SCNDLS said:

paintedlady said:

My sister does that too. And didn't J-Hud breast feed? She should know better! Babies pull your tittays down.

They actually looked pretty lifted just unnecessarily visible. I think she had a tiffy lift tho.

Then she should of had make-up on the boobs to not have them stand out so much... those boobs were on highbeam.

paintedlady said:

SCNDLS said:

They actually looked pretty lifted just unnecessarily visible. I think she had a tiffy lift tho.

Then she should of had make-up on the boobs to not have them stand out so much... those boobs were on highbeam.

ALL her make up was off. Somebody need to lay off the Fashion Fair cuz she looked mighty red.

SCNDLS said:

paintedlady said:

Then she should of had make-up on the boobs to not have them stand out so much... those boobs were on highbeam.

ALL her make up was off. Somebody need to lay off the Fashion Fair cuz she looked mighty red.

Not a good look in a tangerine dress.

OMG these comments! Y'all cracking me up. I hadn't even kept up with Serena's health condition. Hope girl is doing good. Damn she and Common broke up again? All this back n forth shit.

saggy tittays. Aint not sucha thang unless you are over 45. Under 45 aged girls just got natural drops. I've seen saggy tits and them bitches swing low sweet chariotttt!!!! I think age, weight gain and NOT wearing a bra will do that to you. Then again....it's probably just age cuz I've seen some saggy man boobs too. Y'all seen Denzel without his shirt on? Whoo chile that man needs some pasties or sumthin'. His nips lookin' at the ground as we speak.

HotGritz said:

OMG these comments! Y'all cracking me up. I hadn't even kept up with Serena's health condition. Hope girl is doing good. Damn she and Common broke up again? All this back n forth shit.

saggy tittays. Aint not sucha thang unless you are over 45. Under 45 aged girls just got natural drops. I've seen saggy tits and them bitches swing low sweet chariotttt!!!! I think age, weight gain and NOT wearing a bra will do that to you. Then again....it's probably just age cuz I've seen some saggy man boobs too. Y'all seen Denzel without his shirt on? Whoo chile that man needs some pasties or sumthin'. His nips lookin' at the ground as we speak.

You are TRULY evil! But why I'm watching his ass in Much Ado right now???

Step into double D territory and your pups aren't gonna be sitten up perky like women who wear an A, B or some C cup, ..... I don't care how old you are. Wait, if you have cyclone breast than yeah. I've noticed she and her sister don't wear a sports bra when they play tennis, I don't think that is wise at any size.

TD3 said:

Step into double D territory and your pups aren't gonna be sitten up perky like women who wear an A, B or some C cup, ..... I don't care how old you are. Wait, if you have cyclone breast than yeah. I've noticed she and her sister don't wear a sports bra when they play tennis, I don't think that is wise at any size.

the hell they thinkin'?

Update: Serena Williams released a statement about her condition later Wednesday:

"Thank you everyone for all of your prayers, concerns, and support. This has been extremely hard, scary, and disappointing. I am doing better, I'm at home now and working with my doctors to keep everything under control. I know I will be ok, but am praying and hoping this will all be behind me soon. While I can't make any promises now on my return, I hope to be back by early summer. That said, my main goal is to make sure I get there safely."

In another statement, her agents said the clot was caught in time and that Serena is resting at home under doctor's care.

There had been reports that the 13-time Grand Slam champion could miss up to a year. Her timetable seems more optimistic.

She's young and strong. I think she will bounce back rather quickly.

SCNDLS said:

Update: Serena Williams released a statement about her condition later Wednesday:

"Thank you everyone for all of your prayers, concerns, and support. This has been extremely hard, scary, and disappointing. I am doing better, I'm at home now and working with my doctors to keep everything under control. I know I will be ok, but am praying and hoping this will all be behind me soon. While I can't make any promises now on my return, I hope to be back by early summer. That said, my main goal is to make sure I get there safely."

In another statement, her agents said the clot was caught in time and that Serena is resting at home under doctor's care.

There had been reports that the 13-time Grand Slam champion could miss up to a year. Her timetable seems more optimistic.

Hematoma's aren't anything to mess with.

I've had 4 pulmonary embolism you just don't bounce back, it's more to it than that . .. even after the clot dissolves. She probably need a year before she can play tennis, come back.

TD3 said:

SCNDLS said:

Update: Serena Williams released a statement about her condition later Wednesday:

In another statement, her agents said the clot was caught in time and that Serena is resting at home under doctor's care.

There had been reports that the 13-time Grand Slam champion could miss up to a year. Her timetable seems more optimistic.

Hematoma's aren't anything to mess with.

I've had 4 pulmonary embolism you just don't bounce back, it's more to it than that . .. even after the clot dissolves. She probably need a year before she can play tennis, come back.

