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JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 07:15 AM

I must be mad!!

Sorry, guys.......just need to vent a little.......and it's mainly with my health, something I'm so damn particular about.

First my stupid EYE!!!

Next appointment is on the 17th of Feb. for poke No. 2

No, no............it's not the poke in the eye I'm worried about at all - that I can take..........it's the wonderment of how effective all this treatment is going to be and whether I can finally have a normal right eye to look out from?

And then my bloody teeth.

Last week, whilst eating, I bit down so hard on the fork, that I snapped my front incisor. Now, I've had an implant put in and another on the right side to reinforce the front teeth from both sides.

As you guys may have guessed from my broad smiles

, I wear dentures on top and bottom...............so I'm looking at around NZ$4K for the dental treatment alone!!

But wait, there's more!!

The CV ball joints on both front wheels of my beloved MAZDA are well and truly stuffed and need replacing. Yes, there's that familiar taka-taka-taka noise when making turns...............so some more expense along the way.

So why the hell am I laughing on TRF? I am positively mad!!

Cheers - JJ

Dr.B · 2 February 2010, 07:17 AM

JJ, you just need a total overhaul.....

ducatidoc · 2 February 2010, 07:24 AM

A new top denture with implant retention (you have the implants in the areas formerly occupied by your eye-teeth, right ?) would run about $3k in my area of the US, so that sounds about right, though I'm not sure of the currency conversion.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

A new top denture with implant retention (you have the implants in the areas formerly occupied by your eye-teeth, right ?) would run about $3k in my area of the US, so that sounds about right, though I'm not sure of the currency conversion.

The 2 implants alone are costing NZ$3,000 (@ 1500 a piece) which is like US$2100 for both.

Surgery, lab work, etc. is all extra.

JJ

onkyo · 2 February 2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The 2 implants alone are costing NZ$3,000 (@ 1500 a piece) which is like US$2100 for both.

Surgery, lab work, etc. is all extra.

JJ

NZ doesn't have public health care??? or is dental separate???

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

NZ doesn't have public health care??? or is dental separate???

Dental is not covered at all. The most you get on your dental is a lousy 100 bucks per annum even with insurance!!

Dan Pierce · 2 February 2010, 07:30 AM

Eyes, teeth, and ball joints.

Ya' don't want me to list mine.

Best of luck to you, my friend.

dP

Nicko · 2 February 2010, 07:18 AM

JJ, all you can do is laugh, cuz cryin' does no freakin' good brother! Age has a lot to do with it, I'm only 44 and strating to fall apart. It's a fact of life. I just wonder what the hell I'll look like in 20 more years.

Mosco · 2 February 2010, 07:19 AM

JJ - these will seem like small bumps on the road in 12 months... Despite being incredibly goofy-looking you're healthy and have a wonderful, beautiful family surrounding you. What more can you ask for?

moviefreak · 2 February 2010, 07:20 AM

JJ going to service center... with a nice nurse to keep him looking at cleavage..

rfknauss · 2 February 2010, 07:22 AM

JJ, you have a MAZDA? I thought everyone just rode on goats down there!

R1@160@alltimes · 2 February 2010, 07:43 AM

Cheer up JJ...I'm sure the whole eye thing will be in good order shortly...probably few more pokes will bring forth much needed improvement.

Keep your head up!!

Hey look, next Tuesday I need to go for my dental implant as well (going to run me a bloody $2,000)

I am pissed, as that is my Rolex money

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Cheer up JJ...I'm sure the whole eye thing will be in good order shortly...probably few more pokes will bring forth much needed improvement.

Keep your head up!!

Hey look, next Tuesday I need to go for my dental implant as well (going to run me a bloody $2,000)

I am pissed, as that is my Rolex money

Thanks for your good wishes, buddy............but at times like these, the $$$ factor is of least importance.

At least with dentistry, there is a 100% surity of the whole job being done, even if it costs an arm and a leg.

I'm praying that my eye responds to these Avastin injections.

JJ

Welshwatchman · 2 February 2010, 07:30 AM

I guess I had a lucky escape, no Skype headset and all.

My ears would be bleeding by now.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I guess I had a lucky escape, no Skype headset and all.

My ears would be bleeding by now.

Idle Swede · 2 February 2010, 07:35 AM

.

Be thankful you don't have to send yourself to a RSC or you'd be out of circulation for 10-12 weeks.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

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Be thankful you don't have to send yourself to a RSC or you'd be out of circulation for 10-12 weeks.

Funny as that does sound, Leo.........it's got quite the element of truth in it.

Yes, I am grateful for my otherwise good health and fitness. At least I can still knock off 60 push-ups, lift weights and am pretty active physically.

Honestly, guys..........my main worry is the eye - I just hope and pray it's finally cured and I can see normally out of it. Nothing else matters, those can all be fixed...........but the eye is such a delicate damn organ, it's a real worry.

