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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,848
Posted By Cuyuna

I couldn't care less about the hassle of hand...

I couldn't care less about the hassle of hand washing them to try to extend their comfort, durability, or wearability. If I pull biking clothing out of my dresser drawer and find the item to be worn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,848
Posted By Cuyuna

I just couldn't care less about longevity,...

I just couldn't care less about longevity, durability, wearability. When my biking clothes wear out, I throw them away and buy a replacement. As a percentage of the total that I spend on my bicycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,848
Posted By Cuyuna

When I take my biking shorts off, I toss them...

When I take my biking shorts off, I toss them down the laundry chute. A couple of days later, they reappear in my dresser drawer. I'm not sure what happens to them in between, and don't particularly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 44,201
Posted By Cuyuna

Read the attached articles. Probably are over...

Read the attached articles. Probably are over your head, but perhaps you can grasp the gist of why physiology and biochemistry are more complicated than you realize.

The Physiology of Body Weight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 44,201
Posted By Cuyuna

Yes, it does.

Yes, it does.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 44,201
Posted By Cuyuna

Yes. Thermodynamics aside, the many changes in...

Yes. Thermodynamics aside, the many changes in metabolism that go along with calorie restriction makes that equation overly simplistic and not generally reflective of a rational weight loss process.
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-01-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,128
Posted By Cuyuna

A DRE/Prostate exam is still a part of any...

A DRE/Prostate exam is still a part of any competent physical examination on adult males. Likewise, evaluation for an inguinal hernia. That particular problem increases with age.
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-27-19, 12:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

The best way to prevent dying from CRC is to...

The best way to prevent dying from CRC is to remove pre-cancerous polyps at colonoscopy before they become cancer.


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Forum: Pills and Ills
02-26-19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

Propofol is esssentially general anesthesia. The...

Propofol is esssentially general anesthesia. The patient is completely asleep..doesn’t speak, isn’t aware. Intravenous Conscious Sedation, using Versed/Fentanyl (most common anesthesia for...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-25-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

Most endoscopy centers use Versed and Fentanyl...

Most endoscopy centers use Versed and Fentanyl for sedation and insufflate the colon with air (not nitrogen). The more "compassionate" programs (modern) will use propofol for sedation (administered...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-08-19, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,328
Posted By Cuyuna

That never stops the “experts” on this forum from...

That never stops the “experts” on this forum from lobbing in their guesses.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,766
Posted By Cuyuna

I have thousands of miles on my old Paramount...

I have thousands of miles on my old Paramount Series 5, but got to an age where drop bars were just too uncomfortable. Nice for racing, but kind of pointless if you're looking for comfort on a bike...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-20-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,284
Posted By Cuyuna

Glad you're recovering well. My buddy just had...

Glad you're recovering well. My buddy just had his second hip replacement about 12 days ago. He's older, so ended up staying in the hospital overnight. We're leaving with a group of other friends for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,300
Posted By Cuyuna

Maybe. Won't know for sure until the trial is...

Maybe. Won't know for sure until the trial is over. My bet is that a warranty refusal to cover consequential damages like a chewed up rim is valid and Compass has no legal obligation in that regard.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-19-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,300
Posted By Cuyuna

Well, it's their stated position, so people...

Well, it's their stated position, so people buying their stuff should be aware that, legal or not, they're going to have a struggle with claims for incidental damage. You can squat on it if you want,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,270
Posted By Cuyuna

As you note, Real ID has nothing to do with...

As you note, Real ID has nothing to do with having to produce one's "papers" at the whim of a random police officer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,270
Posted By Cuyuna

This state (Minnesota) was one of the last states...

This state (Minnesota) was one of the last states to approve Real ID option for its driver's licenses. The Feds kept postponing the implementation while Minnesota and a couple of other state tried to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,270
Posted By Cuyuna

The Real ID Act only sets Federal standards for...

The Real ID Act only sets Federal standards for identification that is of acceptable quality to the Feds IF a person wants to fly on a commercial airline, enter a Federal building/facility, or enter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,270
Posted By Cuyuna

It's a troll. A troll from Troul. Heh. The...

It's a troll. A troll from Troul. Heh.

The latest series Apple Watch has a fall detector. It calls EMS, sends location, and notifies whomever you have selected from your contact list that you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,270
Posted By Cuyuna

Yeah, right. Achtung! Zeig mir deine Papiere!!

Yeah, right. Achtung! Zeig mir deine Papiere!!
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-13-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,541
Posted By Cuyuna

To be clear it's not a full EKG, it's only a lead...

To be clear it's not a full EKG, it's only a lead II rhythm strip, and both Kardia and it's app, and the Apple Watch 4 app are cleared by the FDA only for determining the presence or absence of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,300
Posted By Cuyuna

From their warranty page: “Compass Bicycles...

From their warranty page:

“Compass Bicycles Ltd. shall not be held liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages. There shall be no other warranties, implied or expressed”.
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-11-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,128
Posted By Cuyuna

That you know of....

That you know of....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,245
Posted By Cuyuna

I often tip personal service workers that provide...

I often tip personal service workers that provide me with personal service, particularly when it's a service where tipping is traditional. Like barbers, waiters, masseuses, etc. When I go into a bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,245
Posted By Cuyuna

You're comparing a not-for-profit co-op that...

You're comparing a not-for-profit co-op that typically charges peanuts to a conventional retail establishment.

