Exactly. First time I have done that. Just distracted and put it on the counter without locking it and got busy for a bit.
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Exactly. First time I have done that. Just distracted and put it on the counter without locking it and got busy for a bit.
I had a lot of problems with my nemmys firing when stood upright. Since I got the vapestand in my avi, I have found them not locked many times, with no problems. If a nemmy is not held totally upright, a partial compression of spring/magnets will fire it.
Nowadays, if I am away from the coffee-table where I keep the vapestand, I lay my mod down on its side.
I have these cheap little tooth brush holders from Wallies. (will hold 4 mechanical mods & 1 Provari in the center hole) The outer 4 holes are the right size to put a mechanical mod in. I then put a "vape band" on the mechanicals. The band suspends the mechanicas so that the fire button isn't touching the base of the tooth brush holder.
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I crashed and burned before ever getting up there.The last two days I've been having a very mild form of the mini strokes I had a couple of years ago. It's not a big deal, it happens. Today was very good and a huge relief. Monday is now the attack day! And yes, going with 10mg mildly flavored, same of unflavored, and some no nic base for diluting if he wants. He can try it for a day or two and then we can adjust to what he's comfortable with. And thank you for your offer, you guys just rock!
Not happy about this.
Prayers for relief and that you can get some rest soon. Please, let us know if there is anything that we can do, okay? I'm sorry she needs the meds.
Thank you.
It's been an ongoing thing since her surgeries... one of the doctors thinks that it may be nerve damage from the thorascopic lung resections. Not a whole lot that they can do about it, but we're going back to see the pain management clinic this afternoon to see if they can change her dosages or try something else. They helped. Between that, gabapentin, oxycodone, and oxycontin, she did manage to get some rest this weekend, but we're going back down today to see if they can make some changes.We spent most of the weekend gathering up financial records so that we can apply for financial assistance through Merck to get the Vorinostat (one of the two trial drugs). Insurance denied the original request and both appeals, so they are not going to pay for it. At least, it appears that we are eligible for the financial assistance program. We just have to jump through the appropriate hoops to get it. I don't know what the other trial drug is; they have it listed with a clinic code in the paperwork. Probably won't figure out what it is until we actually have it. Whatever that one is, it will be provided by the trial.
The only thing that is really worrying me right now is that she has been without treatment for six weeks. We all know that the tumors are continuing to grow, and they seem to be taking their sweet time in getting things handled for her to start treatment. It's looking like it may be another two to three weeks before she will be able to start anything...
Eggzackli.
And, since it's not an "approved" smoking cessation method, they can't prescribe it. But if they knew more about it, they could suggest it...
Had to change my pcp a few years back when my long time pcp retired. That happened to be shortly after I became an ex-smoker. New doc "questionaire" of course asked about smoking, I put my quit date and that I did it by vaping. Result was no change in my listing as a smoker. Following year's annual he asked if I was still vaping and not smoking. Yep. He changed me to ex-smoker
Guess he did some research!Now if only they ALL would!!
What do you think? When you have a doctor who is your PCP and they have her so overbooked it takes 2-3 months to get an appointment if it's urgent you get to see almost a doctor (PA). I think it is a crime. My last doc who was my PCP you could get in in a couple 3 days. I sent an email today for my Rx refill and asked if my doctor still keeps appointments open if you need to see her in a hurry. She used to but IDK anymore. She only works 3 days a week. I'm afraid to get a different doctor because most won't prescribe what I have taken for over 8 years and they just can't be stopped overnight. My old doc said in would be unconscionable for a doctor to do that. Man I wish he hadn't retired but he was really tired of all the BS.
...it's looking like it may be another two to three weeks before she will be able to start anything...
On going prayers!
My doctor is really cool. I told her I quit smoking and started Vaping and she said she was refusing to comment until she saw my blood work and other tests (BP, etc).
Once my tests came back almost perfect (I have to take light thyroid meds now as it is seemingly hereditary), she told me that vaping isn't "good for you" but based on my results, keep it up.
She was being honest as she has researched vaping as an alternative to smoking and is erring on the side of caution based on the lack of long term user data, which I fully understand someone in her position doing.
At least she didn't give me an uneducated "it's as bad as smoking" BS answer!
Once my tests came back almost perfect (I have to take light thyroid meds now as it is seemingly hereditary), she told me that vaping isn't "good for you" but based on my results, keep it up.
She was being honest as she has researched vaping as an alternative to smoking and is erring on the side of caution based on the lack of long term user data, which I fully understand someone in her position doing.
At least she didn't give me an uneducated "it's as bad as smoking" BS answer!
On going prayers!
Thank you, Sir.
It's been a pretty much constant battle, and sadly, I'm used to it at this point. But I'd definitely be lying if I said that I wasn't growing weary of it. I'm so grateful for the "Affordable Care Act"...
Still wondering where that "Affordable" part went off to. "Care" seems to be M.I.A., as well... at least it's all still an "Act", though. Right?
