SH*THOLE COUNTRIES

OK, let's say that President Donald Trump did ask (obviously rhetorically) Why does the United States take all these immigrants from shithole countries? (or something like that)  If he did say it, it was said within the confines of a private meeting. It was not meant for public consumption. If he did say it, then Senator Dick Durbin is a jerk for announcing to the world that it was said. (Don't worry, Dick Durbin, no matter what you are still a jerk anyway)  What public leaders say in private is not a reflection of how they act. It takes a over-educated, brain-washed New York Times reader to be unable to differentiate between what is publicly said and what is publicly done. 

Actual Americans, those that do not think that the Bible is published every day under the banner of The New York Times know exactly what was meant by this (obviously crude) remark, that is, if it was indeed said at all and in private. Why don't we make efforts to accept as immigrants some of the best and brightest people who can immediately contribute to our country? I believe some of the most elite universities in our country discriminate and accept the best people available. I believe some of the most elite companies in our country discriminate and accept the best people available. Are you telling me that if an unemployed and unemployable person and a distinguished highly regarded doctor or engineer are applying for immigration status to our country - they are regarded equally?  Does this really make sense? Does our immigration policy ever regard the person individually? Are any efforts made to accept into our country some of the best and brightest that are clamoring to join us? I don't know. This is an honest question

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Your Food Diary For:

Monday, January 15, 2018

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker - Instant Grits - Cheddar Cheese	600	120	9	18	2,820	6
	600	120	9	18	2,820	6
L U N C H
Poached Eggs	300	2	20	25	629	1
Sausage Links	200	1	18	10	480	1
Brownberry Whole Grain	240	44	5	8	300	8
	740	47	43	43	1,409	10
D I N N E R
Spicy Salmon Roll	350	51	10	14	711	0
Spider Roll	350	59	4	20	804	8
	700	110	14	34	1,515	8
S N A C K S
Klondike Bar	250	29	14	3	70	23
Chocolate Chip Cookies	350	45	19	4	227	23
	600	74	33	7	297	46
Totals	2,640	351	99	102	6,041	70
Your Daily Goal	2,162	270	72	109	2,300	81
Remaining	-478	-81	-27	7	-3,741	11
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 232 extra calories from exercise today

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LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIA SURGERY

Apparently I was very mixed up about when my initial visit with my hernia doctor was going to be. First I thought that the appointment was on Friday April 22nd, then I thought it wasn't and then I found out that it was just as I had originally thought. Apparently hernias affect the ability to think clearly.

I did visit with my surgeon on Friday. The appointment was very short. He quickly confirmed that I had a hernia after a couple of quick coughs.  He quickly explained how the repair is done with a mesh placed over the hole in the muscles. He sent me on my way to schedule the procedure with the receptionist and that was that. The bottom line is that I will be starting my recovery on Friday Morning April 29th, at 7:00AM.

During Week 1: rest/walking
During Weeks 2-3: light activity
After Week 3: normal activity
Recurrence rate: <5%
Pain: 3-6 days

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Anyone can purchase this book at amazon.com for  $272.95. I am under the impression that my doctor will have studied from this book or others like it.  This is the description of the book on the amazon.com website:

Repair of simple and complex abdominal hernias by the laparoscopic technique is now the method of choice in many centres. Laparoscopic repair offers equivalent outcomes to open repair, with the additional benefits of greater patient satisfaction and reduced hospitalization. For some hernias, notably incisional and hiatal, the outcome appears to be superior using the minimally invasive technique.

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Your Food Diary For:

Saturday, April 23, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon	640	132	8	16	800	48
Mcintosh - Apple, 2 medium apple	160	44	0	0	0	34
	800	176	8	16	800	82
L U N C H
Chicken Breast - Chicken Breast Cooked	374	0	8	70	200	0
Traditional Sage Stuffing	400	43	21	7	1,133	7
Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked	200	44	0	5	27	3
	974	87	30	82	1,360	10
D I N N E R
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked	500	1	38	36	1,939	0
	500	1	38	36	1,939	0
S N A C K S
Vanilla Cupcake With Frosting and Sprinkles	485	63	24	4	95	49
Sage - Red Delicious Apple, 2 medium apple	190	50	1	1	4	38
	675	113	25	5	99	86
Totals	2,949	377	101	139	4,198	179
Your Daily Goal	2,463	308	82	124	2,300	92
Remaining	-486	-68	-18	-15	-1,897	-86
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 533 extra calories from exercise today

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