I tip my barber. I don't tip the check-out clerk at Target. If I was to ever get my...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-10-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,128
Posted By Cuyuna

The old quote to medical students from years...

The old quote to medical students from years past...."if you don't put your finger in it, someday you are likely to put your foot in it".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,245
Posted By Cuyuna

I wouldn't even ask. I'd just change my...

I wouldn't even ask. I'd just change my bi-monthly gift to a pat on the back and a hearty "thanks". Better yet...give them a good review of Yelp or Google instead. Sounds like they'd appreciate that...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-10-19, 05:41 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,128
Posted By Cuyuna

That’s an unfortunate attitude. I’ve discovered...

That’s an unfortunate attitude. I’ve discovered many prostate cancers over the years. It’s a shame to not take that diagnostic opportunity when it takes no additional effort, no additional time, and...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-10-19, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,512
Posted By Cuyuna

I just visited a buddy in the hospital yesterday...

I just visited a buddy in the hospital yesterday about 6pm. He had an anterior approach hip replacement about noon. He was debating whether or not to go ahead and go home. The part that was...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-10-19, 12:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,128
Posted By Cuyuna

Well, you likely did get a prostate exam...

Well, you likely did get a prostate exam somewhere along the way during your colonoscopy.
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-10-19, 12:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,128
Posted By Cuyuna

I think you may be posting in the wrong thread.

I think you may be posting in the wrong thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,482
Posted By Cuyuna

Magazines? What magazines? I didn’t receive any...

Magazines? What magazines? I didn’t receive any magazines.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,245
Posted By Cuyuna

Life there in Mayberry sounds pretty sweet! For...

Life there in Mayberry sounds pretty sweet! For me...my LBS, my barber, and the guy at the donut shop all treat me professionally and with respect. In return, I treat them with respect, give them my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-19, 01:42 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,245
Posted By Cuyuna

For me, it's easier to have the bike shop do it....

For me, it's easier to have the bike shop do it. Then I don't have to take the time or acquire the tools.

The local Trek dealer here has an option to pay a little more to jump the line, in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,245
Posted By Cuyuna

I just bring money. That always seems to work...

I just bring money. That always seems to work just fine.
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-07-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,541
Posted By Cuyuna

I never feel like my heart is racing, just...

I never feel like my heart is racing, just beating fast. Understandable, and I wasn't terribly concerned since it occurred riding a fat bike up a hill in the snow, but 180 seems physiologically high...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-07-19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,541
Posted By Cuyuna

Kardia is a good deal for the price. It's very...

Kardia is a good deal for the price. It's very accurate. The Apple Watch Series 4 will do the same thing now. Both are FDA "cleared" (a less rigorous category than FDA "approved"), but the hardware...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-23-18, 04:30 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,345
Posted By Cuyuna

Read what I post, or don’t. Seriously, I couldn’t...

Read what I post, or don’t. Seriously, I couldn’t possibly care less.
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-23-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,759
Posted By Cuyuna

It's human nature to romanticize death from...

It's human nature to romanticize death from falling off a ladder and suffering a traumatic brain injury.
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-22-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,345
Posted By Cuyuna

I would absolutely reject medical advice on a...

I would absolutely reject medical advice on a biking forum out of hand, even from a doctor posting here. The person giving the advice doesn't know the "patient's" history, has not examined them, and...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-22-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,345
Posted By Cuyuna

My advice is to ignore ANY medical advice you get...

My advice is to ignore ANY medical advice you get on the internet, especially on a bicycle forum, and do what your doctors tell you.
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-19-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

Valium is virtually never used these days. Some...

Valium is virtually never used these days. Some endoscopists still use Versed (along with the opioid Fentanyl). Versed is a sedative in the same class as Valium, but it has a much more pronounced...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-13-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

The AARP magazine is pretty famous for bad...

The AARP magazine is pretty famous for bad medical advice.

Yes, the American Cancer Society now recommends colonoscopy screening begin at age 45. Their rationale is actually pretty good. It can be...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-12-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

A couple of adenomatous polyps generally means...

A couple of adenomatous polyps generally means repeat in 5 years unless they were large polyps, very pre-cancerous, or there were several (more than three) in which case 3 years is recommended. The...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-11-18, 10:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Cuyuna

The false positive rate for virtual colonoscopy...

The false positive rate for virtual colonoscopy is about 15%. If read as positive, or if the prep is inadequate and there's too much stool in the colon, then colonoscopy is the next step. At that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-18, 05:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,152
Posted By Cuyuna

Not denigrate internet medical advice, but hip...

Not denigrate internet medical advice, but hip pain + bilateral THR = see an orthopaedic joint surgeon, preferably one that has access to your previous hip X-rays. And you should preferably do it...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-09-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,393
Posted By Cuyuna

Morphine would be a very unusual choice these...

Morphine would be a very unusual choice these days. Most likely she didn't know what you actually got.
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-09-18, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,393
Posted By Cuyuna

The two main choices of anesthesia for...

The two main choices of anesthesia for colonoscopy are deep sedation with Propofol or conscious sedation with Fentanyl and Versed. Propofol is administered by an anesthesiologist or anesthetist, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-18, 08:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,337
Posted By Cuyuna

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Pills and Ills
12-09-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,393
Posted By Cuyuna

Cologuard is a good screening tool. It's not as...

Cologuard is a good screening tool. It's not as good as colonoscopy but does have obvious advantages, not the least of which is that many people who refuse colonoscopy screening for colon cancer will...
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