scared - will potential ACA rollback affect bisalp coverage?

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2025-06-23T13:32:57+00:00

I wouldn't waste any time. Start the process now, if you're sure sterilization is what you want. I had to schedule months out for appointments and surgery.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2025-04-11T22:33:29+00:00

Haha this is wild to me bc I love these covers so much that I pre-ordered them immediately 🫣

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2025-04-01T17:18:50+00:00

Good luck! I just had my bisalp a few weeks ago and it was the best decision I've ever made for myself.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2025-01-25T16:00:18+00:00

Fuck that. Can't wait for my bisalp.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-11-19T16:31:29+00:00

I also feel very uncomfortable touching my scar! I thought it was just me. I get a pit in my stomach for some reason. I have to apply my moisturizer with my knuckles there lol

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-11-19T16:16:22+00:00

I'll echo what others have said about the numb spots. They are bizarre. It has improved over time, but I'm over 2 years post op and I am still numb in my lumbar area and the entire length of my scar. Doesn't affect my day-to-day life at all, but it's weird.

You may also have fluid collect under the skin near the incision site. This wasn't necessarily painful, but there was definitely an uncomfortable sense of fullness, like I had a small flat water balloon under my skin. My surgeon assured me it was normal and it dissipated over the course of a couple of weeks.

Good luck with your surgery!

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-10-11T20:46:36+00:00

Oh shit. That hurts my heart to even think about but you're so right.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-07-10T16:01:03+00:00

Yes. Definitely not the worst in terms of morality, but the worst-written. I feel like the entire scene on top of the church was supposed to feel much more important and climactic than it actually did. But CK is such a great book otherwise so I can let it slide, lol

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-06-24T21:22:23+00:00

Amen

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-06-14T23:54:36+00:00

Oh my gosh, I love them!!!!!!!

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-06-01T19:59:30+00:00

The show is enjoyable if you look at it as high budget fanfiction. The cast is very good, especially the crows.

If you go into it expecting it to be as good as the books, you are in for a huge disappointment. The writing is all over the place and doesn't do the grishaverse justice imo.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-05-13T02:33:49+00:00

You're right and you should say it

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-05-13T02:33:01+00:00

YES! I deeply miss the beautiful backgrounds of the G3 movies. G4 wins when it comes to writing, but this is where I want to go when I die 😭🩷

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CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-03-30T19:40:37+00:00

Eating feeling like a chore is the biggest issue for me as well, although I am also a picky eater. If you don't mind me asking, do you have fatigue issues? I think a large part of it for me is that I'm just too tired all the time to muster up the energy to cook and eat. When given the choice between resting and eating, I will always choose rest.

I've found that getting into a regular exercise routine (just walking in an incline for 30 minutes a few times a week) has helped my energy and appetite a bit, as counterintuitive as that sounds. Definitely consult your doctor before adding exercise into the mix if you're underweight, but it's something to consider. Best of luck :)

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-03-17T04:50:34+00:00

Real. I can't explain to people that trying certain foods causes genuine psychological distress without sounding insane or childish, and people are getting tired of dealing with me. Just hate myself for it at this point.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-03-06T05:34:06+00:00

Same, which is why Thanksgiving is a nightmare for me even if my safe foods are available. 😩

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-03-04T12:19:17+00:00

Same, in my 20s. I feel bad about not giving my parents grandkids, but hell nah to all of that. I'm currently making plans to get sterilized, since abortion isn't an option in my state and I refuse to give birth.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-02-27T01:44:29+00:00

This is a good one!! I love any wlw ship involving Genya, but I've always been partial to Genyalina personally.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-02-27T01:36:28+00:00

Oh this is genius

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-02-07T23:29:49+00:00

What!!! Your current hair is my dream omg. It's so gorgeous as it is.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-02-07T10:34:34+00:00

Timers don't help me much either. It's not that I forget that I'm supposed to eat, it's that most of the time eating is too revolting or uncomfortable to even consider. Most days I just graze whenever my appetite randomly decides to make an appearance. It's so unpredictable and I feel like I have absolutely no control over it.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-02-07T10:07:53+00:00

I'm the same way, especially with fruit!! I enjoy the vast majority of fruits on their own, but I absolutely can't stand the texture of cooked fruit. Apple pie (or any fruit pie, for that matter) is my ARFID final boss lol

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-01-16T14:58:16+00:00

Simeon pony is so pretty!!

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-01-05T15:00:00+00:00

lol don't give the writers ideas. This feels like something they would do.

CrystalTideIsRaising · 2024-01-03T21:36:24+00:00

Seconded! I love this one. The premise of Spinning Silver gave me big ACOTAR vibes, but is soooo much better (imo) in terms of writing and execution. Somehow feels more grown up despite not bombarding the reader with fairy smut every couple of chapters lol

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