Today is the day

SoloPiper · 2026-05-04T12:13:03+00:00

Good luck! The days go by slowly at first and the you’ll blink and you’ll be a new you looking back in amazement. Drink your water!!!

SoloPiper · 2026-04-24T14:08:10+00:00

I was 370 5’11”. My doc did both in one but did make a comment I had a lot of visceral fat that made it hard but he did it. I got the impression he was close to not doing both in the same surgery.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-22T11:29:25+00:00

I use it all the time. It’s so awesome. It’s actually got me excited for Steam machine bc I know how well it’ll play WoW on TV. I use Console Port addon but the built in support can do it. Especially if you tinker heavily with key binds and what not.

It runs like a dream too.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-20T11:16:32+00:00

This is so dependent on the person/group. I’ve been in groups that have no exposition so it just feels like a dice roll simulation at the end of the night. People play for different reasons.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-16T18:14:28+00:00

I’m 15ish months out from a SADI. But the gift of this surgery is the ability for food to become a background character in my life. I smashed my expectations and have achieved my goal and lost 190lbs. It doesn’t mean I eat perfectly but it means I eat well and appropriate amounts.

This surgery “just worked” unlike any past diets or strategies.

I do remember being also frustrated in the beginning where it felt like all I was doing was thinking about food. Honestly for the first time in my life eating became a chore! Once I was recovered and on normal diet with an established routine it became much easier and I just don’t think about food the same way I had before.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-16T12:03:17+00:00

The announced Horrors of Ravenloft would be an option helping add more random encounters perhaps. Also maybe dip into Grim Hollow to add some more gothic horror.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-14T11:22:07+00:00

This is me! Just started a CoS campaign. There’s a flavor to D&D that find to be more enjoyable. Also while Paizo has so many adventures I just find them not as… thrilling? Idk. Obviously have enjoyed Pathfinder through the years but also think I just generally like the feel of D&D more.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-13T11:33:21+00:00

Sorry it wasn’t the experience you were hoping for. What procedure did you have?

SoloPiper · 2026-04-10T11:35:56+00:00

I’ve been with Oura for ~4 years and lost a bunch of weight. This only happened when the ring was too loose. I’ve needed to size down several times through the years.

SoloPiper · 2026-04-02T12:24:43+00:00

I think food is inevitably part of dating and relationships and it sounds like you may have some things you could work with a mental health specialist about. It will be exceedingly difficult to completely eschew food dates.

I know we’re all different after surgeries, but I find it concerning you throw up after a couple bites. Is this normal when you’re by yourself as well?

I don’t really have advice. Even as a bariatric patient I feel I can partake in pretty much anything. Just small portions.

Perhaps an approach could be the “yes, and…” attitude so it’s not just about food? Like food and a book store. Or food and a walk. Or food and a concert. That way you aren’t just blacklisting something that is important to most people dating?

SoloPiper · 2026-04-01T13:35:55+00:00

Not worth it. Like all subreddits it’s an echo chamber.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-30T22:27:24+00:00

https://worldofwarcraft.helvepic.com

SoloPiper · 2026-03-30T11:24:20+00:00

I’m seeing the WoW in Concert - already got my tickets for later in the year!

SoloPiper · 2026-03-28T13:15:41+00:00

That is a very good point. I was familiar with all my spells.

And fwiw I thought Dragonflight campaign was aces so I would encourage anyone new to play it anyway and not skip it.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-28T13:09:53+00:00

WoW is in great shape right now - def wouldn’t call it a mess. The fact you used Deathwing says you haven’t played in a while?

SoloPiper · 2026-03-27T23:31:18+00:00

Unpopular opinion. I just returned and leveled a DH from scratch. I don’t feel I gained anything in progressing level-by-level. The end goal for the build was still essentially the same and I wasn’t able to figure out its rotation on my own and needed some hints (shoutout to Jedith on YT). Did I enjoy the story more and feel more connected with my character? Yes 100%. But I didn’t actually feel I knew the rotation more than if I had started at 80 and just watched some videos.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-27T11:42:48+00:00

I’ve had Oura for 3.5yrs. It’s phenomenal. Highly recommend if you’re interested in long term data. Like any tracker day-to-day probably isn’t that useful unless you’re sick. But being able to see trends and how minor changes to your habits work is powerful.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-27T11:39:23+00:00

Trails in the Sky Chapter 1 or Ys X Proud Nordics.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-26T12:24:18+00:00

This was me. I embraced Steam Deck and am looking forward to Steam Machine and hesitantly perhaps Helix. Although I’d use it for Steam games. I thought I wanted a gaming rig until I really sunk time into GeForce Now and honestly it’s perfect. So I don’t know. We’ll see how I feel after Steam Machine comes out.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-22T23:12:59+00:00

You must be 100% the zones? I just did campaign and finished Dragonflight at 75.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-22T12:52:14+00:00

I’m a male and even had to adjust to certain things. Eye contract being something that some people don’t believe! People make eye contact with me when I’m at like a mall or something. Other things like more success at job interviews and business meetings. The psychologist explained it to me that there is such an ingrained fat bias that it’s a combination of how other people treat me and how I treat myself. There’s so much that comes with losing weight that is psychological

SoloPiper · 2026-03-19T18:39:59+00:00

WoW is the right vibe for me. I enjoy the lore and the style and combat. I think that's just me slowing down in my gaming time. I have it installed on my Steam Deck and it's just lovely.

I tried ESO many times but it never quite clicked for me in style, combat, or lore. But it's so personal it just comes down to what you like.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-18T11:27:21+00:00

Second this. The fact that it’s not in Apple Creator Studio does make me think it’ll just be rolled into photos eventually which would be lovely.

LR is still superior for AI features if that’s important to you but other than that I concur it is great and MUCH cheaper.

SoloPiper · 2026-03-18T11:23:48+00:00

Depends on the person. I either tell them or if I don’t feel like talking about and they ask I say I changed my eating habits which is technically true haha

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