The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1615

kindlekitten · 06-15-2014, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

The same day? Did you have them at two different locations? Did you take two drug-induced naps? You are a trooper!

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Or two surgeons at one time starting at each end and working towards the middle? No matter which, it doesn't sound like something offered in a Club Med brochure on the 'Fun Things To Do Today' page.

Stitchawl

no, the oral first, the knee is at the end of the month. and the really great part is I was just informed by tthis person that ptsd wasnt an issue

feeling really great now

WT Sharpe · 06-15-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

no, the oral first, the knee is at the end of the month. and the really great part is I was just informed by tthis person that ptsd wasnt an issue

feeling really great now

I don't understand why PTSD should be an issue affecting either surgery. Or are you saying that this is someone who denies the reality of PTSD altogether?

CRussel · 06-15-2014, 10:39 AM

Or that the surgery could lead to PTSD?

IAC, I hope all goes well.

Rumpelteazer · 06-16-2014, 09:03 AM

It seems to be One Of Those Days.

First the chain of my bike comes off halfway to the supermarket, so I had to walk back home. The quickest way is through the pedestrian area, where I got stopped by police officers handing out tickets to cyclists. Despite the fact that I wasn't cycling and told them I wouldn't be able to I get a telling off because I probably would have done so if my chain wasn't off (I wouldn't since cyclists in the pedestrian area is one of my biggest pet peeves).

Back home I put my bike in the store (more space to work) and take off the chain cover as far as possible. I only can't get the chain back on because I can't lift the back wheel, turn the pedals, stop the bike from falling and hold the bottom chain cover in place (otherwise it snags on the turning chain) all at the same time, I tried several times. Meanwhile, customers are knocking on the window because they think since I'm in the store I should help them and Lexie is screaming at the top of the stairs because she's all alone.

I gave up on my bike and I'm now waiting for my parents to return from their errands so hopefully my father is willing to help me (chances are he thinks I should be able to solve the problem myself).

Stitchawl · 06-16-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

...... Or are you saying that this is someone who denies the reality of PTSD altogether?

If he does, have him contact me. I'll be happy to describe the 15 years of screaming nightmares I had every night after I got back from the Nam, until the VA put me back together...

Stitchawl

Rumpelteazer · 06-16-2014, 10:34 AM

I'm not one to give up so with the help of a bit of string to keep the bottom cover in place I managed to get the chain back on. My father helped to tighten the chain. However, now the gear is off again and somewhere the pedal is rubbing up against the chain cover and we can't find how solve that. So tomorrow morning I'm off again to the bike repair shop.

There should be a simpler and easier way to get the chain back on and tighten it again without having to go to the repair shop.

covingtoncat73 · 06-16-2014, 11:04 AM

Well, the Act of Sale was a bit rocky and the seller was a punk but it went through.

The real rant is that my wallet got stolen. By well-dressed, middle-aged guys. In a restaurant full of tourists. Ugh.

dreams · 06-16-2014, 02:27 PM

Fantastic news on getting your house!

So sorry about your wallet being stolen.

I just can't understand people that do those sort of things.

speakingtohe · 06-16-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by covingtoncat73

Well, the Act of Sale was a bit rocky and the seller was a punk but it went through.

The real rant is that my wallet got stolen. By well-dressed, middle-aged guys. In a restaurant full of tourists. Ugh.

Congrats on the house.

Once I was walking in the financial district in Vancouver and was bending over to pick up a $20 from the sidewalk and a well dressed guy with a briefcase knocked me over and grabbed it and ran off down the street.

Much worse to lose your wallet. Maybe offer a reward at the restaurant for information leading to. Could go there more than once and chances are that if they do they are not well liked. Trying to do something can make one feel less victimized. My sympathies.

Helen

WT Sharpe · 06-16-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by covingtoncat73

Well, the Act of Sale was a bit rocky and the seller was a punk but it went through.

Congrats.

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Originally Posted by covingtoncat73

The real rant is that my wallet got stolen. By well-dressed, middle-aged guys. In a restaurant full of tourists. Ugh.

I might be a good time to cancel all the credit cards you were carrying before the crooks decide to use them.

kindlekitten · 06-16-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I don't understand why PTSD should be an issue affecting either surgery. Or are you saying that this is someone who denies the reality of PTSD altogether?

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Or that the surgery could lead to PTSD?