That's why I'm annoyed at her for going out and kickin' it so soon after the embolism. She prolly worsened her situation.

NMuzakNSoul said:

SCNDLS said:

That's what I'm saying! Is being at a party that serious??? Sit yer ass DOWN!

I don't mind seeing that booty out and about i'd win a grandslam on that for days but shoot.

OMG I just saw this mess. Nick, you bad!

I hope she recovers fully and can play again. Tennis just isn't the same without her!

SCNDLS said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

If you can hold a pencil under your breast,you are sagging and don’t act like you are not. Support your girls. Like SCNDLS said, wear the right foundation.

If only to prevent the sweating under your boob flap. I HATE that feeling!

Gotta prevent the swoobage!!!

SCNDLS said:

NMuzakNSoul said:

I don't mind seeing that booty out and about i'd win a grandslam on that for days but shoot.

OMG I just saw this mess. Nick, you bad!

I was wondering if you saw.

I will behave.

Nothinbutjoy said:

SCNDLS said:

If only to prevent the sweating under your boob flap. I HATE that feeling!

Gotta prevent the swoobage!!!

Swoobage . . . Lawd help.

NMuzakNSoul said:

SCNDLS said:

OMG I just saw this mess. Nick, you bad!

I was wondering if you saw.

I will behave.

You don't have to.

mimi2 said:

I hope she recovers fully and can play again. Tennis just isn't the same without her!

I've been following them since they were lil girls. I would hate for something like this end her career.

SCNDLS said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

Gotta prevent the swoobage!!!

Swoobage . . . Lawd help.

Swass is worse, but swoob is bad to.

Nothinbutjoy said:

SCNDLS said:

Swoobage . . . Lawd help.

Swass is worse, but swoob is bad to.

A mess, you are.

SCNDLS said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

Swass is worse, but swoob is bad to.

A mess, you are.

I work with female patients all day with varying degrees of hygiene. The ladies I work with and I have to call it something funny, or we'd spend much of our day

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Nothinbutjoy said:

SCNDLS said:

A mess, you are.

I work with female patients all day with varying degrees of hygiene. The ladies I work with and I have to call it something funny, or we'd spend much of our day

[Edited 3/3/11 9:51am]

My god! I can't imagine dealing that closely with someone with poor hygiene. I hate public transportation for that very reason. But actually touching 'em and their bodily liquids . . .

Nothinbutjoy said:

SCNDLS said:

If only to prevent the sweating under your boob flap. I HATE that feeling!

Gotta prevent the swoobage!!!

Serena Williams and Pulmonary Embolism—Who's at Risk?

Serena Williams is recuperating at home under medical supervision from a health scare she described as “extremely hard, scary and disappointing” in a statement issued March 2. The tennis ace and 13-time Grand Slam champion underwent emergency treatment for a hematoma brought on by a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). Here’s a guide to this dangerous and surprisingly common condition—I’ve had it twice.

What causes pulmonary embolism and how serious is it? Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in the lungs, a potentially life-threatening situation. Typically the clot forms in blood vessels in the leg, pelvis, arms or heart. If the clot comes from the arms or legs, it’s described as deep venous thrombosis. The clot then floats through the bloodstream to the lungs, passing through vessels until it gets stuck in one of them, obstructing blood flow like a clogged pipe. According to the Centers for Disease Control, up to 200,000 Americans suffer pulmonary embolism (PE) each year, and nearly one-third of them die.

Learn more about pulmonary embolism.

Who is at risk? PE can strike at any age, but certain factors magnify the threat, including travel. Sitting for prolonged periods in a car or airplane slows blood flow in the legs, upping risk for clot formation. This may have been a culprit in Williams’ case since she reportedly developed the pulmonary embolism soon after a flight from New York to Los Angeles. Other risk factors include immobilization after a broken bone, stroke or other illnesses that leaves the person confined to bed, obesity, heart disease, cancer, smoking and injury or trauma to the legs. Recent surgery is another risk factor, which played a role in my own pulmonary embolism, and may been an issue for Williams, who had recently undergone treatment for a foot injury. PE is more likely during pregnancy or in women who take birth control pills or use estrogen therapy for menopausal symptoms, particularly if they smoke or are overweight.

What symptoms does pulmonary embolism cause? Warning signs vary but among the more common are chest pain (particularly if it starts suddenly and intensifies during a deep breath), coughing up blood, unexplained shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, and anxiety or a sense of dread. These symptoms warrant an immediate call to 911 or trip to the hospital since PE is a potentially life-threatening emergency.

Check out this 3D video on how blood clots occur.

