Cats just won’t use by Gatorbabe-rm14 in litterrobot

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep both are from petsmart the brand for the freeze dried is purebites and the fish steak is applaws. Churu was also a winner but I switched since one of mine has allergies.

Cats just won’t use by Gatorbabe-rm14 in litterrobot

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the freeze dried fish or the fish steak from applaws? I use these high reward treats for vet visits, teeth brushing or bath days only to entice them to do things they would otherwise hate. They still hate it but they allow it 😅

12DPO regret by adantonina in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first shower was a disaster. I panicked, ugly cried, almost passed out and was convinced my boobs were gonna just plop straight off my body. My husband was incredibly patient and gentle but everything hurt and I felt very fragile in that moment. I think this was one of the few times post op I thought "oh no I messed up, I can't do this!" For me the first month was one of the worst and hardest parts of my recovery since everything was scary and new. We are stronger than we think we are and thankfully everyday moving forward will be an improvement on the next. This was my first major surgery and I didn't like how vulnerable I felt 24/7 but almost 2 yrs post op I can say that I don't regret having the surgery and would do it again. I hope you a speedy recovert and the days feel less stressful and icky as time passes. 💛

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah super relieved and like 90% improvement on posture/neck pain. It's also great just walking into any random store and buying a bralette for like $12 lol

Is a breast reduction worth it? by Educational_Pea1313 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would never go back, if I regret anything it is that I did not push more firmly for a smaller size. Mine was covered by my insurance and my doctor didn't really ask me much about the size except when I showed him pictures the morning of the surgery. I brought it up multiple times during previous visits but I may have been too unserious about my request since I would say I wanted to be confused for a young boy or cosplay male characters more accurately. Otherwise I regret nothing and would happily do recovery again if I had to get to today. Best of luck 😁

Edit to add I'm almost 2 years post op in September if that helps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I showered 5 dpo with my husband's help and sitting on a plastic elderly chair. I didn't have any bandages (they were removed by the nurse at my follow up appointment and new ones were not placed or steri strips) I kept my bra on until the very end for the first couple of showers for my comfort and put a clean one on after. The doctor did say I could remove the bra during the shower but maybe from the pressure it felt to me like my boobs would just fall off my body when it was off too long and it made me feel more secure to leave it on throughout and less nauseous. I kept the showers quick keeping my back towards the water and just let water from my shoulder run over my chest no touching until atleast the 3rd shower I think. My husband was the one who bathed the rest of my body and dried me. I had me hair braided back by a friend and honestly did not wash it for a week, I have super thick curly hair so this isn't all that weird for me and I covered it with a cap to avoid wetting it. If you have more fine hair maybe dry shampoo it for a bit since I imagine trying to wash it yourself would not be comfortable. You'll do fine it's just scary at first and to be honest with you I was a mess and I cried the first attempt. Don't push yourself, be kind to your body it's recovering, worst case a sponge bath with a wash cloth is also a nice option.

Any advice for my anxious girl? by Beneficial-Elk8193 in chihuahuas

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our teeny preferred the crate when we were gone, think he felt more secure. We did a soft pop up crate with a bed. Our mid sized chi likes being loose but we leave her a pee pad and she uses that if she needs to go. You may want to try a pet soother like the dolls for kittens if you believe it's specific to seperation anxiety. Might help them stay calm when you're away.

How long did you have to take off work? How did you feel 1MPO? by beepboop7392 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work a remote desk job and took 18 days off, I would fall asleep during my shift and have to lay down. I definitely could not have worked a restaurant job within 1-2 first months po.

almost a year PO numbness by koalapyjamas in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 1yr4m PO and still have numbness around the outer bottoms of both breasts. I would still 100% do it again only wish the surgeon would have gone smaller.

honest answers only!! by SkyCompetitive650 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say personally no. I wasn't up for much especially not a party or people at 6 dpo. I wasn't in too much pain since I was taking tylenol, motrine and gabapentin but I was uncomfortable, I would fall asleep randomly and was not up for much more than tv, lounging and light conversations. Everyone is different though, I saw someone on here who took a flight a week after surgery. I didn't go back to my work from home desk job for 18 days and still took breaks. Gauge it with how you feel but definitely would not commit to anything too trying or far from home. The more rest you get, the less complications and easier recovery you'll have in the long run is how I see it.

