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802 days ago
My brother Wayne was waiting to have a biopsy. Not a complicated procedure, though it would be uncomfortable. But, he couldn’t eat or drink anything (not even water) until post procedure. “He’ll get in soon,” they said. They just weren’t sure exactly what time. Several hours went by. Cotton mouth kicked in. Wayne asked, “Does anyone have a piece of gum on them?” No one did, but I’d gladly visit the vending machine for him, I said. I’d even buy. Treat’s on me. My sister thought we should check with the nurses to see if gum is OK. I thought, “I assume it’s fine if he doesn’t swallow it.” But, I dutifully went and asked the nurse’s assistant—just to be double-dog sure that gum chewing followed by a tissue-snagging session wouldn’t throw his system into orbit. The assistant, who went by “Angela,” needed to check with someone. Soon, she came to our room with permission. “Gum is OK as long as you don’t swallow it.” Relieved that I could ...
828 days ago
The AHS 77 Reunion photo album has new photos, thanks to Jaci! The downside: No pictures of Jaci :(
