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Why it's "good" to have CF...
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thelizardqueen
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Why it's
You never have to worry about "squeezing" into a size 2 jean because they fit you perfectly!
You never have to worry about "squeezing" into a size 2 jean because they fit you perfectly!
Why it's
1)You never have to be asked to pay for 2nd airline ticket because you overlap into a seat next to you!
2)You can own more clothes because they are small size so you can fit more into a drawer!
3)You can get a true bear hug from someone because they can more than get their arms around you!
1)You never have to be asked to pay for 2nd airline ticket because you overlap into a seat next to you!
2)You can own more clothes because they are small size so you can fit more into a drawer!
3)You can get a true bear hug from someone because they can more than get their arms around you!
thelizardqueen
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Why it's
You can eat junk food and not feel guilty about it!
You can eat junk food and not feel guilty about it!
coltsfan715
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Why it's
It's possible that your real nails look more like acrylics than acrylics ... so you don't have to pay for them ... if that is what you like. (people always try to take my nails off because they think they are acrylic when I get mine done)
You can eat two or three or more desserts and not worry yourself to death about how much weight you are going to gain.
... Speaking of gaining weight ... You can count on getting a Congratulations! Nice Job! when you go to the doc and step on the scale only to find you have GAINED 10 lbs.
You will always have a vested interest in and be ore likely to understand genetics when you learn it in Biology. (I know a bit of a reach but still kinda true)
All you have to do is cough to get an annoying person away from you (works on occasion for me .. cause they think you are going to give them something).
You can understand medical terms and lingo better than the average Joe esp. if you are in the hospital frequently.
AND .... THE ULTIMATE WEAPON ... If someone pisses you off or is bothering you .... all you have to do is let one rip to knock them unconsious for a short period. The threat of CF gas is one of the most effective I have come across.
Lindsey
It's possible that your real nails look more like acrylics than acrylics ... so you don't have to pay for them ... if that is what you like. (people always try to take my nails off because they think they are acrylic when I get mine done)
You can eat two or three or more desserts and not worry yourself to death about how much weight you are going to gain.
... Speaking of gaining weight ... You can count on getting a Congratulations! Nice Job! when you go to the doc and step on the scale only to find you have GAINED 10 lbs.
You will always have a vested interest in and be ore likely to understand genetics when you learn it in Biology. (I know a bit of a reach but still kinda true)
All you have to do is cough to get an annoying person away from you (works on occasion for me .. cause they think you are going to give them something).
You can understand medical terms and lingo better than the average Joe esp. if you are in the hospital frequently.
AND .... THE ULTIMATE WEAPON ... If someone pisses you off or is bothering you .... all you have to do is let one rip to knock them unconsious for a short period. The threat of CF gas is one of the most effective I have come across.
Lindsey
Why it's "good
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>abloedel</b></i>
You don't have to workout you upper abs as all of your couging gives you six pack abs.</end quote></div>
Try....a 12 pack! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Good reason to take a nap.
A welcoming comittee (...at the hospital)
A good reason for hubby to shovel the snow more than I.
Being on "the diet that everyone dreams of".
More insightful than most without CF.
We belong to a huge membership of 30,000 people in the US.
Achievements feel possibly more powerful than those without CF.
And the Government loves us. (yah right!)
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>abloedel</b></i>
You don't have to workout you upper abs as all of your couging gives you six pack abs.</end quote></div>
Try....a 12 pack! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Good reason to take a nap.
A welcoming comittee (...at the hospital)
A good reason for hubby to shovel the snow more than I.
Being on "the diet that everyone dreams of".
More insightful than most without CF.
We belong to a huge membership of 30,000 people in the US.
Achievements feel possibly more powerful than those without CF.
And the Government loves us. (yah right!)
Emily65Roses
New member
Why it's "good
Thanks to my home IV company, I am Queen Saline.
Thanks to my home IV company, I am Queen Saline.
lovingBenandCambree
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Why it's "good
You can always pull the CF card to get what you want. Not that I have done this HEHE. I often joke about it with my husband. Oh just tell them your wife is dying that will get you what you want. Horrible I know.
Emilee
You can always pull the CF card to get what you want. Not that I have done this HEHE. I often joke about it with my husband. Oh just tell them your wife is dying that will get you what you want. Horrible I know.
Emilee
Why it's "good
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>catboogie</b></i>
a free lifetime supply of medical tape, free batteries, alcohol swabs and little tiny pairs of scissors. <img src=""></end quote></div>
We have about 36 C batteries from assorted home IVs. Do you NOTHING else in the world takes C batteries except for that IV pump???
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>catboogie</b></i>
a free lifetime supply of medical tape, free batteries, alcohol swabs and little tiny pairs of scissors. <img src=""></end quote></div>
We have about 36 C batteries from assorted home IVs. Do you NOTHING else in the world takes C batteries except for that IV pump???
