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Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Thoracotomy Thursday

Tinydancer · Guru

Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I was going to put a you tube video of one but didn't want to gross every one out. I'll have to turn computer on to put a clinical definition instead of mine which might be too icky.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.

That's a great suggestion TD!

Tinydancer · Guru

A video would certainly be icky. That's what I got when I googled it...lol. Good thing I already had breakfast.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Oof. We had a winter storm yesterday. I got stuck at work. Not the end of the world but still. Oof.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

A thoracotomy is an incision into the pleural space of the chest.^[1] It is performed by surgeons (or emergency physicians undercertain circumstances) to gain access to the thoracic organs, most commonly the heart, the lungs, or the esophagus, or for access to the thoracic aorta or the anterior spine (the latter may be necessary to access tumors in the spine).

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Dona, I'd hate to get stuck at work! Be careful when you get to go home.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Oof. We had a winter storm yesterday. I got stuck at work. Not the end of the world but still. Oof.

You certainly did get it yesterday! At least you had all the cows to keep you warm. biggrin

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I'm hungry. I need food and coffee before I drag myself to work. Didn't want to put a bra on today buy I think management would frown upon that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

No fair...you know lots of medical terms!

flan

voiceofreason · Guru

It's almost 4:30 here and I'm wide awake. It's going to be a long day. Doctor appointment this morning then lunch with a friend. Stay warm my friends! It's going to be nice here today.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lol Flan. Sorry? Enjoy your day VOR.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

voiceofreason wrote:
It's almost 4:30 here and I'm wide awake. It's going to be a long day. Doctor appointment this morning then lunch with a friend. Stay warm my friends! It's going to be nice here today.

Where are you going for lunch?

And, luckily, we have no snow.

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I'm at work. Just don't want to get out of the car and go into the building.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Morning.

I kind of knew the new word. Not an exact definition but I have heard it and seen it in magazines and on TV and in those little videos they make you watch before having anything heart related done.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Good morning all!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I work 1 - 9 today, but am off tomorrow...So is DH! I feel like we haven't had any quality time in ages!!

flan

Blankie · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.
That's a great suggestion TD!

C'mon now, you lazy bones people! Look it up! That's the fun of it.

It's like my mother the English teacher when we were kids. She would never tell us the meaning of a word. She'd make us go look it up in the dictionary. Good practice.

Thoracotomy: Incision into the pleural space of the chest

Pleural space: the space between the pleural membranes that surround the chest cavity.

What fun!

So who's getting their boobs sliced into today? LOL!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

We are doing Secret Santa at work too! (I did not get a name last year.)

Yesterday I found peanut M & M's in my mailbox. They were in a cute little plastic box. I'm loving this!!!!

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Blankie wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.
That's a great suggestion TD!
C'mon now, you lazy bones people! Look it up! That's the fun of it.
It's like my mother the English teacher when we were kids. She would never tell us the meaning of a word. She'd make us go look it up in the dictionary. Good practice.
Thoracotomy: Incision into the pleural space of the chest
Pleural space: the space between the pleural membranes that surround the chest cavity.
What fun!
So who's getting their boobs sliced into today? LOL!

This is not a very helpful definition - now we need pleural and membranes.

It's like saying what is a yellow daisy - a daisy that is yellow. LOL.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 11th of December 2014 07:33:55 AM

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Blankie wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.
That's a great suggestion TD!
C'mon now, you lazy bones people! Look it up! That's the fun of it.
It's like my mother the English teacher when we were kids. She would never tell us the meaning of a word. She'd make us go look it up in the dictionary. Good practice.
Thoracotomy: Incision into the pleural space of the chest
Pleural space: the space between the pleural membranes that surround the chest cavity.
What fun!
So who's getting their boobs sliced into today? LOL!

I love this side of you, Blankie!!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
Blankie wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.
That's a great suggestion TD!
C'mon now, you lazy bones people! Look it up! That's the fun of it.
It's like my mother the English teacher when we were kids. She would never tell us the meaning of a word. She'd make us go look it up in the dictionary. Good practice.
Thoracotomy: Incision into the pleural space of the chest
Pleural space: the space between the pleural membranes that surround the chest cavity.
What fun!
So who's getting their boobs sliced into today? LOL!
This is not a very helpful definition - now we need pleural and membranes.

