Rhyta Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Feeling very sad for my brother today. His cat Garfield was put to sleep Sunday. She (yes, a girl..there's a funny story there) had been losing weight for a week or so and I took them to the vet Thursday. Seems she had a blockage and wasn't getting much nourishment from her food, and even if they did surgery the prognosis wasn't good. He took her home Friday to have time with her over the weekend. Losing a pet is always traumatic but for him, it has been devastating. He lives alone and she was his little buddy and companion. Going to be difficult to come home to a truly empty house now. My heart just hurts for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 50 minutes ago, Rhyta said: Feeling very sad for my brother today. His cat Garfield was put to sleep Sunday. She (yes, a girl..there's a funny story there) had been losing weight for a week or so and I took them to the vet Thursday. Seems she had a blockage and wasn't getting much nourishment from her food, and even if they did surgery the prognosis wasn't good. He took her home Friday to have time with her over the weekend. Losing a pet is always traumatic but for him, it has been devastating. He lives alone and she was his little buddy and companion. Going to be difficult to come home to a truly empty house now. My heart just hurts for him. My niece is majorly attached to her cats. When Elrick had to be euthanized recently, someone from the vet came to my niece's house and did it there. She was a basket case before the event, but she came out of it a LOT stronger. She grew up a lot that day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun & Moon Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 On 4/8/2024 at 10:32 PM, Rhyta said: Feeling very sad for my brother today. His cat Garfield was put to sleep Sunday. She (yes, a girl..there's a funny story there) had been losing weight for a week or so and I took them to the vet Thursday. Seems she had a blockage and wasn't getting much nourishment from her food, and even if they did surgery the prognosis wasn't good. He took her home Friday to have time with her over the weekend. Losing a pet is always traumatic but for him, it has been devastating. He lives alone and she was his little buddy and companion. Going to be difficult to come home to a truly empty house now. My heart just hurts for him. I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences to your brother who's just lost a beloved pet. It must feel empty in the house for a lengthy time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Found out yesterday I may have Afib and/or cardiac arrythmia. Cardiologist has me scheduled for a bunch of tests through May, including echocardiogram and stress tests. He also put me on Eliquis, which does not have a generic equivalent, at $650 for a 90 day supply. Onward through the fog, people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 4/19/2024 at 8:38 AM, pjbear05 said: Found out yesterday I may have Afib and/or cardiac arrythmia. Cardiologist has me scheduled for a bunch of tests through May, including echocardiogram and stress tests. He also put me on Eliquis, which does not have a generic equivalent, at $650 for a 90 day supply. Onward through the fog, people. Sorry to hear that, PJ. A buddy of mine just spent a couple of days in the hospital getting his heart checked over. They caught things early, thankfully, and it looks like he'll be getting a Stent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 On 4/19/2024 at 10:38 AM, pjbear05 said: Cardiologist has me scheduled for a bunch of tests through May, including echocardiogram and stress tests. No urine test, hopefully. You'll have to study all night for that one! (Weak attempt at humor to cheer you up!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Heard about Sam Rubin's death. Watched KTLA morning news a lot many years ago and loved his reporting and interviews in the entertainment journalism field. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun & Moon Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) An elderly lady walked into my working place (a library) today. I taught her how to use our printing system. She was very smart and eager to learn about new technologies, and this, alongside with her way of talking, reminded so strongly of my dear friend who passed away in July 2022 due to brain cancer. My friend was always among the first ones to adopt new apps, digital services, and equipment, and she worked in the field of developing and testing digital services as well. It was very heartbreaking to communicate with that lady today as she was like the incarnation of my friend but a lot older. I almost started crying. I miss my friend so much. Maybe I got to see a glimpse of how she could have been if she had been given more years. Edited May 16 by Sun & Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Onward through the cardiac chronicles, was fitted with a heart monitor that I'm wearing for the next week. About the size of the palm of my hand, worn on a lanyard or pocket clip. 3 leads, one on each side of front of shoulders, and a third on my left side just above my waist. Battery lasts about 16 hours, so they get swapped out an recharged every day. The