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GI doc confirms "some" cirrhosis of the liver. I'm still not sure what that amounts to, but he didn't use the term "organ failure" so I'm hoping that's good. Now they're trying to determine what the cause of the cirrhosis is. Had to do another battery of blood tests today. The lab tech they had take the blood was a butcher and I almost wish I hadn't fought the urge to punch him in the nose. He deserved it. I've never been as bruised by the taking of blood as I am right now. I wouldn't be so pissed if not for the fact he treated me like I was a distraction instead of a patient.

Friday I have some kind of upper GI scope. Doc said they'd put me out and put a camera down my throat to check out my stomach and such.

Still no explanation on the enlarged spleen and roller coaster blood counts. The GI doc didn't give a definitive answer, but seemed pleased I was seeing the hematologist next week, so maybe he'll be the one with the answer to that.
 
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Weezer said:
GI doc confirms "some" cirrhosis of the liver. I'm still not sure what that amounts to, but he didn't use the term "organ failure" so I'm hoping that's good. Now they're trying to determine what the cause of the cirrhosis is. Had to do another battery of blood tests today. The lab tech they had take the blood was a butcher and I almost wish I hadn't fought the urge to punch him in the nose. He deserved it. I've never been as bruised by the taking of blood as I am right now. I wouldn't be so pissed if not for the fact he treated me like I was a distraction instead of a patient.

Friday I have some kind of upper GI scope. Doc said they'd put me out and put a camera down my throat to check out my stomach and such.

Still no explanation on the enlarged spleen and roller coaster blood counts. The GI doc didn't give a definitive answer, but seemed pleased I was seeing the hematologist next week, so maybe he'll be the one with the answer to that.
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Weez, I hope they can pin down the problem and fix it for you. I've been going through some of the same things, not your symptoms but other things, and I'm to the point of tell the doctors to STFU and GTFO if you don't know what you're doing. Health care, when you need it most, in this country is worthless, IMO. You have to go through so many to find one that really cares and knows what they are doing.
 
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Slydell said:
Weez, I hope they can pin down the problem and fix it for you. I've been going through some of the same things, not your symptoms but other things, and I'm to the point of tell the doctors to STFU and GTFO if you don't know what you're doing. Health care, when you need it most, in this country is worthless, IMO. You have to go through so many to find one that really cares and knows what they are doing.
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Sly, whatever your ailment is, I hope they get it pinpointed and taken care of.

As for medical care, it's frustrating when they can't seem to find the answers. All that med school and you expect them to be able to fix you, but I guess even the most experienced of doctors run across things that leave them scratching their head. I don't know. Right now I'm just trying to stay positive.

So far, the doctors I've seen have been nice, and supportive, even if they don't have all the answers I want yet. Some of the nurses, and especially that lab tech yesterday, have been rude as hell though. I don't see how some of them keep their jobs if that's how they handle patients.

One thing I've noticed throughout this trip is how obamacare has changed the medical system. I'm not liking it. All my copays have gone up and I can only imagine what my medical bills will be like when all is said and done.

As for me, I'm honestly not scared for myself. My worry comes from those that depend on me, like my parents. They're both retired, but I still help them with their bills. If something happens, I worry about them. Worse, I worry about becoming a burden upon them. They raised me already, and it's that time in life where I help take care of them. I don't want for this to be something where they feel the need to switch roles again. They deserve their time now.
 
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I'm still surprised by idiots that think we'll actually spend money to get a big name coach. Not gonna happen. Hart does not have the authority to throw around money like past ADs and Cheek will not open the checkbook. The man's an educator, not a businessman. He doesn't understand the concept of investing money to make money. Somehow I doubt we get lucky in this hire. I think UT BB is about to fall to Wade Houston level of suckage.
 
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Weezer said:
I'm still surprised by idiots that think we'll actually spend money to get a big name coach. Not gonna happen. Hart does not have the authority to throw around money like past ADs and Cheek will not open the checkbook. The man's an educator, not a businessman. He doesn't understand the concept of investing money to make money. Somehow I doubt we get lucky in this hire. I think UT BB is about to fall to Wade Houston level of suckage.
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I have been telling em we go after Pearl just to tick em off :eek:lol:
 
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I liked this one.

TXA&M07 said:
Tell yall what. I'll take the job. Settle down though, because I have a few conditions and changes I want to make.

First off, we're switching to Fila gear across the board. That may not be popular with any of you, but frankly I'm tired of the *****ing that takes place debating Nike and Adidas so screw it! We're wearing Fila. Go get a new t-shirt and support the team.

Secondly, I'm bringing back the glory days of recruiting. Attached to every letter I send will be a $100 bill, so yall start mailing your weekly contributions in today. This allows for a few items to be cleared up. I mail the letters, you provide the money. We both share the responsibilty.