IAC, I hope all goes well.

oral was, mmm two weeks ago I think, still not completely healed and in a lot of discomfort, knee next tuesday and a lot of anxiety related to it.

then! being informed by this IDIOT who has seen my diagnosis that PTSD is a bunch of bull... yeah it wasn't good. I want to be... mmmm maybe 7 again

speakingtohe · 06-16-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oral was, mmm two weeks ago I think, still not completely healed and in a lot of discomfort, knee next tuesday and a lot of anxiety related to it.

then! being informed by this IDIOT who has seen my diagnosis that PTSD is a bunch of bull... yeah it wasn't good. I want to be... mmmm maybe 7 again

Ahh but then they would be telling you that you would understand when you grew up (I'm still waiting at 63) or some other condescending nonsense.

For what it is worth I know, probably because of my age, a lot of people who have had knee or hip surgery, and so far all are happy with the results. Hopefully the hardest part is the waiting.

Helen

Stitchawl · 06-16-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oral was, mmm two weeks ago I think, still not completely healed and in a lot of discomfort, knee next tuesday and a lot of anxiety related to it.

Hey! Chill out! You got to where you are today because you were able to successfully handle everything that was thrown at you. This isn't going to be any different. You WILL handle it, and you WILL handle it well. You know that. I know that.

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then! being informed by this IDIOT who has seen my diagnosis that PTSD is a bunch of bull... yeah it wasn't good. I want to be... mmmm maybe 7 again

Really? You wanna go through puberty again?

Send the guy to me and let me straighten him out about PTSD. I was the Poster Boy...

Stitchawl

badgoodDeb · 06-16-2014, 09:45 PM

Yeah -- what he said!!

Maybe that doctor should be sent to Afghanistan (or wherever the biggest fighting is now) for 2 or 3 years before he makes any calls about PTSD. Or now, because he HAS made a judgement about something he knows nothing about.

CRussel · 06-16-2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oral was, mmm two weeks ago I think, still not completely healed and in a lot of discomfort, knee next tuesday and a lot of anxiety related to it.

then! being informed by this IDIOT who has seen my diagnosis that PTSD is a bunch of bull... yeah it wasn't good. I want to be... mmmm maybe 7 again

Yeah, the oral can take a bit. And I so am looking forward to your getting a good result with the knee. You have all my very best wishes on this one.

As for the idiot? What can one say. There were those who thought the soldiers with "shell-shock" after WWI should "just buck up and get on with it". We know better, but trying to convince those who are deliberately ignorant is hopeless.

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06-15-2014, 10:39 AM	#24213
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,298 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Or that the surgery could lead to PTSD? IAC, I hope all goes well.

06-16-2014, 09:03 AM	#24214
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,362 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	It seems to be One Of Those Days. First the chain of my bike comes off halfway to the supermarket, so I had to walk back home. The quickest way is through the pedestrian area, where I got stopped by police officers handing out tickets to cyclists. Despite the fact that I wasn't cycling and told them I wouldn't be able to I get a telling off because I probably would have done so if my chain wasn't off (I wouldn't since cyclists in the pedestrian area is one of my biggest pet peeves). Back home I put my bike in the store (more space to work) and take off the chain cover as far as possible. I only can't get the chain back on because I can't lift the back wheel, turn the pedals, stop the bike from falling and hold the bottom chain cover in place (otherwise it snags on the turning chain) all at the same time, I tried several times. Meanwhile, customers are knocking on the window because they think since I'm in the store I should help them and Lexie is screaming at the top of the stairs because she's all alone. I gave up on my bike and I'm now waiting for my parents to return from their errands so hopefully my father is willing to help me (chances are he thinks I should be able to solve the problem myself).

06-16-2014, 10:34 AM	#24216
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,362 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'm not one to give up so with the help of a bit of string to keep the bottom cover in place I managed to get the chain back on. My father helped to tighten the chain. However, now the gear is off again and somewhere the pedal is rubbing up against the chain cover and we can't find how solve that. So tomorrow morning I'm off again to the bike repair shop. There should be a simpler and easier way to get the chain back on and tighten it again without having to go to the repair shop.

06-16-2014, 11:04 AM	#24217
covingtoncat73 Wizard Posts: 2,745 Karma: 83407757 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Lenovo Duet Chromebook, Moto e	Well, the Act of Sale was a bit rocky and the seller was a punk but it went through. The real rant is that my wallet got stolen. By well-dressed, middle-aged guys. In a restaurant full of tourists. Ugh.

06-16-2014, 02:27 PM	#24218
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Fantastic news on getting your house! So sorry about your wallet being stolen. I just can't understand people that do those sort of things.

06-16-2014, 09:45 PM	#24224
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Yeah -- what he said!! Maybe that doctor should be sent to Afghanistan (or wherever the biggest fighting is now) for 2 or 3 years before he makes any calls about PTSD. Or now, because he HAS made a judgement about something he knows nothing about.