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InventionsAlexandra said:Expert comment
Despite my years of selfless and tireless research, I never had experience with snake bites or peeling of this particular appendage. But I got a PhD equivalency in kissing the boo boo and making it better. And bigger.
Wedge you surprise me. I thought I was the only one with my mind in the gutter.
I recently read that the Scots invented hypnosis, chloroform and the hypodermic syringe. Wouldn't it just be easier to talk to a woman?
Foxy, babe hang in there. I keep my fingers and toes crossed for you speedy recovery.
But then, have you considered the possibility that the prospect of having to talk to a woman might have been the motivating force behind invention of hypnosis, chloroform and the syringe?
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Such an inspiration!foxhd said:becoming less fun
I'm no longer having as much fun. I look like "Tomato Man" I am bright red as if I was out on a boat all day with no sunscreen. Even Mr. wiggles is bright red. I hope it doesn't peel because I can't afford it to get any smaller. 3 hours after infusion I get the chills and shakes. Demorol helps alot. But it takes anothe 6 hours before I feel good. I'm up about 8 pounds which isn't too bad. I'm peeing real good and had my first bout of diarrhea this morning. Vitals and blood work has been amazingly good. Except Something which I forgot what the dr. said. Because she followed that up with "2 doses today and probably only one tomorrow." I won't mind getting back home for a week. Nursing staff has been awesome. Everyone is pretty sharp. I make sure that I tell them. I have been very pleased with all my care at Yale since day one. I am lucky. It's come with a price but I'm lucky. Remember, NO negative thoughts. I need to nap. See ya later. FLY.
You're one tough guy Fox!! Praying for NED in your very near future! Good thoughts and prayers being sent your way!0 -
Tru dat - You can't argue with science!Texas_wedge said:Inventions
But then, have you considered the possibility that the prospect of having to talk to a woman might have been the motivating force behind invention of hypnosis, chloroform and the syringe?
5000 men were asked to complete a survey on what they like best about oral sex. Here are the results:
- 3% like the warmth.
- 4% enjoyed the sensation.
- 93% appreciated the silence.0 -
Oh boy Fox, where do i start?foxhd said:becoming less fun
I'm no longer having as much fun. I look like "Tomato Man" I am bright red as if I was out on a boat all day with no sunscreen. Even Mr. wiggles is bright red. I hope it doesn't peel because I can't afford it to get any smaller. 3 hours after infusion I get the chills and shakes. Demorol helps alot. But it takes anothe 6 hours before I feel good. I'm up about 8 pounds which isn't too bad. I'm peeing real good and had my first bout of diarrhea this morning. Vitals and blood work has been amazingly good. Except Something which I forgot what the dr. said. Because she followed that up with "2 doses today and probably only one tomorrow." I won't mind getting back home for a week. Nursing staff has been awesome. Everyone is pretty sharp. I make sure that I tell them. I have been very pleased with all my care at Yale since day one. I am lucky. It's come with a price but I'm lucky. Remember, NO negative thoughts. I need to nap. See ya later. FLY.
Oh boy Fox, where do i start? Oh, um, hey, I am going to be nice here. First let me say that TW is correct, i don't remember anyone giving us such details and still signing on regularly before YOU! I am so impressed by this! You have been a major, major encouragement to me and others! If you are scared, then heck, you are staring that right in the face and taking it on wonderfully! I will always remember this experience. You keep on going and doing what you do! You are amazing!
Now, uh, er getting to a certain red part. Cancer and shrinkage too? NOT FAIR! Spare us the details about when you put the lotion on will ya!
Love you Fox..... Oh yeah and Fox, remember what they said on "that" Sinefield show.. water causes shrinkage so be careful not to drop the IV! 0 -
Hang in there Fox.foxhd said:OMG!!!!
Let me tell you that I have the utmost respect for everyone who has gone through this before me. And Nana did 6 rounds? Incredible!!!!!!!!!!
