Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 5

[Diver9543]

This makes all the CT scans over the years worth the time, effort, expense, and X-ray exposure. After seeing a small (10 mm) nodule in my lower right lung sit there for years with no change, this year it had doubled in size (volume, not diameter) since last year. Off to the pulmonologist; off for a PET scan with radioactive tracer injection. The results have come back and the pulmonologist "doesn't like the looks of it". He won't say it is cancer, but he thinks it should be removed. I have an e-visit coming up (via Zoom) to discuss my options with someone from the surgery department.

Note that I am a four-time cancer survivor from things caught very early: two melanomas (a couple decades apart), and two kidney cancers (caught in scans looking for tobacco-related cancers). The first kidney cancer required an invasive operation. (I joked that they had tipped the kidney out through the 10" (26 cm) incision to work on it and stuffed it back in afterwards.) The second was done by RF ablation. (They stuck a tiny microwave oven in on the end of a skinny probe and burned it away in place.)

If we decide to go ahead with this surgery, it will be more like the second. They will make two small incisions and put a camera in through one, and a combination nipper and vacuum cleaner in through the other. He said that frequently the patient (me) will go home the same day. I expect that I will say to proceed.

Love, prayers, and positive light are being sent your way.

 

[Uncle]

@pwmeek. . ..

GOOD VIBES &POSITIVE HEALTHY THOUGHTS . . . ​

BEING SENT YOUR WAY .




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[misswish1]

@pwmeek

Healing vibes and prayers on the way.

 

[Territoo]

 

[MikeE3]

This makes all the CT scans over the years worth the time, effort, expense, and X-ray exposure. After seeing a small (10 mm) nodule in my lower right lung sit there for years with no change, this year it had doubled in size (volume, not diameter) since last year. Off to the pulmonologist; off for a PET scan with radioactive tracer injection. The results have come back and the pulmonologist "doesn't like the looks of it". He won't say it is cancer, but he thinks it should be removed. I have an e-visit coming up (via Zoom) to discuss my options with someone from the surgery department.

Note that I am a four-time cancer survivor from things caught very early: two melanomas (a couple decades apart), and two kidney cancers (caught in scans looking for tobacco-related cancers). The first kidney cancer required an invasive operation. (I joked that they had tipped the kidney out through the 10" (26 cm) incision to work on it and stuffed it back in afterwards.) The second was done by RF ablation. (They stuck a tiny microwave oven in on the end of a skinny probe and burned it away in place.)

If we decide to go ahead with this surgery, it will be more like the second. They will make two small incisions and put a camera in through one, and a combination nipper and vacuum cleaner in through the other. He said that frequently the patient (me) will go home the same day. I expect that I will say to proceed.

Prayers and best wishes for the best possible outcome.

 

[DancingHeretik]

How old does someone need to be in order to be an...

Older folk on the vaping front porch?

Are there rocking chairs? I do like those.

And...

What about the back porch?

And those with no porch?


Just messin' with y'all and came by to say "Hi!"

Of course, there are rocking chairs. And anything else you want to imagine.

Back Porch:
Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven

This makes all the CT scans over the years worth the time, effort, expense, and X-ray exposure. After seeing a small (10 mm) nodule in my lower right lung sit there for years with no change, this year it had doubled in size (volume, not diameter) since last year. Off to the pulmonologist; off for a PET scan with radioactive tracer injection. The results have come back and the pulmonologist "doesn't like the looks of it". He won't say it is cancer, but he thinks it should be removed. I have an e-visit coming up (via Zoom) to discuss my options with someone from the surgery department.

Note that I am a four-time cancer survivor from things caught very early: two melanomas (a couple decades apart), and two kidney cancers (caught in scans looking for tobacco-related cancers). The first kidney cancer required an invasive operation. (I joked that they had tipped the kidney out through the 10" (26 cm) incision to work on it and stuffed it back in afterwards.) The second was done by RF ablation. (They stuck a tiny microwave oven in on the end of a skinny probe and burned it away in place.)

If we decide to go ahead with this surgery, it will be more like the second. They will make two small incisions and put a camera in through one, and a combination nipper and vacuum cleaner in through the other. He said that frequently the patient (me) will go home the same day. I expect that I will say to proceed.

