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matt's sick with the flu... 
I get to play nurse but I love to take care of him, I just hope he feels better soon. Nobody likes to be sick. Love you boo   You get the bed to yourself...I shall sleep on the sofa...nothin but love for ya brotha.[Edited 5/9/07 0:31am] | |
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May flu? ouch 
May he rest in peace 
until he gets well  | |
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get well soon matt!  do you have enough conditioner?   | |
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Hope you're feeling better soon, Matt! | |
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Feel better, Matthew. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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Hope you feel better soon, matt! RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Since he's a man he's prolly acting like he's dying, right? 
Feel better soon, the flu sucks major ass. | |
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Teacher said: Since he's a man he's prolly acting like he's dying, right?
Feel better soon, the flu sucks major ass. Yes, men like to play that part so they get all kinds of attention and sympathy kiss the owwies too
Homemade chicken soup will get him back on his feet quickly. Get well Matt 
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Teacher said: Since he's a man he's prolly acting like he's dying, right?
No not really [Edited 5/9/07 11:37am] | |
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 Aww, Matt. Thankfully my hug is virtual, so you don't pass me the bug. Speedy recovery, babe! And don't overdo it, just rest until it's over!Oh shit, my hat done fell off | |
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Teacher said: Since he's a man he's prolly acting like he's dying, right?
Feel better soon, the flu sucks major ass. I know that one too well Rhythm floods my heart♥The melody it feeds my soul | |
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he is up and moving around today...feeling lots better then yeasterday. [Edited 5/9/07 15:01pm] | |
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mostbeautifulgrlntheworld said: Teacher said: Since he's a man he's prolly acting like he's dying, right?
No not really [Edited 5/9/07 11:37am]  Excellent, a man who acts like one even when he's sick. Keep him then!  | |
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mostbeautifulgrlntheworld said: he is up and moving around today...feeling lots better then yeasterday.
[Edited 5/9/07 15:01pm] Since he's up and moving around, perhaps he could do a little vacuuming while he's at it?? (when you deal with sick people all day, it's hard to come home to it.) MATT! just kidding! Nurse Ratchet... yes, the chicken broth...Advil, any left over narcotics from previous treatments, unfortunately you're too young to have children of near adult age: a leftover doobie might help... Comfort food. Macaronni and cheese if the tummy gets better. While you're sidelined, good time to catch up on the porn. Yep, you'll be vacuuming before the day's over....  [Edited 5/10/07 17:10pm] | |
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Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.  I'm essentially back to normal, and I've resumed my regular routine.
In retrospect, it probably wasn't the flu (i.e., influenza). But it was still pretty serious. I was in the hospital, and they had me hooked up to an IV with fluids and various drugs, including Dilaudid (hydromorphone). My memory of what happened after the Dilaudid kicked in is somewhat fuzzy... I was slipping in and out of consciousness/reality... but I do remember being wheeled away for X-rays. Before they hooked me up to the IV, they asked me a bunch of questions that basically had to do with the possibility of my death.  Maybe it's standard operating procedure, but it was still a reminder that my invincible 20s are nearly over and that it'd be a really good idea for me to prepare things such as a living will and durable power of attorney.Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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xplnyrslf said: mostbeautifulgrlntheworld said: he is up and moving around today...feeling lots better then yeasterday.
[Edited 5/9/07 15:01pm] Since he's up and moving around, perhaps he could do a little vacuuming while he's at it?? (when you deal with sick people all day, it's hard to come home to it.) MATT! just kidding! Nurse Ratchet... yes, the chicken broth...Advil, any left over narcotics from previous treatments, unfortunately you're too young to have children of near adult age: a leftover doobie might help... Comfort food. Macaronni and cheese if the tummy gets better. While you're sidelined, good time to catch up on the porn. Yep, you'll be vacuuming before the day's over....
[Edited 5/10/07 17:10pm] The day Matt vacumes is the day hell freezes over and apocolypse happens...so in other words, its not happpening and it is left to me. | |
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| Wow, didn't know it was that bad! So glad you're doing better now, when you gotta go to the hospital it's a pretty serious bug/virus. | |
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matt said: Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.
I'm essentially back to normal, and I've resumed my regular routine.