I'm also taking out the first 6 rows of bleachers and the home team benches at the Arena. We're all gonna stand damn it. Fans too! If you cant stand up for 35 minutes as a player, you cant play for me. Oh and about the extra 5 minutes of game time I didnt account for, I'll get to that in a bit.

We're gonna start using women's basketballs now. Why you ask? Because the girls dont seem to have a problem putting it through the same damn hoop so maybe ours is defective? Its not rocket science here fellas, its physics. Read a book once in a while you idiots.

I'm cutting the game time down to 35 minutes. This allows for 5 minutes of free speech time for those fans that want to recognize Bruce Pearl's accomplishments while coaching here. You want to do it, and I dont mind hearing it so here ya go. Dont go over those 5 minutes though because I got crap to do back at the house.

Coaching expectations:

I expect to win dammit. You're paying for this carnival so put up or shut up.

If I lead em to the Sweet 16, I want a new truck filled with $ for next years recruits. If I get to the Elite 8, I want another new truck filled with $ to cover the tab from the celebration party the night before. Final 4 gets me two free punches on Steven Pearl and Layla Kiffin alone in a closet for exactly 17 minutes. Why 17? Because thats all it takes dammit!

Lastly, I'm gonna have to start a tutorial program because you people will most likely be paying for some first class crayon chewers. I dont want any "book smart" kids on my roster. C average or less is my target audience. No need for education to get in the way of whats important here, (wearing Fila, kicking ass, and taking names). I expect all the smart kids from the band, tennis team, and even some of those Christian sororities to pitch in to tutor my boys for little/next to nothing. It may not be what they expected in their college experience, but tough sh!t sissies. This is a new day!

Coaching Style:
Give me enough $ for dudes that can dunk and I'll take care of the rest. I dont run real "plays". Its more like a full court, layup line, style of offense. If, and its a stretch, if we pass it to the white kid standing by the 3 point line, and if, I happen to yell shoot, its means one of two things: If he makes it - fine. If he misses, I just signaled the sniper to take that no shooting loser out with a lung shot.

Our defense will be brutal. Think "Baltimore Ravens" on the hardwood. We will earn the nickname "VOL-TECH" I can promise you. I dont want anyone to get stabbed or anything, but if we happen to get some Chicago players that wear brass knuckles, I'm cool with that.

Timeouts? I wont call any. I have more important crap to do at home so lets hurry this crap along.



Payment:

Yall dont mail me a check. I want cash only. You can hand it to me face to face. Hell, put it in a Wal Mart sack for all I care, just make sure its all there. I'll take 75% of 3 mil up front. Sounds like a lot, I know, but hey, times are tight know what I'm sayin? I want the last of it delivered by the cheerleaders and dance team.

Lastly, I'm only doing interviews with Clay Travis if he agrees to write half his articles about me, and the other half about how much Alabama sucks. One word about any other program and you can forget it. Also, there's not gonna be any of this "meet the coach night" or "open gym with the players". The players and I are not your friends.

See yall Wednesday to sign the papers and get my free orange jacket. I'm 42 long and that thing better have a Fila logo on it somewhere.

You're welcome.
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Posting some rantings have been therapeutic. Laughing at some of the posts has been painful. I'm not sure I'm coming out ahead. If laughing wasn't so damn painful right now, I'd be in good spirits.
 
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Weezer said:
Posting some rantings have been therapeutic. Laughing at some of the posts has been painful. I'm not sure I'm coming out ahead. If laughing wasn't so damn painful right now, I'd be in good spirits.
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gave you a like...hope you are feeling better
 
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Weezer said:
Sly, whatever your ailment is, I hope they get it pinpointed and taken care of.

As for medical care, it's frustrating when they can't seem to find the answers. All that med school and you expect them to be able to fix you, but I guess even the most experienced of doctors run across things that leave them scratching their head. I don't know. Right now I'm just trying to stay positive.

So far, the doctors I've seen have been nice, and supportive, even if they don't have all the answers I want yet. Some of the nurses, and especially that lab tech yesterday, have been rude as hell though. I don't see how some of them keep their jobs if that's how they handle patients.

One thing I've noticed throughout this trip is how obamacare has changed the medical system. I'm not liking it. All my copays have gone up and I can only imagine what my medical bills will be like when all is said and done.

As for me, I'm honestly not scared for myself. My worry comes from those that depend on me, like my parents. They're both retired, but I still help them with their bills. If something happens, I worry about them. Worse, I worry about becoming a burden upon them. They raised me already, and it's that time in life where I help take care of them. I don't want for this to be something where they feel the need to switch roles again. They deserve their time now.
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Getting one taken care of May 1st. Surgery for Moi. Thanks, Weezy. Hope they get you back on track.
 
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