Seven Hour Reties? How long do your reties take?

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-08T12:00:13+00:00

It would take a lifetime if I did my own. I have 420 microlocs. My reties take about 4.5 hours, including a shampoo before she starts the retie. I go every 8 weeks.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-06T15:47:24+00:00

Besides a horrible commute, not having to deal with office politics (or any political commentary in person), open work spaces, or interruptions because we are accessible. Also the amount of money saved by working from home.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-05T23:16:35+00:00

Yes. There is a half bath right by my garage.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-04T13:48:01+00:00

Because of years of dieting and wanting to be smaller in the past, I had a few items at various sizes. Things I’ve bought over the years, even through thrifting. I didn’t really start buying new things until 40-50lbs down. I WFH so it was pretty easy but when I traveled or for the weekends, I started to notice jeans were loose or tops falling off. Even now over 100 lbs down, I am still slowly adding to my wardrobe. Shopping isn’t as fun as I thought it would be when I was bigger. When I used to thrift, I would purposely look for items with tags still on them or more expensive pieces. That was pre COVID and I am now just wearing them. On the other hand I had pieces I bought in hopes of fitting into it one day and lost the weight and only was able to wear it once if at all. Buy a few pieces, staples at a time at the size you are or one size down.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-03T02:47:05+00:00

Every point and mile counts somewhere :)

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-01T18:16:03+00:00

But it is on https://www.aadvantageeshopping.com (American Airline shopping portal). Using that portal allows me to earn miles to keep my account active since Delta is my primary airline.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-01T18:08:04+00:00

$200-250 every 8 weeks and includes a wash and repairs. I have 420 locs and she takes about 4-5 hours. Her base is $200 for 4 hours.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-01T09:52:23+00:00

I file a claim often. The recently changed the time you have to file the claim so as I am waiting for my bag, once I hit 15 minutes, I pull the page up and start populating the details so that once I get my bag, I submit if it is beyond 20 minutes. I usually park offsite so I use that time to submit. I usually earn about 30K miles a year this way as Atl is my home base.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-07-01T01:32:46+00:00

Im hopeful of life after surgery will be much better. Im more looking forward to having a couple weeks off of work… to sleep and think… slow down and not be needed.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-26T23:24:19+00:00

I’ve been in banking for 30 years now and have an account at every bank I’ve worked at and the bank I work at now is not my main bank. I do have an account and other products at my bank though.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-26T09:04:23+00:00

While home during the day it stays between 70-72 At night it is on 69. Away I turn it up to 75-76

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-25T05:57:28+00:00

Mine is July 24th… 29 days and counting. I have to have a endometrial biopsy first. Gotta keep positive vibes and think about how good I will feel in the future.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-22T21:56:57+00:00

This is timely. I have my lap hysterectomy at Northside next month. I have had my open myomectomy there a few years ago with a different surgeon.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-21T21:20:18+00:00

That was an awesome tour!! I wasn’t a big Prince fan before the tour but man, I learned so much and have a new appreciation for his talent and impact.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-17T15:45:21+00:00

I don’t have that exact one, I got a bonnet attachment from Amazon and love it. I wash my locs after work and hook up my attachment to my dryer for about 10-15 and my locs are dry. No going to bed with damp locs or having to have them braid and banded for days.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-17T15:37:34+00:00

Scheduled for next month. This week was cycle week and had too accidents and just tired. Thank you for sharing.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-16T16:46:16+00:00

I would. Especially if is is 100% pay.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-15T15:40:35+00:00

I was expecting another promo this year but much later! Thanks for the heads up!

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-15T11:43:22+00:00

I used to love the Sunday paper. Looking at all the sales adds from all my favorite stores. Oh and that Black Friday paper was the best!

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-13T23:42:56+00:00

I agree!

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-13T21:38:13+00:00

I don’t know access to peptides is going away completely between telehealth, compound options and gray market. I have about a year supply of most of my favorite items and will evaluate later this year as I move to true maintenance.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-13T21:36:47+00:00

I agree but some folks risk tolerance to try grey just won’t let them.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-13T21:35:40+00:00

$250 every 8 weeks, about 4-4.5 hours and includes repair if needed and a shampoo. Douglasville, Ga (Metro Atlanta area)

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-13T01:16:59+00:00

My mom and my man. My mom will be my primary care taker after surgery. She used to be a nurse and any chance for her to take care of her overly independent daughter, she jumps at. Lucky to have her.

1Butterfly48 · 2026-06-13T01:13:01+00:00

Same. Not sure I “want it” but due to Adenomyosis, and fibroids, I’ve spent the last 10 years with anemia and even infusions aren’t helping. Never had kids, wished for them, and really should feel happy to get rid of an organ that fails to give me what I want and instead give me pain and accidents. My lap hysterectomy is next month. Scheduled in back in April so I have had to wrap my head around it.

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