The Affordable Care Act is a joke. We tried to get Ginny on something other then COBRA but the only insurance policies available in our county were crap and cost nearly as much with our income. So she is allowed to be on COBRA for up to 36 months it will be 32 months that she will have been on it till she is 65 and eligible for Medicure.
Sounds about right, Pat... the whole thing was just about our government "acting" like they "care" about what's "affordable" to us. Unfortunately... they are terrible actors...
Wow I'm relieved now just talked to the Railroad Retirement Board about Ginny and when she turns 65 she will be on Railroad Medicare we don't even have to do anything they will send us a card 5 months ahead of time so she will also be eligible for the same supplement I have which is fantastic. Man I was worried about that because for some reason when they know you are on RR Medicare you get better service for some odd reason. It is paid through a different place then regular Medicare and the $110 for the part B is automatically taken out of her pension check. Hooray.
On the RR you get a full pension for both of you when I turned 60 with at least 30 years of service I had 36 years.
That's awesome! Sounds like the RR works similar to military insurance. Great that she'll be able to get the same kinds of benefits that you have!
I know the guys nowadays have to work till they are 65-67 the 60/30 benefit was only available if you hired out before 82 which I did hired out in 74.
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Yabutt letz not forget, single payer was proposed. BP fought and they had to settle for ACA. Same with vaping. BP will suddenly, instantly, not have a billion dollar market for their pillz n patches.
There's a commercial on tv for something or other about advertising claiming something as being so easy h convenient when it really isn't as advertised. They used the neck basket as an example. This whole thing is a hilarious parody of every As Seen On TV commercial ever made. You Tube neck basket commercial. I can't post a link from my phone.Man, girl injured after e-cigarette explodes on Universal's Hogwarts Express ride
It's a tragedy anyone was hurt but a fireball shot out of someone's pocket and maimed her?
Can't stay up again all night, will have to answer the other questions tomorrow. Deb and DH can hold down the fort tonight. Y'all are in good hands.
Yes, most precious friend. Surgeon should keep his lips zipped. He's a magician with a scalpel (er, probe thingy) , not so much with his mouth.
Thank you for the good vibes and wishes, they're working.
I use a Rick Steves day pack for a "purse" if I have to. Weighs next to nothing. Been using it for years, going on seven or eight, with no signs of wear and it's been abused big time. Travel Shoulder Bag | Rick Steves Travel Store I see now they no longer carry the colors they used to to. Really wanted a red one, though prefer the muted colors.
Cargo pants rock, at least the men's brands do.
Pretty sure that was the PSU (Portland) study. They took a top feeder, cranked the mod up, stuck it in a machine and voila, it would have killed a T-rex. It was debunked almost immediately but the ANTZ still got lots of frequent flyer miles out of it. In fact, the researchers “won $3.5 million from the National Institutes of Health to study potential health hazards of e-cigarettes over five years.” Critics demand retractions in Portland State University e-cigarette findings - Don’t need to read, just the source for $3.5 million.
Here’s a piece about the brouhaha, he even quotes Dr. Farsalinos. Oh, the misrepresentations of PSU's vaping study: Joe Nocera
Good for you and those sticking up for you but when your choices are limited, it might be best to go for the expertise and work around the biased prejudices.
The local guy that does the tests, forget the name of it, like a sonogram of a fetus in the womb, came to the independent conclusion that the blockages in my leg and and shoulder were due to the leg injury and repeated shoulder injuries. He really, really knows his stuff, it's his hobby and passion. He can't remember me from appointment to appointment, but always comes to the same conclusion. It's kind of an odd passion but I envy him for being able to compassionately help so many people.
Both vascular surgeons blame all my problems on having a been a smoker. How convenient. However, both excel in their fields. What am I supposed to do? I choose to thrive and continue to seek the best advice available. I know better now.
What the heck is a neck basket?
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You didn't do that FF! We have many Veterans here, & many others with chronic medical issuesn including myself. We all vent & share complints & experiences. But we also share information & try to help each other. Just like any friends sitting on a porch anywhere in the world!Sorry if I created negative vibes. But, I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
There's nothing in the deeming that says a vape shop can't teach someone how to do something. Teaching them is not the same thing as doing it for them.
It is good to keep up with news that validates vaping. Basically, points to be used in an argument. Many doctors read the NEJM for quick awareness so they can research further. Twice, articles have been anti-vaping and just identifying the falisies and how BT/BP are manipulating.
It doesn't have to be long, it doesn't have to be angry. I guess I did get dissapointed when the Director did not contact me. God forbid I didn't write articles in VA/Vet publications and identified the people and their failings.
Yes, we should stand together and help each other. That includes when we feel demeaned. Writing is good. Writing to public media is better.
It doesn't have to be long, it doesn't have to be angry. I guess I did get dissapointed when the Director did not contact me. God forbid I didn't write articles in VA/Vet publications and identified the people and their failings.
Yes, we should stand together and help each other. That includes when we feel demeaned. Writing is good. Writing to public media is better.
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