What's upsetting you today? - Page 188

Treasenuak · 11-04-2008, 10:38 AM

CICERO!! Story, PLEASE!!! lol

Cicero · 11-04-2008, 10:40 AM

Oh I have to get off my ass to get this breast ex-rayed and there was a blood test done to see what is wrong with my glands, if there is something wrong with my glands. There is a minute chance that I have a tumor in my head, but I don't think I do. That has to be ruled out for the time being, and I have to go see what's up with the lump in my breast. Plbbbt.

Why can't they just run me through a machine, or check all of it out at once, like on star trek with that wand? I don't like all of this appointment here, appointment there stuff. And I had to pay for blood work out of pocket yesterday, to check on a brain tumor I don't have....

Now I know I have a little cyst in my breast. I don't think it's a big deal, but they are talking crazy. And I know after all of this testing and money it's taking, I'll be fine and have a clean bill of health. This is a reminder that I need to actually call and make my x-ray appointments...*sigh*

I call bullshit.

This is dumb.....I just want them to extract the little cyst with a needle and get it over with. This is wasting my time.

Treasenuak · 11-04-2008, 10:41 AM

Yuck. And further, ick. I hate doctors, for just that reason: piecemeal examinations. For crying out loud, just get it all done in one fell swoop, eh?

Shawnee123 · 11-04-2008, 10:44 AM

Well, however you need to get it done, get it done so WE can stop worrying, k?

ferret88 · 11-04-2008, 12:44 PM

What's upsetting me today...

...is that the office I work in will be closed as of 02JAN09.

I've been too long out of the job search mode.

I have a 3yr-old daughter.

We just refinanced our house.

ferret88 · 11-04-2008, 12:45 PM

I'm trying to stay positive.

DanaC · 11-04-2008, 01:28 PM

Shit, ferret, that's some bloody awful timing *frowns* sorry to hear it.

Good that you're trying to stay positive. I know you've been out of job search mode a long time, but trust me it's like riding a bike; you'll be running off CVs and wowing interviewers before you know it.[*]

Good luck with it, and anytime you need to vent, you know where we are *smiles*

[*eta] Britspeak to Merkin translation: 'running off CVs' = 'printing out/emailing resumes'

Cicero · 11-04-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Well, however you need to get it done, get it done so WE can stop worrying, k?

You're sweet Shawnee, it did have me all shook up for a couple of hours when they told me what the tests were for. My knees were like jelly, knocked a little, and I was a little shaky,then I realized that I do not have a brain tumor and probably don't have any cancer at all. So I'm over it. Now they (the medics)need to get over it and we will all be happy.

Even my husband is skeptical, he's like..."yea, cicero, there's nothing wrong with you". And I'm like. "hmmm, yea, good point!" Thanks.

They are testing to make sure I don't have something, rather than to make sure I do. Big difference there.

Of course, my body did not understand the logic at first, and did what it wanted to do. My body said: Uhhh what? *shake and disassociate*

Ok so they tapped into my fear, and my imaginings were trumped by the reality. It will be over soon, and my imagination can go back to normal, and so can theirs. My husband thinks it's all pretty stupid, and he's right. This is dumb.

Sundae · 11-04-2008, 02:00 PM

It's stupid, but it is necessary.
Like when I had to have my liver tested. There were absolutely no signs that there was a problem, it was "just in case" but it scared the bejesus out of me til the results came through (I'm with LJ on being all bejesusless now).

You win either way. You're either as fit as a butcher's dog and get to sneer and tut and say, "Well I knew that anyway!" And even if a worst case scenario you will have identified something and be able to take some action.

ETA - just finished typing and only then appreciated the financial aspect, sorry. Still, like having a full survey on a house you don't end up buying, it's surely better to spend some money now just to be certain.

Ferret I'm sorry to hear about your job. On the plus side, at least you have some notice and can start planning. My thoughts are with you.

DanaC · 11-04-2008, 02:04 PM

Oh hey Cic, glad you've got a handle on it *smiles* and Sundae's right, better to spend some money now to be certain.

Trilby · 11-04-2008, 03:27 PM

holy crap---is everybody getting sick or what? keep us informed, cic!

