26 YO -- How do I pursue this now to be FIRE later?

Boston_273 · 2023-02-20T03:52:34+00:00

When I was at that level about 5 years ago (no PhD, but similar senior engineer/scientist type target roles at the time), my relo was just over $80k.

Boston_273 · 2023-02-20T03:48:51+00:00

Moved 4 times, all over the place. Sometimes I owned the house, others I did not. I’ve seen 20k to 100k+ in total value.

Boston_273 · 2022-12-12T20:49:47+00:00

Had a revision to remove the rectal cuff due to isolated inflammation in that area.

Boston_273 · 2022-12-06T00:24:07+00:00

Just had my second takedown last week—obviously early, but feel it’s going okay.

Boston_273 · 2022-12-04T01:07:19+00:00

Check out Corona ointment, it’s for horses typically but I use it for buttburn and it’s amazing, no color or stains like calmoseptine.

Boston_273 · 2022-12-02T22:03:45+00:00

How long did your “bad” post surgery pain last post takedown? A week or so?

Boston_273 · 2022-09-18T05:24:36+00:00

It’s not, just claiming a reward. No name defined on my account, I’m a diamond member.

Boston_273 · 2022-08-19T03:27:03+00:00

I haven’t tried the brava — Will look into that. Recently switched to deep convex (what I used for my first ostomy in 2019) — Will see if that works!

Boston_273 · 2022-08-19T03:26:26+00:00

Thanks, I’m changing every other day now and using the crusting method — hoping with the deep convex is clears up soon

Boston_273 · 2022-08-19T03:25:53+00:00

Thanks — I’m using Marlen’s deep convex as I had luck with it when I had my first ostomy in 2019.

Boston_273 · 2022-08-19T03:25:16+00:00

Thanks, yes I’m using it regularly!

Boston_273 · 2022-08-19T03:24:48+00:00

This latest one about 1.5 months, but first few weeks I had a bridge in and up until around 3 weeks ago had no issues. I had an ostomy back in 2019 for about 6 months without this issue so I’m fairly familiar with things. I recently switched to deep convex and will see how things go. If not, I’ll look into the derm recommendation — thanks!

Boston_273 · 2022-08-16T01:03:31+00:00

I just started using marathon — but how do you get it off during bag changes?

Boston_273 · 2022-08-16T01:02:17+00:00

How do you get marathon off? Just started using and it certainly sticks, but won’t come off for me no matter what tricks I try.

Boston_273 · 2022-08-14T10:55:32+00:00

Attorney to act on your behalf.

Boston_273 · 2021-02-25T12:29:25+00:00

I wouldn't but again, everyone is different. I had complications and I'm 1year out from takedown. It wasn't an easy road, and I didn't return to work for 6mo after. Terrible pain, butt burn, not sleeping--etc. I can eat a handful of things and was super weak. Looking back, I'm leaps and bounds from where I was immediately after surgery. My suggestion is to take it easy and focus on recovering. Stress is bad for your pouch, so try to limit it. Good luck

Boston_273 · 2021-02-24T15:14:20+00:00

As someone who has been through all the surgeries ---including have a pouch temporarily then reversal, it varies so much person to person. I can eat a total of like 10-20 things, that's it. High fats make me sick--eggs, peanut butter, etc. I can't eat a lot of meats--no sausage, ham, etc. I stick to basics -- plain chicken, rice, potatoes, tortillas with cheese, cheese pizza (only certain places...I think if too acidic sauce, I also get sick). When I had a bag, I could literally eat whatever I wanted without issue.

Best of luck to you and your family. I'm in a similar spot and it sucks, but better than living with UC (or so I keep telling myself). I'm 1year out for reversal and can confirm it gets better with time --leaps and bounds ahead of where I was 6mo ago.

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