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Aristus

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24. Oh my goodness.

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 01:58 PM

Oct 2023

How sweet.

I really hope I'll be better soon. This is a lot like when I had a kidney stone a couple of years ago. I was off work for a month. I spent the whole time stoned on Percocet, shuffling aimlessly from room to room in my bathrobe, clutching my little bag of medication. I felt old. I didn't like it.

This isn't quite that bad. As much as I complain about overwork in the clinic, I really do love the job. Getting in there, rolling up my sleeves, solving peoples' problems, making them feel better. I love my patients, and I miss them. I hope they're getting good care right now.

I'm humble enough to know that I'm not irreplaceable, but confident enough to know it will be a downgrade.

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Friday Night No-Drinking Post. [View all] Aristus Oct 2023 OP

I so hope you feel better... 3catwoman3 Oct 2023 #1

I'm feeling pretty good right now, 3cat3. Aristus Oct 2023 #18

Healing and peaceful vibes to you. n/t onecaliberal Oct 2023 #2

Thank you. Aristus Oct 2023 #19

Toxic stress is real. I'm sure glad you're out and that place. onecaliberal Oct 2023 #33

Breathe deeply and drink lots of water. cachukis Oct 2023 #3

Doing all three. Aristus Oct 2023 #20

Y'all just need some kickapoo joy juice... Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #4

Looking forward to a good strong drink when this is all over. Aristus Oct 2023 #21

Drinking straight seltzer water at the moment, as luck would have it NotASurfer Oct 2023 #5

So what did you opt for? Aristus Oct 2023 #22

Sotol NotASurfer Oct 2023 #43

Get well, Aristus.. Permanut Oct 2023 #6

Milk of Magnesia? In a screwdriver? Aristus Oct 2023 #23

As soon as I wrote that.. Permanut Oct 2023 #35

Maybe I'm just a bad audience. Aristus Oct 2023 #36

Philips (head) screwdrivers. niyad Oct 2023 #41

Oh, of course. Aristus Oct 2023 #44

I will miss your posts tonight. Get some rest and take care of yourself. We love you. debm55 Oct 2023 #7

Oh my goodness. Aristus Oct 2023 #24

Get Well My Friend BOSSHOG Oct 2023 #8

Thank you for the toast to good health. Aristus Oct 2023 #25

Take care lordsummerisle Oct 2023 #9

Yes, of course. Aristus Oct 2023 #26

Good thing you... 2naSalit Oct 2023 #10

Good. I'm glad. Aristus Oct 2023 #27

Ah, that answered my question. We will all celebrate with you. niyad Oct 2023 #37

Best to... 2naSalit Oct 2023 #42

I'm sick too, teetotaler! True Dough Oct 2023 #11

You too, True Dough. Aristus Oct 2023 #28

A man's got to know his limitations. WheelWalker Oct 2023 #12

I have so many limitations, Aristus Oct 2023 #29

Put the lime in the coconut & drink it all up. CrispyQ Oct 2023 #13

i just had a sinus lift Skittles Oct 2023 #14

When you're all better, Aristus Oct 2023 #31

you bet! Skittles Oct 2023 #48

Tecate with lime AKwannabe Oct 2023 #15

Nothing makes the colder months more bearable than hot alcoholic drinks! Aristus Oct 2023 #32

And we love you back. Be safe and well. niyad Oct 2023 #16

Thank you for being there for me, niyad. Aristus Oct 2023 #34

Hugggggs and continued healing vibes. How are you and Mrs. A. niyad Oct 2023 #38

I'm better. Just sleepy all the time. Aristus Oct 2023 #40

Wow! I can't imagine... GAJMac Oct 2023 #17

Welcome to our DU family. Glad you found our Friday night niyad Oct 2023 #39

Get well soon! pandr32 Oct 2023 #30

Feel better soon, dear sir... Glorfindel Oct 2023 #45

Oh my! What an extraordinary compliment! Aristus Oct 2023 #46

Don't drink water. Wolf Frankula Oct 2023 #47