Pie · 11-04-2008, 03:54 PM

Sorry to hear it, ferret. Best wishes on pulling a decent plan together.

Juniper · 11-04-2008, 04:02 PM

Ditto what everyone else said, Cicero. I hope you're right.

HungLikeJesus · 11-04-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

holy crap---is everybody getting sick or what? keep us informed, cic!

I noticed some black mold growing over there behind the furnace. Maybe we need to get this Cellar cleaned up.

Shawnee123 · 11-05-2008, 07:59 AM

Hmmph. Is the birthday list broken? Hmmph.

But I really appreciate y'all getting me a new president for my birthday.

It's my dad's birthday too. Happy birthday dad!

11-04-2008, 10:40 AM	#2807
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Oh I have to get off my ass to get this breast ex-rayed and there was a blood test done to see what is wrong with my glands, if there is something wrong with my glands. There is a minute chance that I have a tumor in my head, but I don't think I do. That has to be ruled out for the time being, and I have to go see what's up with the lump in my breast. Plbbbt. Why can't they just run me through a machine, or check all of it out at once, like on star trek with that wand? I don't like all of this appointment here, appointment there stuff. And I had to pay for blood work out of pocket yesterday, to check on a brain tumor I don't have.... Now I know I have a little cyst in my breast. I don't think it's a big deal, but they are talking crazy. And I know after all of this testing and money it's taking, I'll be fine and have a clean bill of health. This is a reminder that I need to actually call and make my x-ray appointments...sigh I call bullshit. This is dumb.....I just want them to extract the little cyst with a needle and get it over with. This is wasting my time. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-04-2008, 10:44 AM	#2809
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Well, however you need to get it done, get it done so WE can stop worrying, k? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-04-2008, 03:27 PM	#2816
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	holy crap---is everybody getting sick or what? keep us informed, cic! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-04-2008, 03:54 PM	#2817
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Sorry to hear it, ferret. Best wishes on pulling a decent plan together. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

11-05-2008, 07:59 AM	#2820
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Hmmph. Is the birthday list broken? Hmmph. But I really appreciate y'all getting me a new president for my birthday. It's my dad's birthday too. Happy birthday dad! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-04-2008, 10:38 AM	#2806
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	CICERO!! Story, PLEASE!!! lol

11-04-2008, 10:41 AM	#2808
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	Yuck. And further, ick. I hate doctors, for just that reason: piecemeal examinations. For crying out loud, just get it all done in one fell swoop, eh?

11-04-2008, 12:44 PM	#2810
ferret88 (This space left intentionally UN-blank.) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 604	What's upsetting me today... ...is that the office I work in will be closed as of 02JAN09. I've been too long out of the job search mode. I have a 3yr-old daughter. We just refinanced our house.

11-04-2008, 12:45 PM	#2811
ferret88 (This space left intentionally UN-blank.) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 604	I'm trying to stay positive.

11-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#2812
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Shit, ferret, that's some bloody awful timing frowns sorry to hear it. Good that you're trying to stay positive. I know you've been out of job search mode a long time, but trust me it's like riding a bike; you'll be running off CVs and wowing interviewers before you know it.[] Good luck with it, and anytime you need to vent, you know where we are smiles* [*eta] Britspeak to Merkin translation: 'running off CVs' = 'printing out/emailing resumes'

11-04-2008, 02:00 PM	#2814
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	It's stupid, but it is necessary. Like when I had to have my liver tested. There were absolutely no signs that there was a problem, it was "just in case" but it scared the bejesus out of me til the results came through (I'm with LJ on being all bejesusless now). You win either way. You're either as fit as a butcher's dog and get to sneer and tut and say, "Well I knew that anyway!" And even if a worst case scenario you will have identified something and be able to take some action. ETA - just finished typing and only then appreciated the financial aspect, sorry. Still, like having a full survey on a house you don't end up buying, it's surely better to spend some money now just to be certain. Ferret I'm sorry to hear about your job. On the plus side, at least you have some notice and can start planning. My thoughts are with you.

11-04-2008, 02:04 PM	#2815
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh hey Cic, glad you've got a handle on it smiles and Sundae's right, better to spend some money now to be certain.

11-04-2008, 04:02 PM	#2818
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Ditto what everyone else said, Cicero. I hope you're right.

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