In retrospect, it probably wasn't the flu (i.e., influenza). But it was still pretty serious. I was in the hospital, and they had me hooked up to an IV with fluids and various drugs, including Dilaudid (hydromorphone). My memory of what happened after the Dilaudid kicked in is somewhat fuzzy... I was slipping in and out of consciousness/reality... but I do remember being wheeled away for X-rays. Before they hooked me up to the IV, they asked me a bunch of questions that basically had to do with the possibility of my death. Maybe it's standard operating procedure, but it was still a reminder that my invincible 20s are nearly over and that it'd be a really good idea for me to prepare things such as a living will and durable power of attorney.Anytime you have anesthesia or surgery, there are risks that need to be explained. With the exception of major surgeries, (open heart, vascular, organ transplantation,etc) for most, the risk is the anesthetic. In order to do anything invasive, it's required to explain the risks, no matter how small. "Informed Consent" is the term. You need to understand before agreeing to treatment, what's going to happen and the worst possible scenarios. If you sign a consent without understanding the risks, it's malpractice for the physician and the hospital. Anyone of consenting age, 18, is going to get the full explanation. Also, anyone REFUSING treatment must be explained the possible results of that decision. Our hospital was successsfully sued over a patient with a full bladder who refused to be catheterized. He ended up with permanent sphincter damage and now self-caths himself. Because he wasn't informed of the risks and possible outcomes of his lousy decision, we were liable. | |
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Definitely have a living will and durable power of attorney. You want someone you trust making decisions for your care, should you become incapacitated. Being young is no guarantee. I don't know the details, but I'll assume the case in Florida, where the husband and parents of the patient battled for years before she was finally taken off life support, a living will/power of attorney didn't exist. It supercedes politics, religion, family interference. Your wishes are clear, confidential during the process , and delegated to one person. | |
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matt said: Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.
I'm essentially back to normal, and I've resumed my regular routine.
In retrospect, it probably wasn't the flu (i.e., influenza). But it was still pretty serious. I was in the hospital, and they had me hooked up to an IV with fluids and various drugs, including Dilaudid (hydromorphone). My memory of what happened after the Dilaudid kicked in is somewhat fuzzy... I was slipping in and out of consciousness/reality... but I do remember being wheeled away for X-rays. Before they hooked me up to the IV, they asked me a bunch of questions that basically had to do with the possibility of my death. Maybe it's standard operating procedure, but it was still a reminder that my invincible 20s are nearly over and that it'd be a really good idea for me to prepare things such as a living will and durable power of attorney.Oh, for some reason I thought you were gonna say that it would be a really good idea to start eating right and getting some exercise. What was I thinking. 
Glad you're feeling better.  oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: matt said: Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.
I'm essentially back to normal, and I've resumed my regular routine.
In retrospect, it probably wasn't the flu (i.e., influenza). But it was still pretty serious. I was in the hospital, and they had me hooked up to an IV with fluids and various drugs, including Dilaudid (hydromorphone). My memory of what happened after the Dilaudid kicked in is somewhat fuzzy... I was slipping in and out of consciousness/reality... but I do remember being wheeled away for X-rays. Before they hooked me up to the IV, they asked me a bunch of questions that basically had to do with the possibility of my death. Maybe it's standard operating procedure, but it was still a reminder that my invincible 20s are nearly over and that it'd be a really good idea for me to prepare things such as a living will and durable power of attorney.Oh, for some reason I thought you were gonna say that it would be a really good idea to start eating right and getting some exercise. What was I thinking.
Glad you're feeling better. Jim Fixx ring a bell? Matt's on the right track. From my perspective: You can have the right diet and exercise and freak things happen. Good to have your "house in order". | |
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xplnyrslf said: HereToRockYourWorld said: Oh, for some reason I thought you were gonna say that it would be a really good idea to start eating right and getting some exercise. What was I thinking.
Glad you're feeling better. Jim Fixx ring a bell? Matt's on the right track. From my perspective: You can have the right diet and exercise and freak things happen. Good to have your "house in order".So you should ignore diet and exercise and focus on your will? Awesome. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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The actual bill hasn't arrived in the mail, but the explanation of benefits statement is now online at my HMO's website, so I know what this is going to cost me.