It's like saying what is a yellow daisy - a daisy that is yellow. LOL.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 11th of December 2014 07:33:55 AM

WHY that analogy? WHY????

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mom did the same thing to me and I do the same thing to my kids.

With spelling to.

The only time we got help was if the word had a secret letter in it. Like Knife. She would give us the first letter and nothing more.

I do the same thing.

voiceofreason · Guru

Just got to talk to Mr.VoR!!! My day is made. He's in Tennessee right now. I don't think I'll see him til late next week, maybe even longer. Sad face.

Flan, I think we're going to a bbq place for lunch.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

voiceofreason wrote:
Just got to talk to Mr.VoR!!! My day is made. He's in Tennessee right now. I don't think I'll see him til late next week, maybe even longer. Sad face.

Flan, I think we're going to a bbq place for lunch.

I hope it's sooner, rather than later!!!

Okay, then I'm NOT jealous. I don't like BBQ, but I hope your lunch is yummy!

flan

voiceofreason · Guru

I'm really good with words but I think it's because I've been doing Crossword puzzles since i was very young. Learned spelling and definitions.

My family still teases me about using my allowance to buy a pocket dictionary.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

voiceofreason wrote:
I'm really good with words but I think it's because I've been doing Crossword puzzles since i was very young. Learned spelling and definitions.

My family still teases me about using my allowance to buy a pocket dictionary.

Freakin' AWESOME!!!!

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Pleural is lung.

voiceofreason · Guru

We have something here called Phoestivus For the Rest of Us. Hilarious. They have a Festivus pole, airing of grievances and feats of strength at an outdoor market. I'm cracking up over this and think whoever thought of this is brilliant. Evidently this happens each Wednesday until Christmas.

FNW · Guru

Morning all! A few of us are having lunch today with my former boss (he retired a couple years ago) and his wife at a quaint French restaurant out in the country.

Have fun pole dancing at Phoestivus, VOR.

I make the boys spell, too, and read. Sound it out. Except the difficult words that break the rules.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

DH is going to Pine Mountain, GA on the 31st.

IF we can find a housesitter AND if I can get time off work...I CAN GO WITH HIM!!!

(Not that I'm excited or anything...)

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Blankie wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.
That's a great suggestion TD!
C'mon now, you lazy bones people! Look it up! That's the fun of it.
It's like my mother the English teacher when we were kids. She would never tell us the meaning of a word. She'd make us go look it up in the dictionary. Good practice.
Thoracotomy: Incision into the pleural space of the chest
Pleural space: the space between the pleural membranes that surround the chest cavity.
What fun!
So who's getting their boobs sliced into today? LOL!
This is not a very helpful definition - now we need pleural and membranes.

It's like saying what is a yellow daisy - a daisy that is yellow. LOL.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 11th of December 2014 07:33:55 AM
WHY that analogy? WHY????
flan

What do you have against daisies? And yellow ones in particular?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Blankie wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Shouldn't we have to give a definition for the new word of the day? Great title SB.
That's a great suggestion TD!
C'mon now, you lazy bones people! Look it up! That's the fun of it.
It's like my mother the English teacher when we were kids. She would never tell us the meaning of a word. She'd make us go look it up in the dictionary. Good practice.
Thoracotomy: Incision into the pleural space of the chest
Pleural space: the space between the pleural membranes that surround the chest cavity.
What fun!
So who's getting their boobs sliced into today? LOL!
This is not a very helpful definition - now we need pleural and membranes.

It's like saying what is a yellow daisy - a daisy that is yellow. LOL.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 11th of December 2014 07:33:55 AM
WHY that analogy? WHY????
flan
What do you have against daisies? And yellow ones in particular?

Bad memories...

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

SB, my first thought upon seeing the title was, who is getting their chest tapped today?!!
After dealing with blood all day yesterday, I was not happy to see that word posted. Yeah, I already knew what the word meant.

DD is on the good meds for a few days. I mean the really good meds. biggrin

I am exhausted. My body hurts all over. I was so overly tired last night that I couldn't get to sleep. So, three shots of buttershots solved that problem. Hehehe

And DD will need tender loving care for several days. It's going to be a long week.

On a good note, we spent all day Tuesday cuddling sweet little grandson.

