Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Peter Robinson ·
May 24, 2012 at 6:00pm
This just in from our beloved Dave Carter, who wanted me to know why he probably wouldn't be posting for a couple of days. Dave, always thinking of Ricochet--even under duress.
Dear Peter,
Well, the bad news is that I'm in the hospital again with another kidney stone....
The good news that my nurse is interested in joining Ricochet. He's a very conservative gentleman, and anxious to learn more about Ricochet, which I am happy to help grow, one stone at a time.
Pass the pain meds,
Dave
Spare a prayer for Dave. He may remain the very picture of good cheer, but this hurts.
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Apr '12
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
God bless and speedy recovery, Dave.
I've heard that cranberry juice or extract pills can support kidney function. Also, as another Ricocheter said, drink lots of water.
My cousin had one. He said when it popped out, it was in the shape of a half-folded pocketknife. Yeah, that could hurt.
May '12
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
I'm wincing just thinking about the pain. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Aug '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
I have some dear friends who suffer from this malady. My extreme sympathies go out to you and hope that you recover soon.
Sep '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Get well soon, Dave!
Feb '12
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
I've had 4 Kidney Stones. .... Pass the Toradol (aka ketorolac tromethamine) . A gift from Heaven
Sep '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
What she said!
Jul '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
I'll await the return of your analysis when your urinalysis is clear. God speed that stone to it's fate in the trash.
Aug '10
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Being married to an LSU lady, I understand Louisianan somewhat. I think this has something to do with football season starting in a little more than 3 months?
Get well, Dave!
Mar '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr. Carter.
Jul '10
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Dave, praying for a swift and speedy recovery for you.
Feb '12
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Like Whiskey Sam said, Dave.
Prayers on their way!
Sep '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Dave,
Cranberry juice is a well-known preventative for kidney stones. But--cranberry juice is typically sold as "cranberry juice cocktail," which has far more sugar than cranberry juice. If you're trying to watch your sugar intake, that can be a problem.
The natural foods section of a grocery store will likely sell 100% cranberry juice. It's relatively pricey, and if you drink it straight it'll take the enamel off your teeth. Buy a two-liter bottle of seltzer water for each 32-oz. bottle of cranberry juice. I find that one part juice to 3 parts seltzer is about perfect--but I'm from New England. YMMV.
I recognize the problem--not a lot of truck stop shops have a natural foods section. Order from Amazon.com, and bring your inventory with you.
If your body is forming stones, you have to deal with the issue. It won't just go away. Cranberry juice probably isn't Alphonse's idea of what to serve with jambalaya--but it really is the cure for what ails ya.
And by the way--it's also terrific for clearing your throat before you sing....
Oct '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Gandalf the Wizard had this problem once, I recall. It was that scene on the bridge ...
Sorry.
Edited on May 25, 2012 at 5:28amApr '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
So sorry to hear about your kidney stone. Take care and heal quickly.
Jun '10
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Prayers and good thoughts on the way.
Now start using that new water bottle. I won't look.
Nov '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Ouch, Dave! I empathize! Prayers...and: "God bless ya real good!"
May '10
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
Get well soon Dave!
May '11
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
I hope you get well soon, Dave. And start drinking your iced tea with lemon.
May '10
Re: Dave Carter, Stoned Again
A fellow stoner, let me pass on to you, Dave, the advice a doctor gave me once when I had a kidney stone. "Drink lots of beer and do jumping jacks.". Personally, I think the beer was sufficient.