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Author:  NotInTheBiz [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Mac (going under) the knife
Sorry for the Bobby Darin reference.

I think it would appropriate to post thoughts since Mac is having his back surgery on 10/31.

Mac,
Since my in-laws have been in the hospital often enough to be a first name basis with the ER, ICU, and SICU staffs, I offer up this advice:

Have someone ask questions about everything and anything. Don't assume that information will be offered up, or if they are doing something to you "it's for your own good."

Very few nurses are hot, much less very hot. Get whatever fantasies about them out. Now!, if the back allows.

The food is often underrated.

Screaming at said nurses will do you less good than being nice to them. Same for the other staff.

Value the time you have with your doctors, especially your surgeon. Got a question?, ask it.

I could go on, but I'm sure others will have more clever remarks.

Good luck, Mac.

PS. please veto any promotions or sponsorship deals that JLC may be considering....
Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac (going under) the knife
NotInTheBiz wrote:

Very few nurses are hot, much less very hot. Get whatever fantasies about them out. Now!, if the back allows.

T


You obviously have not been to the Northwestern maternity ward. It's like a southern sorority there. I believe this is done as a cruel twist...like having strippers at an erectile dysfunction clinic.
Author:  Beef Rockmore [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:43 pm ]
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I just want to know if he's going to let Stoner Jeff airbrush "Mac, Jurko and Harry 3-7PM Weekdays on ESPN AM1000" on his plastic protective turtle shell.

Nothing says promotion like self-promotion.
Author:  Spaulding [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:46 pm ]
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Mac's getting an operation to become a turtle?
Author:  My Coach Vinny [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:49 pm ]
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Has Mac really decided to become Danielle? There were pictures floating around of these three crossdressing,
Author:  The Gridiron Assassin [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:53 pm ]
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Spaulding wrote:
Mac's getting an operation to become a turtle?


Mac doesn't have this guys mullet, and his breasts aren't quite as big since he lost weight:

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Author:  Spaulding [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:06 pm ]
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When you guys get a vasectomy do you get one of these?

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Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac (going under) the knife
NotInTheBiz wrote:
Mac,
1. Have someone ask questions about everything and anything. Don't assume that information will be offered up, or if they are doing something to you "it's for your own good."

2. Very few nurses are hot, much less very hot. Get whatever fantasies about them out. Now!, if the back allows.

3. The food is often underrated.

4. Screaming at said nurses will do you less good than being nice to them. Same for the other staff.

5. Value the time you have with your doctors, especially your surgeon. Got a question?, ask it.

6. I could go on, but I'm sure others will have more clever remarks.

Good luck, Mac.



as a back surgery veteran *cough* i offer up the following responses:

1. You know what...the only thing I would suggest here is to find out the what the drugs are going to be post op. most likely they'll hook you up to the morphine drip. go with the demerol Mac. it's much smoother....bring the mp3 player loaded with favorite "bong journey music" and enjoy the ride.

2. totally disagree....however, i must say that i was on the Peds-Oncology ward and the 26 year old nurses were SMOKING!!!

3. ugh...keep it. i couldn't even have them bring that filth into the room. but, that likely had to do with my sense of smell and taste changing b/c of the chemo. so...i guess go with your nose.

4. when the desire to scream arises see drugs in #1.

5. yep.

6. drugs!

if they do a "wake up test"...see if you can remember it.
also, try to remember counting backwards, the lights over your head, the doctors and nurses in scrubs and masks.
it's just like in a movie.
Author:  Darren - Tinley Park [ Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:45 am ]
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Spaulding wrote:
When you guys get a vasectomy do you get one of these?

