1972 revisited
Picture this scenario . . .
Went to doctor’s today to determine a new course of action that will keep Bob out of the hospital. First item on the list is that Bob lost 10 lbs. in a week.
No appetite and nausea.
Dr. “Have you ever smoked grass?”
Bob “Are you with the federal government?”
Dr. “No but I can give you something that will cause the munchies”
Bob “Can I smoke it?”
Dr. “No, its a pill called Marinol that’s a cannabinoid ”
So we get the prescription filled and these are the possible side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, clumbsiness, changes in behavior and mood, difficulty with memory etc. Does this sound like the 70’s or what?
Seriously, I’m taking the side effects from the Walgreens info! Now I ask you, besides alcohol what else causes these side effects??? Marijuana!, so yes, we have little round pills that must be kept in the refrigerator that contains THC. Haven’t had the munchies in a long time. This is a warning that if something is posted on this blog that makes no sense you know Bob is munching.
Lots of other things were discussed. He will not be starting chemo again, so chemo sabe is officially gone. Will stay on the blood thinners forever. Took some blood tests today to see if his red cell count is low and if it is low enough he will get another unit of blood tomorrow. This should help with the fatigue and shortness of breath.
And last but not least, Bob got a “cripple sticker” as he affectionately and politically incorrectly calls handicap stickers. So all he needs now is a tan Grand Marquis to hang it from and he is officially old.
Bob will be checking in tomorrow so stay tuned to see how the munchie medicine goes.
Sue
April 4th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Bob
Next time you go to the Dr. ask him about the marijuana suckers. Our friend found them to be pretty good. When he needed quick pain relief he just pulled out a “sucker”. Good luck with the new drugs.
Love you
Sharon
April 4th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Bobbie
I Hope you get the munchies real quick. I sent you some.They should arrive soon. I told you I love to by junk food. Hope all the new drugs work out. The suckers sound like a good idea.
Love you
Diana
April 4th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Bag the cripple sticker….it is called “Rock Star Parking” and believe me everyone wanted to ride with us so they didnt have to walk very far…..I still have it but it is only good for a few more months…..I guess I wont be as popular anymore.
I never smoked anything but cigarettes…….I guess booze is the only thing that made me feel that way. I still do the booze but I cant stand the hangovers but I do get the munchies.
You are in our prayers even if you dont share your pills.
Mary Beth
April 4th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Stay high baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 5th, 2007 at 12:57 am
what next beads,bellbottoms and got to have a vw bus. “BE COOL MAN” here’s hoping for the munchies take care Bob
April 5th, 2007 at 4:49 am
Far out dude!
April 5th, 2007 at 6:34 am
Bob -
If you don’t like the sucker idea from Sharon, my sister has an old brownie recipe that she might share!
Jane
April 5th, 2007 at 7:30 am
Hope the pills perk up Bob’s appetite and you get good results from the blood tests. I was very happy to hear the baby news. Congratulations to all. Stay warm this week..looks like we are in for a nippy Easter, but if the pills work well enough and really kick in… Bob won’t even care…
Take Care,
Regina
April 5th, 2007 at 7:33 am
Bob,
And so the old saying…everything old is new again! What was fashionable in the seventies is still good today! My philpsophy is that anything that makes you feel better is fair game so enjoy your little white pills, the munchies, your “rock star” parking and whatever else turns you on.
Love to you both,
Mary Anne
April 5th, 2007 at 7:41 am
I really do miss Hank’s “rock star” parking, enjoy the pills! Do you remember the time you got pulled over and had a suitcase filled with all your prescritions for the arthiritus(sp?)??
April 5th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Hey, like little white pills, man. Yeh, man, like that like really sounds cool. If you like take too many of those pills, man, you may like need some help in hanging that cripple sticker. Hope the blood tests like came out well.
April 5th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Sue really wanted to do the post on our latest little bit of news. We felt that it would gererate quite a few responsed and so far it has.
I wasted two of the pills. I smashed them up, bought some “zig zags” got them rolled to some degree but couldn’t keep the pills lit. Got a call in to my Dr. to see if he has any suggestions. He said just to swallow them. Already he is trying to play tricks on me. Also Sue forgot to mention a couple of other possible effect, paranoia, and the constant urge to make love. I think I can deal with the paranoia, but better get some more pills fom the Dr. to help out the oher.
If anyone know of a relatively new (’06,’07), low mile Grand Marquis please let me know. Prefer one with a full simulated convertable top and luggage rack, moon roof, and a boss sound system to play all my George Carlin and Bob Dylan 8 tracks on.
Can’t wait to go try out my “rock star” parking. Will have to check into all of these other options like the suckers and the brownies.
That is about all for now. Keep up all the great remarks.
Keep in touch.
Peace, bob
Looking forward to getting my Munchie Pack for Diane also. If you ever know you are going to be in our area, give up a call. Would be great to see you and get that lunch. Possible at one of the locad winearies.
April 5th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I am available most any day…..just say the word and I will be ready to go play wherever….or just have lunch…..or go to “work”……I think I will keep the Rock Star Sticker…..the people and the license bureau will never know that I am cheating……MB
April 5th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Wow, now he’s really going to crave White Castle. I can see him now with some cheese fries…
April 5th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Hope the Marinol helps you put some meat back on those bones — and enjoy it at the same time. The Oncology folks are always pleased when Nancy comes in with a weight gain. She just shakes her head saying, “All my life, I have been concerned about gaining weight — with the doctor keeping track. It is so wierd to have the doctor encouraging me to gain weight.” Well, Nancy hasn’t needed the Marinol yet (those strawberry shortcakes went down just fine last night!). We both hope you can enjoy gaining some weight of your own.
April 6th, 2007 at 9:57 am
cannon ball it
remember murray in caddy shack, with the cigar size joint– kick back and cannon ball of course with diet coke. sue don’t worry i can’t tell the differece of normal not normal in bob.
congrats on the blue stripe sticker
dongeo
April 6th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Hi Bob, Before you take your next pill we think that you should rent the movie “I LOVE YOU ALICE B. TOKLAS” circa 1968. I memory serves us there are some brownies with a very “special ingredient”. Also noticed that this latest blog entry has generated the most comments. I guess this says something about your circle of friends, and their special interests. We’re thinking of you.
Mary Ann
April 7th, 2007 at 8:20 am
It’s Saturday morning and we’ll be sending 4 Fried Chickens and a Coke! Then maybe a Diablo Sandwich and a diet Dr. Pepper. BonApitite amigo.
kevin
April 7th, 2007 at 10:36 am
GO ROBERT!!!!!!!
I LIKE THE BELLBOTTOMS, ROCK STAR STICKER AND VW BUS TO GO WITH THE WEED - NOW THAT’S A MIX FOR A FIX!!!!! OH, AND BY THE WAY, SEE YA IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE YA RUN OUT; AND I DIDN’T MEAN RUNNING OUT OF MUNCHIES!!!!! AH, WELL, WITH THE “OTHER” PILL POSSIBILITY, MAYBE I’D BETTER CALL FIRST IN CASE YOU’RE “BUSY”!!!!
NOW LEANING BACK IN THE BIG RED CHAIR REALLY IS A MAGIC CARPET RIDE…….. CHUCK