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jodeke Retired Number
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 67741 Location: In a world where admitting to not knowing something is considered a great way to learn.
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:13 am Post subject: |
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NMLaker wrote: | Jeez...there is no way to catch the virus from the mRNA vaccines. But many people suffer a higher immune response from the second shot and feel like crud for a day or so... |
Thinking back I misremembered. I now remember him saying what you indicated, people felt like crud for a day or so. He's a very good dentist.
@OL, LC, I misremembered.
Thank you NMLaker for the memory jog. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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jodeke Retired Number
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 67741 Location: In a world where admitting to not knowing something is considered a great way to learn.
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Has anyone bought or received novelty mask(s) they're going to keep for posterity/future use, or do you plan to toss them away like bad memories the second this is under control? |
I use a COPPER FACE MASK under THESE It's my understanding CDC recommends doubling up. I'm going to keep both not only for prosterty but also just in case. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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Wilt LG Contributor
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:36 am Post subject: |
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More good news:
After almost two months, my mom was finally allowed to visit my dad at the hospital. She happens to work at that same hospital, but she hadn't been allowed to visit him until last night. Everybody in the room cried, including the nurses.
He has started eating real food, though it was accompanied with some stomach pain. But he can finally eat his Costco muffins (he's obsessed with those and eats at least one each day when at home).
He has also started playing chess on his phone. My dad is a very good chess player and even was a licensed chess referee for many years in Yugoslavia. He says he's not up to the level that he was before COVID (he usually plays chess for hours on his phone), but he hopes he'll improve in the next few days. He says his chess ratings have suffered on the chess app he uses to play other players around the world, and he's not happy about that. I'm glad he is playing chess because it'll help him stay sharp mentally.
He took his first few steps and doesn't need oxygen for now, though that may change depending on his oxygen levels.
He's not yet approved to leave the hospital and go to rehab as he's still too weak for that. But that can also change in the next few days. _________________ ¡Hala Madrid! |
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Hector the Pup Retired Number
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 35946 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Has anyone bought or received novelty mask(s) they're going to keep for posterity/future use, or do you plan to toss them away like bad memories the second this is under control? |
I use a COPPER FACE MASK under THESE It's my understanding CDC recommends doubling up. I'm going to keep both not only for prosterty but also just in case. |
Jo, please just keep it for posterity. That other thing would probably be uncomfortable for even a younger person. |
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C M B Franchise Player
Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 19866 Location: Prarie & Manchester, high above the western sideline
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Wilt wrote: | More good news:
After almost two months, my mom was finally allowed to visit my dad at the hospital. She happens to work at that same hospital, but she hadn't been allowed to visit him until last night. Everybody in the room cried, including the nurses.
He has started eating real food, though it was accompanied with some stomach pain. But he can finally eat his Costco muffins (he's obsessed with those and eats at least one each day when at home).
He has also started playing chess on his phone. My dad is a very good chess player and even was a licensed chess referee for many years in Yugoslavia. He says he's not up to the level that he was before COVID (he usually plays chess for hours on his phone), but he hopes he'll improve in the next few days. He says his chess ratings have suffered on the chess app he uses to play other players around the world, and he's not happy about that. I'm glad he is playing chess because it'll help him stay sharp mentally.
He took his first few steps and doesn't need oxygen for now, though that may change depending on his oxygen levels.
He's not yet approved to leave the hospital and go to rehab as he's still too weak for that. But that can also change in the next few days. |
Does he still have the ng tube or did he end up going with the g tube?
I bet he likes those nasty poppyseed ones, too. Happy as hell for you guys...keep us posted. _________________ http://chickhearn.ytmnd.com/
Sister Golden Hair wrote: | LAMAR ODOM is an anagram for ... DOOM ALARM
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Wilt LG Contributor
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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No tubes!
He began eating four days ago. The first day was great, but then he completely lost his appetite the second day, so the plan was to still use a tube. But the family talked to him and urged him to eat and we began ordering stuff he likes to eat. So his appetite came back yesterday. Hopefully he'll keep it up. _________________ ¡Hala Madrid! |
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Wilt - Thanks for all the updates about your dad. It's great to hear him making such great progress considering where he was. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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C M B Franchise Player
Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 19866 Location: Prarie & Manchester, high above the western sideline
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Wilt wrote: | No tubes!
He began eating four days ago. The first day was great, but then he completely lost his appetite the second day, so the plan was to still use a tube. But the family talked to him and urged him to eat and we began ordering stuff he likes to eat. So his appetite came back yesterday. Hopefully he'll keep it up. |
Jesus christ this guy is just smashing all expectations. _________________ http://chickhearn.ytmnd.com/
Sister Golden Hair wrote: | LAMAR ODOM is an anagram for ... DOOM ALARM
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Omar Little Moderator
Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 90307 Location: Formerly Known As 24
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Wilt, if you’d like to PM me an address, I’d love to send a bottle of Travarica for you and your dad to enjoy together when he’s ready. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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jodeke Retired Number
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 67741 Location: In a world where admitting to not knowing something is considered a great way to learn.
