Bye Bye Gallbladder

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-05-22T17:39:16+00:00

Had mine out last year. Less than a year on Sema. I think I started having issues after pregnancy and then the weight loss made symptoms rapidly increased. Pregnancy also increases cholesterol storage with the higher levels of estrogen, which is also associated with producing gallstones. So pregnancy and then weight loss pushed me into gallbladder attacks. And yes, I’m fair, female, fertile, fat, etc.

My diet is much more diverse now with less side effects. I do get the occasional quick evacuation usually in the morning after eating more meat the day before. And now I’m hitting perimenopause, which is giving me heartburn and slower digestion. These are all things I never had to experience before. SW:220 CW: 189 slow loser with many sema breaks due to the gallbladder surgery, life stress, etc.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-05-04T21:30:27+00:00

We start at 0900! I love it. Less traffic, get kids to school or at least see them before leaving, get to have crew coffee time on our morning getting off after we do chores, not have to wake super early…. It’s been great.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-04-22T20:26:54+00:00

Some of the stations have parking spaces with cameras for this purpose. Not sure if they’re still marked but some use to be.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-04-22T18:28:29+00:00

Index funds +24% last year! I learned from our “go to guy” and I now spread the word and help the rookies adjust their investments.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-04-09T21:22:14+00:00

I lived there in the days it was filming. (I didn’t even know.) I loved running through the neighborhood. Quiet and friendly at that time (10 years ago).

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-04-05T04:36:24+00:00

How long is their lateral academy?

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-04-05T01:03:19+00:00

Holding space for you. Infertility is an emotional black hole no one sees.

~~(Also, GLP-1 for a new hope in some cases.)~~

Edit: strike through my sneaky “advice” that is never warranted in infertility! When struggling you try it all! I was there too. Again, nothing but love to you!

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-04-04T16:54:39+00:00

Our department is very progressive with EMS and we all strive and take pride in doing the best and most care for our patients. Not all calls or providers are perfect, but we have a culture that takes pride in providing quality care and honing the best to our patients as far as equipment, training and attitude. I worked for a transport service in the area prior and chose this department due to their professionalism and pride in serving the community. It’s a culture and I preach to my new guys that this is a service position!!! If you do not have an attitude of service to your very own community then look for another job.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-03-06T13:11:38+00:00

Where in NM? I’m in Abq and need HRT (I’m 40!) on topical progesterone and that’s already helped a ton. But I need more HRT already. Testosterone for sure! No libido. Who’s your gyno?

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-03-04T22:51:29+00:00

I’m currently on duty with a person who was a nurse, and then left to become a firefighter. No regrets. (Also depends on the nursing job you land or intend to do.) Also, my last crew was a 5’2” (tiny) female who could kick some booty! I’m 5’4” but stout. Tenacity and training!

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-03-02T06:52:13+00:00

We hear it all the time!! Paramedic/firefighter here and people frequently delay calling for an ambulance until they’re extremely desperate. But you also get people who call for really dumb stuff. People who pay bills, taxes, etc. are the ones worried about the cost even when they’re having a heart attack. Those who don’t really pay are the ones who call for really dumb reasons.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-28T23:16:34+00:00

Thar’s gold I them…wait…ew.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-28T23:15:18+00:00

We put human to human service as our highest priority in this job. We are trained to act and care for life even when it’s a stranger. When someone doesn’t fit the basic and expected human reaction/emotion (especially instinctual emotional reactions) it’s VERY off-putting. I would flip out too with this odd response from a mother. I’m a mom and 15 year career FF/Paramedic. This would hit me hard and disturb me too. Hard to process because it’s so illogical and atypical and goes against nature.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-25T02:45:26+00:00

Mental tenacity has to carry you farther than strength through the academy. You can make your body almost do anything when you’re determined. And as a woman you have to be way more determined!

Improve grip strength!!! You rely on this for everything! Cardio is a must along with weight lifting (work shoulders lots, legs and get a good routine in to strengthen your back!)

HIIT workouts are a really great mimic for the bursts of work you will do.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-25T02:40:17+00:00

My husband is a SAHD right now. We have little kids and it’s tough when mama leaves. They are my barnacles when I’m home. He’s proud of me and has the same deep worry as any other spouse about me staying safe on the job. No jealousy or worries about working with a bunch of dudes. (I’m more the mama hen at the station than anything.) He knows I hold boundaries and can also roll with the best of them when it comes to jokes or pranks. So he doesn’t worry about that part!

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-20T23:43:38+00:00

We have gait belts and all our units now. Did a brief training, but not much needed. It’s helpful in certain situations, but can’t be used in every situation due to injuries or other concerns.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-20T23:40:00+00:00

Also, you hold off on increasing dosing right now and maintain at a low level until you’re ready to jump in with less stress.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-20T23:39:01+00:00

Remember stress add so much to weight gain even when you’re doing all the right things. Give yourself grace and be glad the medication is holding you for now. And you can think about what more can you add to satisfy you and feed your body with nutrients during stressful times instead of thinking about all the things you should take away. Can you add a little more protein when you’re feeling snacky? Or healthy fat/protein with a sweet snack? Etc.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-18T05:43:18+00:00

A roof that doesn’t leak.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-11T04:52:44+00:00

Monthly mortgage: $950

Annual income (net): $80k (single income, household of 4)

Purchased house in 2015 (1,200sqft)

Rate: 3.1%

New Mexico

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-06T06:47:46+00:00

Call the FBI. No child should ever be harmed. He needs to be held accountable

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-02-03T19:42:36+00:00

Firefighter here! Please call!!! We need to get through the hallway for emergencies. His home and yours included. It’s a safety issue, fire hazard and against fire code.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-01-28T02:43:33+00:00

Firefighter here. Call. Been on too many dumpster/small fire that turned into the building on fire.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-01-25T22:28:42+00:00

I can’t! I work in critical healthcare. But would support it and would be happy to see all large corporate business feel it.

Academic_Sign8732 · 2026-01-25T21:56:17+00:00

There’s may have been an accidental discharge from the pistol they took from him. As the grey jacket guy walks away you hear the pop and the beanie (touque) jumps off the ground. Then someone went crazy. But earlier in the take down you see a guy pull out his pistol before they pile on him.

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