What’s the treatment? People with PE typically receive oxygen, often through tubing inserted into the nostrils or a mask. In severe cases, a ventilator may be required. Blood-thinning medications, such as heparin, are often administered by IV. For patients who are critically ill or have large clots, doctors may turn to clot-buster drugs (thrombolytics) or perform surgical procedures, such as removing the clot via a thin tube snaked through the blood vessels to the lungs. If someone suffers PE more than once, as occurred in my case, doctors may advise blood tests to check for clotting disorders.

What can I do to prevent PE? On long flights, get up and walk around the cabin every hour. Also avoid crossing your legs for extended periods. During car trips, stop and stretch your legs at least every two hours with a short walk to help prevent clot formation. Before surgery, discuss blood clot prevention steps with your doctor. Depending on your risk, you may be treated with blood thinners before or after the operation. You may also be asked to wear compression stockings or be treated in the hospital with air-inflated cuffs that automatically massage your legs every few minutes, helping push blood through the vessels. For most people, one of the best ways to prevent clots after an operation is to resume physical activity, such as walking, as soon as possible after surgery.

Pulmonary Embolism aint no joke. This is what killed NBC News Reporter, David Bloom a few years ago while covering the Gulf War. He was only 39 years old.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3079105

[Edited 3/4/11 10:44am]

Serena hopes to return to tennis in summer

NEW YORK (AP)—Serena Williams says it was “the scariest moment in my life” when blood clots were recently discovered in her lungs.

The 13-time Grand Slam champion said Wednesday she hopes to return this summer after recovering from a recent pulmonary embolism followed by a hematoma.

Williams says she hasn’t left her Los Angles house much since going to the hospital on Feb. 18 when she said she “couldn’t breathe.”

Williams says she had a CAT scan of her lungs and they “found several blood clots.” Her treatment involved self-injecting blood thinners. As a result, she developed a hematoma in her stomach that grew to the size of “a grapefruit” and was surgically removed.

Her absence could stretch to almost a year since winning Wimbledon in July.

SCNDLS said:

Serena hopes to return to tennis in summer

NEW YORK (AP)—Serena Williams says it was “the scariest moment in my life” when blood clots were recently discovered in her lungs.

The 13-time Grand Slam champion said Wednesday she hopes to return this summer after recovering from a recent pulmonary embolism followed by a hematoma.

Williams says she hasn’t left her Los Angles house much since going to the hospital on Feb. 18 when she said she “couldn’t breathe.”

Williams says she had a CAT scan of her lungs and they “found several blood clots.” Her treatment involved self-injecting blood thinners. As a result, she developed a hematoma in her stomach that grew to the size of “a grapefruit” and was surgically removed.

Her absence could stretch to almost a year since winning Wimbledon in July.

Wow. I wonder why they chose to give her self-injecting blood thinners rather than have her on a continuous drip of Heparin? That shit is scary . . . I really doubt if she'll be able to return in July though. Speedy recovery . . .

TD3 said:

SCNDLS said:

Serena hopes to return to tennis in summer

NEW YORK (AP)—Serena Williams says it was “the scariest moment in my life” when blood clots were recently discovered in her lungs.

The 13-time Grand Slam champion said Wednesday she hopes to return this summer after recovering from a recent pulmonary embolism followed by a hematoma.

Williams says she hasn’t left her Los Angles house much since going to the hospital on Feb. 18 when she said she “couldn’t breathe.”

Williams says she had a CAT scan of her lungs and they “found several blood clots.” Her treatment involved self-injecting blood thinners. As a result, she developed a hematoma in her stomach that grew to the size of “a grapefruit” and was surgically removed.

Her absence could stretch to almost a year since winning Wimbledon in July.

Wow. I wonder why they chose to give her self-injecting blood thinners rather than have her on a continuous drip of Heparin? That shit is scary . . . I really doubt if she'll be able to return in July though. Speedy recovery . . .

Big time. One life-threatening condition so soon after another. I think tennis would be the last thing on my mind.

Serena Williams depressed but determined to return to top

LOS ANGELES — Serena Williams has not driven a car since July. Just the other day, she hopped on an exercise bike for the first time in weeks. "Now I'm going out for lunch today, so I'm excited," Williams said Tuesday.

Williams is taking baby steps — unfamiliar strides for a woman who boldly captured the 1999 U.S. Open at 17 and redefined power and athleticism in women's tennis.

In an interview at her two-story home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, Williams spoke of her desire to resume her barrier-breaking tennis career following a series of bizarre physical setbacks.

Williams, a 13-time major winner, has not played a match since cutting her right foot on glass shortly after winning Wimbledon in July. She has had two operations on the foot, most recently in October, to repair a damaged tendon.