This morning I experienced diarrhea, dry heaves, Massive chills and rigors that could be recorded by a seismograph. This all happened at the same time and lasted a good hour. Almost broke me. I have never experienced anything close to how difficult it was. My skin is so red. I feel like a toxic dump. If anyone thought that you only get the IL-2 infusions, forget about it. Meds for fever, blood pressure control, electrolyte control, nausea, vomiting, and many more. Some IV, some oral. I can't wait to get home and take a break. The cumalative effect is awesome. Amazing to think it will only take a few days to return to normal. God, how I wish that all I had needed was the MDX. But that wasn't the case. so we do what we need to do. I feel pretty good right now but next infusion is in another hour or two. Let the trip begin. I know that I won't be posting tonite. Nighty night.
don't know why this postedout of order? Probably me though. I am in donut land.
Hang in there Fox.
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Adds new meaning to Club "Med"...foxhd said:OMG!!!!
Let me tell you that I have the utmost respect for everyone who has gone through this before me. And Nana did 6 rounds? Incredible!!!!!!!!!!
This morning I experienced diarrhea, dry heaves, Massive chills and rigors that could be recorded by a seismograph. This all happened at the same time and lasted a good hour. Almost broke me. I have never experienced anything close to how difficult it was. My skin is so red. I feel like a toxic dump. If anyone thought that you only get the IL-2 infusions, forget about it. Meds for fever, blood pressure control, electrolyte control, nausea, vomiting, and many more. Some IV, some oral. I can't wait to get home and take a break. The cumalative effect is awesome. Amazing to think it will only take a few days to return to normal. God, how I wish that all I had needed was the MDX. But that wasn't the case. so we do what we need to do. I feel pretty good right now but next infusion is in another hour or two. Let the trip begin. I know that I won't be posting tonite. Nighty night.
don't know why this postedout of order? Probably me though. I am in donut land.
You are doing GREAT, the attitude is as positive and your sense of humor has actually gotten stronger. If they told you you had to do six more rounds while swimming the back stroke and humming Yankee Doodle Dandy I've no doubt you'ld pull it off. YOU ROCK!!!
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Blushing but . . .Texas_wedge said:Inventions
But then, have you considered the possibility that the prospect of having to talk to a woman might have been the motivating force behind invention of hypnosis, chloroform and the syringe?
A woman is in a coma, and the nurse tending to her notices that whenever she is sponge bathing the woman, the woman’s vital signs jump a little on all of the machines and screens. So the nurse calls the husband and says ’come down to the hospital, I think i know how to get your wife out of this coma.’ so the husband hurries down, and asks the nurse what he can do.The nurse says, ’ I think that oral sex will bring her out of her coma, it will arrouse her enough to bring her out of the coma.’ So the nurse closes the cuRtains, and leaves the husband with his wife in the room.Moments later, the man comes running out of the room, flustered. The nurse, worried, asks him what happened. The husband says, ’I don’t know, I think she started choking.’
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Courage defined...Alexandra said:Tru dat - You can't argue with science!
5000 men were asked to complete a survey on what they like best about oral sex. Here are the results:
- 3% like the warmth.
- 4% enjoyed the sensation.
- 93% appreciated the silence.What is the ultimate in courage?
two cannibals having oral sex.0 -
this is so hardMDCinSC said:Blushing but . . .
