Rooting for a great outcome!
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"Since the historic ruling, the Lovings have become icons for equality. Mildred released a statement on the 40th anniversary of the ruling in 2007: 'I am proud that Richard’s and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, Black or white, young or old, gay or straight, seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all about.'." - Mildred Loving (Loving v. Virginia) -
Waiting for some good news, Gramps.Not where I breathe, but where I love, I live...
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Went in on tues at 5 am. Put me out at 7. Woke up around 6 in icu. Transferred to recovery around 8
Saw the surgical team around 9 on Wed. Doc said itt was very complicated. Several interactions. For now I have no pain. Doc asked if they could use my case for training and use the before and after ct scans. I signed if he would me have copies.
Sp now i have a 6 inch wound on the tight side beside my ear,
Im slowly getting my strength back
Ive got some great oxy thoughLast edited by Gramps; Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:54 PM.Robert Francis O'Rourke, Democrat, White guy, spent ~78 million to defeat, Ted Cruz, Republican immigrant Dark guy and lost
But the Republicans are racist.
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Sounds as if you came through it like a trouper. Here's hoping that's the end of the pain for good! We've missed your posts, and it's damned hard to be amusing when you're in agony.Originally posted by Gramps View Post"Since the historic ruling, the Lovings have become icons for equality. Mildred released a statement on the 40th anniversary of the ruling in 2007: 'I am proud that Richard’s and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, Black or white, young or old, gay or straight, seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all about.'." - Mildred Loving (Loving v. Virginia)Comment
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"For now I have no pain"
Godspeed, Gramps.- "I'm a hell of a lot smarter than most of you guys." — Joe Biden, at Jesse Jackson's funeral, March 2026.
- "That's all I do in my life. I make deals. I'm really good at it." — President Donald Trump, Oct. 13, 2025.
- “Inside every progressive is a totalitarian screaming to get out,” — David Horowitz.
- "We [Democrats] are all willing to work with anyone who is serious about doing the work of censoring the American people, and advancing progress." — Ayanna Pressley, explaining progressives.
- "Florida is where Woke goes to die." — Ron DeSantis.
- "No one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence." — Nancy Pelosi, explaining Lawfare.
- “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”— Ben Franklin, who got it right.
- "The way I see it, there's always, c'mon, there's always money. It's there." — Elizabeth Warren, explaining socialism.
- "The interesting thing about the Green New Deal is it wasn't originally a climate thing at all.... We really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing." — Saikat Chakrabarti, then AOC's Chief of Staff.
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Sounds like great news. Now, just keep getting better.
MarkRace Card: A tool of the intellectually weak and lazy when they cannot counter a logical argument or factual data.
"Liberals have to stop insisting that the world is what they want it to be instead of the way it is." - Bill Maher
Political correctness is ideological fascism. It’s the antithesis of freedom. Dr. Piper
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Thankful that you came through and can update us. Very Thankful.
May we raise children who love the unloved things - the dandelion, the worm, the spiderlings.
Children who sense the rose needs the thorn and run into rainswept days the same way they turn towards the sun...
And when they're grown and someone has to speak for those who have no voice,
may they draw upon that wilder bond, those days of tending tender things and be the one.Comment
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Really hoping this is a permanent good news outcome for you, Gramps.Originally posted by Gramps View PostNot where I breathe, but where I love, I live...
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Still no pain. Weaned off of the meds used to combat the pain.
I havent posted much because of my eyesight.
Some years back an optometrist told me I had a small cataract in my left eye.
Recently I went to get new glasses and was told they couldnt do anything because of cataracts in both eyes. You dont notice as its gradual but eventually you realize you cant read things like road signs.
I have a preop appointment next week and will schedule removal one eye at a time,Robert Francis O'Rourke, Democrat, White guy, spent ~78 million to defeat, Ted Cruz, Republican immigrant Dark guy and lost
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Thanks for the update, wonderful news, Gramps! And, according to several of my friends, cataract surgery is quick and has truly amazing results.
May we raise children who love the unloved things - the dandelion, the worm, the spiderlings.
Children who sense the rose needs the thorn and run into rainswept days the same way they turn towards the sun...
And when they're grown and someone has to speak for those who have no voice,
may they draw upon that wilder bond, those days of tending tender things and be the one.Comment
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Thanks for the update. Michele is correct, cataract surgery today is quick and amazing. So glad to hear you have relief from the pain. I miss you around here.Originally posted by Gramps View PostNot where I breathe, but where I love, I live...
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What they said, me too. Good to hear from you!"Since the historic ruling, the Lovings have become icons for equality. Mildred released a statement on the 40th anniversary of the ruling in 2007: 'I am proud that Richard’s and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, Black or white, young or old, gay or straight, seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all about.'." - Mildred Loving (Loving v. Virginia)Comment
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Thats good news Gramps.
MarkRace Card: A tool of the intellectually weak and lazy when they cannot counter a logical argument or factual data.
"Liberals have to stop insisting that the world is what they want it to be instead of the way it is." - Bill Maher
Political correctness is ideological fascism. It’s the antithesis of freedom. Dr. Piper
Gender is not a "Social Construct", it is an outgrowth of biological reality.Comment
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Dude, the cataracts are small change compared to what you have been through.Originally posted by Gramps View Post
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Ditto all of the above. Great news about "no pain." You'll likely be annoyed at yourself for not getting the cataracts taken care of sooner.- "I'm a hell of a lot smarter than most of you guys." — Joe Biden, at Jesse Jackson's funeral, March 2026.
- "That's all I do in my life. I make deals. I'm really good at it." — President Donald Trump, Oct. 13, 2025.
- “Inside every progressive is a totalitarian screaming to get out,” — David Horowitz.
- "We [Democrats] are all willing to work with anyone who is serious about doing the work of censoring the American people, and advancing progress." — Ayanna Pressley, explaining progressives.
- "Florida is where Woke goes to die." — Ron DeSantis.
- "No one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence." — Nancy Pelosi, explaining Lawfare.
- “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”— Ben Franklin, who got it right.
- "The way I see it, there's always, c'mon, there's always money. It's there." — Elizabeth Warren, explaining socialism.
- "The interesting thing about the Green New Deal is it wasn't originally a climate thing at all.... We really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing." — Saikat Chakrabarti, then AOC's Chief of Staff.
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