Logan and I are heading down to Lahey today for another regular checkup. I've been keeping current on my bloodwork - every two weeks - so I don't expect any significant news. Here's some waiting room reading to enjoy: Duo Completes First Free Climb of Yosemite's Dawn Wall, Making History Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson finish their …
American Liver Foundation and A Quiz
During the month of September, The American Liver Foundation has been shining the light on PSC. I wish they had a quiz so all our long-time readers could really show off their knowledge. I borrowed this picture from their website and since they don't have a quiz I'll make one up! The PragmaticHepatic Reader Quiz …
The Simpsons and Livers
There is a Simpsons marathon showing all 522 episodes on FXX starting today at 10AM. IGN kindly put together a summary of when each season will be shown and the full episode schedule. If you tune in between August 21 at 10AM and midnight September 2, you'll only see The Simpsons. Aye Carumba! Here are the episodes …
Inspirational Video Submission
http://vimeo.com/93797048 [The password is: liver] The Pope family were all inspired by the juggling video I posted a few days ago and decided to showcase their family's many talents in an effort to put a smile on Derek's face. It totally worked. We hope it puts a smile on your face too. Thank you Dave, …
And Now, I Will Incise
I've started having some dreams about the surgery. I've dreamed a few times that I'm in surgery and wake up with phantom pain in my abdomen and try feeling for the scar. Another time, I was talking to someone and starting having an argument with them. I woke up after I punched the headboard. I'm very lucky …
The Derek Janiak Hepatobiliary Forum 