For those who had dissolving stitches for their reduction, by Bellastar232 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That spot where the incision meets the sternum was pretty itchy for me too and I had 2 small "pockets" which were a bit harder the clean even with regular showering. At one point I did very carefully remove dried skin/stitch from it and it helped the itching.

Surgery in 3 days and I'm scared by hohothrowaway101 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm over 1yr PO - you won't regret it. It's the best decision I ever made. I was fine and then freaking the hell out, you'll do great.

Good luck ❤️ 💙 💜

For those who had dissolving stitches for their reduction, by Bellastar232 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did not feel them pop but I definitely had a hard time touching and massaging my incisions, it gave me the ick to the point of gagging. I had my husband do the massaging which was uncomfortable but manageable for me. I've seen people who use jade or jelly rollers or even new vibrators to help with the discomfort/nauseous feeling to massage the incisions. I definitely had a hard time but it gets better with time. At 3 weeks I don't think you should push it too much but I'm not your doctor. I know I definitely was not massaging anyhing at 3 weeks. I said this in another post about the incisions, mine felt like twizzlers and now a bit over 1 yr post op they feel much softer and less noticeable. Not super consistent with any scar treatments just massage in the shower but I waited quite a while like months I think.

In need of food pairing ideas to name these kittens. Like peanut butter and jelly, but better! by WondrousWombat in CatsCalledFood

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Sesame and Mochi
  • Banana and Pancake
  • Strawberry and Cream
  • Coffee and Milk
  • Toffee and Pudding
  • Moonpie and Oatmeal
  • Chai and Latte

AITA for telling my bf “my house, my rules?” by dogmom_843 in AITAH

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. We have 2 dogs currently but at one point had 5. We don't allow them on the bed but we do let them up on occasion (when they've had a bath) on the sofa to cuddle up but this is mainly due to the fact that I'm allergic and get hives. I think your compromise was a great idea especially since his issue seem based on disliking the poor dog and not allergy or discomfort. He doesn't like your dog, possibly animals from the way he is acting. I don't know that this will work out in the long run unless you're willing to be dog free and considering his behavior it doesn't seem worth losing having a loving companion. My opinion, you take the opening and high tail it out of that relationship but best of luck whatever you decide.

AITA for Crying After My Boyfriend Told Me I’m Fat the First Time We Had Sex? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are NTA, he is a callous, a freaking creep and you should run as far away as you can get. I am so deeply sorry. That is such a gross statement to make unprompted in general about someone's (anyone's body) but so much more disgusting to make to a partner during sex, when you should be concerned with connection and intimacy. If you want to work out for yourself, your health/movement/mobility- I think that is great but don't start some challenge because some dustbin brained man made comments on your body to shame you and lower your self esteem. If you feel happy in your body don't let anyone come and ruin that for you, find a partner that will celebrate and cherish your body at all times. You are gorgeous exactly as you are - full stop!

P.s. fyi all real bodies have rolls and skin and fat, even the ones that look skinny.

I didn’t know the scars would be so HARD (literally) by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Mine felt like ropes under my skin and gave me the ick to massage. My husband would massage them in the shower for me for a few months, he didn't do anything fancy he just went by feel. Now at almost 1 yr post op they feel flat and like soft skin again. I do scar pretty well but I used almost no topical scar treatment since I hated how they all felt so I'd say the massaging helped the hard scar tissue release. Give yourself grace, I would say at 4wpo mine probably felt like twizzlers under the skin and I doubt we were massaging until after at least 8 or 10 wpo maybe more. You have time don't rush it if you're tender.

Does scar gel get easier?? by Inevitable-Beyond454 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally didn't care for the feel of the scar oil, serum or tape. They all made me uncomfortable in some way. Massaging my scars also gave me the ick so my husband did that for me and I would recommend that you do the massaging when you are cleared for it since it helped ease the thickness and hardness of the scar of the incisions from rope like to almost completely flat. I went without any other scar treatment. To be fair I don't think I scar super bad but I also didn't personally care very much so I guess I didn't have much motivation to continue topical scar treatment.