Positive wishes!

 

[tj99959]

I look forward to your impressions. They need to finish building their website. Check the section on "How to Fill with E-Liquid" 5. Lorem Ipsum. I know, I'm nitpicking but I think it is funny for a retailer or manufacture to not catch a mistake like this.

Update on the Pallas RTA from Gas Mods
So far this is an easy RTA to build. I stuck in a 1.5 ohm coil wrapped around 3 mm Ekowool (just like what I use in an A7 mini RDA) and it works (and tastes) great. No leaking at all. The small air hole pulls between a carto and the A7, and I'm fine with that. Seems to wick very well. The short stubby drip tip had to go though. A nice SS 510 drip tip took it's place (and even looks better)
Even the "Lorem Ipsum" is working (whatever that is)


I wouldn't have any problem suggesting this RTA to anyone.
GAS MODS Pallas MTL RTA 22mm

 

[Nermal]

Maybe 'Lorem Ipsum' is Latin for 'shop elsewhere'.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I plan to get myself a nice toolbox for Christmas. I need to get my stuff organized.

Since we moved in May, there's so much stuff that I can't find. I know I found my coil-building stuff and put it away somewhere. I just don't know where. I have no overall system since I moved. There's just no space in this little room (especially little closet).

I've actually (believe it or not) been using pods. I have a lifetime supply of vaping stuff, and I'm using pods.

First, I tried the Vaporesso Osmall. It's fine, but discontinued at the vape shop by my work. Then I tried the Vaporesso Xros. Absolutely terrible. Not a tootle puffer at all. Now I'm trying the CaliburnG. It's ok, not as bad as the Xros, but not as good as the Osmall.

I wonder if the Osmall is still available online.

 

[tj99959]

Every dedicated "Pod" user will eventually need on of these.

 

[Uncle]

I plan to get myself a nice toolbox for Christmas. I need to get my stuff organized.

Since we moved in May, there's so much stuff that I can't find. I know I found my coil-building stuff and put it away somewhere. I just don't know where. I have no overall system since I moved. There's just no space in this little room (especially little closet).

I've actually (believe it or not) been using pods. I have a lifetime supply of vaping stuff, and I'm using pods.

First, I tried the Vaporesso Osmall. It's fine, but discontinued at the vape shop by my work. Then I tried the Vaporesso Xros. Absolutely terrible. Not a tootle puffer at all. Now I'm trying the CaliburnG. It's ok, not as bad as the Xros, but not as good as the Osmall.

I wonder if the Osmall is still available online.

Might I suggest you read the reviews for Innokin's Scepter and the new Kroma-Z and Endura M18 - IMHO - they just work. . . . To start you off here isa couple of reviews for the Sceptre:

The Innokin "Sceptre" MTL / DL POD MOD . . .Review

Innokin Sceptre Pod mod review by hittman

A number of other reviews can also be found on the Innokin Tech Thread too:

Innokin Technology

Matter of fact, I should have "My" reviews of the Kroma-Z & Endura M18 very soon . . . Just Sayin' . . .

BTW: Preview - All 3 are very good, just different and depending on your NEEDS - MOD Size, Pod size/ml, and ohm of coils. Whichever one you choose - you won't go wrong. Matter of fact, you just might get all 3, as I and so many others already have . . .


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[pwmeek]

This makes all the CT scans over the years worth the time, effort, expense, and X-ray exposure. After seeing a small (10 mm) nodule in my lower right lung sit there for years with no change, this year it had doubled in size (volume, not diameter) since last year. Off to the pulmonologist; off for a PET scan with radioactive tracer injection. The results have come back and the pulmonologist "doesn't like the looks of it". He won't say it is cancer, but he thinks it should be removed. I have an e-visit coming up (via Zoom) to discuss my options with someone from the surgery department.

Note that I am a four-time cancer survivor from things caught very early: two melanomas (a couple decades apart), and two kidney cancers (caught in scans looking for tobacco-related cancers). The first kidney cancer required an invasive operation. (I joked that they had tipped the kidney out through the 10" (26 cm) incision to work on it and stuffed it back in afterwards.) The second was done by RF ablation. (They stuck a tiny microwave oven in on the end of a skinny probe and burned it away in place.)

