Hi, everyone! I'm doing well... not great yet but well. Last night was rough. An important IV failed

[MiddleFingerMom]

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It took three nurses 2 failed attempts each before the 4th got it right.
Kali says that I just like telling the nurses that I'm a "hard stick"
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She's right.
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Duh!
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AND for some reason, my tissues were EXTREMELY susceptible to pain .
What is normally "owwie" was ''WHAT THE FUCK DID I EVER DO TO
YOU" last night.
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My heart rhythms are off again
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They tried to chemically convert them back to no avail. I was conscious for
that and apprehensive -- they said when the bolus of medication passed
through my heart, I would feel it stop (!!!!!!) and I would not be able to
breathe for 10-15 seconds I was CURIOUS about that... and also
disappointed -- how else is someone who is Fucking Immortal going to
experience death... but it didn't happen. My heart just slowed for two
seconds so they could actually SEE its rhythm. They shocked me back into
rhythm. They sedated me for that and I'm glad. The doctor says I spasmed
up flat above the bed and actually screamed.
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Um...
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I mean I let out a low manly F-F-F-F-U-C-K.
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Today, my breathing is back to "normal".
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Thank you SO much for all the vibes, etc. I really can palpably feel them.
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And someone mentioned my "family". The only family I had (beside a niece
and nephew association with whom would be bad all around because of my
sister) that I loved are all dead now
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You folks are my family.
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Who's having me over for Christmas?
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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear MiddleFingerMom!

Oh, THERE you are!

My apologies for not having called last night, but maybe that was just as well...

How long do they plan to keep you???

I mean, you want to have at least one tag-team bed bath, right?

I'm so glad you're better!

[Kennah]

27. If they're studying MFM for scientific purposes, they might be keeping him a while

[Tobin S.]

2. I sure wish they would get this all figured out so you could get on with the business of being

immortal.

We'd love to have you over for Christmas, MFM, but we're probably about 1700 miles too far apart.

[HopeHoops]

3. Don't tell them you're a "hard stick" - you might regret where the next IV goes.

[hedgehog]

4. Hang in there!

[BootinUp]

5. Good to hear...

not about the pain of course! but that you are doing better.

[lunatica]

6. I don't do Christmas. Do you want to come over and not do Christmas with me?

[redwitch]

7. So sorry you are a hard stick.

But that's better than being a stick in the mud or getting a stick in the eye or being out in the sticks. I think.

[nolabear]

8. MiddleFingerMotherofGOD!

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know you have no choice, but the fact that you have a sense of humor at all is an inspiration. The fact that you have an MFM sense of humor is above and beyond.

Here's one for the ticker:

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. I think of that song every time MFM is in hospital!

Really..truly.

Here, MFM..for you....

[Denninmi]

10. We're all having you over for Christmas.

We'll all be here for you. Thanksgiving too.

[GoCubsGo]

13. And, Festivus.

By then, MFM will have recuperated to a point where he will cream the lot of us in performing the Feats of Strength.

Glad you're doing better, MFM. Hope you'll be doing great soon.

[Major Nikon]

11. Are they gonna have to give you a Dick Cheney special?

[irisblue]

12. ohio weather in december

sucks some years. Can I come there to cook dinner?

[TuxedoKat]

14. What an ordeal

I hope the worst is over now and that you are on the mend. (((HUGS)))

[mucifer]

15. Big hugs!

[Amerigo Vespucci]

16. My sister hosts a yearly "everyone welcome" Thanksgiving (LITERALLY "everyone")...

So if you want to come to Pahrump, just let me know. She's a lot to handle, but then again, so are you.

[Kali]

17. Pahrump

is that a location that just screams MFM or what?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

18. He'll be mayor by the end of the three-day weekend

(Disclaimer: MFM can't actually become Mayor because this is an "unincorporated town&quot ...

[grasswire]

19. just down the road from Mahrump. nt

[BlancheSplanchnik]

34. and over the hill from Harrumph

Lol : )

[bluesbassman]

36. I didn't get a Harrumph outta that guy! Give MFM a harrumph.

You watch your ass.

[ohiosmith]

20. Glad you're better man!

[applegrove]

21. I'm so glad you are okay. Sorry for all this repeated trauma you are

going through. I know it makes you feel ****ing immortal and you are.

[rrneck]

22. Good to hear from ya!

This place ain't the same without ya.

[bluesbassman]

23. Who you kidding, they just serve a wicked pepper steak on Thursday nights.

Glad you're doing better Brother.

[warrior1]

24. When an immortal screams

what does it sound like?


Glad you feeling a bit better.

[Callalily]

25. All I have a is (((( MiddleFingerMom ))))

Hang in there!

[Ikonoklast]

26. Crap, I had my eyes on your shoes.

Whoops,!


I mean, Oh, that's good news, MFM!

Really, really, really good news.















Rats, those are some nice shoes, too.

[MiddleFingerMom]

37. !!!

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[cyberswede]

28. Glad you're doing better! nt

[Dystopian]

29. WoW!

MFM
I'm so happy that you're back...and so soon!
Sigh of relief ...
I'm really glad that you're getting good medical care...
Yes...we are your family.
Now get better...get out, and get that kitty!


peace~

[onecent]

30. I think I'm too old for you....ha ha

But would love to have you over for Christmas. Just get well so we can all read your hilarious emails....

