Can you share a really bad kidney stone horror story?
Sure. A man had a kidney stone during a very important business trip. He started feeling the pain in the middle of a crucial meeting. He could hardly focus on the meeting and had to excuse himself. The pain got so bad that he had to be rushed to a local hospital. He was worried about his job as he had to abandon the trip and stay in the hospital for treatment. It was a very stressful and scary situation for him.
Well, a lady had a kidney stone and she was allergic to some of the common medications used for pain relief during the treatment. So, she had to bear the intense pain with very limited painkilling options. The doctors had to be extra careful with the treatment to avoid any allergic reactions. This made the whole process much more difficult and scary for her. She was constantly in fear of the pain getting worse and also the potential risks of the treatment due to her allergies.
Can you share a really bad plumber horror story?
There was this plumber who promised to finish a bathroom plumbing job in a week. But he kept delaying and delaying. He would come for a few hours every few days and not really get much done. After a month, the bathroom was still not usable. The homeowner had already paid a deposit and was in a difficult situation. Eventually, they had to hire another plumber to finish the job. It was a total waste of time and money with the first plumber.
Can you share a really bad pest horror story?
Sure. There was a house with a termite problem. The termites were eating away at the wooden structure of the house for months without the owners realizing. One day, part of the floor just caved in. It was a nightmare to repair and cost a huge amount of money.
Can you share a really bad wasp horror story?
Sure. A man was driving with his window down. A wasp flew into his car and started flying around his head. He panicked and swerved the car a bit. He couldn't focus on driving as the wasp kept buzzing near him. Eventually, he managed to stop the car and open all the doors to let the wasp out, but it was a very nerve - wracking few minutes.
Can you share a really bad kitchen horror story?
Sure. A woman was trying to make a new recipe for a soufflé. She misread the instructions and added too much baking powder. When it went into the oven, it exploded all over the inside of the oven. It was a huge mess and she had to clean the oven for hours.
Can you share a really bad appendectomy horror story?
Sure. There was a patient who had an appendectomy. After the surgery, they were sent home too early. The pain became unbearable at home, and when they went back to the hospital, it was discovered that there was some retained surgical material inside. This caused a major infection and a lot of additional pain and suffering.
Can you share some kidney stone success stories?
Sure. My friend had kidney stones. He was in a lot of pain at first. But after following the doctor's advice of drinking plenty of water, around 2 - 3 liters a day, and having a balanced diet with less salt and oxalate - rich foods, the stones passed out naturally after a few weeks. It was a great success story as he avoided surgery.
What are some kidney stone horror stories?
A friend of mine had a kidney stone that got stuck. He described the pain as if someone was stabbing his side repeatedly with a hot knife. He had to go through multiple procedures to break up and remove the stone. The anticipation of the procedures, the pain during, and the long recovery time were all part of this horror story. He couldn't work or do normal activities for weeks and it was really a tough time for him.
Can you share a really bad Costco Travel horror story?
Sure. There was a traveler who booked a luxury resort stay through Costco Travel. When they got there, the resort was undergoing major renovations. There was construction noise all day long, and parts of the resort like the pool and some restaurants were closed. The traveler was not informed about this at all before arrival. They felt very cheated as they had paid a high price for a relaxing vacation.
Can you share a really bad online school horror story?
A horrible online school story involves a student who was bullied online during a group project. Some classmates were sending mean messages in the group chat, excluding the student from the decision - making process, and even spreading false rumors about them. The teacher didn't notice the situation until it had gotten really bad, and the student was left feeling traumatized and reluctant to participate in any more online group activities.
Can you share a really bad 'car repair horror story'?
Sure. My neighbor took his car to a local garage. They told him they had to order a special part. After weeks of waiting, they finally installed it. But the part was clearly used and not the right one for his car model. His car ran worse than before.