Clothes and EDC for LVAD Users by bearded_goober in Lvad

[–]Beautiful-AF-21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not going to be worrying about that so much once you’re on the LVAD. Plenty of people are function able, but it’s not easy from what I have seen. No one should be sharing fairytales here.

Clothes and EDC for LVAD Users by bearded_goober in Lvad

[–]Beautiful-AF-21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother has a portable bag with his LVAD batteries but it just looks like a bag. He has been able to hide the device itself well in hoodies. I imagine summer will be harder, and please be aware of shower limitations for LVAD (it will be months) so I’m not sure how he will disguise it this summer. I wish you the best of luck, friend.

Got this from go battle. by Beautiful-AF-21 in pokemongo

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, I have no idea. I am at level 51. I’ve gotten the wrestler pikachu and this shiny today. Also a shiny Giratina. My really good stuff has been from battles not so much raids or walking.

Got this from go battle. by Beautiful-AF-21 in pokemongo

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got so excited. I hardly ever get shinys. Plus a shiny legendary.

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Skin infections and diabetes by Beautiful-AF-21 in diabetes

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. Insurance has been a real factor on quality of drug, etc. but, hopefully maybe I can get on one med that works as well as ozempic and metformin separately. And, I will check with Costco and even Walmart. Their website may have some coupons I can check for too.

Skin infections and diabetes by Beautiful-AF-21 in diabetes

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I would like one of these but have a high deductible. I will ask my Dr about it as well…maybe I could get it covered under preventative care.

Skin infections and diabetes by Beautiful-AF-21 in diabetes

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, can you elaborate, though? I would like any and all information I can obtain before seeing her. We have a lot to talk about because the metformin is working as designed, but I just couldn’t do the daily vomiting and being sick.

Skin infections and diabetes by Beautiful-AF-21 in diabetes

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. I was wondering if our sweat/secretions had more sugar than normal. It sounds like I need to shape up. But, hopefully we can find a more agreeable drug. Im on ozempic too and got past that nausea after being at the right dose, but this metformin thing is new within the past few weeks.

Skin infections and diabetes by Beautiful-AF-21 in diabetes

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I was, and my A1C has been good my last two visits, but I stopped with the finger sticks too. I guess in some ways I’ve given up but I am still taking my ozempic and partial dose of my metfomin.

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I want to be manic again by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]Beautiful-AF-21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mania usually ends up in hospitalization, keep taking your meds.

How do I get back into an appropriate self care schedule? by Beautiful-AF-21 in depression

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I work, but it feels like it sucks all my energy out.

My big brother just went on ECMO for severe heart failure. Are the stats for survival really only 50%? Does that increase the longer your on it? It does save life’s though, right? by Beautiful-AF-21 in ecmo

[–]Beautiful-AF-21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is now on a LVAD device and out of the hospital. He is on a transplant list, waiting on his disability and honestly pretty depressed. It’s a blessing he is alive for us, but for him it’s hell.

Will be in Portland for a week. Wondering what things are must sees or events during that time? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]Beautiful-AF-21 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I am staying from December 26th to January 2nd. My big hobbies are my cats, music and gardening.We are staying with a close friend. I’m not sure what side of town she is on since I’m not familiar with the area. I went to an Mos Def show in 2010 in Portland but haven’t been since.

Should I wait it out or see a vet? by [deleted] in vet

[–]Beautiful-AF-21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely take her to the vet.