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Posted 6/15/2011 11:53 PM (GMT 0)
We were wondering why your posts made less sense than usual. As for your lack of clothing, is that why they're called koala bares? Or is this the princess and the pea?
Posted 6/16/2011 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Mickey put your clothes on and take a 1/4 cup of Lactulose . Well , Maybe you better leave the clothes off for awhile , Just until the diarrhea clears . Karen doesn't need the hassle of washing those poopy filled green panties of yours . Karen if you are watching this now would be a good time to slap Mick around a bit , He wont likely know what happened by tomorrow .


A. Ziffle
Posted 6/16/2011 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
Mitzi , Mick has been praying for a female playmate . David and I have been a little rough on the old boy so please be tender .


A. Ziffle
Posted 6/16/2011 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know Ziffle.......maybe I'll pass for now and let Karen handle the green stuff. Lactulose gives you the poops? Is that what helps the Ascites? Sounds like loads, and I do mean loads of fun.

Okay you guys.....and girls.....question. I have already been diagnosed with gall bladder that needs to come out. Last few days my stomach feels full even when I haven't eaten. I seem to be swollen or distended right under my breast at the top of stomach line. I am belching and do have gas. With ascites is that where the swelling starts? I am trying to figure out if I have gastritis secondary to gallstones or ascites. I am having problems breathing but I feel like the full stomach is causing this. Any input appreciated. I do have an appt with my primary care physician on Monday to address the breathing problem. However, I want to know now just like a Happy Hepper usually does.
Hug
Mitzi
Posted 6/16/2011 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
zelda, I mean mitzi -
When livers are failing, they often can't rid the blood of excess ammonia. That leads to hepatic encephalopathy which tends to make people somewhat brain dead, forgetful, or pissy towards others. Lactulose and enulose are couple laxatives to help one expel some of the ammonia through bowel movements. I needed it for 5 years. Some days I spent hours on the toilet. Let's just say it not a gentle urge, more of an atomic explosion. In Mick's case, brain dead would explain HE and many of his posts.
Posted 6/16/2011 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Very clever Mitzi, Sparkles and Tricky,

Mitzi I believe Tricky explained the lactulose situation perfectly.

Sparkles, You referred to the word WE before anybody else posted . Are you still surrounding yourself with these mental health people ? You don't need them David just an Ice tea ,perhaps in peppermint or rosehip flavor or be bold and have lemon and ginger .You wil find your erotica tonight much more pleasurable.

Cheers MK turn
Posted 6/16/2011 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Okay David, thanks. I see I may have a lot to look forward to. I noticed you have nicknamed me Zelda. I've been called worse I suppose. What comparison are you making with me and Zelda. Who and what is Zelda? Looks like Mick has chosen some good names for you and Rick. What shall we call Mick? This sounds like the making of one of those prestigious clubs. Now that I have learned the ins and outs of Lactulose.....I'm hoping it is just symptoms from bad gall bladder. Let me know Micks new name.
Zelda aka Mitzi turn
Posted 6/16/2011 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
The lactulose removes the excess of ammonia that builds up in your system and has very little to do with removing ascites . The ammonia levels can cause you to go nuts . It looks to someone that doesn't know any better that the patient is intoxicated . Slurring speech , Can't keep balance and hold conversations well . Crap ..... Thats Mick when he's " normal " though . Just to clue you in ........ Shhhhhh ......He aint from around here . Me and Dave have been trying to understand him for awhile and between us , We still get puzzled . He lives in a distant land called Moy Moy where men dress up like cowboys and suck their thumbs .

The ascites thing usually shows up in the lower abdomen and it tends to expand from that point and push it's way up to the upper cavities if left unchecked . If you had excessive fluid build up you would know it without question . There again you have to take into consideration boobage size to correctly understand where exactly the breast line is . Gravity + boobage - original location = breast line . Dang I knew Mr. Haney's school of gynecology would pay off one day .