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They forgot to give me my cone a few weeks back :( .
Author:  Colonel Angus [ Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:37 pm ]
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Coach Crapowski wrote:
Has Mac really decided to become Danielle? There were pictures floating around of these three crossdressing,


He went for the estrogen treatments on Wednesday. By this afternoon he'll sound like Richard Simmons. :lol:
Author:  Thug [ Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:29 pm ]
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Hope you have a fast recovery Mac.
Author:  good dolphin [ Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:42 pm ]
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I've got dibs on Mac's jersey collection.
Author:  Darren - Tinley Park [ Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:39 pm ]
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Hey Mac, will we be hearing from you more often while you are on the DL (in relation to this board)? Or will it be too hard to type while laying on your stomach and/or back?
Author:  HappyHour Jason [ Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:58 pm ]
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So Mac is in a hospital in Evanston.... I do not think there are many hospitals in Evanston...
Author:  The Gridiron Assassin [ Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:58 pm ]
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What Allen Brothers steak are you gonna slap on that swollen back of your's on Wednesday night McFish?

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Author:  good dolphin [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:02 am ]
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HappyHour Jason wrote:
So Mac is in a hospital in Evanston.... I do not think there are many hospitals in Evanston...


I expect to see throngs standing under his window for a glimpse at the man.
Author:  hawkeye [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:15 am ]
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What exactly is wrong with Mac's back and what is he having done? I'm facing surgery here soon so need some good success stories to keep me from freaking out.
Author:  My Coach Vinny [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:18 am ]
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hawkeye wrote:
What exactly is wrong with Mac's back and what is he having done? I'm facing surgery here soon so need some good success stories to keep me from freaking out.


Watch the Bulls tonight. Duhon had a massive surgery a couple years ago.
Author:  HappyHour Jason [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:29 am ]
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Hawkeye- what kind of surgery are you facing?
Author:  hawkeye [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:39 am ]
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Looks like either a fusion or a discectomy. Not sure which until they do this discography procedure on the 13th. They stick needles through my disks and inject stuff until I'm in pain to see which disks are causing pain. Sweeeet, I can't wait.
Author:  HappyHour Jason [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:50 am ]
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ouch....
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:19 am ]
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I think Mac said L-4,5,6 and S-1.

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Author:  parkridgesteph [ Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  In general
In general if you're going into the hospital have someone with you at all times if at all possible to write everything down the doctor and/or nurse said and to make sure things go right.

Also chances are a friend of mine was Mac's nurse at one point or another. She is gorgeous. If he's at Evanston Hospital she probably was.
Author:  Spaulding [ Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:57 pm ]
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Are you friends with Linda S?
Author:  Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:16 pm ]
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hawkeye wrote:
Looks like either a fusion or a discectomy. Not sure which until they do this discography procedure on the 13th. They stick needles through my disks and inject stuff until I'm in pain to see which disks are causing pain. Sweeeet, I can't wait.
You're too young to fuse unless you're really fucked up. Most won't do a fusion until 40 typically. Good luck.
Author:  HappyHour Jason [ Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:19 pm ]
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Hawkeye Vince wrote:
hawkeye wrote:
Looks like either a fusion or a discectomy. Not sure which until they do this discography procedure on the 13th. They stick needles through my disks and inject stuff until I'm in pain to see which disks are causing pain. Sweeeet, I can't wait.
You're too young to fuse unless you're really fucked up. Most won't do a fusion until 40 typically. Good luck.


I don't know if that is encouraging or not..... What if the poor guy has a really messed up back and now he will stew about it until the 13th....
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: In general
parkridgesteph wrote:
In general if you're going into the hospital have someone with you at all times if at all possible to write everything down the doctor and/or nurse said and to make sure things go right.

Also chances are a friend of mine was Mac's nurse at one point or another. She is gorgeous. If he's at Evanston Hospital she probably was.


gorgeous in evanston....i've heard that before.
Author:  Elmhurst Steve [ Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:58 am ]
Post subject:  Said by Mac
Hey, tell the anesthesiologist to make mine a double, Oh, and these tv's in the hospital are high def aren't they?
Author:  HappyHour Jason [ Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:14 pm ]
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A little late to the party Steve....
Author:  BigW72 [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:11 am ]
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Maybe a little late, but that was a solid entry.
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