New Category

**Rich_in_Tampa** · 11-14-2006, 06:35 AM

Looks like this group has gotten sufficiently hypochondriacal to warrant a new Health and Fitness forum. And I have become sufficiently disoriented to agree to be its moderator. Office hours are open.

Couple of reminders:

In addition to conventional health and fitness subjects, health insurance is fair game for this topic. Not disability, life, home, auto, annuities or umbrella, but strictly personal health insurance.
Regardless of how it may be offered or stated, don't take anything you read here as personal health advice. Can't be done over the web in this context. Assume it's not meant for you -- rely on it for nothing except entertainment and general information of unknown reliability. Check with your personal doctor, blah blah blah. Sounds too obvious to state, but it is amazing how many people have relied on casual WWW exchanges at their own peril.

In honor of our grand opening, we will be offering free barium enemas to the first 10 posters.

So, how's your arthritis?

Dawg52 · 11-14-2006, 06:49 AM

Hey Rich, got any sample pain pills? I'll send you my address.

**Rich_in_Tampa** · 11-14-2006, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOG52

Hey Rich, got any sample pain pills? I'll send you my address.

OK, Dog. You did read the part about the first 10 posters, right?

Dawg52 · 11-14-2006, 06:57 AM

Send me the right pain pills and I will gladly accept the enema.

bpp · 11-14-2006, 06:58 AM

What's a barium M&M? One of them new colors?

greg · 11-14-2006, 07:07 AM

Can I have a birthday cake icon for going off-topic first, kinda?

My Dream · 11-14-2006, 07:22 AM

I have nothing to add, I just wanted to be one of the first 10 posters..........He.he, he~

Nords · 11-14-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpp

What's a barium M&M? One of them new colors?

Yeah, sure, that's it, just bend over here while my assistant helps me show it to you... you do have health insurance, right?

FinanceDude · 11-14-2006, 01:39 PM

Can I trade up for a vortual colonoscopy??

BTW, Rich, I am excited about this new area.......

Just to add, I started having "Grandma's Depression breakfast" (regular oatmeal) every day for 6 weeks now, and my triglycerdies are down by 50 points, and cholesterol by 25 points.

Eagle43 · 11-14-2006, 01:56 PM

I wanna live to be 100, then drop dead after jogging, drinking some wine and an afternoon of rough sex. I feel ok today. Is it possible?

This is a good idea to spike out health topics from OT. It should generate a lot of posts.

**Martha** · 11-14-2006, 02:16 PM

FYI, I have moved several topics to this board from the past few months relating to health insurance that I thought included valuable information. If anyone sees a topic that they would like moved to this category to facilitate searching, let one of the moderators know.

greg · 11-14-2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

In honor of our grand opening, we will be offering free barium enemas to the first 10 posters.

Yeaaaah! So we've got our 10. All we need to do now is caravan up and head out. Rich, I expect you'll be bringing up the rear?

Danny · 11-14-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

In honor of our grand opening, we will be offering free barium enemas to the first 10 posters.

...well..where is the toilet located and do I have to wear an open-back gown and take a public elevator to get to it?

**Rich_in_Tampa** · 11-14-2006, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disEntropy Greg

Yeaaaah! So we've got our 10. Now all we need to do now is caravan up and head out. Rich, I expect you'll be bringing up the rear?

It's my job. The winners are:

Dog52 (twice)
Me
BPP
Greg
MyDream
Nords
FinanceDude
Eagle43
Martha
DanTien

Congratulations to the lucky winners. I will be sending out vouchers by the end of the week (DOG52 - no more than one prize per week, sorry).

Thanks for giving this new category the dignified and authoritative send-off it so richly deserves.

greg · 11-14-2006, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTien

...well..where is the toilet located and do I have to wear an open-back gown and take a public elevator to get to it?

Dan: I hate to be rude, but you just don't qualify for no stinkin' barium benefits. Lucky DOG52 gets two though. DW gets to do the whole thing while holding hands with me.

:P

Danny · 11-14-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disEntropy Greg

Dan: I hate to be rude, but you just don't qualify for no stinkin' barium benefits. Lucky DOG52 gets two though. DW gets to do the whole thing while holding hands with me.

:P

Hope you two have The Right Stuff!

By The way I've never had one, you make it sound like fun....

Greg Alan Shepard: [during enema continence test] Tell me something, Mr. Gonzalez. You ever have any explosions doing this?
Gonzalez: All the time. It's a mess.
Greg Alan Shepard: Tell me something else, Mr. Gonzalez. How am I doing?
Gonzalez: I think you're going to make it, man. I think you're going to be an astronaut.

greg · 11-14-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

It's my job. The winners are:

Dog52 (twice)
Me
BPP
Greg
MyDream
Nords
FinanceDude
Eagle43
Martha
DanTien

Congratulations to the lucky winners. I will be sending out vouchers by the end of the week (DOG52 - no more than one prize per week, sorry).

