ok ATOT, you have humbled me. This is beyond anything I could ever ask for

[Law]

Best wishes to your son!

 

[Bryophyte]

Wow, total is currently $588.

 

[jds2006]

Is that a rash? Neosporin or cortizone works I think. Not sure.

 

[Landroval]

When Rudeguy wakes up he is gonna spaz

 

[Tylanner]

Originally posted by: pinkeywear
Is that a rash? Neosporin or cortizone works I think. Not sure.

neosporin aint gonna cut me thinks :/

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: pinkeywear
Is that a rash? Neosporin or cortizone works I think. Not sure.

No, he imbeds a needle in his skin 24/7 to pump insulin into his body

 

[Platypus]

dramalicious

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: BigJ
I'm hurting for money right now, but I still managed to donate a 10 spot. My father actually had a young cousin die due to complications related to Type I Diabetes about 30 years ago.

...

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: BigJ
I'm hurting for money right now, but I still managed to donate a 10 spot. My father actually had a young cousin die due to complications related to Type I Diabetes about 30 years ago.

...

A lot of young people die from it. It can kill you in a matter of hours if you are not super-careful.

 

[Sheepathon]

Here is a bunny for your cause.

 

[mobobuff]

At first I just thought he had a very mild case of eczema, it looks a lot like it. I should know, I have a pretty bad case of eczema. Even his hands look a lot like mine do before they start to get REAL bad.

If I wasn't actually in (minor) debt right now I'd contribute, if you're still taking donations when I've managed to climb out of the hole, I'll gladly help.

 

[Landroval]

Wonder if we can reach 1k before Rudeguy wakes up

 

[Rookie]

despite the bitter losers that try to flame... the thread lives on!

best of luck rudeguy!!

 

[Eli]

/reloads donations page

:shocked:

Some of you guys simply have way too much money to throw around. Not that there is anything wrong with that.. If I did, I would certainly help out too..

/envy

:thumbsup:

 

[woowoo]

In for $20
Good luck
The total is over $1100

Mods: Can we get a stickey?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Landroval
Wonder if we can reach 1k before Rudeguy wakes up

it did....holy...I mean....


thanks so much

 

[MeanMeosh]

donated a jackson. my dad has diabetes and i see him go through a lot. hopefully, your kid won't have to go through any of that when he is an adult. best of luck.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: notfred
Despite your problems with thread lockages and moderators and whatnot, your donations seem to be coming in plenty quickly. It's the first day, and you're 2/3 of the way to the goal you set for a walk that's happening 3 months from now.

I'd better start a thread then!


Sorry about your son, get him a BB King record.

 

[Warthog912]

Originally posted by: Landroval

Originally posted by: notfred
Is your son's suffering based on a few little scratches on his arm? I don't even see what's wrong with his hands, and his face looks fine.

I really don't know what the problems associated with diabetes are, and I'm pretty sure those little marks on his arm are from insulin injections, but the pictures hardly scream out "I'm suffering!", I've had worse looking injuries caused by scissors.

if you want to gain people's sympathy, maybe post a list of the symptoms of diabetes or something. I'm really not trying to be an ass, but your son looks absolutely fine in those pictures.

Here's a list:

1) He has to be constantly vigilant of his blood sugar, meaning he can get high or low in a matter of minutes, possibly lapsing into a coma. Every bit of exercise he does, including walking around the house or playing with friends, and ever bite he eats or sip he drinks has to be calculated. Even then, it's hard to stay on target.

2) His growth has likely been stunted die to the metabolic toll of diabetes

3) It hurts like hell to poke your fingers and they are easily infected

4) Some people find injections very painful. Even with micro syringes it is easy to hit a nerve and get painful swelling or bruising.

5) If he does not take care of himself (and even if he does) he is at a much higher risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, impotence, and poor circulation leading to amputation.

6) He can never go out and get drunk with his friends or do careless things that other people take for granted. If he does, he could easily die. I know someone that died this way, just having a six pack.

7) Imagine having to explain this chronic idsease to your first girlfriend. It will get better with time, but it still presents a social issue as well.

Well...
This list above is very represenative of the disease diabetes and it's symptoms. However, My current GF of ~5 years is a Type 1 diabetic. She was diagnosed at the age of 7 years old (21 now), granted she has had a "different" childhood, I would say it's far from the sheltered life the OP has desecribed above. Yes, she strictly watches and monitors her Blood Glucose Levels, yes, she has to down several medications a day, and yes, she has to prick her fingers and inject herself several times a day (Not anymore mind you, she is on the pump), but with the exceptions I've already listed she runs an everyday life which IMO is as normal as it can get.

So, OP be strong, help you little boy get through the younger years, and you'll be rewarded with satisfaction once he is old enough to grasp the disease and take care of himself. Oh, and I forgot it helps to have KILLER INSURANCE.

OP if ya need any help or advice, She'd be happy to talk to ya, her and her sister (18) were both diagnosed early w/type 1, they have years of experience. Send me a PM.

Warthog912

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: Landroval

Originally posted by: bootymac
Damn, remind me to post here when I have diabetes!

Ouch, lol.

 

[meltdown75]

Hi all & OP

Trying to donate here but it needs me to put in a state. I guess as long as my credit card # is ok, the state doesn't really matter does it?

(I live in Canada btw)

Thanks in advance.

 

[Syrch]

i hope everything works out

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Landroval

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: BigJ
I'm hurting for money right now, but I still managed to donate a 10 spot. My father actually had a young cousin die due to complications related to Type I Diabetes about 30 years ago.

...

A lot of young people die from it. It can kill you in a matter of hours if you are not super-careful.

oh i wasn't doubting that

 

[NuroMancer]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
Hi all & OP

Trying to donate here but it needs me to put in a state. I guess as long as my credit card # is ok, the state doesn't really matter does it?

(I live in Canada btw)

Thanks in advance.

Intested because I'm in the same boat up here in Canada

 

[Pliablemoose]

Anyone mention that rudeguy is a single dad with custody yet???

IIRC