Would any of those memory foam pads work? The low end of the spectrum can be found at target, and then all sorts of stuff at the medical-supplies-for-consumers places that sell bandages and wheelchairs and bedpans and such from 1.5X target prices to super-expensive. (Are hospital beds one of the standard size like maybe "single" or "twin"? If not maybe you have to go right to the medical supply places and skip target/linens-and-things and such.)
Doesn't matter that we took him off that boat, Shepherd, it's the place he's going to live from now on.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Typo Boy - Aug 26, 2010 12:13:48 pm PDT #192 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Strix - Aug 26, 2010 12:25:05 pm PDT #193 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
How about a bolster pillow to put under her knees, to take some of the strain off?
Laga - Aug 26, 2010 12:36:32 pm PDT #194 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Thanks, Jessica! These recipes sound delicious.
Laga - Aug 26, 2010 12:42:34 pm PDT #195 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Much easy diagnosis & treatment~ma to you, Drew.
Connie Neil - Aug 26, 2010 12:50:19 pm PDT #196 of 30000
brillig
Lord, too much medical drama. Stop it, world.
Hil R. - Aug 26, 2010 12:52:23 pm PDT #197 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Lots of ma, Drew.
ION, I just realized that the mid-Atlantic region has two different grocery store chains called Giant. Odd. One of them is mostly around the DC region, and the other is mostly in PA with some stores in surrounding states, but they've both got stores in Maryland and Virginia.
DawnK - Aug 26, 2010 12:53:11 pm PDT #198 of 30000
giraffe mode
Drew, did they rule out ulcers? I ask because my 14-year-old's best buddy had the same symptoms (although not after surgery - more out of the blue) and they couldn't come up with anything until they scoped him and found the ulcer.
NoiseDesign - Aug 26, 2010 12:55:38 pm PDT #199 of 30000
Our wings are not tired
An ulcer is on my list. I don't believe they've looked into it yet, initially the elevated liver enzymes is what got everyone's attention, though they still haven't found a definitive cause for that. I think the focus has been on something related to the surgery since I just had it, but I'm now planning on bringing up a course of action that looks beyond things related to the surgery.
DawnK - Aug 26, 2010 12:57:17 pm PDT #200 of 30000
giraffe mode
I hope they find it quick and it's a snap to treat. 'Cause being able to eat is good!
omnis_audis - Aug 26, 2010 1:14:08 pm PDT #201 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
ND, tons of health~ma. Gad this can be frustrating. Remember when I was in hospital a couple years back for lower GI blockage? This reminds me of that. "Dunno what caused it, can't see it, so we'll just stick a tube up your nose into your GI and suck everything out ." (Spoiler font for squeemish). I think I'm free this weekend. Let me know if you want a little distraction. Maybe some Xbox/Wii/PS2/board game/general chatting?
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Comes to think about it, I have never seen a golf cart IRL. I think. Plenty of motorized carts for the elderly, but not one real golf cart.Remind me when you come to visit. We'll go to a golf course down the street from me.
Speaking of golf carts. I am certified to drive one now! Woot! I aced the exam, 10/10! (Dear jeebus, be afraid of anyone who didn't get 10/10, as it was open book).