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Ron Obvious

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18. Absolutely

Thu Feb 14, 2013, 09:58 PM

Feb 2013

The ancient Greeks coined the concept of 'Hubris', whereby just when everything in your life is working out swimmingly compared to everybody else, that's when fate kicks you in the testes to remind you how insignificant and vulnerable you are.

I had symptoms for 2 years and didn't know it.

As a public service announcement: excessive night-time urination (and almost none during the day), coughing, inability to sleep, inexplicable weight-gain, throwing up your food (without feeling nauseated) are potentially signs of heart trouble. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone!

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The doctor said I'd probably never walk again. [View all] Ron Obvious Feb 2013 OP

Congrats, my dear Ron Obvious! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2013 #1

Thanks, Peggy! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #5

Fantastic... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #2

This one was pretty blunt... Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #6

I'm so happy for you... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #7

Don't worry Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #8

Wow. Just Wow. Denninmi Feb 2013 #9

Thank you! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #13

You have a good wife, excellent! Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #10

They're not entirely sure... Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #12

Then again, I used to drink a lot ... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #14

Absolutely Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #18

And I'm certain your poor wife Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #21

Hey, I'm a typical guy! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #32

I had politely refrained from sexist criticism... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #34

Good night! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #37

Depression is actually more common than not after such events. Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #45

Yes, I know... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #46

I wasn't too worried in this case, but maybe should have also mentioned Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #47

way to go, Ron Skittles Feb 2013 #3

Woot! a la izquierda Feb 2013 #4

Ah doctors. Gotta love 'em. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #11

Congratulations, Ron Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #15

Thank you! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #19

I hope your doctor wasn't the guy on the left :) Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #23

Haha! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #38

Just don't get the urge to eat an entire Anglican cathedral, OK? Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #40

awesome riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #16

Well done!! You must have a real appreciation for the simple things! nt Lucky Luciano Feb 2013 #17

Way to go! rurallib Feb 2013 #20

That is awesome!!! dbackjon Feb 2013 #22

Carlin said, "It's all guesswork in a white coat." - You just proved his point. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #24

Congratulations. I was in a similar situation Paula Sims Feb 2013 #25

Excellent! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #33

That is fantastic! Chorophyll Feb 2013 #26

Haha! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #36

Way to go Ron! Keep up the good work! bluesbassman Feb 2013 #27

awesome backwoodsbob Feb 2013 #28

YOU SHOWED 'EM!!! tblue Feb 2013 #29

That's right! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #35

OMG! Heartiest of congrats to you! Send some of 'that' my way....will need it too soon. nt snappyturtle Feb 2013 #30

Good thoughts to you! n/t Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #39

That's awesome. bigwillq Feb 2013 #31

Brilliant. I'm proud of you. You could have believed them and laid down. nolabear Feb 2013 #41

Way to go! I'm glad you were able to school them with your determination. n/t woodsprite Feb 2013 #42

That is so GREAT!!! Arugula Latte Feb 2013 #43

Hey, thanks for all the hearts this evening! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #44

EPIC WIN WilliamPitt Feb 2013 #48

I have but one thing to say: Brigid Feb 2013 #49

Congrat, Ron! geardaddy Feb 2013 #50