"generally, this happens more at first. I got to the point where I could simply touch the point of the needle to my skin and if it hurt I knew it was a bad site. It is rough at first but you will get used to it. I promise.
Rick Phillips"
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Thinking of seeing a great film?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Jan 28, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What colors do you suggest for pumps?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Judith Jan 10, 2011. 36 Replies 0 Likes
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rick phillips left a comment for Kathy"Kathy:
I love that video because of the references to Roy Oberson. There is a picture of him, and the guitar in the chair. I think it is an awesome video. Here is another one for you. Look into who played parts in Tom Petty;s Into the great wide…"
Kathy left a comment for rick phillips"In fact, I'm doing some serious chair dancing at the moment."
Kathy left a comment for rick phillips"Oooooh I LOVE the video. I need to get a TB disc from the library - would be great workout music. Tom Petty is such an obnoxious little freak...."
Kathy left a comment for rick phillips"Hi Rickster! So nice to hear from you. Is that pesky dissertation done? Have you healed from your surgery?I am doing very well. Had a touch of pneumonia a couple weeks back. It really put me down but I have recovered. I'm still going to the Y…"
rick phillips left a comment for Kathy"How is my good friend Cathy doing? I hope fantastic these days ?
Rick"
rick phillips posted a status"the guitar in the chair at the end of this video is Roy Orbison's it is a tribute to him despite he passed before the filming of this video."
rick phillips replied to Diabetes and Johnny's discussion 'Medtronic Paradigm vs One Touch Ping'"I have had them both, for me the minimed is the best hands down.
Rick"
rick phillips replied to Tim's discussion 'Bitter melon'"Oh my mom a type 1 went to a doctor, who gave her a recipe for a cocktail of raw fruit juice to drink. She threw it away and stuck with insulin. This junk is not new. how about the chiropractor who prescribed spine stimulation. There are a million…"
rick phillips replied to Tim's discussion 'Bitter melon'"Write it down, and ignore what he said. but do record the conversation. What he did was a likely violation of the health care portability act (HIPA). Chances are your company has insurance records and chances are you could make the case that he…"
rick phillips replied to AlexJ's discussion 'Dealing with MediCare limitations on diabetes test strips, etc'"i have tried for several months to get my CGM approved. It will not happen. I appealed, applied, and wrote my congressperson. No luck, it wont happen. Now here is the worst part, you need medicare to deny the purchase so your secondary insurance…"
rick phillips left a comment for Kathy"Hello Kathy!!!
how is my friend doing? I have been struggling with this dumb ass dissertation. Hence my total lack of coming around and saying hello. I am told I served some tendons and ligaments in my right shoulder. Lucky me. I see the doc on…"
rick phillips replied to Brunetta's discussion 'My Father Passed Yesterday'"Brunetta:
I am so sorry for your loss. No one can make up the loss , and no words really heal. Yes we do ( i did anyway) see passing as a way to end suffering, but that makes the loss just as real. I wish you and your family the best.
Rick Phillips"
rick phillips replied to Stoyan's discussion 'When were you told a cure is coming?'"i was diagnosed at 17. 37 year ago. My doctor a pragmatist said my my child could expect a cure and I could expect better treatment. So far he was pretty right. I do sense a cure, not those that vae t rather for those who might get it and better…"
Comment Wall (183 comments)
- At 8:26am on May 1, 2012, Kathy said…
In fact, I'm doing some serious chair dancing at the moment.
- At 8:25am on May 1, 2012, Kathy said…
Oooooh I LOVE the video. I need to get a TB disc from the library - would be great workout music. Tom Petty is such an obnoxious little freak....
- At 8:21am on May 1, 2012, Kathy said…
Hi Rickster! So nice to hear from you. Is that pesky dissertation done? Have you healed from your surgery?
I am doing very well. Had a touch of pneumonia a couple weeks back. It really put me down but I have recovered. I'm still going to the Y at least once a day and some days twice and keeping all sorts of spreadsheets on my progress with the different machines. In other words, I'm diggin' it and have actually been in better shape than I can remember.
Spent many hours at the SS office regarding whether or not I could stay on disability. Talked to two old timers and both said yes and documented that I'd reported a change in my health status. Let me know if you feel I shouild do anything more. Sheesh, the last thing I'd need would be to get in trouble with the government. When I went to the office, I had to surrender my backpack and be wanded. Apparently there have been instances where people were denied benefits and pulled guns........yikes.
I ordered a cheap violin from Amazon and am trying to teach myself to play. I don't seem to be catching on but will keep trying.
I have two extraordinary movies for you - "We've Got to Talk About Kevin" and "___, Who Lives At Home". I don't recall what the boy's name was. Both will make you think!
I was downtown the other day talking to a street musician and he told me CSN were coming in Aug. Well, I hadn't bee to a concert in at least ten years and thought I'd get myself a ticket. I guess prices have gone up a bit - I was thinking $40-60, but the nosebleed seats start at $130 and the main floors go all the way up to $340. I may still go. I can borrow some military field glasses from a friend's husband.
Hey, buddy, don't be a stranger. I wish you a good summer ahead and like your new profile picture - it looks snappy.
- At 2:32pm on March 24, 2012,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
- At 7:08am on January 14, 2012,
Marie B said… oh Rick, I didn't know you were there! when do you expect to get out? I know well the psychological toll it does to you when you're in the hospital and in pain for long periods. In 1979 I ruptured my kidney and I was in the hospital for MONTHS and it really screwed my head to a fare-thee-well. you've been in over a week now, so it must really feel like trying for a jail-break. All I could think about was I wanted to go outside and RUN, fly, and of course, sleep in my own bed, wash my hair, wear clothes, and eat real food. come visit us when you get bored. we're going to have a new look this week, let me know if you missed Manny's discussion about the changes coming....
- At 10:26am on January 13, 2012, Marie B said…
Rick, thank you for the kind words. It was the members of Tu that voted for me, so I am very appreciative. I do tell people about it whenever I can. Say, did you get that new hip, and how's it working for you? my neighbor got a new one last year and she was home the next day.
- At 4:37pm on December 22, 2011, Kathy said…
Rick I haven't seen you around for awhile. Please let me know that everything's okay. We miss you.
- At 7:19pm on November 23, 2011,
Terrie said… Oppps! I forgot to add:
***Happy Thanksgiving Day USA Rick!!!***
Be Good and have Fun(if possible). That's a contradiction if I ever heard one. :D
- At 5:04am on September 27, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - I do not know you but what a wonderful gesture making a donation to my dear friend,Kathy. She was overwhelmed. I get a t-shirt for my donation and I am having it sent to her. Names...I should be REID but the doctor 84 years ago typed it REED..so I am stuck with it. My dear Mother would not permit REED on my high school diploma. I had to get a new one saying REID KINGSTON TAYLOR.
Again,that was a wonderful thing you did. It made her day. Reid/Reed
- At 7:41am on September 26, 2011,
Christina said… - Hey Rick! How have you been? Missed talking to you! Yes I moved again. Decided to make a big move to PA to live with my boyfriend.
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