# A Cancer- and Surgery-Free MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [December 7, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300 "2009-12-07T05:51:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/141 "2009-12-10T02:16:03Z")
> [@tarragon918](#): > > Howdy all - I didn’t get a chance to post this am. At any rate, more hugs and healing vibes for the **Vorlon** family–your wife is in my thoughts and prayers. > > I had an appt. with my endocrinologist today; he ordered another ultrasound of my thyroid, which still has very large nodules. I’ve also been on a higher dose of thyroid meds since September. Tomorrow I get to have the thyroid ultrasound, along with what is called a trans-vaginal ultrasound, which my gyn ordered. I know there are other women amongst the MMPers who know what that means … it’s an -internally- done ultrasound. I’ll let that speak for itself. :eek: And of course, I’m supposed to drink 32 oz. of water before. (TMI alert: I do NOT know how I’m going to keep from peeing on the table!:eek:) > > At least I don’t have to go back to work until it’s **Firday** , right? Oh and **SnowBunny** , hugs to you, and to your Mom too - tell her I said hi! 🙂 I have to go in for the same type of ultrasound, on get this, Christmas Eve morning. Yeah, having the same worries as you with regards to the water thing. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE TAXIS!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE CHATS! I have to bake brownies tonight to bring in to work tomorrow. Don’t want to, but it’s my branch’s turn to provide the birthday treats. It is to laugh; our branch consists of me, my co-worker and the new supervisor. The new supervisor is one of the birthday people, so that just leaves me and the co-worker to provide treats for the entire division. No bigs, I guess. I guess I should get chop-chop started. I’m not particularly hungry, but I’m sure the rest of the family is. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/142 "2009-12-10T02:37:45Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > what do you think aspirin is - it’s the oldest NSAID on the market. Hee. Ok, I guess I didn’t know what aspirin was. But I’m no longer allowed to take Aleve or any drugs that are similar. Aspirin and Tylenol are ok, so I just guessed that Aspirin was some other kind of drug. :o ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/143 "2009-12-10T02:38:51Z")
Arrrgh! It still won’t start. I’m not going to force it, either. It’s just too damned cold. If it starts in the morning, I will call my ride and tell her I don’t need her, otherwise at least I have a way to get to work! It’s supposed to warm up over the weekend, but I won’t believe it until I see it. HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES!!! ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/144 "2009-12-10T03:45:18Z")
That’s kind of odd, **Pie**. Aspirin, ibuprofen and Aleve fall into the same general class and Tylenol into a different one. You might want to ask about aspirin again. **Happy anniversaries!!!** All sickies are hereby ordered to get better!!! Tired. Crawling into bed… Hugs. GT ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/145 "2009-12-10T03:48:54Z")
Dinner eaten. I guess I should get going on those brownies. Double chocolate. ---
**Author:** ![Dottygumdrop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Dottygumdrop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dottygumdrop)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/146 "2009-12-10T07:06:30Z")
Happy (slightly belated) anniversaries! Good luck to **tarra** and **Taters** with the medical dildo! :snerk: Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Definitely no fun! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/147 "2009-12-10T09:41:27Z")
**HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY MOOOOOOM AND DAAAAAAD!!!** Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. _YAWN_ I have trainin’ either this mornin’ or tomorrow mornin’ (yeah, it’s that organized!) on a new system that goes live tomorrow, doesn’t work half the time but is replacin’ a system that does work. This should be entertainin’! :rolleyes: Time to feed rumbly tummy and purtify for work. Happy Thursday Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/148 "2009-12-10T09:53:34Z")
Happy Anniversaries! I am still tired today although I had a much better night. We went out for beerverages, always a good start, and I was in bed before midnight. He slept in the spare room 'cos he snores, and I got more sleep than the night before. Still looking forward to the weekend when I don’t have to get up early though. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/149 "2009-12-10T11:32:02Z")
Yawn. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/150 "2009-12-10T11:37:51Z")
Happy Married-days! I’m scanning articles in the library. I like canon’s program better than hp’s… ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/151 "2009-12-10T13:25:35Z")
**Blurf.** I was supposed to drive the Family Truckster today so I could get the oil changed after work, and fergot. :smack: Guess I need more WTHU in my cup. Carry on. ETA: First, too. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/152 "2009-12-10T13:37:47Z")
Bless my coffee. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/153 "2009-12-10T14:36:51Z")
Up off to blurf. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/154 "2009-12-10T16:01:14Z")
Pretty blurfy here, too… ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/155 "2009-12-10T16:07:09Z")
Blurfier than all y’all. It is freakin’ cold again. Dry and cold. I have to head off to some training in a bit. By all accounts, it’s actually supposed to be pretty good and entertaining as well, but I’ve got work to do and it just cuts into my day. Good gracious, I cannot quit yawing. The quad shot americano is not cutting it today. Hows the car today, **palebunny?** I need to stop and get gas on the way home. I also need to stop by the bank and, finally, I need to buy a gift for tomorrow’s white elephant gift exchange at the Christmas party. I’m not feeling at all holiday-ish. Don’t know why I just can’t get into it this season. ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/156 "2009-12-10T16:39:33Z")
Blurf and my neck still hurts. 😛 **snowbunny** , how old is your battery? Happy Anniversary to the **taxis** and the **FCs**! ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/157 "2009-12-10T17:02:05Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > Bless my coffee. Oh Heavenly Father, look down upon this liquid and allow it to both warm and comfort this beloved child of Yours. May it warm her/him body and soul and provide shelter against the trials of life. Amen ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/158 "2009-12-10T17:20:21Z")
**Happy Anniversary FCM and Mr. FCM!** I think I knew we shared our anniversary, but I forgot. :o We ended up not doing anything. We were going to go out, but the storm had just wrapped up in the afternoon, the roads were still bad, and it’s frickin’ freezin’ out there. So we stayed in. And had leftovers. And went to bed early. Not the good kind of going to bed, the falling in to bed and going to sleep kind. Not the greatest anniversary, but all either of us was up for. We’ve got my work party tomorrow night so that’ll be an excuse to dress up and go out. Love the coffee blessing, **kopek**! ---
**Author:** ![Mahna\_Mahna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/159 "2009-12-10T19:39:14Z")
Hai everybody. Just a quick drive-by. It’s one of those back-to-back-to-back-to-back meeting kind of days. Ew. The downside of the promotion is that I’m starting to take on a lot of my new responsibilities while wrapping up a lot of my old ones… especially since my replacement hasn’t really been stepping up his game as much as I’d hoped he would by now. Grrrr. **rosie** ’s sig to all! _zooooooooooooom_ ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300/160 "2009-12-10T20:48:51Z")
Howdy Y’all! Three down and two to go! As predicted, this super high intensity training today was just that. 😃 The brand new, shiny, oh so much better stuff crashed. Big time. So, we get to try again tomorrow! YAY!!! Not! Oh well, like they say, it all pays the same! Beef veggie soup for dindin and cornbread. It’s coldish out so that’ll be good! Ok, off to, ummm… do sump’n. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cancer-and-surgery-free-mmp/520300.md?page=9)