R J
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« on: July 28, 2011, 11:47:40 AM » |
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Went into surgery at 8:00 AM this morning and got out at 11:00. Some of that was prep time and IV insertion and etc etc. Been having some nerves go bananas on me and the arms shoulders, hands fingers and all points in between have been full of pain from a level 3 to a max of 10. So today they implanted a device that sends electrical signals to the nerves and tells them to shut up. The device is about the size of a small business card. It is fully programmable. They really had it cranked up on the table, and I mean everything from my neck to my toes, were trying to hide from it. As of 11:50 AM, the pain has resided to a level 1, and I can raise one arm above my head now. They give me a remote control so I can play with the device as I see fit..... I hit the wrong button just a few minutes ago, and almost made me blow the seat out of my undies.......... The damn thing if you hit the right nerve you can make yourself pee your pants. It is fun to set on the pot and play, well, until I get too much gas in there and then I got to leave the room for awhile. AW BAD. This remote is to let me play, and decide which settings do the best for the pain, and when I go back in about a week from now, they can lock in the setting I have it set on and then they take my remote toy away from me... I'm sure having fun however till that happens...... LOL     |
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 11:50:09 AM » |
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Hmmmmm.I think I could use one of those....  |
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2011, 11:57:06 AM » |
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What some people won't do for a little fun |
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2011, 11:57:34 AM » |
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Glad your happy,comfortable,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and entertained.
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2011, 12:06:37 PM » |
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Good for you, RJ. Just don't go hitting too many "wrong" buttons.... The technology boggles the mind. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2011, 12:18:24 PM » |
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Hey Russ, does that button setting that makes you pee assist you in any other way? |
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2011, 12:25:35 PM » |
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Good luck RJ. "I THINK"  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2011, 12:45:59 PM » |
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Hey RJ,,,if i was you i would kill to keep that remote,,,this is the most fun i have had reading here for a while,,,you really made me laff out loud,, i hope it works out for you,,,
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2011, 12:50:19 PM » |
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RJ, this cracked me up, but I am glad your getting some relief. Pain ain't fun to live with. I hope they lock the right settings in when you're done playing with it. Dave |
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2011, 01:16:56 PM » |
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Hey R.J.
You make this all sound like funny stuff, and some of it is hilarious!
But I hope the thing works out for you and stops the pain! With the pain you're describing it must be darn near debilitating and I know you've had enough. Good luck!
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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2011, 06:58:02 PM » |
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R J knock you self out while ya can.  Glad to see yer havin fun with it. So if i'm reading this correctamundo-you can pick the timing AND the intensity of takin a dump or a wizz??? Ain't technology wonderful. Try not ta hurt yerself wit dat new toy.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2011, 07:01:10 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2011, 07:03:50 PM » |
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Durn steamer-you go right fer the kill shot. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2011, 07:37:12 PM » |
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It would be nice if they made one for bikers with a gps, radar detector, and bluetooth capabilities.
Radar detector could be coupled with it causing your hand to release the throttle and the foot to start pressing the rear brake. This would sure improve the normal reaction time...
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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2011, 07:44:29 PM » |
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Makes me giggle like Beavis and Butthead just thinkin' 'bout it ! |
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« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2011, 08:20:06 PM » |
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Be a shame if you lost it the day before you had to take it back.  |
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R J
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« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2011, 03:48:10 AM » |
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Not to worry Stan, I done broke the damn thing already. Was showing the son how it worked and how it made your leg shake and etc. Was setting in my glider chair, went to get up and the damn cord was stuck in the framework. Yup, you guessed it, my top is broke till about 9:30 AM. I could get out there quicker, earlier if they would let me drive. Got to run a new wire, MINI firkin wire I might add. It on has like 3 or 4 mini stands of wire. It was doin a great job of keeping the arm and hand pain down also.... Loved that part more than anything. Oh vell, so much for new toys, will get it fixed today I hope. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2011, 04:21:03 AM » |
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QUOTE: "... Got to run a new wire, MINI firkin wire I might add. It on has like 3 or 4 mini stands of wire..." Well, since you have to rewire, take the opportunity to tap into the juice and wrap yourself on neon lights matched to the "good vibrations" on remote! I would not shower with the Gizmo juiced up. You might blow your own A** off!
