Do you like your Pie with or without Nuts?

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-11-2008, 11:57 AM

Cubs' Pie out 3-5 days
By Paul Sullivan, 3:23 p.m.

MARYVALE, Ariz. -- Centerfielder Felix Pie will undergo surgery on Monday to correct a personal problem and miss 3-5 days, manager Lou Piniella announced before the Cubs-Brewers game.

Pie is suffering from what's called testicular torsion, or, in layman's terms, a twisted testicle. It happened early in camp, but Pie had the problem reduced manually, sources said, and was able to continue playing. He was scheduled to have the corrective surgery on the Cubs off-day next Monday, but when Pie reported to camp with soreness Monday, the Cubs decided to get the procedure done today.

The surgery involves sewing the outer layer of the testicle to the scrotum wall. The Cubs said it was a minor procedure, and if the problem was not corrected soon, Pie would risk losing the testicle.

It's not known how Pie incurred the injury, but it's not uncommon. Some men are more susceptible to it than others, but it usually happens in late adolescence.

Piniella delicately called it Pie's "situation" and said it shouldn't keep him from competing for the centerfield job. Pie is leading Sam Fuld, who will get most of the playing time in Pie's absence.

CTU2fan · 03-11-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Headache in a Suitcase
had the problem reduced manually

Dare I even ask...

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-11-2008, 12:30 PM

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-11-2008, 12:33 PM

Just reading "twisted testicle" - jesus.

Hewson · 03-11-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by Headache in a Suitcase
but it's not uncommon.

Hands up if you've heard of it...

randhail · 03-11-2008, 05:54 PM

I've heard of it, but then again I'm a dork med student and have heard about all sorts of weird stuff.

A torsioned testicle usually is an emergency because typically the blood supply is cut off and you can wind up losing one of your boys.

On completely random note and maybe a little too much information, but who cares. Part of my training is to conduct a full physical exam including the good ol' testicle check. Turns out one my patients had a prosthetic testicle due to a torsioned testicle.

Got Philk? · 03-11-2008, 06:43 PM

Will this effect his speed?

phillyfan26 · 03-11-2008, 08:59 PM

I know a guy who had it once.

They said it's the equivalent pain to child birth.

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-12-2008, 12:08 PM

a friend of mine said his roommate in college had it. he let it go untreated for too long and the testicle "died."

they had a funeral.

Got Philk? · 03-12-2008, 06:23 PM

aww,

Butterscotch · 03-12-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by Headache in a Suitcase
a twisted testicle.

Reminds me of the time the Simpsons' dog had a twisted stomach and needed an operation..

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The surgery involves sewing the outer layer of the testicle to the scrotum wall.

Oh great now I got that song "Balls to the Wall" stuck in my head!

zonelistener · 03-12-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by Headache in a Suitcase

they had a funeral.

Flush down the toilet?

RedRocksU2 · 03-12-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by Got Philk?
Will this effect his speed?

no, but it will change his voice.

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-13-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by zonelistener

Flush down the toilet?

i believe they burried it in the backyard

CTU2fan · 03-14-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally posted by Headache in a Suitcase

i believe they burried it in the backyard

All a little Miracle Grow, maybe it'll grow a bush

03-11-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Supplier Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: yip yip yip yip yip Posts: 30,615 Local Time: 04:32 AM Images: 15	Do you like your Pie with or without Nuts? Cubs' Pie out 3-5 days By Paul Sullivan, 3:23 p.m. MARYVALE, Ariz. -- Centerfielder Felix Pie will undergo surgery on Monday to correct a personal problem and miss 3-5 days, manager Lou Piniella announced before the Cubs-Brewers game. Pie is suffering from what's called testicular torsion, or, in layman's terms, a twisted testicle. It happened early in camp, but Pie had the problem reduced manually, sources said, and was able to continue playing. He was scheduled to have the corrective surgery on the Cubs off-day next Monday, but when Pie reported to camp with soreness Monday, the Cubs decided to get the procedure done today. The surgery involves sewing the outer layer of the testicle to the scrotum wall. The Cubs said it was a minor procedure, and if the problem was not corrected soon, Pie would risk losing the testicle. It's not known how Pie incurred the injury, but it's not uncommon. Some men are more susceptible to it than others, but it usually happens in late adolescence. Piniella delicately called it Pie's "situation" and said it shouldn't keep him from competing for the centerfield job. Pie is leading Sam Fuld, who will get most of the playing time in Pie's absence. __________________

03-11-2008, 12:30 PM	#3
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03-11-2008, 12:33 PM	#4
LarryMullen's POPAngel Wonder Woman Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 50,175 Local Time: 04:32 AM Images: 200	when i first read the thread title i thought i was in lemonade stand Just reading "twisted testicle" - jesus.

03-11-2008, 08:59 PM	#8
phillyfan26 ROCK, FLAG, AND EAGLE! Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: A Shithole Posts: 23,514 Local Time: 04:32 AM	I know a guy who had it once. They said it's the equivalent pain to child birth. __________________ Philadelphia Phillies - 2008 World Fuckin' Champions

03-12-2008, 12:08 PM	#9
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Supplier Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: yip yip yip yip yip Posts: 30,615 Local Time: 04:32 AM Images: 15	a friend of mine said his roommate in college had it. he let it go untreated for too long and the testicle "died." they had a funeral. __________________

03-11-2008, 05:54 PM	#6
randhail Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outside Providence Posts: 3,261 Local Time: 04:32 AM	I've heard of it, but then again I'm a dork med student and have heard about all sorts of weird stuff. A torsioned testicle usually is an emergency because typically the blood supply is cut off and you can wind up losing one of your boys. On completely random note and maybe a little too much information, but who cares. Part of my training is to conduct a full physical exam including the good ol' testicle check. Turns out one my patients had a prosthetic testicle due to a torsioned testicle.

03-11-2008, 06:43 PM	#7
Got Philk? One Big Gummy Bear Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bono's Preschool Posts: 5,561 Local Time: 04:32 AM Images: 2	Will this effect his speed?

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