Yours Truly ,

Mr. Ziffle
Posted 6/16/2011 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
ZIFFLE , Tricky,
The brain still works well enough to know not to go hunting with you .On the flip side you'd probably die laughing at Rudolf having his way with me . Be kind.
Princess
Posted 6/16/2011 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Oh...so you are Princess, Mick? What a fetching name. The circle is complete.

Thanks Rick, you just gave me some much welcomed relief. I am bloated right underneath my breast line. Notice I said breast line, not where they actually land. I have told many people I use to wear a 38DD........now I wear a 38LONG. Hey, what can I say, gravity betrays us all. I have a feeling this has to do with my gall bladder. Last October this happened...full feeling, bloated. I was having a gall bladder attack. I feel like something is pressing up against my diaphragm making it hard to get a good deep breath. Thanks for the tutorial....before I am done, I will be a profound genius!!!!
Mitzi
Posted 6/16/2011 3:47 AM (GMT 0)

Mitzi, I would bet it's your gall bladder causing the symptoms you describe.

Diuretics are for fluid retention such as edema and ascites.  As you learned, Lactulose is to eliminate ammonia from the brain (which causes hepatic encephalopathy) via multiple BMs.  (I don't think they're green...it's Princess's panties that are green.)

Mick/Michael/Princess, I think you have a kindred spirit in Colin Firth.  There was a piece about him on TV the other night and he said that most people know that if a spandex jumpsuit and half a tube of mascara are waved in front of him, he goes weak in the knees.  This was regarding his role in the film version of Mama Mia.

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 6/16/2011 9:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Mitzi or is it Maneater?
Oh a 38DD's impressive!  .May I have your telephone no?Cell ,home anything will do .Haha .
Or do you prefer the much older man ie Sparkles . Or the Ruggedly Handsome young buck Tricky or a SNAG such as myself?
Until we talk again be good Princess.

Post Edited By Moderator (Pink Grandma) : 6/16/2011 7:29:44 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/16/2011 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
Okay, time to tone it down Mick...........
Posted 6/16/2011 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
It's his ammonia pickled brain doing the talking. That and he forgot to pull the plug to allow poop to escape.
Posted 6/16/2011 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Connie. I am miserable right now. I woke up this morning, I still feel full, I am burping, gas, and not feeling well at all. I have no mental confusion....well, maybe I shouldn't go that far, nothing out of the ordinary. I am trying to wait until I get the ultrasound and bloodwork done which will more than likely be next week. If I start feeling too bad I will go to the ER. Part of my problem is that I have been programmed for the past ten years to ignore health issues. Because I have no medical insurance I am reluctant to run up a bill with the hospital. I will be relieved to find out what the problem is.

In the mean time, I have all of you to rely on. The entertainment from the guys provides comic relief and good laughs. Laughing promotes healing from what I have read. They also provide valuable information. It all helps me get through this, whatever it is.

Connie, hope you are happy and close to done with your agenda. Reading what everyone is going through brings back memories. I took care of my Mom through Breast Cancer that metastasized to Bone Cancer. She did chemotherapy and lived three years after it spread to the bone. We took her out to MD Anderson in Houston, Texas back in 1984 before MD Anderson was in Florida. She was 58 when I lost her. Treatment for Hep C seems to be similar to chemotherapy. We lived in Jacksonville at the time. I am putting faith in you being right, Connie. All the information on Techo Highway is great but it can play with your head at times. I will research something and discover that my symptoms COULD be one of several diseases. Waiting is overrated.