JJ

Idle Swede · 2 February 2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Funny as that does sound, Leo.........it's got quite the element of truth in it.

Yes, I am grateful for my otherwise good health and fitness. At least I can still knock off 60 push-ups, lift weights and am pretty active physically.

Honestly, guys..........my main worry is the eye - I just hope and pray it's finally cured and I can see normally out of it. Nothing else matters, those can all be fixed...........but the eye is such a delicate damn organ, it's a real worry.

JJ

I understand what you're going through pal but it will all be good in the end.

Trust me, I'm not a doctor but I played one, (many times) in a bar.

JBat · 2 February 2010, 07:37 AM

Sorry to hear it, JJ. I hope you can get it all sorted out in quick order.

esm · 2 February 2010, 08:04 AM

look on the bright side JJ.... You still have a family who loves you.
Who knows... Maybe you will win that powerball this Wednesday!!!!!!!! ;-)

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

look on the bright side JJ.... You still have a family who loves you.
Who knows... Maybe you will win that powerball this Wednesday!!!!!!!! ;-)

Thanks, Eric...........yes, my family and friends mean the world to me..........and so does my health.

All I want is to have normal eye-sight again.

JJ

kcmo · 2 February 2010, 08:19 AM

JJ, it will all work out somehow...I know it. I'm sorry to hear about your dental work, as I know how expensive that can be...

As you know, it's all about health and family...nothing else really matters in the end...hang in there and I know you will be fine on ALL counts

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

JJ, it will all work out somehow...I know it. I'm sorry to hear about your dental work, as I know how expensive that can be...

As you know, it's all about health and family...nothing else really matters in the end...hang in there and I know you will be fine on ALL counts

Thanks, Karis!!

Lol-x · 2 February 2010, 08:43 AM

You must attend the New Zealand GTG, I've travelled 1/2 way around the world to be there just to meet you......

Who cares what you look like, and I don't mind if you drink through a straw.

You must be at the GTG for the sake of everyone, they are counting on you to draw the lucky winner of the pen giveaway (see the pen forum).

You just have to be there, we're having Indian food too your favorite and beer.

I'd love to take a photo of you drinking beer through a straw, but that is up to you. What with all the photoshop depictions of you, you have nothing to worry about, you will look like $1,000,000.

I've spent $1,000s arranging this GTG and so you can't let me down now man...............

Idle Swede · 2 February 2010, 08:48 AM

.

Is he trying to pull an Oscar on you Steve?

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

You must attend the New Zealand GTG, I've travelled 1/2 way around the world to be there just to meet you......

Who cares what you look like, and I don't mind if you drink through a straw.

You must be at the GTG for the sake of everyone, they are counting on you to draw the lucky winner of the pen giveaway (see the pen forum).

You just have to be there, we're having Indian food too your favorite and beer.

I'd love to take a photo of you drinking beer through a straw, but that is up to you. What with all the photoshop depictions of you, you have nothing to worry about, you will look like $1,000,000.

I've spent $1,000s arranging this GTG and so you can't let me down now man...............

PM sent.

Cheers - JJ

B Square · 2 February 2010, 08:52 AM

JJ, you know we have a lot in common, age, family, grandkids, friends. My parts are going south also but I just count myself lucky to be so blessed, as you are also. In short time, all we be good and this blip will be but a distant memory. Peace.
Boyd

Ashley · 2 February 2010, 08:48 AM

Aw JJ, I'm sorry you are having such a frustrating time lately. It will get better!

Lol-x · 2 February 2010, 08:51 AM

We all have expenses, but heck that doesn't stop us having a good time.

I travel 1/2 way around the world at a cost of $1,000's and I just ask you JJ to travel a few miles to a local restaurant, I'd do that if I had both arms and legs broken.

TheVTCGuy · 2 February 2010, 08:59 AM

JJ... first, I sincerely hope that everything is worked out quickly, your health is the most important aspect of life, and I know how frustrating it can be trying to keep our old parts working! Like... your ball joints for example... Anyway, one other thing.

Believe in Karma JJ? See.. I do, and I sincerely believe if you do something NICE for someone... oh... anyone really, like someone in San Diego maybe... something nice like... oh.. put them on the TOSSER list.....

