Recent content by JohnCalderwood

Yes I guess I will make an effort to sunscreen it. Normally I do not use any sunscreen at all. I also don't actually lay in the sun a lot.

Turning dark sounds good Andy. Better than blood red?

So do we need to use sunscreen more on our scar from OHS than any other part of our body? If yes why? Thank you.

Hi Guys, Why are we not suppose to drink green tea on coumadin? Just wondering. Thank you.

It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. Remember the good times Ross.

If the nausea is still bothering you try raw ginger peeled and put on a saltine cracker. Took my nausea away.

I had high temperatures for a few weeks after my surgery. The pillow would be soaking wet. When I took tylenol the sweating got worse. Experienced headaches still to this day (9 weeks) Seem to be losing intensity. Had the burping of air too. Ate very little in the hospital. Just picked at stuff...

I tossed my cookies. What a waste.

I had my nose cauterized after surgery. Something I have wanted to do for a very long time. Haven't had a nosebleed since but it is more of winter thing.

I was lucky enough to only have to cough up the stuff in my lungs about 6 times but I am still haunted by others who seemed to have a never ending cough. I could only imagine the pain they experienced. I had one "lucky" nurse who would walk in just as a finally worked it out. Never ceased to...

Way to go. Recovery here you come.

Great thanks guys logically that 1mg of aspirin must be pretty small. I am going to switch to easier, cheaper 1mg extra aspirin and if you don't hear from me I was wrong.

I am always so impressed when I get my INR testing done or any blood testing they ALWAYS ask me for my birth date before administering. Heard stories of surgeons working on the wrong knee or arm. Had a smart ass friend of mine write in felt pen on one of legs NOT THIS LEG.

I have been prescribed a non-prescription 80mg dose of aspirin each day. What I can gather, and I may be wrong, is that 80mg is a children's dose of aspirin. 81 mgs makes it an adult dose. I find the 81mg bottle very easy to find and you can buy it in fairly large quantities. The 80mg bottle is...

Totally agree with the recliner. Maybe some heating pads. Electric blanket. Although it will depend on what season it is.