Mick, 38DD's are lots of fun when you are young, but believe me, I'd give them away if I could. It's funny to me. I am now a member of AARP and still....men will look at the breasts. Guess it is one of the reasons men are such a wonderful thing.
Hugs
Mitzi
Posted 6/16/2011 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
One of my favorite musical artists, John Hiatt wrote a song that sums it up perfectly. "When The Little Head Does The Thinking," is why men spend their life making dumb decisions. It is fun, though.
Posted 6/16/2011 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Mitzi it isn't very often we get a female who can take it and give it as well as you . Connie is pretty funny on occasion but she is a mod , Gotta contain herself for the dignity of the room . Dany has her moments also . P.G , Well ... lets just say she's nice . Everyone else is a loon for one reason or another except for me of course .
I'm with you on looking to much into things , It's just way too easy to self diagnose yourself into depression . Doctors spend a large chunk of there lives as you know in higher education to be able to understand key issues that confirm a proper diagnosis . We have a few here that seem to avoid reality by attempting self diagnosis , And others who will go out of their way to support that sort of behavior . Doctors are costly but far more accurate than a arm chair search engine imbecile or a person who spouts off advice in order to enable them . I think it's possible too help without enabling or being a enabler . What do I know ? ........ I'm just a poor humble , loving , concerned hawg ....... Did I mention I'm a mother ..... Scratch that I meant a boar hawg with a couple of piglets . I through that in there because it gives me more credibility to others here . tongue
So I guess the boys will have to have a closed door meeting on this nickname for you .
See ya ,
A. Ziffle
Posted 6/16/2011 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
David , We love the abuse . As Jimmy Buffet said " Some people claim there's a woman to blame ...... But I know It's my own dam* fault ".

Ziff
Posted 6/16/2011 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
How 'bout zelDDa...
Posted 6/16/2011 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hello guys, dolls.i cant find glassers seeing DrV today he wants to do his own tests so sorry PG
Posted 6/16/2011 10:06 PM (GMT 0)

Very funny, David!  Really!  tongue

Mitzi, Zelda is a character in The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald.)  I'd take it as a compliment.

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 6/16/2011 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
How about " Ta ta " . smilewinkgrin smilewinkgrin

Mr. Ziffle
Posted 6/16/2011 10:23 PM (GMT 0)

Mitzi, I wasn't aware that there's now an M.D. Anderson in FL.  Haven't seen anything mentioned about it.  My friend's husband went there around '91 with throat cancer and they treated him successfully.  They live in TX, but it was quite a drive for them back and forth.  They stayed in motels a couple of times, but couldn't do it every time.

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 6/16/2011 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
Connie....you are just the greatest there is!! I knew I could count on you to give me the scoop on my nickname. The guys didn't respond to my question. Maybe they need more lactulose!! Tee-Hee.

I am feeling better this afternoon. I converted to the Bad Gall Bladder diet. It's called BRAT or BRATY. Stands for Bananas;Rice;Applesauce;Toast; Yogurt. I've had one meal today: Yogurt;banana;toast. I don't feel quite as bloated. What an uncomfortable feeling! As I have said before, the diet for gallbladder problems and liver disease often contradict one another so I am trying to choose the foods that are on both lists.

It's great to know that as far as diet goes, I can consult here and get the best results. In the ten years I was MIA, I conveniently forgot a lot about cooking. I'm still adjusting to no red meat. I do notice the difference when I do eat it so I know it is wise to avoid it. I can't afford the all natural juices and good fish foods. I get the grape cranberry juice, Great Value, aisle ?, Walmart. I drink water also. How is tea for us?

I know you are looking forward to the weekend. Your next appointment is on Monday? I have one, too to see about the breathing problem. I have an interview for a job so who knows, maybe I will get a job....read....health insurance. yeah

Hey guys, where are you this evening? Glad you are here Connie.
Hug
Mitzi aka ZelDDa
Posted 6/16/2011 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Connie,
There is an MD ANDERSON Cancer Center in Orlando, Florida. I remember when I took a cab from the airport in Houston. I leaned forward and asked the cab driver, "Is that downtown Houston?" He replied, "No mam, that's the Medical Center." There were people from all over the world there. My Mother's Oncologist was Dr. Frankie Holmes. She was absolutely the best. We had to stay about a week. This was in 1984. From what I have read and been told, MD Anderson is a leading hospital for any cancer treatment. MD ANDERSON, 1400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL - (407) 648-3800
Hugs
Mitzi
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