemotologist. No word yet on when they will operate.…
- September 5th, 2009
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Operation -- NOT
Dictated 8:00 pm on Friday:My operation was pushed from 9 am to 10 am. The anesthesiologist decided my blood was not up to par and cancelled the operation until 6 pm. It turns out the clotting facto…
- August 26th, 2009
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New Info
Yep, they moved me to another room. 3223. New Phone: 732-321-7213. Thanks for keeping in touch!http://www.humorbloggers.com
- August 23rd, 2009
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I Was Right...
Dictated on Saturday at 3:30 pm:Again I was misdiagnosed. For three weeks I have been complaining about pain in my lower abdomen and telling the "professionals" I have an infection, which I based on…
- August 20th, 2009
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Here we go again
The visiting nurse just stopped by and suggested I go to the hospital, so I'll be leaving in a few minutes. An infection has set in, causing ulcers. I'll let youse know what I can when I can. http://…
- August 18th, 2009
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The Zoo of Depressed Animals
Did you ever wonder what happens when circus animals can't cut it? When they just can't line up for the circus parade?For a couple of decades, they came to New Jersey, and lived in Scotch Plains at th…
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Quick Update
I'm home and remain couchless.*sigh*The living room has been turned into a medical supply showroom, and we couldn't fit a couch in here anyway with the assortment of things like walkers, hospital bed,…
- August 16th, 2009
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It's Zoo Week
On the blog.We always liked going to the zoo, and one of our field trips was to the Bronx Zoo.Zoos back in the 60's weren't like they are today with natural settings and everything. Nope, it was a bun…
- August 13th, 2009
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Yay!!!!!!!!!
After nearly 2 months of getting poked and prodded, and really lousy food, I'm going home today.I couldn't have done it without you.Thank you.http://www.humorbloggers.com
- August 12th, 2009
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I told you he was a punk; Kevin Youkilis
Did you see Kevin Youkilis charge the mound because he got hit? He threw his helmet at the pitcher, girlie style, and then got thrown to the ground.This is a pitcher who two years ago was pitching hig…
- August 10th, 2009
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My new shirt
I got up at 4:30 a.m., as usual. I got dressed in the dark, and something didn't feel quite right. The shirt felt like it was inside out.But no, it buttoned ok, so that wasn't it.So I went into the ha…
- August 9th, 2009
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More Tests
I was in the room for testing. Suddenly in walksHe starts sniffing me all over. Yup, even my naughty bits. After a few minutes, he leaves the room.A short while later, she walks inand stares at me. It…
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Subway Chipotle Cheese steak
After living on hospital and rehab center slop for nearly 2 months, the Subway commercials got to me. The Big Chipotle Cheesesteak. I begged the Mrs. to pick one up for me.She didn't get me the large,…
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- August 8th, 2009
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It never ends
Because hospital personnel treat people like hunks of beef, tossing us around and pummeling us like Rocky,it looks like I have to go in to the hospital for tests.The severe abdominal pain that my doct…
- August 7th, 2009
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Whew!!!
In the 11h hour, Horizen BCBS corrected their mistake, so I have a few more days here. Everyone should be back from vacation Friday (today) and will make arrangements for a successful transition.The D…
- August 6th, 2009
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It's a Clusterf*ck
I can't think of another way to describe it.The person in charge of discharge told me Horizon BCBS is discharging me Friday. Then she went on vacation. But Horizon BCBS is not ny primary insurance.All…
- August 4th, 2009
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Odds and Ends
Do you know you go to the movies with someone, and their bladder is the size of a walnut, and they insist on getting a giant sized Mr. Pibb? Naturally they have to run for a "pee break" and want you t…
- August 2nd, 2009
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Advice for Men
Every so often I give advice for men to help them keep the woman in their life happy. Or to women on keeping their man happy. (Men are simple, beer and sports and occassionally a little wink wink nudg…
- August 1st, 2009
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I Want My MTV
I had the TV in the hospital, and for a mere $4 a day I had access to entire network of about 20 channels including the Breastfeeding Channel and the Stained Glass Window Channel.The Stained Glass Win…
- July 29th, 2009
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Drain Bamaged
Regular readers may have noticed that my posts have been rather skimpy. I'm pretty much tired as on dialysis days I get up at 4;30 IN THE MORNING, and then come back after 4 hours, to do 2 hours of ph…
- July 28th, 2009
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Please do me a favor
In rehab I only have a few channels to watch. One of these channels is TBS. The Dell mini commercial is aired every 5 minutes.So please buy a Dell mini, or don't buy one whichever will get them to tak…
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Yankee machine keeps on rolling
Tampa Bay was the latest team to get in the way of the steamroller that is the Bronx Bombers. The power was supplied by Damon, Cano, and Swisher (2) and Burnett pitched well to gain his 10th win. (1 r…
- July 26th, 2009
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All New Jersey Arrested in FBI sting
A sting that was 10 years in the making came to a successful end in New Jersey last week. It appears that the entire state 44 people, including 3 mayors, 2 legislators, and 5 rabbis and various other…
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I got an award
From Patricia at Subjective Soup we received the award.I have to list 10 honest facts about myself.1. I've battled with weight issues all my life. This is probably the most significant cause of my di…
- July 25th, 2009
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That 8 in a Row!!
The Yankees continue to roll! They now lead the AL in wins. The starting staff is doing its job, and the team is hitting. A-Rod is on fire. Let's hit double digits on this streak!!!Go Yankees
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I Miss Hospital Food
Holy crap!!!!The food in rehab makes hospital grub seem like haute cuisine.Yesterday's meals were a new low.Breakfast was corn flakes and a turkey sandwich.Lunch was an plain omelet, they don't even g…
- July 23rd, 2009
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The Mayor's New Clothes
Remember the fable of the Emperor's New Clothes?If the newest candidate for Mayor of New York City wins the election, that story will come to life. The Naked CowboyHe has the name recognition factor.…
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Those crazy nurses
I haven't been able to post because of the nurses. I go for dialysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and transportation is by ambulance at 5 a.m.What time does the wacky nurse come in to wake me up w…
- July 21st, 2009
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Diabetes is kicking ny butt
The diabetes is really doing a number on me. Although my sugar has been under control for some time, it has done its damage.My kidneys have been compromised, and I had kidney insufficiency. It has now…