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« Reply #18 on: July 29, 2011, 04:34:09 AM » |
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Glad you're getting some relief there RJ... You're making it sound like you're having fun with it... but it's a shame that you're having to go through it with the messed up symptoms. Good luck with getting the setting right for max comfort. Wish I had a remote that would effect some of the young pups I catch texting or talking on their cellphones while not paying any attention to me or others on the road...  Would love to send a nice jolt to them. For now the WOLO horn and a stern look into their wide eyes will have to do... |
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« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2011, 07:04:21 AM » |
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Happy yer findin' some relief, RJ... And, I'm really happy you've found a new toy with which to amuse yerself. Have fun, amigo, but remember... if ya get an erection lasting more than four hours...
DDT
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R J
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« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2011, 07:06:19 AM » |
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QUOTE: "... Got to run a new wire, MINI firkin wire I might add. It on has like 3 or 4 mini stands of wire..." Well, since you have to rewire, take the opportunity to tap into the juice and wrap yourself on neon lights matched to the "good vibrations" on remote! I would not shower with the Gizmo juiced up. You might blow your own A** off! It has a OFF/ON switch for shower time, plus this test model can be disconnected. The permanent one is all inside, kind of like a pacemaker only in the other side of the body, and down lower. |
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R J
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« Reply #21 on: July 29, 2011, 07:09:47 AM » |
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Happy yer findin' some relief, RJ... And, I'm really happy you've found a new toy with which to amuse yerself. Have fun, amigo, but remember... if ya get an erection lasting more than four hours...
DDT
Hey amigo, I ain't that firkin old. I can get rid of one of those in a lot less time then that. LOL. I went into this procedure with the thought, let's have fun, quit settin back feelin sorry for my worthless ass......... That gets ya NO WHERE. You will just have to trust me on that. |
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« Reply #22 on: July 29, 2011, 09:07:08 AM » |
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You could have saved the money and bought a taser. Just tell the wife that anytime she sees you moping around to tase you. It would have been a win-win.
-RP
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« Reply #23 on: July 29, 2011, 09:21:30 AM » |
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I'm glad you found a way out of the pain sh!tbag we all get into at times. Your story tho made me flashback (yes, I'm a product of the 60's) to the CHEERS episode where the mailman Claven had an implant from his shrink. Everytime he acted like Cliff the shrink would hit a button and he'd get more or less tased and shake and change his line of speech. Well, he got tired of that and was chasing the shrink and got it back. 'Course, in typical Claven style he tried to zap the shrink and only zapped himself. At the end he's leaving and gets zapped. He turns around and says "Alright, who's got the buzzer?" That little old guy in the corner who was always there holds it up, pushes the button and says, "Dance mainman, dance." |
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« Reply #24 on: July 29, 2011, 10:41:18 AM » |
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Happy yer findin' some relief, RJ... And, I'm really happy you've found a new toy with which to amuse yerself. Have fun, amigo, but remember... if ya get an erection lasting more than four hours...
DDT
Hey amigo, I ain't that firkin old. I can get rid of one of those in a lot less time then that. LOL. I went into this procedure with the thought, let's have fun, quit settin back feelin sorry for my worthless ass......... That gets ya NO WHERE. You will just have to trust me on that. I Love your attitude - wish we all could have the same - It would make life a lot easier for everybody Thanks for the laugh !!! Glad to hear you can control that pain. |
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R J
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« Reply #25 on: July 29, 2011, 11:31:39 AM » |
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You could have saved the money and bought a taser. Just tell the wife that anytime she sees you moping around to tase you. It would have been a win-win.
-RP
RP, I has hit my maximum pay so from here to the end of the year all my medical sheet is paid in full by the Insurance Company. I just entered a couple of prescriptions into my records. I've paid $3,000 + and so far insurance has paid $15,000 + so I,m getting my $$$$$ worth out of my insurance premiums that I bitch about every month when the statement comes. LOL. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 29, 2011, 01:38:22 PM » |
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if ya get an erection lasting more than four hours...
DDT
then it's "Party Time"!!.....  |
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« Reply #27 on: July 29, 2011, 02:40:45 PM » |
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You could have saved the money and bought a taser. Just tell the wife that anytime she sees you moping around to tase you. It would have been a win-win.
-RP
RP, I has hit my maximum pay so from here to the end of the year all my medical sheet is paid in full by the Insurance Company. I just entered a couple of prescriptions into my records. I've paid $3,000 + and so far insurance has paid $15,000 + so I,m getting my $$$$$ worth out of my insurance premiums that I bitch about every month when the statement comes. LOL. I'm just pulling your chain. I know you've got to be tired of doctor visits. -RP |
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« Reply #28 on: July 29, 2011, 02:41:26 PM » |
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if ya get an erection lasting more than four hours...
DDT
then it's "Party Time"!!..... That's not a medical problem, that's a scheduling issue. -RP |
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