If we decide to go ahead with this surgery, it will be more like the second. They will make two small incisions and put a camera in through one, and a combination nipper and vacuum cleaner in through the other. He said that frequently the patient (me) will go home the same day. I expect that I will say to proceed.

Well, I'm just back from the hospital after a lobectomy for lung cancer. It wasn't quite a same-day procedure (4 days) but generally not too bad. The operation was successful and the lab results are in: none of the lymph nodes in the excised lobe showed any signs of the cancer. So, I'm not expected to need any radiation or chemo.

I'm feeling OK and any residual pain is minor (no pain meds needed beyond an occasional ibuprofen). The nurses and tech assistants were all pleasant and patient with this overweight (needing a lot of support and assistance) case.

They took away my vaping rig (as expected) but overlooked my ejuice dispenser. A drop or two on a fingertip and rubbed on the inside of a cheek got me through with minimal discomfort. (It's a bit bitter, but tolerable.)

 

[Territoo]

Well, I'm just back from the hospital after a lobectomy for lung cancer. It wasn't quite a same-day procedure (4 days) but generally not too bad. The operation was successful and the lab results are in: none of the lymph nodes in the excised lobe showed any signs of the cancer. So, I'm not expected to need any radiation or chemo.

I'm feeling OK and any residual pain is minor (no pain meds needed beyond an occasional ibuprofen). The nurses and tech assistants were all pleasant and patient with this overweight (needing a lot of support and assistance) case.

They took away my vaping rig (as expected) but overlooked my ejuice dispenser. A drop or two on a fingertip and rubbed on the inside of a cheek got me through with minimal discomfort. (It's a bit bitter, but tolerable.)

That's great news. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[r77r7r]

That's great news. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Quite a storm coming your way soon! Hope you're South. -15deg!

 

[Territoo]

Quite a storm coming your way soon! Hope you're South. -15deg!

Afraid not. But I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay home with the heat at full blast.

 

[Myrany]

Afraid not. But I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay home with the heat at full blast.

Heck we are expected too get hit by this thing Sunday into Monday. A RARE occurrence for us being we are a bit farther south than you are. On the upside I know how to drive in it. On the downside no one else does. Hence we are planning to hunker down at home until the roads melt. LOL

 

[MikeE3]

Well, I'm just back from the hospital after a lobectomy for lung cancer. It wasn't quite a same-day procedure (4 days) but generally not too bad. The operation was successful and the lab results are in: none of the lymph nodes in the excised lobe showed any signs of the cancer. So, I'm not expected to need any radiation or chemo.

I'm feeling OK and any residual pain is minor (no pain meds needed beyond an occasional ibuprofen). The nurses and tech assistants were all pleasant and patient with this overweight (needing a lot of support and assistance) case.

They took away my vaping rig (as expected) but overlooked my ejuice dispenser. A drop or two on a fingertip and rubbed on the inside of a cheek got me through with minimal discomfort. (It's a bit bitter, but tolerable.)

Glad it went as well as could be for you. (well, except them taking your vape gear away). Good to hear from you.

 

[DavidOck]

Well, I'm just back from the hospital after a lobectomy for lung cancer. It wasn't quite a same-day procedure (4 days) but generally not too bad. The operation was successful and the lab results are in: none of the lymph nodes in the excised lobe showed any signs of the cancer. So, I'm not expected to need any radiation or chemo.

I'm feeling OK and any residual pain is minor (no pain meds needed beyond an occasional ibuprofen). The nurses and tech assistants were all pleasant and patient with this overweight (needing a lot of support and assistance) case.

They took away my vaping rig (as expected) but overlooked my ejuice dispenser. A drop or two on a fingertip and rubbed on the inside of a cheek got me through with minimal discomfort. (It's a bit bitter, but tolerable.)

 

[Diver9543]

I'm glad to hear that it all came out good for you. Take care of yourself.

 

[DancingHeretik]