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By: Let’s Have Fun Again In 2010 » Lopaka Lounge

Let’s Have Fun Again In 2010 » Lopaka Lounge — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:01:29 +0000

[...] had precancerous polyps and hemorrhoids removed from my ass. You have no idea what the pain was like unless you’ve birthed an elephant — not to [...]

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:10:27 +0000

Wow. That wasn’t TMI, nor did I find it gross. Truth is, I’ve been reading your site off and on for a few years in its many iterations. I remember the little story about growing up and “sexual discovery” you had posted. For some reason, the disappointment that you mentioned struck a chord about the fantasies of youth being crushed. I didn’t find it to be too shocking. Heck, I remember that video you had posted too! I don’t even know if possible to reproduce the sound of that stuff hitting the floor. That’s a talent for sure and no amount of milk drinking will produce that type of result (yeah, this fool has tried).

Still, this is not the reason why I’ve decided to finally write. Your writing about your rectal excavation was informative, if for nothing more than the importance of getting things checked out professionally. Bumps on top of lumps, who knew? I sure as hell didn’t. Fortunately, I’ve never had problems with hemorrhoids. Colon cancer does seem to run high with African-Americans and I’m quickly approaching 40, so this was timely. For some reason when I type African-American, it always feels so pretentious. I always felt more comfortable with Black. Catch me in a foul mood and I’ll just use Negro. But there I go off on another tangent.

I’ll file your post under “Information That Can Save You”.

Thanks for sharing.

By: Erik Rubright

Erik Rubright — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:09:57 +0000

I’m glad to hear it was nothing “serious”. But having a real pain in your arse for more than two weeks… ouch!

And I’m betting getting that tattoo will be a cakewalk now.

By: Cobban

Cobban — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:59:10 +0000

From a blogging/storytelling point of view, my most embarrassing moments tend to be my best stories. I think it’s because everyone can relate to humiliation. My readers tend to have moments of schadenfreude when I write about yanking on stitches in my ass thinking they’re gauze. It’s very, “That’s funny and painful–glad it’s not me.”

It’s almost over. I do have a whole new tolerance for pain though.

By: brettcajun

brettcajun — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:37:44 +0000

Glad you made it through this ordeal. I would have been some embarrassed about it. You were brave to be proactive. Good for you!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:56:45 +0000

Cobbin, what a horrible experience. But we’re so glad to hear that things are getting better again in “No Man’s Land.”

Good thing too that you’re not one of those guys who ignore pains or other obvious signs and won’t go to see a doctor. Men! LOL. Hmmm? When was the last time I went to see my doctor?

By: charlene

charlene — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:06:34 +0000

What an intense experience! I’m glad nothing was cancerous, but, so sad that you’ve had to go through all that pain.

By: Bob D.

Bob D. — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:16:40 +0000

Welcome to the Club Cobbin! I only had the hemhorroids but fortunately I was in my 20′s. I guess you heal a lot faster then. Anyway, my symphathies! I vividly remember my first BM of broken glass, etc. but have been good to go (pardon the pun) ever since. I’m sure things will get better and better with time. Who knows, perhaps “No Man’s Land” will be never more.
Bob D.

By: homer

homer — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:22:51 +0000

You should have asked for the bleaching special too…

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:09:16 +0000

Oh geez! What an ordeal. I’m glad you & your No Man’s Land are doing better.