Since I am housebound for several days, I hope to get all the Christmas cards done and do some cookie making. smile

I hope you are all having a great day! It's Thursday!!! Almost the weekend!

Today is DH's birthday. I hope to take him out for supper. Oldest DD said she would take care of her sister for me. Gotta love family! Bless her!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Thanks for checking in! We miss you!!!!!

Take it EASY, you hear?

flan

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

just Czech wrote:
SB, my first thought upon seeing the title was, who is getting their chest tapped today?!!
After dealing with blood all day yesterday, I was not happy to see that word posted. Yeah, I already knew what the word meant.
DD is on the good meds for a few days. I mean the really good meds.
I am exhausted. My body hurts all over. I was so overly tired last night that I couldn't get to sleep. So, three shots of buttershots solved that problem. Hehehe
And DD will need tender loving care for several days. It's going to be a long week.
On a good note, we spent all day Tuesday cuddling sweet little grandson.
Since I am housebound for several days, I hope to get all the Christmas cards done and do some cookie making.
I hope you are all having a great day! It's Thursday!!! Almost the weekend!
Today is DH's birthday. I hope to take him out for supper. Oldest DD said she would take care of her sister for me. Gotta love family! Bless her!

{{{Czech}}}

Get yourself some good relaxing done today, dear lady!!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

It's good to hear from you, Czech!

I'm glad you got to spend time with your grandson.

I wish your daughter a speedy recovery, and your husband a happy birthday! smile

Hang in there!

voiceofreason · Guru

FNW wrote:
Morning all! A few of us are having lunch today with my former boss (he retired a couple years ago) and his wife at a quaint French restaurant out in the country.

Have fun pole dancing at Phoestivus, VOR.

I make the boys spell, too, and read. Sound it out. Except the difficult words that break the rules.

biggrin biggrin haha

voiceofreason · Guru

Czech, I hope you have a relaxing dinner with your husband! Thanks for czeching in!

Tinydancer · Guru

Sending stregnth and prayers your way Czech...Hugs!

Blankie · Guru

Hope you can take a breath and relax today, Czecherboard. You are a trooper.

Blankie · Guru

voiceofreason wrote:
FNW wrote:
Morning all! A few of us are having lunch today with my former boss (he retired a couple years ago) and his wife at a quaint French restaurant out in the country.

Have fun pole dancing at Phoestivus, VOR.

I make the boys spell, too, and read. Sound it out. Except the difficult words that break the rules.
haha

Pole dancing at Phoestivus. Ha! biggrin How about in ugly Christmas sweaters? They slide well.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

VOR - it's from Seinfeld!!!! Classic episode. You should watch it.

2 words about my day so far: puppy diarrhea 😡💩

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mellow Momma wrote:
VOR - it's from Seinfeld!!!! Classic episode. You should watch it.

2 words about my day so far: puppy diarrhea 😡💩

I am sorry. That is not fun.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
VOR - it's from Seinfeld!!!! Classic episode. You should watch it.

2 words about my day so far: puppy diarrhea 😡💩
I am sorry. That is not fun.

I have washed the bath mats, the kitchen rug, and several spots on my favorite throw rug. Not to mention I feel like I smell like poop now. The smell just lingers around you. Febreeze to the rescue!

The he only good part was getting to use the poop emoji. Lol

JPT · Senior Member

Mellow Momma wrote:
VOR - it's from Seinfeld!!!! Classic episode. You should watch it.

2 words about my day so far: puppy diarrhea 😡💩

Do you have any canned pumpkin on hand? Try giving a bit (teaspoon to tablespoon depending on the size of the dog)

Divine Geek · Guru

We have a candy bucket in our office. I grabbed a bag of Christmas wrapped Hersey Kisses with almonds. We are now addicted. I think we've bought like 3 bags in the last week. But why are they so expensive??

NAOW · Vette's SS

I hope you get some rest this week Czech.

Sorry, MM, that is really no fun. That is one of the not so glamorous aspects of pet ownership.

Have fun at your lunch FNW! I have a lunch with friends tomorrow. I really look forward to them.

FNW · Guru

It's the best part about the holidays. Getting together with people you don't see often enough. Well, that and the food.

-- Edited by FNW on Thursday 11th of December 2014 10:22:56 AM