Last month she suffered a pulmonary embolism, or blood clot, that traveled from her leg to her lungs. She then was hospitalized to remove a hematoma from her stomach that grew to the size of a grapefruit.

"I don't know if I've had my share of drama, but I've definitely had my share of hard times," said Williams, who wore a white dress, leather Yves-Saint Laurent belt and a denim jacket. A large bejeweled necklace was strung across her neck.

"What's going to make me happy is going on the court and holding up trophies, singles and doubles," she said.

Since bursting on the scene more than a dozen years ago, Serena and her sister Venus have held up their share of hardware (20 combined majors in singles, plus 12 in doubles). Their Cinderella-like backstory, athleticism and no-holds-barred style made them must-see personalities not just for tennis fans but also for all sports followers.

They have had injuries, personal tragedies and controversy, too, such as the shooting death of their half-sister Yetunde Price in 2003 and their refusal to play at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., following what they believe was a racially tinged crowd reaction in 2001.

Williams, however, says this latest string of "unfortunate events" has almost been too much.

"I definitely have not been happy," said Williams, who has dropped to No. 11 in the women's rankings since her absence. "Especially when I had that second surgery (on my foot), I was definitely depressed. I cried all the time. I was miserable to be around."

Williams, 29, says she is taking it a day at a time.

While she says she hopes to return to the tour by summer, the former No. 1 isn't sure when she'll be back. A pulmonary embolism can, if untreated, be deadly. Some professional athletes have missed months with the condition.

Williams showed a few glimpses of the bubbly personality that has made her an international star. For the most part, she was subdued.

Some of her Grand Slam trophies were tucked in a corner hallway. Pictures with some of her celebrity friends such as Kim Kardashian and Selita Ebanks, plus blown-up posters of her cover appearances in ESPN the Magazine and Sports Illustrated, dotted the living room bookcase.

Williams said she had grown tired of the isolation, doctors' visits and physical limitations since injuring her foot. She said she spent 10 weeks in a cast and almost 10 weeks in a walking boot and wore a tube and drainage bag for a week after her hematoma surgery.

"I called him Grover because he was like a grenade," she joked about the drainage bag. "I hated him."

To divert herself, she has become a karaoke addict — even staying up all night on a couple of occasions belting out tunes on her home equipment. "I've developed a karaoke habit," she smiled. "I've become a crooner."

Her favorite covers include Rihanna and Celine Dion. Bryan Adams' Everything I do is "one of my go-to songs," she smiled.

Williams, who remains on blood thinners, said that doctors told her a part of her lung had "died" from the pulmonary embolism. She will have another cat scan in about three weeks to see if the clots are melting.

Whether she will be the same ferocious player once she comes back from what could be a year or more layoff is one question on many minds. Age is not on her side. No player has been truly dominant past the age of 30 in the last two decades.

Williams says she banishes such thoughts.

"First of all mentally, I'm 15," she laughed. "As long as I stay on that level I'll be fine."

Williams has set no timetable but continues to say she could return as early as this summer.

"I don't know what's realistic," she said. "I really don't know. I haven't put a date on it yet."

Williams has endured other sizable absences in her career and continued to collect majors.

"I know how to play tennis," she said as one of her two dogs, a Maltese named Lorelei, jumped in to her arms. "I've been doing it for a long time — longer than I can say. So I figure that will work out."

She added: "I always think I'm going to play again and I'm going to be faster, I'm going to be better, I'm going to be smarter, wiser."

Williams says her many outside endeavors and activities away from the court — from features in lifestyle magazines to appearances at A-list parties to developing and selling her personal line of clothing — mean she's far from ready to recede into the sunset.

"I feel as a brand I'm here to be around for a long time," she said.

Now, however, health comes first. Her concern isn't how quickly her strokes will come back.

"I just want to make sure I can breathe when I'm out there," she said.

Love her or hate her, Williams' absence has created a major vacuum in the sport.

"I think Serena is the best player out there, and I think just as a tennis player and a tennis fan, I do miss her," said second-ranked Kim Clisters of Belgium, whose sore shoulder forced her to retire Tuesday to Marion Bartoli in the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open.

Williams said she has leaned on her faith and her family, particularly her parents, during her difficult time. The outpouring of support from fellow players and fans has also overwhelmed her.

No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark paid her a visit last week on her way to Indian Wells. American player Mardy Fish also stopped by and even sang karaoke with Williams.

"I never thought that I had so many people that appreciated me as a player, as an athlete, as a human being," she said. She said the support would "put a new spark in her game" when she does does eventually resume playing.

Asked about returning to Indian Wells, Williams said she did not want to go into it. But as a visitor left her home, she called out: "At this point I would play Indian Wells — anything to get back!"

[Edited 3/16/11 20:13pm]