saga continues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun & Moon Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 2 hours ago, pjbear05 said: Onward through the cardiac chronicles, was fitted with a heart monitor that I'm wearing for the next week. About the size of the palm of my hand, worn on a lanyard or pocket clip. 3 leads, one on each side of front of shoulders, and a third on my left side just above my waist. Battery lasts about 16 hours, so they get swapped out an recharged every day. The saga continues. Is the monitor uncomfortable to wear or do you worry about remembering to swap out the batteries? As you suggest, this is a part of a bigger picture. Do you have people to share your worries with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) On 6/4/2024 at 11:15 AM, Sun & Moon said: Is the monitor uncomfortable to wear or do you worry about remembering to swap out the batteries? As you suggest, this is a part of a bigger picture. Do you have people to share your worries with? No, the monitor is smaller than the palm of my hand, and half as thick. It has a second external shell with a lanyard attached so I can wear it around my neck comfortably without ripping a sensor loose. Battery pack is easy to swap out, barely 20 seconds to pull weak battery, put the charged battery in, and put the weak battery in the charger. I usually swap batteries first thing in the morning, fully charged pack is good for 14-16 hours. Only pause will be when I shower-monitor gets removed and paste to skin attach points come off. After shower sensors get new attach stickers and those get reapplied. I'm living on sponge baths and washing my hair over the kitchen sink. Thank God it's only until Monday, when I go back to the cardiologist and turn the monitor in. After the information is analyzed they'll decide how to move forward. Right now I'm in Murtagh mode-getting too old for this shit. . I talk with my sister back in MI, she's my main point of contact with everyone. Edited June 6 by pjbear05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun & Moon Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 6/6/2024 at 5:59 AM, pjbear05 said: No, the monitor is smaller than the palm of my hand, and half as thick. It has a second external shell with a lanyard attached so I can wear it around my neck comfortably without ripping a sensor loose. Battery pack is easy to swap out, barely 20 seconds to pull weak battery, put the charged battery in, and put the weak battery in the charger. I usually swap batteries first thing in the morning, fully charged pack is good for 14-16 hours. Only pause will be when I shower-monitor gets removed and paste to skin attach points come off. After shower sensors get new attach stickers and those get reapplied. I'm living on sponge baths and washing my hair over the kitchen sink. Thank God it's only until Monday, when I go back to the cardiologist and turn the monitor in. After the information is analyzed they'll decide how to move forward. Right now I'm in Murtagh mode-getting too old for this shit. . I talk with my sister back in MI, she's my main point of contact with everyone. Good to hear you'll soon get rid of that monitor. I hope the cardiologist will make a decision that is best for you and your well-being. I'm glad you have a close family member to talk to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I had to go to TWO funerals today :( It's partly what motivated me to pop in after a very long hiatus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 On 6/10/2024 at 3:21 PM, lerxt1990 said: I had to go to TWO funerals today :( It's partly what motivated me to pop in after a very long hiatus. sorry for your loss Glad you're back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 On 6/14/2024 at 9:18 PM, goose said: sorry for your loss Glad you're back! Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) I am very sorry that I posted the above jokes in the wrong thread, they will be moved very shortly. Edited June 26 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 6 minutes ago, Jack Aubrey said: I am very sorry that I posted the above jokes in the wrong thread, they will be moved very shortly. This made me sad today. Posts moved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 On 6/26/2024 at 3:12 PM, 1-0-0-1-0-0-1 said: This made me sad today. Posts moved. Super-Cool & many thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 On 6/10/2024 at 6:21 PM, lerxt1990 said: I had to go to TWO funerals today :( It's partly what motivated me to pop in after a very long hiatus. I'm very sorry for your loss, Brother. I'll be praying for you & all involved & I'll put you on my Church's prayer list. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun & Moon Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 On 6/11/2024 at 1:21 AM, lerxt1990 said: I had to go to TWO funerals today :( It's partly what motivated me to pop in after a very long hiatus. I'm sorry for your losses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Three weeks ago on Saturday, my beloved little baby kitkit passed away in my arms, 21 years old. I love you, Boop, I'll never forget you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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