tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post8205524325883121603..comments2024-01-22T23:29:12.048-08:00Comments on One Cosmos At Sea: Stoned Gall USS Ben USN (Ret)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-80950869271553632882014-09-18T21:29:47.038-07:002014-09-18T21:29:47.038-07:00Thanks for checkin', Julie.
I'll keep the ...Thanks for checkin', Julie.<br />I'll keep the Monks in mind if I ever get a hankerin' for something else. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-35827345230107188842014-09-18T20:09:06.033-07:002014-09-18T20:09:06.033-07:00They don't appear to. They have some of the be...They don't appear to. They have some of the best coffee I've ever tasted, but we haven't bought in a while because a big bag of Dunkin Donuts coffee from Costco is a lot less expensive on a regular basis. But for special occasions, it's definitely worth it.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-56145669716624349732014-09-18T19:49:15.619-07:002014-09-18T19:49:15.619-07:00Ha! That's good to know. I imagine blessed bea...Ha! That's good to know. I imagine blessed beans are effective against vampires too. <br /><br />Do the Mystic Monks sell Costa Rican coffee perchance?<br />Our loco walmart quit selling it so If they do I'll order from them.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-81143186841442795592014-09-18T19:24:46.343-07:002014-09-18T19:24:46.343-07:00It might work with lesser beans, but I think the b...It might work with lesser beans, but I think the blessing part is key. Unblessed beans might send your pancreas too far over the edge, and lord knows you don't need that on top of everything else, lol. Little known bonus: if you plant them under the light of a blue moon and water with unicorn tears, they'll sprout a beanstalk that leads directly to the most awesome coffee shop in the unknown universe.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-22698856770434510452014-09-18T19:13:50.792-07:002014-09-18T19:13:50.792-07:00Doesit hafta be Mystic Monk chocolate covered expr...Doesit hafta be Mystic Monk chocolate covered expresso beans? :)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-63321971528812500232014-09-18T18:43:44.626-07:002014-09-18T18:43:44.626-07:00Man, that sounds wretched. I was very fortunate, i...Man, that sounds wretched. I was very fortunate, in a way, when I had mine out, because the problem was acute. A few too many Mystic Monk chocolate-covered espresso beans, and my pancreas (blocked by a big stone) almost choked itself in one fell swoop. I actually think they were blessed, as it all worked out in the best awful way it could. The worst agony was only for a day or so, and dietary restrictions didn't last long. <br /><br />It's good that they're trying to be thorough, but sucks that you have to wait. I hope it all happens quickly.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-57479836314298868252014-09-18T18:17:30.127-07:002014-09-18T18:17:30.127-07:00Also, a mixture of ginger ale or sprite mixed with...Also, a mixture of ginger ale or sprite mixed with seltzer water helps a lot to make me burp more which relieves the pressure and pain.<br />And gatorade because it's got electrolytes man.<br /><br />USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-14587705062964534602014-09-18T18:13:29.531-07:002014-09-18T18:13:29.531-07:00Hi Julie,
Well, I had a CT Scan which showed a rol...Hi Julie,<br />Well, I had a CT Scan which showed a rolling stone in the cystic duct between the gallbladder and the liver, as well as other stones in the usual places.<br /><br />They wanna do one more test which involves an endoscopy plus xrays to see if there are any in the main bile duct that goes to theupper intestines. <br /><br />After that I get either the minor surgery or the one where they hafta cut me open, depending on how difficult it is to get the damn rolling stones out off my stage.<br />I tell ya, I can't get no satisfaction. <br /><br />Thankfully, a diet of blueberries, veggies and non-fatty meat (and no beer :( or bacon) has kept the nausea down to the occasional flare-up instead of an everyday occurance and the pain ebbs and flows.<br /><br />I will be very relieved when this is finally done. It's really harshing my jib. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-48675397391354665682014-09-18T10:27:36.284-07:002014-09-18T10:27:36.284-07:00Hi Ben, I've been meaning to ask - is your sur...Hi Ben, I've been meaning to ask - is your surgery coming up? I hope you're holding out alright!juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-17839312189591806412014-08-26T04:13:00.740-07:002014-08-26T04:13:00.740-07:00Hi Mushroom,
Actually, the cold jelly stuff wasn&#...Hi Mushroom,<br />Actually, the cold jelly stuff wasn't horrible, it was only cold temporarily, but in contrast the warm jelly stuff was a pleasant surprise. <br /><br />USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-74015095635923763782014-08-25T11:09:39.577-07:002014-08-25T11:09:39.577-07:00That is good news, and I am glad to hear about the...That is good news, and I am glad to hear about the warm jelly. I've never had either, but I have seen the reaction to the cold stuff. mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-27117220400592222402014-08-21T13:41:37.502-07:002014-08-21T13:41:37.502-07:00Always happy to report good news, Don.
I had no id...Always happy to report good news, Don.<br />I had no idea Dylan sang about this. Now I gotta go give it a listen. <br />:)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-76516854407085514352014-08-21T09:51:00.001-07:002014-08-21T09:51:00.001-07:00Gall durn it, that's good news. It occurred to...Gall durn it, that's good news. It occurred to me that Dylan's Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 is actually about gallstones. Makes much more sense now.<br /><br />Here's to bacon futures.robinstarfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665546554663005609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-9322024269311770572014-08-20T15:58:11.453-07:002014-08-20T15:58:11.453-07:00Hi John,
I eagerly await the day that bacon and m...Hi John, <br />I eagerly await the day that bacon and me are reunited.<br />Just learned that the radiologist wants to do a CT scan, so hope that doesn't delay getting the gall stones out.<br />Haven't heard from the surgery guys yet.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-18473150783545523682014-08-20T15:53:18.747-07:002014-08-20T15:53:18.747-07:00Hi Leslie,
It's kind of funny because when the...Hi Leslie,<br />It's kind of funny because when the technician noticed the gall stones I said that's great news!<br />Relatively speaking of course, and much better than the alternatives. :) USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-27292038916875770842014-08-20T09:07:41.557-07:002014-08-20T09:07:41.557-07:00Good news Ben! Praise the Lord and pass the bacon...Good news Ben! Praise the Lord and pass the bacon!John Lienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302615225311776021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-7695881223344232702014-08-20T04:01:48.991-07:002014-08-20T04:01:48.991-07:00Great news! Keep us posted re the surgery, and enj...Great news! Keep us posted re the surgery, and enjoy the bacon! Leslie Godwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794375005614166921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-11088878356611992842014-08-19T19:37:52.353-07:002014-08-19T19:37:52.353-07:00Thanks, Julie.
I'm lookin' forward to not ...Thanks, Julie.<br />I'm lookin' forward to not being gallable anymore. :)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-37365416838979752132014-08-19T16:54:29.556-07:002014-08-19T16:54:29.556-07:00Glad to hear it - I was just about to ask :)
I ho...Glad to hear it - I was just about to ask :)<br /><br />I hope everything goes smoothly, and that you're back to eating bacon very soon!juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.com