Early Monday

[Ed W]

OMG you guy's are killing me. My Doc say's that he is not going to renew my Blood Pressure pills until I give them another Blood sample.
Being how I am uninsured and have to pay the 235 Dollars out of pocket. It makes it kind of tough around this time of year. So Ed you're story hits home in a big way. I don't really have any Cancer related illness in my family history but both my parents had Heart trouble.
Looks like someone is going to get a couple lumps of coal for Christmas. Yes I said it "CHRISTMAS"!

I poked around on the Tulsa County Public Health Department site.  They offer some free testing, but did not mention PSA.  However, there's a good chance the health department can point you in the right direction for some free or low-cost testing.

I came home this morning.  The surgery went well.  The after effects mostly involve some abdominal pain and what feels like gas pain, but is more likely bladder spasms.  Part of it was removed, and since the bladder is a muscle, it's letting me know.

It's almost impossible to get a good nights sleep in a hospital, and this one was no exception. I probably didn't sleep longer than an hour at a time, though I developed a nearly obsessive fascination with the breakfast menu.  I hadn't had solid food since Saturday, so the prospect of breakfast was very appealing.  Still, I behaved myself, limiting it to a blueberry muffin, a banana, orange juice, and the obligatory coffee.  Dietary opened at 7AM.  I called at 7:01.

Dinner tonight was cling peaches.  I may get really wild and have some oatmeal!   

[Hoss]

I poked around on the Tulsa County Public Health Department site.  They offer some free testing, but did not mention PSA.  However, there's a good chance the health department can point you in the right direction for some free or low-cost testing.

I came home this morning.  The surgery went well.  The after effects mostly involve some abdominal pain and what feels like gas pain, but is more likely bladder spasms.  Part of it was removed, and since the bladder is a muscle, it's letting me know.

It's almost impossible to get a good nights sleep in a hospital, and this one was no exception. I probably didn't sleep longer than an hour at a time, though I developed a nearly obsessive fascination with the breakfast menu.  I hadn't had solid food since Saturday, so the prospect of breakfast was very appealing.  Still, I behaved myself, limiting it to a blueberry muffin, a banana, orange juice, and the obligatory coffee.  Dietary opened at 7AM.  I called at 7:01.

Dinner tonight was cling peaches.  I may get really wild and have some oatmeal!   

Damn you Ed.  I was just getting that song out of my head and it was there since before Thanksgiving:

Good to hear you got through surgery ok.  Both siblings of mine had surgery in the last month.  I'm the oldest.  I feel lucky.

[Conan71]

Ed, thank you for the update.  Heal quickly and completely, my friend.

[RecycleMichael]

I am coming over and bringing you some chile rellenos covered in spicy salsa. If it doesn't kill you, it will cure you.

[guido911]

Ed, thank you for the update.  Heal quickly and completely, my friend.

What conan said.

[Red Arrow]

I'm glad to hear you did alright.

[Red Arrow]

I am coming over and bringing you some chile rellenos covered in spicy salsa. If it doesn't kill you, it will cure you.

I may still have a Habanero or two left if you need them.

[Ed W]

I am coming over and bringing you some chile rellenos covered in spicy salsa. If it doesn't kill you, it will cure you.

Michael, I love spicy food, but my Polish stomach....not so much.

There a fairly new store specializing in hot sauces on Main Street in Owasso.  I haven't been in there yet, but it's on my list.  Also, there's a Thai hot sauce called sriracha or rooster sauce that I want to try.  Reasors only carries the huge bottles, though.

[Conan71]

I am coming over and bringing you some chile rellenos covered in spicy salsa. If it doesn't kill you, it will cure you.

What?  What? Rellenos?

I'm sick, really, really dreadfully sick, like relleno sick.  Really!

[Townsend]

Happy to hear it went well.  Enjoy your oatmeal you wildass.

[nathanm]

Also, there's a Thai hot sauce called sriracha or rooster sauce that I want to try.  Reasors only carries the huge bottles, though.

There is a vietnamese version of sriracha that is absolutely delicious and slightly less spicy. I'd have to go digging through the cabinets to figure out what it is, though. SWMBO makes some fantastic vietnamese meatball sandwiches with it. I know about ---><--- that much about cooking.

[Conan71]

There is a vietnamese version of sriracha that is absolutely delicious and slightly less spicy. I'd have to go digging through the cabinets to figure out what it is, though. SWMBO makes some fantastic vietnamese meatball sandwiches with it. I know about ---><--- that much about cooking.

You mean there is a topic you could be OWNED on?

We refer to sriracha sauce as "cock sauce" due to the rather large rooster on the bottle.

[nathanm]

You mean there is a topic you could be OWNED on?

If you want to know about sciencey bullshit about maillard reactions adding umami or whatever, I'm your man. If you just want to eat a good meal, look elsewhere.

I do make a few pretty good snacks, but that's more assembly than cooking..anyone can rub garlic on toast, cut open some tomatoes, slice some cheese, and pop it all in the oven for a few minutes.

[Townsend]

anyone can rub garlic on toast, cut open some tomatoes, slice some cheese, and pop it all in the oven for a few minutes.

From personal experience, you sir, are wrong.

Edited to say, I'm not being argumentative but some girls I know are confused about the oven and why it doesn't keep their wine cold.

[Conan71]

From personal experience, you sir, are wrong.

Edited to say, I'm not being argumentative but some girls I know are confused about the oven and why it doesn't keep their wine cold.

Coffee spitting laugh...