The hospital billed my HMO $1,487.19. My HMO says that the "usual, customary, and reasonable" charge for the services rendered would be $1,363.32, and the hospital wrote off the difference. As for the $1,363.32, my HMO paid $776.27, leaving $587.05 for me to pay. (Of the $587.05 that I'll be billed, $318 goes toward satisfying my annual deductible. Had I already hit my deductible for the year, I'd have to pay only $332.65.) I guess that, in comparison to the medical bills that some people get stuck with in this country -- especially if they have no insurance -- $600 isn't bad for a hospital visit.  Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: xplnyrslf said: Jim Fixx ring a bell? Matt's on the right track. From my perspective: You can have the right diet and exercise and freak things happen. Good to have your "house in order".So you should ignore diet and exercise and focus on your will? Awesome. I guess that is the way things are done today   | |
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matt said: The actual bill hasn't arrived in the mail, but the explanation of benefits statement is now online at my HMO's website, so I know what this is going to cost me.
The hospital billed my HMO $1,487.19. My HMO says that the "usual, customary, and reasonable" charge for the services rendered would be $1,363.32, and the hospital wrote off the difference. As for the $1,363.32, my HMO paid $776.27, leaving $587.05 for me to pay. (Of the $587.05 that I'll be billed, $318 goes toward satisfying my annual deductible. Had I already hit my deductible for the year, I'd have to pay only $332.65.) I guess that, in comparison to the medical bills that some people get stuck with in this country -- especially if they have no insurance -- $600 isn't bad for a hospital visit. Just for you. HA! | |
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matt said: The actual bill hasn't arrived in the mail, but the explanation of benefits statement is now online at my HMO's website, so I know what this is going to cost me.
The hospital billed my HMO $1,487.19. My HMO says that the "usual, customary, and reasonable" charge for the services rendered would be $1,363.32, and the hospital wrote off the difference. As for the $1,363.32, my HMO paid $776.27, leaving $587.05 for me to pay. (Of the $587.05 that I'll be billed, $318 goes toward satisfying my annual deductible. Had I already hit my deductible for the year, I'd have to pay only $332.65.) I guess that, in comparison to the medical bills that some people get stuck with in this country -- especially if they have no insurance -- $600 isn't bad for a hospital visit. I am so glad that when I visit a hospital it is for free. I have had several major operations and I think if I had to pay for them I would be bankrupt! I asked for a quote on health insurance for my husband (who is a smoker) and myself and my two children (who apparently are free for a year) - and it came to £54.06 per month. Is this reasonable I wonder? After the free period for the children it goes up to £74.00 per month. (by the way my husband and I are both 46). Here in England private medical insurance is regarded as a luxury not a necessity as in the USA. "I may not agree with what you say but I'll fight for your right to say it"
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I don't even know ya, but I hope you get well- I have it too and its knocked me on the behind! So not fun- and make sure to stay hydrated!  | |
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matt said: The actual bill hasn't arrived in the mail, but the explanation of benefits statement is now online at my HMO's website, so I know what this is going to cost me.
The hospital billed my HMO $1,487.19. My HMO says that the "usual, customary, and reasonable" charge for the services rendered would be $1,363.32, and the hospital wrote off the difference. As for the $1,363.32, my HMO paid $776.27, leaving $587.05 for me to pay. (Of the $587.05 that I'll be billed, $318 goes toward satisfying my annual deductible. Had I already hit my deductible for the year, I'd have to pay only $332.65.) I guess that, in comparison to the medical bills that some people get stuck with in this country -- especially if they have no insurance -- $600 isn't bad for a hospital visit. Dayum..  I will love you forever and you will never be forgotten - L.A.F.  | |
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REDFEATHERS said: matt said: The actual bill hasn't arrived in the mail, but the explanation of benefits statement is now online at my HMO's website, so I know what this is going to cost me.
The hospital billed my HMO $1,487.19. My HMO says that the "usual, customary, and reasonable" charge for the services rendered would be $1,363.32, and the hospital wrote off the difference. As for the $1,363.32, my HMO paid $776.27, leaving $587.05 for me to pay. (Of the $587.05 that I'll be billed, $318 goes toward satisfying my annual deductible. Had I already hit my deductible for the year, I'd have to pay only $332.65.) I guess that, in comparison to the medical bills that some people get stuck with in this country -- especially if they have no insurance -- $600 isn't bad for a hospital visit. Dayum.. Funny I could not even be bothered to read what he posted....  | |
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