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Norrrm

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5. A cement block, studded with nails ripping its way down through your guts.

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:58 AM

19 hrs ago

Lying in bed, twisting and turning to find that mythical position of slightly less pain
(12 on the 10 scale).

Demerol is your friend.

and then this decimal point from the calculator finally pops out with instant relief.

Voice of experience

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Why don't I believe this the Department of ... [View all] Botany 21 hrs ago OP

Been where you are now a year ago. Wishing you speedy relief, comfort, and resolution, Botany. Efilroft Sul 20 hrs ago #1

Good luck and take care. PittBlue 20 hrs ago #2

Best wishes for you hermetic 19 hrs ago #3

Good luck with your procedure MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #4

A cement block, studded with nails ripping its way down through your guts. Norrrm 19 hrs ago #5

No pain but I will be delighted not to have Botany 18 hrs ago #6