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Lizzie2
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First Date Tonight!
« on: Oct 24th, 2006, 3:37pm » |
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I haven't dated anybody in quite some time now, but I'm going on a first date tonight. The guy I'm going out with is named John, and he is an intern, but in an osteopathic program to become an ENT/facial plastic surgeon. I always feel rather hesitant about bringing up my medical stuff with dates, because I certainly don't want them to view me as a freak of nature, but the other day, I had given him the link to my England photos. I suddenly realized that I'd have to explain to him the set named, "Clusterheads in England" - so I mentioned that I have cluster headaches, and that I was going to England to stay with a friend who also had them.
All the sudden, he says, "OH! I have a hilarious story about cluster headaches!"
My eyebrows raised as I said, "You do?"
He then told me that his roommate from med school had clusters. He said his roommate was a bit of a drama queen, but he'd come into his room one night during a hit - crying. Somehow he'd messed up with the imitrex injector - dropped it or something, and shot imitrex into his eye. (Not the needle - just the medicine) He had rushed into John's room, crying, wanting John to take him to the ER since he now had imitrex into his eye.
John went on and on about the story. And then said (in a joking way), "Well....I won't hold it (CH) against you!!" HAHA!!
This is the first time I've ever met somebody who continues to treat me just like any normal person, in spite of actually knowing about clusters!! I also don't have to explain it to him, teach him about it, etc.
Maybe, just maybe, he's a keeper???
Fingers crossed!! Our first date is to go out to dinner tonight!! I'm excited!! Going to take a beauty nap first..hehe 
PF Wishes to all!!
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #1 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 3:44pm » |
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If he laughs or calls you a drama queen when you get a CH....I will have to hurt him!! 
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #2 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:07pm » |
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you know whats expected on the first date dont you!!!
your best manners
I hope you enjoy it. great news about the CH experience. it doesnt matter how much you educate people they never really get it till they see it.
Have a fabulous time
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #3 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:15pm » |
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on Oct 24th, 2006, 3:37pm, Lizzie2 wrote:| This is the first time I've ever met somebody who continues to treat me just like any normal person, in spite of actually knowing about clusters!! |
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The rest of them were a$$holes.
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #4 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:21pm » |
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Good luck tonight Lizzie!
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #5 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:26pm » |
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Hope you have a fantastic night Lizzie.
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #6 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:29pm » |
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Have a wonderful evening.
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Have fun Carrie, show him that beautiful smile and you'll have him hook, line and sinker. Then you can keep him or let him go............your choice not his............
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #8 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:34pm » |
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on Oct 24th, 2006, 3:44pm, Jonny wrote:If he laughs or calls you a drama queen when you get a CH....I will have to hurt him!!
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I love the idea of having a big brother to look out for me here! I don't think he would do that though - he didn't mean his friend was a drama queen because of his CH - but just that he was a natural drama queen, in spite of CH. And he did say that he was trying very hard not to laugh about the imitrex thing because he knew his friend was in serious pain, but it just was one of those incidents where you have to bite your lip....at least he was trying!!
I'm hoping he won't have to see me get hit tonight at the very least!!
Thanks for all the well-wishes!! I gotta start getting ready! 
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #9 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 4:43pm » |
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GOOD luck on your date Lizzie dear....Just remember to RELAX...Breath and have fun..lol
And slap his hand and say your not that kinda girl...(well unless of course...awww never mind) lol
I kinda envy you..I haven`t been on a date in YRS...
Good vibes being sent for fun
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on Oct 24th, 2006, 4:34pm, Lizzie2 wrote:
I love the idea of having a big brother to look out for me here! |
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You have them all over the country if not the world.
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #11 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 5:20pm » |
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You got big sisters too!! Hope it all goes well...Its nice to have someone in your life who understands CH is a part of who you are....good luck, hope he's a keeper!
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #12 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 5:26pm » |
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He pisses you off and I'll stalk him.. I'll make his life a misery LOL
Have a great time!
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #13 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 5:35pm » |
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #14 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 8:13pm » |
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My son the Doctor?
You like him?
He treats you like a normal person?
Reel him In?
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #15 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 11:00pm » |
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Have fun Lizzie
Medical people are pretty laid back and not much can shock them so you should be fine.
Let him open doors and carry the oxygen tank for you
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #16 on: Oct 24th, 2006, 11:33pm » |
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Alright young lady...it's 10:30PM!!!! Shouldn't you be home by now?!?!?!?
Sooooooo, how'd it go?
Was he a loser or a keeper?
Inquiring minds want to know...
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #17 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 12:28am » |
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I sure hope you got to Boink the guy. Sometimes, it adds a whole lot to the emotional process. Other times, it don't mean squat.
I'm pulling for you, Carrie.
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #18 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 12:40am » |
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Its now 12.40 am and she aint back in here yet !
Thats a good sign ...
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #19 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 2:19am » |
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Carrie,
I hope that you had a nice time!
Best wishes,
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #20 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 9:37am » |
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Inquiring minds want to know! How was it?
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #21 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 10:33am » |
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OK OK
The date actually ended around 9pm - mainly because we both have to work today. He is on call tonight, and I'll be in the NICU from 11am-11pm - so I'm about to leave in 5 minutes.
It was a lot of fun - had a great dinner! We then walked around my town, even though it was freeeeeeeeeeezing out!! Then he came back here for a bit, and we talked - he even heard me play piano for a song!
First dates are always awkward.....I don't really like them! But we did have a good time - he told me later he'd had fun. Guess we'll see where it goes from here...!
Annette - I know medical people are laid back - I am one!!
I'd write more, but work calls!
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #22 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 1:54pm » |
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Good news Carrie, glad you had a good time! Keep us posted as to how everything turns out!
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Re: First Date Tonight!
« Reply #23 on: Oct 25th, 2006, 2:36pm » |
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Sounds good so far. I am glad I have Kevin (KMG) NO explaining necessary. You think two clusterheads would not work but it does.
Good thing about a resident. He could be a great supporter.
Bad thing he will be on call a lot and you will have to manage alone.
Sounds like you could manage.
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on Oct 24th, 2006, 3:37pm, Lizzie2 wrote:
This is the first time I've ever met somebody who continues to treat me just like any normal person, in spite of actually knowing about clusters!! I also don't have to explain it to him, teach him about it, etc.
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All of us here can all treat you like any normal person ... You say you get headaches? Take an aspirin!
Good Luck, Kiddo.
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