What's NOT bugging you? (2013 – 2019)

[RightFieldCoder]

That I get to throw out the first pitch on Friday. And the fact that I should do better than Carly Rae Jepsom (sp?) means I won't feel that embarrassed.

[TooLiveBrew]

That I get to throw out the first pitch on Friday. And the fact that I should do better than Carly Rae Jepsom (sp?) means I won't feel that embarrassed.

Awesome!

[hawing]

That I get to throw out the first pitch on Friday. And the fact that I should do better than Carly Rae Jepsom (sp?) means I won't feel that embarrassed.

SAME GAME AS ROBIN YOUNT! Link!

Now I'm that much more glad we exchanged tickets for this game. (1) Didn't eat the tickets (2) $20 in vouchers (3) Yount ceremony (4) RFCoder on the bump! Win win win win!

[DatHoser]

The "Snuffy the seal" commercial for Shark Week. Knowing it's fake makes it all the more funny.

[rwa12]

5 weeks premature-Check

Heart Transplant at 5 weeks of age-Check

3 months in the ICU-Check

Dozens of nasty illnesses overcome with multiple long hospitalizations-Check

 

First Grader-CHECK!

 

I don't care what doctors say, what specialists say, there is always hope, and kids are the toughest people on the planet!

 

Here's to my big boy's first day of first grade!

 

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[Patrick425]

That's awesome rwa. He's going to be one tough kid!

[JimH5]

You must be so proud and thankful for your son.

 

What an inspiring kid!

 

Congrats!

[Nottso]

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[Invader3K]

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Wow, congrats.

[rondoman]

RWA12,

 

Amazing and inspirational post. So happy everything worked out for your son and family. That kid has done through more in his life than most of us will ever go through. Must be such a great feeling to see your kid go off to school with all the other kids after everything you endured.

 

Great post.

[DHonks]

rwa, that's awesome. My mom got 14 years out of her kidney. I was 17 and in high school and she passed away last year at the age of 70. My 2nd cousin got a new liver at about 6 months old. He's now 17, doing great, and a spokesman for the Arizona liver and transplant foundations. Congrats. Please keep us all updated.

[rwa12]

Lost track of this post, thanks guys! It really has been an ordeal, and there were times where it was hard to be positive. We almost lost him last summer to a nasty virus, and some really poor attention to detail on the physician's part. He's finally becoming a "normal" kid, and believe me, that is hard to accomplish. It takes a lot of effort to not overreact to everything, and treat him like he is made of glass. He doesn't really have an understanding of what has happened to him. His scars don't bother him, they have always been there, and he doesn't notice them.

 

DHonks, I'm so glad to hear that your family had positive experiences with transplants. I can never hear enough long term success stories!

[RobDeer 45]

rwa12 - amazing and heart warming. Man, got me choked up there! New dad emotions!!! Can't say anything really except that's just really awesome.

 

Nottso - wow man, how'd you do it? Amazing work.

[Nottso]

I had Gastric Bypass surgery in August of 2007. The surgery, as a general rule, is good for about a hundred pounds and about a year. Where one goes from there is entirely up to them.

 

If one uses that year to truly learn better habits and continues to adhere to them, one will continue to lose. If one thinks they've been granted a "free pass" they will gain back that hundred pounds and oftentimes even more.

 

At first, I was ashamed to admit that I'd had the surgery. It seemed like I had taken "the coward's way out." Now, I'm pretty proud of myself because I've done so well over the long term and continue to do so.

[rondoman]

I had Gastric Bypass surgery in August of 2007. The surgery, as a general rule, is good for about a hundred pounds and about a year. Where one goes from there is entirely up to them.

 

If one uses that year to truly learn better habits and continues to adhere to them, one will continue to lose. If one thinks they've been granted a "free pass" they will gain back that hundred pounds and oftentimes even more.

 

At first, I was ashamed to admit that I'd had the surgery. It seemed like I had taken "the coward's way out." Now, I'm pretty proud of myself because I've done so well over the long term and continue to do so.

 

 

Awesome man!!!! Looking good!!! It's crazy how different people can look by losing a lot of weight. Sometimes you can hardly recognize the person.

 

Good for you and glad to hear youre continuing on a good path.

[CheezWizHed]

It's crazy how different people can look by losing a lot of weight.

 

Yeah, my first thought on the post was, "Who are these two different people and what does it mean?" Congrats

 

RWA12, awesome. My 13 year old was 15 weeks preemie (1lb 4 oz) and it in 8th grade this year right where she should be. Kids don't know what they "shouldn't" be able to do.

[RobDeer 45]

Good for you man, that's really awesome. Ya I don't think that's a coward's way out at all. Keep up the good work!

[TooLiveBrew]

I had Gastric Bypass surgery in August of 2007. The surgery, as a general rule, is good for about a hundred pounds and about a year. Where one goes from there is entirely up to them.

 

If one uses that year to truly learn better habits and continues to adhere to them, one will continue to lose. If one thinks they've been granted a "free pass" they will gain back that hundred pounds and oftentimes even more.

 

At first, I was ashamed to admit that I'd had the surgery. It seemed like I had taken "the coward's way out." Now, I'm pretty proud of myself because I've done so well over the long term and continue to do so.

Congrats & definitely don't feel like it was the easy way out or whatever. Well done so far!

[NeedMoreFans]

Largely because of various disputes with family regarding when/where to host Christmas, I get to stay home this year. This is probably only the 2nd or 3rd time in my life I get to be at home for Christmas and it is so liberating. The tradeoff is I have to cook a dinner, but I'm going easy (ham in a crock pot and twice baked potatoes). It is wonderful being home today.

[1992casey]

When I went to Whole Foods today, the underground parking was a zoo, and the store was crowded. But there was no waiting to check out. Checking out is something that the store can control, and being able to do it quickly negated the other stuff.

[DatHoser]

Sieve! The Badger hockey team swept the #1 ranked Gerbils. I even was there for Thursday's game.

[DatHoser]

Spring training games on tv. Just seeing them is proof winter will eventually lose its grip on us. EDIT: Plus, a forecast of 43 for Monday. About time!!

 

BTW, the resident curmudgeon has two posts in a row on the NOT Bugging You thread. C'mon folks!

[RobDeer 45]

DatHoser - ok ok, I'll chime in.

 

After a 3 year hiatus, I found a pick up basketball game to play in. Because of moving, I don't really know that many people, so I haven't found a game until now. It's been great to get back on the court and run around. That said, my body is not super happy about it (bad knee, sore back).

 

Raindrops!

[topper09er]

The brewers have played 1139 fewer games than the Astros, but have 511 more HRs

[jjkoestler]

I officially have a new job in my field that actually requires my MBA. I will now be able to experience luxuries such as living without roommates, going out for dinner, and not having to check my bank account before I purchase a bottle of soda at the gas station. Living the dream...