Topic: TOO HOT TO HANDLE (Read 23356 times)

der Brucer's post reminded me of something that happened to me in the hospital that I had forgotten all about. In the first few hours after I was taken to my room following surgery, a hospital big shot and a couple other people who I don't really remeber came to my bedside. Apparently, during the surgery, one of the staff members present poked themselves with one of the instruments that was being used to cut me up. Obviously, the staff person and the hospital were worried about a possible HIV exposure. They asked if I would consent to a HIV test (at their expense) to ease the mind of the staff person.

Well, since I was quite certain that, unless handshaking was a form of sexual contact, my blood was untainted; I agreed. Later, the big shot and the others returned to tell me that I was HIV negative. I think they were surprised that I had not been more worried about the coutcome.

Thanks for sharing the story. That's the first time I've heard of a hospital asking the patient to submit to an HIV test after an occupational exposure. I suppose that saves the clinician from having to undergo post-exposure prophylaxis... Did they offer any pre or post test counseling or just roll out the test as they would any other?

Jane · « **Reply #104 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:14:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 27, 2006, 09:49:39 AM

I just read that Moose, the dog who played Eddie on FRAISER, has died. He was 16.

16! No wonder Keith keeps saying he wants a Jack Russell Terrier.

Speaking of dogs, I have been lining up, or attempting to make appointments to visit various dog breeders in the Portland area. I still don’t know if we will get a puppy but its fun to visit the dogs.

Jane · « **Reply #105 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:20:42 PM »

DerBrucer what does it look like outside your house?

Even though I missed the show I knew what is wrong with the "Kyle XY" photo.

Jane · « **Reply #106 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:25:10 PM »

TCB unbeknownst to me the Peace Corp tested Craig for HIV during his exit exam. Since his mail comes here & I have to open it for him, I was the one who received the results of the test. It was very strange to read his letter. Odd was my reaction before opening the letter, I hesitated while thinking I wish I didn’t have to keep opening his personal mail. Most of the time I just rip this stuff open without thinking about it. I suppose I should mention the test was negative.

TCB · « **Reply #107 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:26:16 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on June 27, 2006, 12:11:15 PM

Thanks for sharing the story. That's the first time I've heard of a hospital asking the patient to submit to an HIV test after an occupational exposure. I suppose that saves the clinician from having to undergo post-exposure prophylaxis... Did they offer any pre or post test counseling or just roll out the test as they would any other?

They probably would have offered my counseling if I had wanted it, but once they started talking I told them that I knew I was negative so test away. I would have more worried if I had been exposed to someone else's blood.

MBarnum · « **Reply #108 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:27:46 PM »

Superman here...or maybe it was just Clark Kent!

Jane · « **Reply #109 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:31:59 PM »

Vixmom- We are cruising on the msWesterdam leaving from Seattle on July 2nd.

ALASKAN EXPLORER VIA HUBBARD GLACIER CRUISE

0 Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. 4:00 pm
1 At Sea
2 Hubbard Glacier Cruising 1 2:30 pm 5:00 pm
3 Juneau, Alaska 8:00 am 8:00 pm
4 Sitka, Alaska 2 8:00 am 4:00 pm
5 Ketchikan, Alaska 7:00 am 1:00 pm
6 Victoria, B.C. 6:00 pm Midnight
7 Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. 7:00 am

TPunk · « **Reply #110 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:35:11 PM »

Just had a nice conversation with my mother. She recently had her kitchen remodeled and is excited for us to see the changes.

MBarnum · « **Reply #111 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:46:36 PM »

When is your trip TPUnk...I tried to talk Rodzinski in bringing you up to visit Oregon but was over-ruled by some discount Disney tickets!

MBarnum · « **Reply #112 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:47:16 PM »

I just read that Ed Wood's widow passed away today at age 84 in Los Angeles.

TPunk · « **Reply #113 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:57:19 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on June 27, 2006, 12:46:36 PM

When is your trip TPUnk...I tried to talk Rodzinski in bringing you up to visit Oregon but was over-ruled by some discount Disney tickets!

We're leaving this weekend on Saturday the 1st and returning on Monday the 10th.

We gotta use the Disney passes!

vixmom · « **Reply #114 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:57:19 PM »

Jane... too bad! It would have been fun if you had been on the same ship. you would have liked her... she is a soft spoken, intelligent, lovely lady with a great sens eof humor. She is a middle school teacher and she loves reading and the threatre. Ah well! I am still trying to get her to this here site but she is a bit computerphobic so I dunno......

vixmom · « **Reply #115 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:59:08 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on June 27, 2006, 12:57:19 PM

We're leaving this weekend on Saturday the 1st and returning on Monday the 10th.

We gotta use the Disney passes!

Which days? Which rides? Which parades are you viewing? Where and what are you eating?

and I bet you know the answer to all of these questions!!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #116 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:04:31 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 27, 2006, 11:45:58 AM

I am

So am I.

George · « **Reply #117 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:13:37 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 27, 2006, 09:11:05 AM

I watched "Kyle XY" on ABC Family Channel last night. Quite a good show!

Darn, I missed the show. It's going to be repeated a couple more times before next Monday's episode (interestingly called "Sleepless In Seattle"). I'd read about the show yesterday, so I also figured out what was wrong with the picture.

bk · « **Reply #118 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:21:09 PM »

I am a parade.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #119 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:21:10 PM »

I've been to a lot of fun parties and hosted quite a few, but I wouldn't say any have been particularly wild or decadent. No piles of naked flesh writhing on the floor or anything like that.

I suppose the wildest party I was ever at was the Stunt Ball in London, thrown by the British Stunt Society. Certainly in terms of dancing and the amount of alcohol consumed and the late hour which it abated. The Lovely Wife and I strolled out of The Grovesner House at 4 in the morning and there were still some die-hards left, partying.

A few years ago a gay friend threw his partner a thirtieth b'day party which I suspect got pretty wild...It was held in a Mexican Restaurant in West Hollywood and was beginning to get wild when TLW and I departed, the pictures I saw later seemed to confirm the wildness...guess they were just waiting for the straight guests to leave before the affair really let its hair down.

In college, my room-mate and I used to host (and he Mc'd) The Super Fantastic Original Corn-Eating Contest and Light Show With Selected Short Subjects...this was an annual Fall unofficial Theatre Arts department event (started as a bar bet with four inebriated theatre arts students wagering on what they could eat the most of) which continue long after we stopped hosting it. The Light Show was the lightest contestant (of four) and the selected short subjects was the talent portion of the show where each contestant got up and entertained the crowd at one point. The rest of us just gathered to watch how much corn could be consumed (I think the record was 23 cups...a female contestant, I believe), got drunk, and had a general good time.

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