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Re: Drugs for Colonoscopy - 4 days ago

Thanks. No reschedule but now they called and said they have switched my appointment from the outpatient location in the professional building (attached to the hospital) and said procedure will now be done in the hospital so enter through the main door and go to the endo department. One of my decision points was to stay out of the main building (for possibly higher “infection” rates). Th

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Re: Drugs for Colonoscopy - 6 days ago

The nurse called today to confirm my registration and that I will actually be showing up for the procedure. I asked her what the “medium” drug entailed and she said it would be a mix of Versed and Demerol. I told her I blanked on the last inspection, waking to ask “How did it go?” several times to my wife or any unfortunate nurse or doctor that stuck their head in the door. The nurse sai

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Re: More Supreme Court zaniness - 6 days ago

The hand writing was on the wall when it was decided that multi-billion dollar corporations were just people.

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Re: Drugs for Colonoscopy - 7 days ago

OK. It all makes sense. My wife will be with me so she can take notes. I think I will keep the appointment and go for the conscience sedation. Thanks for the info everyone. I will let you know how it comes out in the end (sorry about that one-bummer).

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Re: Drugs for Colonoscopy - 7 days ago

The nurse said a medium or light drug application should make it possible to answer questions or flag discomfort so my reading says this is good for a more thorough exam and less likelihood of a tear or perf. Kind of leaning that way. We have this type of cancer in our family.

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Drugs for Colonoscopy - 7 days ago

Just got a call for my scheduled outpatient colorectal cancer exam next week. They are understaffed for anesthesiologists so I have an option to reschedule for an in hospital exam using profocol applied by an anesthesiologist to put my lights out or I can keep the original appointment and go for “medium” sedation where I will be semi-responsive and be able to communicate with the gastrointest

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Re: Backyard bird pictures - 15 days ago

Nice shots. I did not have my SX50 at the time but was watching a male Cardinal sitting on the bird bath. He jumped down and picked up a raw peanut and flew back up to the edge of the bird bath. His mate landed next to him and he passed the peanut to her. He then hopped back down and grabbed another nut and they both flew off together. I love birds and their reactions

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Re: Curiosity Stream - 16 days ago

I have all 3 services. If you do have access to Kanopy and/or Hoopla through your local library that is quite the bargain. Those perks generally go un-promoted. Our small town has 6 freebie films per month each. Our daughter's much better off library offers 16 for each streamer per month, and that is for each card holder including the toddler, so not too shabby

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Re: T-Mobile internet questions. - 22 days ago

That should be plenty of speed for several TV sets streaming at the same time, plus surfing, gaming, etc. Make sure your’re getting what you are paying for speed wise with your provider. Also check to see if there is a data cap and track what your usage is to avoid extra charges. Your provider may not have a cap hopefully. Hope this helps.

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Re: T-Mobile internet questions. - 22 days ago

If you do decide to use a Tablo dual tuner for OTA they regularly have refurbs on sale for around $70 and you can buy your own external hard drive so best bang for the buck. If I can set one up anyone can and there are no monthly fees required. This ‘lite’ unit is apparently not future proof (atsc 3). See overview below. Also, if you are running t mobile you probably are getting the streaming

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Re: T-Mobile internet questions. - 22 days ago

Are all of your TV sets ‘smart’ to accept streamable WiFi? If not you will need to add a streaming device such as a Roku, Apple or Firestick. I would also consider an OTA antenna depending on your location. I use a Tablo which adds 2 OTA tuners and an external hard drive for recording live broadcasts. Tablo has an app for Roku and it will send a WiFi signal to any streamable TV to eliminate

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Re: Followup to neighborhood kitties - 25 days ago

It definitely sounds like some of the group were dumped including Mooch. We adopted a ‘foundling’ with 1 leg missing, the vet said the surgery was good and it would have been expensive. Noodle was a sweet boy and passed a couple of years ago. We always made up backstories on how these strays arrived at our place, and once a pet translator is invented I intend to ask them. The last five of our

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Re: I drove 830 miles yesterday - 4 weeks ago

Used to Drive from Indy to Dauphin Island Al. Leave at midnight and arrive 12 hours later straight down US 65. @ 800 miles. My brother could drive over 1k but that was out west leaving Abq across Texas or Kansas back to the Midwest. We are both too old for that now I think.