2 February 2010, 07:15 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Why the hell am I laughing on the outside, when I'm screaming on the inside? I must be mad!! Sorry, guys.......just need to vent a little.......and it's mainly with my health, something I'm so damn particular about. First my stupid EYE!!! Next appointment is on the 17th of Feb. for poke No. 2 No, no............it's not the poke in the eye I'm worried about at all - that I can take..........it's the wonderment of how effective all this treatment is going to be and whether I can finally have a normal right eye to look out from? And then my bloody teeth. Last week, whilst eating, I bit down so hard on the fork, that I snapped my front incisor. Now, I've had an implant put in and another on the right side to reinforce the front teeth from both sides. As you guys may have guessed from my broad smiles , I wear dentures on top and bottom...............so I'm looking at around NZ$4K for the dental treatment alone!! But wait, there's more!! The CV ball joints on both front wheels of my beloved MAZDA are well and truly stuffed and need replacing. Yes, there's that familiar taka-taka-taka noise when making turns...............so some more expense along the way. So why the hell am I laughing on TRF? I am positively mad!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 February 2010, 07:24 AM	#3
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	A new top denture with implant retention (you have the implants in the areas formerly occupied by your eye-teeth, right ?) would run about $3k in my area of the US, so that sounds about right, though I'm not sure of the currency conversion. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

2 February 2010, 07:30 AM	#7
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,260	Eyes, teeth, and ball joints. Ya' don't want me to list mine. Best of luck to you, my friend. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 February 2010, 07:19 AM	#9
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	JJ - these will seem like small bumps on the road in 12 months... Despite being incredibly goofy-looking you're healthy and have a wonderful, beautiful family surrounding you. What more can you ask for? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

2 February 2010, 07:20 AM	#10
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	JJ going to service center... with a nice nurse to keep him looking at cleavage.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

2 February 2010, 07:17 AM	#2
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	JJ, you just need a total overhaul.....

2 February 2010, 07:18 AM	#8
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	JJ, all you can do is laugh, cuz cryin' does no freakin' good brother! Age has a lot to do with it, I'm only 44 and strating to fall apart. It's a fact of life. I just wonder what the hell I'll look like in 20 more years.

2 February 2010, 07:22 AM	#11
rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	JJ, you have a MAZDA? I thought everyone just rode on goats down there! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

2 February 2010, 07:43 AM	#12
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Cheer up JJ...I'm sure the whole eye thing will be in good order shortly...probably few more pokes will bring forth much needed improvement. Keep your head up!! Hey look, next Tuesday I need to go for my dental implant as well (going to run me a bloody $2,000) I am pissed, as that is my Rolex money __________________

2 February 2010, 07:30 AM	#14
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I guess I had a lucky escape, no Skype headset and all. My ears would be bleeding by now. __________________ ..33

2 February 2010, 07:35 AM	#16
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	. Be thankful you don't have to send yourself to a RSC or you'd be out of circulation for 10-12 weeks.

2 February 2010, 07:37 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Sorry to hear it, JJ. I hope you can get it all sorted out in quick order.

2 February 2010, 08:04 AM	#20
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	look on the bright side JJ.... You still have a family who loves you. Who knows... Maybe you will win that powerball this Wednesday!!!!!!!! ;-)

2 February 2010, 08:19 AM	#22
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	JJ, it will all work out somehow...I know it. I'm sorry to hear about your dental work, as I know how expensive that can be... As you know, it's all about health and family...nothing else really matters in the end...hang in there and I know you will be fine on ALL counts

2 February 2010, 08:43 AM	#24
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,619	You must attend the New Zealand GTG, I've travelled 1/2 way around the world to be there just to meet you...... Who cares what you look like, and I don't mind if you drink through a straw. You must be at the GTG for the sake of everyone, they are counting on you to draw the lucky winner of the pen giveaway (see the pen forum). You just have to be there, we're having Indian food too your favorite and beer. I'd love to take a photo of you drinking beer through a straw, but that is up to you. What with all the photoshop depictions of you, you have nothing to worry about, you will look like $1,000,000. I've spent $1,000s arranging this GTG and so you can't let me down now man............... __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 February 2010, 08:48 AM	#25
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	. Is he trying to pull an Oscar on you Steve?

2 February 2010, 08:52 AM	#27
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	JJ, you know we have a lot in common, age, family, grandkids, friends. My parts are going south also but I just count myself lucky to be so blessed, as you are also. In short time, all we be good and this blip will be but a distant memory. Peace. Boyd __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

2 February 2010, 08:48 AM	#28
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Aw JJ, I'm sorry you are having such a frustrating time lately. It will get better!

2 February 2010, 08:51 AM	#29
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,619	We all have expenses, but heck that doesn't stop us having a good time. I travel 1/2 way around the world at a cost of $1,000's and I just ask you JJ to travel a few miles to a local restaurant, I'd do that if I had both arms and legs broken. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 February 2010, 08:59 AM	#30
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	JJ... first, I sincerely hope that everything is worked out quickly, your health is the most important aspect of life, and I know how frustrating it can be trying to keep our old parts working! Like... your ball joints for example... Anyway, one other thing. Believe in Karma JJ? See.. I do, and I sincerely believe if you do something NICE for someone... oh... anyone really, like someone in San Diego maybe... something nice like... oh.. put them on the TOSSER list.....

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