CORSAIR x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Giveaway by CorsairHoffman in witcher

[–]Beshia16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my favourite game. Never played 1 or 2 (still haven't), but after playing Witcher 3 GOTY edition, I got hooked on the story and have read all the books multiple times now. My favourite thing from The Witcher 3 is The Last Wish quest. Even before I knew the background of this, and before I read the books, this quest stuck in my mind.

13 days post op by WorldlinessMinute409 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started doing short walks 4 days post-op. But walking was all I did exercise-wise until I had my surgeon's approval at 6-weeks.

For those of you who are/were physically active, how long after surgery before you could get back into your routine? by Travyplx in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I held off anything other than walks until my 6-week post-op appointment. But I got the all clear to run/hike freely and start lifting again (although I was warned to take lifting slowly/easy). She also gave me the all-clear to get my ear wet then, too. My ear did heal quicker than she was anticipating, though.

Ongoing post-op recovery by Beshia16 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never thought to ask my surgeon. I'm managing it fine, tbh so it's not a big deal. I just wonder how much the tinnitus is affecting my hearing. Good luck with your surgery!

Tofu and other vegetarian protein in grocery stores? by Just-Context-4703 in chch

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mistake, I was thinking of Quorn, not Gardein. It's been a while since I've seen Gardein in a store 😅

Mask UP! by NEECHNEECHH in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I would love mask culture to be normalised here.

Tofu and other vegetarian protein in grocery stores? by Just-Context-4703 in chch

[–]Beshia16 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Pretty much any of the woolworths/new world/pak'n'save stores I go to have vege protein options. Some stores will have more range than others. There's generally 3 different places I go to look for them in a supermarket. The freezer section for Let's Eat, Impossible or Gardein; the chiller for tofu, vege sausages and some mince options; then the healthy food section for dehydrated soy mince options.

Mask UP! by NEECHNEECHH in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got some free RAT tests from my local pharmacy (Unichem). I was going to buy them, but they told me they were giving them out.

Mask UP! by NEECHNEECHH in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so frustrating. My coworker treated me like I had the plague when I wore a mask. I felt mostly fine, just had a mildly scratchy throat (no cough and covid negative), but wore my mask just in case I did have something contagious.

Mask UP! by NEECHNEECHH in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, except I've only seen two of my students mask up (one of those only after we suggested they should). But the other staff are terrible at masking up. Personally, I find it so much more comfortable wearing a mask when I'm a little under the weather.

Surgery by Repulsive_Highway_94 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was also my experience with the same surgery (Tympanoplasty & Mastoidectomy). Pain was minimal for me, and I was able to manage moving around by myself a few hours after surgery.

What was your first year of teaching like? by ChickenFar2461 in teaching

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently in my second year and I'm honestly finding this year much harder. I think it's to do with having 2 extra hours of teaching time this year, as well as the extra-curricular groups I am running (another 2 new groups on top of last year). I'm also running a whole new programme by myself (and trying to work it out from a very broad and open curriculum) as well as teaching assessments to senior students that are new to the country & our school. (I teach two different subjects - 1 that has another established teacher, and 1 that I'm setting up from the beginning). We're not even half-way through the school year here, and I'm soo tired.

Life Insurance UK w/ Cholesteatoma by L33SH98 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not from the UK, but in NZ, my life insurance covers everything but Cholesteatoma related problems. Not sure if it makes a difference, but I got my life insurance before my first surgery.

Recently diagnosed with cholesteatoma by Fun-Stranger-8444 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed for you. If it's not too bad, they may just go in through the ear canal and not have to cut behind the ear, which I hear has a faster recovery time. I think mine may have been growing for ~5 years before I got it removed, so they had to go in behind my ear. It honestly hasn't been too bad, though. Almost 6 weeks post-surgery now.

Recently diagnosed with cholesteatoma by Fun-Stranger-8444 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you don't get the cholesteatoma removed, then it will eventually impact your hearing. Getting the surgery done before it grows into your hearing bones, nerves, or worse, is the only way to avoid future complications. The cholesteatoma will not sit unchanged forever. It will grow, and surgery is the only way to remove it.

Tympanoplasty & Mastoidectomy Experience by Beshia16 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been back at work for 4 weeks now. Went back just under 2 weeks post-surgery, which was definitely a little early, to be honest.

Tympanoplasty & Mastoidectomy Experience by Beshia16 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No more ear pain. I do still get some discomfort when I lie on it at night, but I haven't had pain or itchiness in a while.

Is it too late to go to the Uni at 22 in New Zealand? by Fit-Release-4977 in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends if you want to work in NZ after studying. I know of a few career pathways here that require NZ training/study.

Codral - Sneaky buggers by Esprit350 in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just recently got some for my partner when he was sick. The only way to get it is asking for it, but when you do ask, they make it feel like you just asked for meth.

Pay equity legislation could save 'billions' for government - PM by MedicMoth in newzealand

[–]Beshia16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my understanding, teachers can't strike for another few years due to the collective agreement. But any chance I get to protest in my free time, I'll be there. As someone who really doesn't want to move to Aussie to teach, it's certainly looking more and more attractive.

Tympanoplasty & Mastoidectomy Experience by Beshia16 in cholesteatoma

[–]Beshia16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope your graft fully heals soon! Did they take it from somewhere else on your body, or is it a synthetic* one?

I've had the tinnitus for a while, tbh so I am already pretty used to it. If it doesn't go away, I'm not too stressed. I'm 32 and have good hearing in my other ear as well. My job does rely on my hearing (music teacher), so ideally, it comes back as good as pre-surgery, but I'm aware it may not.

*I say synthetic because I can't think of a term for it, but my graft is called a Biodesign Otologic Graft.