[Baitball Blogger]

31. Kick

[Old Troop]

32. MFM

Please take care of yourself. Whether you hate it or not, do what the docs and nurses suggest.

[rurallib]

33. every time I leavr for a couple days you end up in the hospital

Take good care, Dude. You are important for a lot of mental health in this place.

So if you can make it to Iowa we usually do nothing on Christmas, but we could invite lots of friends in and .............

[BlancheSplanchnik]

35. Hey! The guy with the funniest DU name in town better get better

Right quick and in a hurry!

HHHHEAL! *thump* on forehead

[eyepaddle]

38. Duuuuuuuuuude, hang in there,more vibes on thway!

I've been layin "DU low" for awhile, but I knew I should check in and see what was up around here. And to be honest I pretty much came to see what hijinx you were up to. So yeah, ya got that g
goin ' fer ya!

[HipChick]

39. Awww...you are welcome over to my house for Xmas dinner

Just bring your pots and pans, and groceries

as I don't cook..

[Lady Freedom Returns]

40. THERE"S MY BUDDY!!!

You had me scared there! Don't do that!! Take care of yourself!!! We've missed you!!

[riderinthestorm]

41. I DO cook up a feast for Christmas and everyone's welcome, you especially MFM!

But I live in Northern Illinois! Pretty damn far from Arizona... my door's open though and the kitchen's always busy with something.

I am sooooo glad to see this post of yours though. What a relief!

[HeiressofBickworth]

42. What the he.....

I don't check in for 24 hours and when I do, THIS. Listen, Dude, you've gotta stop giving us a scare.

Seriously, however, I know you've had a roller coaster ride with your health and I always hope for the best for you. From what you've said, you are close to medical help and you are attuned to your body and know when to ask for that help.

However, it seems such a drastic way to get a date it a nurse tag-team.

[elleng]

43. Christmas for you in MARYLAND!!!

Plenty IVs here, if you need them!

KICK A**!!!

[Flaxbee]

44. Hey, I missed what's been going on; glad you

are back and doing well ... for an immortal, that is.

[Melissa G]

45. MFM! Get better, Dude!

You can come to Austin for Chanukah. Way closer to AZ than all these other invites. I'll get the hubby to make latkes. He does a pretty good job.

Hanukkah begins in the evening of Saturday, December 8, 2012, and ends in the evening of Sunday, December 16, 2012.

You got an 8 day window. Elder daughter will be back from college after the 13th. Rowdier then. Hope you can make it! Get better fast! You are missed.

[pink-o]

46. You already have a zillion invites for Xmas

My 58th bday is December 16. Come over for some salad and tofu, it'll do yr heart good!!!

[susanr516]

47. Sending tons of good vibes, MFM

Hope you're feeling better soon!

[handmade34]

48. Christmas in Vermont

is extra special

we'll let you go out and pick the tree!!

[MerryBlooms]

49. I'm glad you're ok.

We're in Chicagoland and our door is always open.

[kiva]

50. Glad for the happy update

[kwassa]

51. I am also a hard stick ...

Nurses see me as a challenge, as I have "roller" veins, according to them. Unfortunately, few of them are up to the challenge, and I endure multiple stabs before someone competent with this can draw blood.

They always approach with confidence, and I always know what is going to happen.

Best wishes on getting out and staying out of the hospital.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

52. a low manly FFFFFFFFUCK !!

take care ya big lugnut.

if you come here for christmas there will be just a touch of the shine for ye ole ticker.

[crunch60]

53. Glad your better, sorry for your pain.. you have a big family here on DU sending you good vibes

[Hayabusa]

54. Glad to hear

that you're breathing somewhat normally. Best wishes to you and your real-life family.

[murielm99]

55. Oh, man, am I glad that you are doing better.

Yes, we are family. Don't scare us like this!

[pokerfan]

56. Take care of yourself

Name Amnesty is coming up. MFM, from now on your Delta Upsilon name shall be Hard Stick.

[SoCalDemGrrl]

57. How bout Christmas in L.A.???

We have an enormous family gathering here in (usually) sunny L.A. and welcome you!!

Los Angeles is lovely in December.........

[Joe Shlabotnik]

58. If you want to come to Canada for Christmas,

I'll figure out a way to accommodate ya. But honestly, I'd love to get the fuck out of Canada all winter long. The maple syrup ain't worth it. And the 'northern girls' that the beach boys sang about are lookin' to escape too. I wasn't ware of your latest health ills, but wishin' you all the best, stay strong bro.

[retread]

59. A hard stick??

[geardaddy]

60. We're all pulling for you MFM.

[OriginalGeek]

61. Just don't tell him

WHAT we're pulling...
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becasue then he might get sad if his doctor won; tlet him have any...


what?

[geardaddy]

63. Haha!

[Shuhered]

62. IV Sticks can be difficult.

I understand tough sticks.....I had an allergic reaction-- total anaphylactic, losing -my- airway emergency and it took 6 tries in the ER. I decided to not buy soap wth Sandalwood after that, made my face huge for a few scary minutes.