Steely Dan Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Wow - glad to hear everything turned out OK - Get Well. Glad your eyesight returned to normal - in time to see Shawn Johnson on DWTS! DWTS? But yeah! Shawn Johnson. I have to save the until she's legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Wow man. i can't believe it. All this time i thought your name was Dan, not jonathan. Get well man! Good to hear you're ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 DWTS? Dancing With The Stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Dancing With The Stars! I guess I thought it would have something to do with the gymnastics team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Glad you're better. Both my parents had TIAs. Luckily no after effects from them. Now the important stuff : Pictures? It took a little while but I found her picture on the Rochester Visiting Nurses Website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Striker Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I Just Got Back From The Hospital The hospital! What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 The hospital! What is it? It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now. Steely - wow. Glad to hear you're doing better. Get well soon, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 It took a little while but I found her picture on the Rochester Visiting Nurses Website. LOL ... you couldn't handle that after a stroke ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Nice to hear you are ok SD. Now stop "strokin" it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 You know I have to... ...and since it was such a small piece and such a small problem the it was "the perfect stroke" because if even a slightly bigger piece had broken off it would have caused brain damage. But how could they tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 You know I have to... But how could they tell? Classic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 When my son whines tomorrow about having to get a tetanus booster, I'll tell him your story. Glad you're doing better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Fantastic Steely Dan. Glad your okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Crazy man. Thanks for sharing and glad you are ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Yeesh, glad to hear you probably won't be suffering long term effects from this, but it's gotta be scary knowing how close you were to brain damage. Best of luck, paisan. By the way, I know the handheld Yahtzee game you're talking about. I got 705 one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 You know I have to... But how could they tell? 1. They'd never met me before 2. The CT scan 3. The MRI Had they met me before they probably would have thought there was a problem with the MRI and CT machines. Yeesh, glad to hear you probably won't be suffering long term effects from this, but it's gotta be scary knowing how close you were to brain damage. Best of luck, paisan. By the way, I know the handheld Yahtzee game you're talking about. I got 705 one time. My best is in the mid six hundreds. BTW, without getting a Yahtzee the best score you can get is a 301. Also, now I have what junkies refer to as railroad tracks from all of needles inserted into my body over and over again. If a cop ever stops me he'll think I'm a heroin junkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Since I'm on blood thinners they told me I should shave with an electric razor. I've only used one a few times at a friends and I have such a thick beard that it really doesn't do much in the long run. However, the razor I got says to try it for 21 days because it will take that long for my face to acclimate to the razor. I can't rub the area above the artery because I risk a piece of the clot shooting off but fortunately hair doesn't grow in that section of my face due to the radiation. Anyhoo, the instruction manual is filled with some really stupid stuff for the lamos who will do something really stupid and try to sue the company. Not all of them are particularly stupid but here is the list from the back of the front cover: DANGER To reduce risk of electric shock: 1. Do not reach for corded razor that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. Gee thanks Captain obvious. Sadly some need to be told this. 2. Use razor only in dry conditions. Do not use razor while bathing or in the shower. 3. Do not submerge razor in water. 4. Do not place or store a razor where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not drop razor. Do not place or drop razor into water or other liquid. Don't drop razor. Thanks, I'll try not to. 5. Always unplug this razor from electrical outlet after use except while charging. 6. Unplug and remove power supply cord from razor before cleaning. Thanks again. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: 1. Close supervision is necessary when this razor is used by, on, or near children and invalids. I think I'll let little Johnny use this so he stops bothering me. 2. Use this razor for its intended household use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. What the hell else would someone use it for? to trim the cat? I'll add the rest when I'm less tired. Believe it or not I'm having trouble sleeping with all this crap going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Wow...the good lord must have been smiling on your sorry butt!!! Congrats and good to see you back in the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 This may be a stupid question but why do they not remove[or bypass] the clot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 This may be a stupid question but why do they not remove[or bypass] the clot? There is a lot of risk with that kind of surgery. It can break the clot loose and then it hits the brain. In my situation they felt the risks didn't outweigh the rewards. If the blood thinners don't wash it away in the next couple of months then surgery will become a more serious option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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