The Next 24-48 Hours Could See Me Under The Knife

Man, you guys seem to be awfully focused on my bowels.

As far as doctors go, a doctor doesn't know my body better than I know my own. I can't tell you how many times I've heard doctors giving the wrong diagnosis, which they probably do more than they give an accurate diagnosis. I see doctors as doing more harm than good, but I fully understand that most people place all their faith in them because they're doctors. I would go to a doctor only if I thought it was absolutely necessary and was sure that something serious was wrong.

 

We were going to try sell the appendix on ebay

Would help if it looked like Jesus or Elvis

 

Lol, Cait....that guy's killing me

 

You mean that tranny's killing you?

 

Man, tranny, lady, call it whatever you want.

To me, if it's born with a penis, it's a guy.

 

You're not being politically incorrect, which is both intolerant and un-hippy. I suspect you will be getting a warning from one of the trusty Hipforum mods in due time.

 

Says the guy who thought he needed surgery for gas pains.....LOL

 

It's pretty hard to differentiate one type of stomach pain from another type of stomach pain, especially if it's located in the same vicinity as the appendix. This is why doctors have to send their patients for an ultrasound of the area to see if the appendix is inflamed. What I felt was in line with the symptoms of appendicitis -- the only difference is the pain slowly started to go away instead of become worse, which is how and when I knew it was not appendicitis. I never said with certainty that it was definitely appendicitis.

Many people would have immediately ran out to the emergency room and paid an exorbitant copay. I decided to wait it out, and I am glad that I did. I don't mind that my initial feelings were wrong in light of what it could have otherwise been.

 

I guess I'm just not an alarmist about pain.
20+ years of chronic 24/7 back pain, jacked up teeth, daily chest pains, carpel tunnel (my right hand is completely numb at the moment) and the way my guts are screwed up from celiacs disease, pain and I are very intimate friends.
If a little gas pain has you thinking you need surgery, man you wouldn't last 24 hours in my body.

 

How many people?

 

pfff, what pussy's
I didn't go running to the emergency room when I was cramping and convulsing so bad that I was shitting and puking blood for 4 hours.....



probably should have though, damn near died.....LOL

 

We need statistics!

Being politically correct is for politicians.

 

You guys....who be dat?

You think we are focused on your bowels? You started the thread....should we have all posted about an ingrown toenail?

 

You know MANY people do ya? lol

Not that many people run off to the ER for a belly ache, ya did the right thing.

You have a diet that I could see causing a good bit of gut problems anyway.

 

I for one will admit I have had a long time fascination for PR's bowels.

 

hahahaha

 

Is there a subject you don't consider yourself an expert in?

 

You don't need to visit a doctor's office to verify when you are in need of an Appendectomy; and posting to Hip Forums will not be on your list of priorities at that time.

 

Especially on dark desert highways, when you have cool wind in your hair