A woman is in a coma, and the nurse tending to her notices that whenever she is sponge bathing the woman, the woman’s vital signs jump a little on all of the machines and screens. So the nurse calls the husband and says ’come down to the hospital, I think i know how to get your wife out of this coma.’ so the husband hurries down, and asks the nurse what he can do.The nurse says, ’ I think that oral sex will bring her out of her coma, it will arrouse her enough to bring her out of the coma.’ So the nurse closes the cuRtains, and leaves the husband with his wife in the room.Moments later, the man comes running out of the room, flustered. The nurse, worried, asks him what happened. The husband says, ’I don’t know, I think she started choking.’I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
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Home stretch
Fox, I can only imagine the termoil you are experiencing at this time and my prayers and thoughts are with you all of the time. One more, then its time for some well earned rest and recovery. I will will take your place in the Fox hole next monday and continue the battle. Thank you for sharing your personal journey with HD IL 2. It has inspiring and downright frightening . I am scared as **** in anticipation of next week, yet eager tonget on with the process. My little willie has retreated into his own little fox hole in preperation for his battle. I may have the house nurse convince him to come out for a pep talk a few times before the battle.
Be safe and take care of yourself. This too shall pass.0 -
Fox, my little Fox! Poorfoxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
Fox, my little Fox! Poor baby! I am in tears to hear the terrible situation you are enduring. I pray that this is all so worth it and once you are done you are DONE with it all! Life can change so much in an instant! I wonder if one more infusion is doable at this point, but by now you may already have done it. Please know there are so many of us in your corner and supporting you. But looking at a positive outcome and know this experience compared to the cure will be considered a piece of cake! Everyone loves fox!
This is a little funny for you.. but it speaks about the other end! Enjoy!
Two guys are in a locker room after their racquetball game when one guy notices a cork in the others buttocks !!!
" If you don't mind me saying so." said the second. "that cork looks terribly uncomfortable.
Why don't you take it out ?"
" I cant," lamented the first guy. "It's permanent."
"I don't understand ." said the other.
The first guy says. " I was walking along the beach and I tripped over
this oil lamp.
There was a huge puff of smoke and then a huge man in a turban came oozing out." He said," I am Hasan the Genie. I can grant you one wish." And I said, " No Sheet."0 -
Hospital & golf (2 fer)...foxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
A manstaggers into a hospital with concussion, Multiple bruises, two black eyes and a 5 iron wrapped tightly around his throat.
The doctor asked "What happened to you?"
"Well I was playing golf with my wife when we both sliced our golf balls into a field of cows. I found one stuck in a cow's fanny, I yelled to my wife 'this looks like yours', I don't remember much after that ..."0 -
You are amazing!foxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
I can't tell you how I admire your courage and wit.
When I asked my oncologist about IL-2, she told me I couldn't do it. Was it because I don't qualify or was it she thought that I couldn't handle it? Guess I'll never know, at least not now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, you have so many cheerleaders cheering you on!
Since today is Friday and I can have a drink tonight, I will raise my glass to you! Here's to you Fox!
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Fox,foxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
I’ve been reading butFox,
I’ve been reading but have held off posting until now because I don’t have any good memories of John's IL2 treatment, and I can’t conjure up any funny stories when revisiting those memories. I can honestly say that everytime I read of you or Nana or David or toolman or Phoenix, etc. starting this treatment, I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. But on the flip side, I visited my optometrist on Wednesday, and his father had received IL-2 thirty years ago and it was a success. (I had no idea it had been around that long!) So the stuff can work!
But I will say the emotional and mental strain you’re experiencing was the norm for John too. And the pruritis—which was probably the single worst side effect (though there were many)—probably stayed around for a month. It made him miserable, emotionally vulnerable, and made sleep almost impossible. Or—to say it another way--It drove him insane. So make sure you do not leave the hospital without the drugs to get you through the layoff. John’s layoff (which was supposed to be two weeks) was extended to three weeks because of the intense side effects. I often wished while going through this with him that they had administered the IL2 after initiating an induced coma.
In the meantime, stay strong, focus positive, and know we are all in the background screaming for it to be an enormous success. Keep that sense of humor. It will keep you going when nothing else works. Plus I’m sure the nurses love you for it!
ELF
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You are a kick **** guy!foxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
You are stronger than this! Hang tough, but not too tough on Mr. Wiggly!
In that vein:
Q: Whats the difference between Purple and Pink?