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Re: Advice for setting up Netgear Nighthawk X4S Extender - 4 weeks ago

Thanks for that info. I will try to figure it out. The Netgear chat person had a service person contact me but they wanted a “one time access” to my set up and I did not feel comfortable with that as friends have had their network compromised. Am I just paranoid? Yes, most definitely

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Advice for setting up Netgear Nighthawk X4S Extender - 4 weeks ago

I have an open box Nighthawk X4S extender. It did not come with a quick start guide. I am trying to get a signal to my basement to a top floor xfinity router. Anyone have any experience with this? I am not a tech savvy person. I managed to get 2 solid signal lights but I did not see the augmented name of the wifi network. Any advice much appreciated.

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Re: Dental Insurance for retirement - 5 weeks ago

Kind of sad that folks have little recourse to get real financial help with dental issues, but thanks for the replies. I realize it is a money making proposition and the insurance companies have to make a profit, just seems like there should be a better solution in this day and age

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Re: Dental Insurance for retirement - 5 weeks ago

Kind of they way I was figuring it. Our insurance agent that set up the plan G was sure that it would be a push. The local dentist has a program that is $454 per year that offers 2 exams, 2 simple cleanings, X-rays and a take home whitening kit. They offer a 20 percent discount for this membership. I think I will advise my wife to take this membership and I will plan on going to the local scho

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Dental Insurance for retirement - 5 weeks ago

My wife and I opted for plan G medical. Currently do not have a dental plan. We were advised that most plans offered for dental aren’t of much value due to up front payments and capped benefits. I would appreciate your experience and suggestions. I realize there are different plans depending on location but from my research they seem pretty similar

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Re: Road Trip Hotel Advice Please - 6 weeks ago

After doing some research with sites suggested I went with the LaQuinta via direct phone call. They matched the price on the AARP travel page with 10% off. Two rooms with 2 queen size beds and asked for a free roll in crib. If the crib does not show up we can use one of the queen beds as a backup. $134.10 + $21.78 Tax per night Per each so around $310 total. This also gave use the ability to canc

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Re: Road Trip Hotel Advice Please - 6 weeks ago

Thanks all. I appreciate the advice and leads. I will let you know how it turns out

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Re: Road Trip Hotel Advice Please - 6 weeks ago

I will do my research. Thanks for the replies

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Road Trip Hotel Advice Please - 6 weeks ago

Mid May (Friday Night) staying 1/2 way point between Indianapolis and Mobile, Al. Need 2 rooms for 4 Adults and a 3 year old. Gpa and Gma (my wife and I) are AARP members. Looking at La Quinta Inn for Comfort Suite in Culmann, AL. Getting a crib for the infant. We don't travel much. Any tips for getting the best rate (refundable). AARP site says driven by Expedia. Thinking for just calling

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Re: Upper East Side ‘pickup artist’ who rioted at Capitol gets 3.5 years prison time for hoarding ammo, weapons: - 6 weeks ago

If he is assembling ghost guns he most likely had the ability to modify the AR-15 sear to select or full auto

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Re: Mick Mulvaney hired by CBS News - 7 weeks ago

I was hoping they had hired John MULANEY. It would be much better than listening to Mulvaney's B.S. I think CBS may be positioning themselves for the next administration in 2024.

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Re: Indiana Senator Wants SCOTUS to Eliminate the Right to Interracial Mariage... - 2 months ago

Very embarrassed to say people of his ilk define the ignorance of this red state I live in. Creeps, racists, egotistical misogynists, the list goes on and on. This is the dreck you get from having a good old boy network supported by a gerrymandered super majority

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Re: Questions for the cat folks here - 2 months ago

Here is a local link that has some good stray/feral info if you read through it. Also, Alley Cat Allies seems to be the top site for info on the inter web and they are highly rated as a resource and charity.

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Re: Are you an AARP member? - 2 months ago

In a “pay as you go” political system it is better to have a large group that supports senior lobbying than not. If things work out you will ALL be senior citizens one day.

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Re: Questions for the cat folks here - 2 months ago

I have been on a learning curve for 2 years now. Momma cat I should have fixed had a litter and am dealing with keeping them safe. If you FB I follow ‘Feral Cat Rescue’ as they have a pretty good information base with 9k members. I trapped and took in 6 (the mom and litter) and they got their shots as well. I converted a wooden crate on my covered porch and have 2 heating pads in it. I insula

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Re: Vlad does a MAGA style rally in Moscow - 2 months ago

Unless it was a clone the international powers missed a golden opportunity to play whack-a-mole and save a bunch of money in the process. Just my 2 cents.

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Re: BoobTube Tonight?!....Series P: 'Human Resources'_'Life & Beth'_'WeCrashed' / 4 movies..... - 2 months ago

Great Performances Movies for Grownups Awards With AARP the Magazine On local PBS 9pm est

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