Thanks for giving this new category the dignified and authoritative send-off it so richly deserves.

So you're going to cheat DOG52 out of his two? He earned 'em; he deserves two first class jobs. I'm callin' shinanagins.

Nords · 11-14-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle43

I wanna live to be 100, then drop dead after jogging, drinking some wine and an afternoon of rough sex.

What does your spouse think of this plan, and what parts is she willing to help out with?

rs0460a · 11-14-2006, 04:06 PM

To add to the forum (and trying to be serious), you may want to get a list (via a poll) of what people are willing to "admit to a condition", and how they can be used as resources for support (if you wish).

For example, I'm diabetic. Diagnosed in 2001 (how that happened is a story in itself). In a nutshell, it's probably the best thing that ever happened to me (seriously...)

Since I'm managing it strictly by diet/exercise, I know what the "challanges" are, and how they can be addressed. I can't tell you what you should do, but I can tell you what I did, for the same situation.

Anyway, that's my input for now....

- Ron

11-14-2006, 06:35 AM	#1
Rich_in_Tampa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,369	New Category Looks like this group has gotten sufficiently hypochondriacal to warrant a new Health and Fitness forum. And I have become sufficiently disoriented to agree to be its moderator. Office hours are open. Couple of reminders: In addition to conventional health and fitness subjects, health insurance is fair game for this topic. Not disability, life, home, auto, annuities or umbrella, but strictly personal health insurance. Regardless of how it may be offered or stated, don't take anything you read here as personal health advice. Can't be done over the web in this context. Assume it's not meant for you -- rely on it for nothing except entertainment and general information of unknown reliability. Check with your personal doctor, blah blah blah. Sounds too obvious to state, but it is amazing how many people have relied on casual WWW exchanges at their own peril. In honor of our grand opening, we will be offering free barium enemas to the first 10 posters. So, how's your arthritis? __________________ Rich Tampa, FL (10% retired) As if you didn't know..If the above message happens to contain medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any medical purpose whatsoever. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.

11-14-2006, 06:49 AM	#2
Dawg52 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,750	Re: New Category Hey Rich, got any sample pain pills? I'll send you my address. __________________ Full time golf bum.

11-14-2006, 06:57 AM	#4
Dawg52 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,750	Re: New Category Send me the right pain pills and I will gladly accept the enema. __________________ Full time golf bum.

11-14-2006, 06:58 AM	#5
bpp Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 699	Re: New Category What's a barium M&M? One of them new colors?

11-14-2006, 07:07 AM	#6
greg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,071	Re: New Category Can I have a birthday cake icon for going off-topic first, kinda? __________________ Compounding: Never forget! Never not remember!

11-14-2006, 07:22 AM	#7
My Dream Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 368	Re: New Category I have nothing to add, I just wanted to be one of the first 10 posters..........He.he, he~ __________________ Newbie

11-14-2006, 01:39 PM	#9
FinanceDude Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,244	Re: New Category Can I trade up for a vortual colonoscopy?? BTW, Rich, I am excited about this new area....... Just to add, I started having "Grandma's Depression breakfast" (regular oatmeal) every day for 6 weeks now, and my triglycerdies are down by 50 points, and cholesterol by 25 points. __________________ Consult with your own advisor or representative. My thoughts should not be construed as investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results (love that one).......:) My American Funds can Beat Up Your Vanguard Funds........:)

11-14-2006, 01:56 PM	#10
Eagle43 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,634	Re: New Category I wanna live to be 100, then drop dead after jogging, drinking some wine and an afternoon of rough sex. I feel ok today. Is it possible? This is a good idea to spike out health topics from OT. It should generate a lot of posts. __________________ Life lived for tomorrow will always be just a day away from being realized. Leo Buscaglia Disclaimer: My Posts are for my amusement only.

11-14-2006, 02:16 PM	#11
Martha Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 8,964	Re: New Category FYI, I have moved several topics to this board from the past few months relating to health insurance that I thought included valuable information. If anyone sees a topic that they would like moved to this category to facilitate searching, let one of the moderators know. __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

11-14-2006, 04:06 PM	#19
rs0460a Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 948	Re: New Category To add to the forum (and trying to be serious), you may want to get a list (via a poll) of what people are willing to "admit to a condition", and how they can be used as resources for support (if you wish). For example, I'm diabetic. Diagnosed in 2001 (how that happened is a story in itself). In a nutshell, it's probably the best thing that ever happened to me (seriously...) Since I'm managing it strictly by diet/exercise, I know what the "challanges" are, and how they can be addressed. I can't tell you what you should do, but I can tell you what I did, for the same situation. Anyway, that's my input for now.... - Ron __________________ *7AF, 377 CSG, Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam 68-69...*