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I spoke to my dentist. He did say he thought the second shot could possibly cause him to lose a couple of days at the office. He has appointments set up already. That was his concern. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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jodeke Retired Number
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 67741 Location: In a world where admitting to not knowing something is considered a great way to learn.
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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Hector the Pup wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Has anyone bought or received novelty mask(s) they're going to keep for posterity/future use, or do you plan to toss them away like bad memories the second this is under control? |
I use a COPPER FACE MASK under THESE It's my understanding CDC recommends doubling up. I'm going to keep both not only for prosterty but also just in case. |
Jo, please just keep it for posterity. That other thing would probably be uncomfortable for even a younger person. |
That just in case is because this ain't ova till it's ova. I have a feeling we'll be wearing masks for at least another year. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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ChefLinda Moderator
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Great news, Wilt. |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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Wilt wrote: | No tubes!
He began eating four days ago. The first day was great, but then he completely lost his appetite the second day, so the plan was to still use a tube. But the family talked to him and urged him to eat and we began ordering stuff he likes to eat. So his appetite came back yesterday. Hopefully he'll keep it up. |
He has your mother and me on his side. He's gonna make it. 🙏🏾 _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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CandyCanes wrote: | Agreed with LC— this dentist sounds like he doesn’t understand science. He’s probably one of those quacks who still uses amalgam fillings despite the mercury content. |
Not that amalgam is the current standard of practice, but you should learn the difference between ethyl and methyl bonds before commenting on the "mercury content." |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. |
Just so you know, it's expected and reasonable for people to have more of a reaction to the second dose. The whole point of vaccination is to build up an immunorespose, and by the time you receive the second dose, the first dose has already kicked that into gear. |
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ChefLinda Moderator
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:02 am Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. |
Hope the after-effects aren't too bad. Take care and let us know. |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:38 am Post subject: |
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ChefLinda wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. |
Hope the after-effects aren't too bad. Take care and let us know. |
So far I've had no after-effects. There is a slight ache where the shot was administered. Other than that, nothing. I assume if I were going to have after-effects they would have kicked in by now. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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ChefLinda Moderator
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:48 am Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | ChefLinda wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. |
Hope the after-effects aren't too bad. Take care and let us know. |
So far I've had no after-effects. There is a slight ache where the shot was administered. Other than that, nothing. I assume if I were going to have after-effects they would have kicked in by now. |
Great news. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:50 am Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | ChefLinda wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. |
Hope the after-effects aren't too bad. Take care and let us know. |
So far I've had no after-effects. There is a slight ache where the shot was administered. Other than that, nothing. I assume if I were going to have after-effects they would have kicked in by now. |
Dementia has its silver linings _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Omar Little wrote: | jodeke wrote: | ChefLinda wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Got my second vaccination today. I asked the nurse about the concerns of my dentist. She said some people do feel the concern he has. If I have any I'll let you guys know. I hope all in the forum get vaccinated ASAP. |
Hope the after-effects aren't too bad. Take care and let us know. |
So far I've had no after-effects. There is a slight ache where the shot was administered. Other than that, nothing. I assume if I were going to have after-effects they would have kicked in by now. |
Dementia has its silver linings |
So do (Y)s _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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Wilt wrote: | No tubes!
He began eating four days ago. The first day was great, but then he completely lost his appetite the second day, so the plan was to still use a tube. But the family talked to him and urged him to eat and we began ordering stuff he likes to eat. So his appetite came back yesterday. Hopefully he'll keep it up. |
It's been so awesome to see all these updates during you dad's truly miraculous recovery. Such good news in a world where that is rare these days. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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NMLaker Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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My doctor friend was happy to get a more severe response to his second shot. Said it let him know it was working! |
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ChefLinda Moderator
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | NPR @NPR
With the new strains of the coronavirus spreading across the country, here are five tips for improving mask protection:
• Wear two masks
• Add a filter
• Choose a better cloth mask
• Make your mask fit tighter
• Consider KN95s and KF94s |
5 Hacks And Tips To Make Your Face Mask More Protective |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:04 am Post subject: |
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DaMuleRules wrote: | Wilt wrote: | No tubes!
He began eating four days ago. The first day was great, but then he completely lost his appetite the second day, so the plan was to still use a tube. But the family talked to him and urged him to eat and we began ordering stuff he likes to eat. So his appetite came back yesterday. Hopefully he'll keep it up. |
It's been so awesome to see all these updates during you dad's truly miraculous recovery. Such good news in a world where that is rare these days. |
Well said DMR. 👍🏾 _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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