A: Your grip!
Be tough! Take no prisoners!
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Yet more risque' golf humor!foxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
A woman had been taking golf lessons. She had just started playing her first round of golf when she suffered a bee sting. Her pain was so intense that she decided to return to the clubhouse for help and to complain.
Her golf pro saw her come into the clubhouse and asked, "Why are you
back in so early? What's wrong?"
"I was stung by a bee", she said.
"Where", he asked.
"Between the first and second hole", she replied.
He nodded knowingly and said, "Then your stance is too wide."0 -
Sorry I couldn't be here earlier, firewall at work blocks CSNfoxhd said:this is so hard
I know everyone responds differently. But I am having a very hard time right now. Mentally and emotionaly I am broken. Constant verge of tears. Too bad something doesn't hurt. I could deal with that. Haven't slept more than an hour at a time for 4 days. The rigors and dry heaves, the diarrhea, constant meds being poured into me. I've got one more scheduled infusion today. So I guess I'll make it. Can't eat, can't drink. I want to go home. Thanks for all your posts and support. It means so much. Alexandra, you dirty little girl. I love you. I hope you are doing well. Thanx for crossing over. Keep up with the jokes until my sense of humor returns. Then I'll catch up. There must be something funny going on here. Hands are swollen and peeling. What an incredible experience. And I get to repeat it in a couple weeks. Don't know how I can do it. But with everyones support, I'll do it. Beyond my imagination that it would be this hard. and I'm not talking about Mr. Red Wiggly.
Foxy you are a very special, strong and beautiful person. And no amount of peeling, diarrhea and rigors can change that. What you've endured this week sounds beyond terrible. I wish I could do something to make it easier. A virtual French kiss?
There is no doubt in my mind that you will get through this treatment with grace, courage and sense of humor intact.
No one called me a "dirty little girl" in 40 years. You made my day. I refuse to grow up. Speaking of little girls...
"I'm a 14-year-old girl looking for a 45 to 65-year-old daddy for online webcam fun.
Email me: operationlolita@nypd.undercover.org"
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NOT A SUTENT TONGUEAlexandra said:Sorry I couldn't be here earlier, firewall at work blocks CSN
Foxy you are a very special, strong and beautiful person. And no amount of peeling, diarrhea and rigors can change that. What you've endured this week sounds beyond terrible. I wish I could do something to make it easier. A virtual French kiss?
There is no doubt in my mind that you will get through this treatment with grace, courage and sense of humor intact.
No one called me a "dirty little girl" in 40 years. You made my day. I refuse to grow up. Speaking of little girls...
"I'm a 14-year-old girl looking for a 45 to 65-year-old daddy for online webcam fun.
Email me: operationlolita@nypd.undercover.org"
That is definitely not a tongue that is on sutent.
Hope you are done and starting your rest Fox.
Prayers of peace and healing are wih you.
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FOX DO NOT ANSWER THAT ADAlexandra said:Sorry I couldn't be here earlier, firewall at work blocks CSN
Foxy you are a very special, strong and beautiful person. And no amount of peeling, diarrhea and rigors can change that. What you've endured this week sounds beyond terrible. I wish I could do something to make it easier. A virtual French kiss?
There is no doubt in my mind that you will get through this treatment with grace, courage and sense of humor intact.
No one called me a "dirty little girl" in 40 years. You made my day. I refuse to grow up. Speaking of little girls...
"I'm a 14-year-old girl looking for a 45 to 65-year-old daddy for online webcam fun.
Email me: operationlolita@nypd.undercover.org"
the 14 YO girl looking for a middle aged man for only fun is a cop, note the email address. I point this out because, well, we know that IL2 can have cognitive side effects. And imagine the peeling skin in handcuffs. What is worse than IL2? IL2 in jail.
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Hope your feeling better
Fox, my thoughts and prayers are with you continually for a speedy recovery!0
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