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
Emily65Roses
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Why it's "good
Ooooh, gotta love the salt. I love eating all the salt I want.
Salt!!!! <3
Having a handicapped parking sticker at Disneyland is EXTREMELY beneficial.
Ooooh, gotta love the salt. I love eating all the salt I want.
Salt!!!! <3
Having a handicapped parking sticker at Disneyland is EXTREMELY beneficial.
Why it's "good
hmmmmm.... I always got out of the mile run at school, oh and
swimming!!! I always have wonderful skin when I am on home
I.V.'s from all the saline. My dog loves to give me kisses whenever
I am sweaty because she loves the salt. When you really aren't
wanting to go out with your friends and just want to stay home you
have a really good excuse that no one thinks twice about... I am
not feeling to well!!! The ability to clear the room with one
fart...and be able to do it on command for those sticky situations
when they just won't leave. My favorite... in the morning when its
cold you don't have to go out and start the car or shovel snow
because...(sniff, sniff) Your lungs can't take it!!! I have used
this so many times!!! Sometimes I love CF!!!
hmmmmm.... I always got out of the mile run at school, oh and
swimming!!! I always have wonderful skin when I am on home
I.V.'s from all the saline. My dog loves to give me kisses whenever
I am sweaty because she loves the salt. When you really aren't
wanting to go out with your friends and just want to stay home you
have a really good excuse that no one thinks twice about... I am
not feeling to well!!! The ability to clear the room with one
fart...and be able to do it on command for those sticky situations
when they just won't leave. My favorite... in the morning when its
cold you don't have to go out and start the car or shovel snow
because...(sniff, sniff) Your lungs can't take it!!! I have used
this so many times!!! Sometimes I love CF!!!
Why it's "good
Sorry, I don't have the 6 pack, I got the keg. In I were younger I could be a maternity model for as long as they'd need me!
Eating anything you want is a good one, as someone else mentioned.
And to kind of add to Allie's....not having to worry about making retirement decisions
Sorry, I don't have the 6 pack, I got the keg. In I were younger I could be a maternity model for as long as they'd need me!
Eating anything you want is a good one, as someone else mentioned.
And to kind of add to Allie's....not having to worry about making retirement decisions
L
littlemisssilly
Guest
Why it's "good
I can still fit into my school uniform without any problems!<br>
<br>
Stupid people thinking I'm "courageous and inspirational"
just for getting my a*se out of bed in the morning when in fact I
should really be dying!<br>
<br>
Telling everyone the reason I'm late all the time is because I had
to do my "treatments" (and then they all shut up!)
I can still fit into my school uniform without any problems!<br>
<br>
Stupid people thinking I'm "courageous and inspirational"
just for getting my a*se out of bed in the morning when in fact I
should really be dying!<br>
<br>
Telling everyone the reason I'm late all the time is because I had
to do my "treatments" (and then they all shut up!)
blindhearted
New member
Why it's "good
Getting out of gym class (specially jumping jacks, suicides, running laps)
Looking younger than what you really are (good thing: sometimes get buffet at a kids price, also can be a bad thing too. I hope it will come in handy when I'm in my 30s and look like I'm in my 20s)
Eat what you want and gain little weight
Meeting my husband (i was his patient, he was an cna. thats how we met)
as littlemisssilly said about being late....i'm sure i abuse that excuse.
Getting out of gym class (specially jumping jacks, suicides, running laps)
Looking younger than what you really are (good thing: sometimes get buffet at a kids price, also can be a bad thing too. I hope it will come in handy when I'm in my 30s and look like I'm in my 20s)
Eat what you want and gain little weight
Meeting my husband (i was his patient, he was an cna. thats how we met)
as littlemisssilly said about being late....i'm sure i abuse that excuse.
Why it's "good
When I was single it was fun hiring very cute male respiratory therapists for cpt. The vest was not developed yet. Thankfully they did not charge that much.
So having these hunks do therapy on me was fun and kept me motivated to stay healthy.
no hanky panky of course just pure therapy
Risa
When I was single it was fun hiring very cute male respiratory therapists for cpt. The vest was not developed yet. Thankfully they did not charge that much.
So having these hunks do therapy on me was fun and kept me motivated to stay healthy.
no hanky panky of course just pure therapy
Risa
thelizardqueen
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Why it's "good
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ryleigh</b></i>
We use my 'health' as an excuse if we don't want to go out with
friends or miss a day of school!!!!!!!</end quote></div>
Funny you should say this - my boyfriend and I have used CF as an excuse to call in sick and spend the day together when I used to work, and he had a job where he was able to call in without worrying about putting anyone out.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ryleigh</b></i>
We use my 'health' as an excuse if we don't want to go out with
friends or miss a day of school!!!!!!!</end quote></div>
Funny you should say this - my boyfriend and I have used CF as an excuse to call in sick and spend the day together when I used to work, and he had a job where he was able to call in without worrying about putting anyone out.