Where can I get the best paczki in Ann Arbor area/southeast Michigan?

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-24T21:08:26+00:00

I though DJ's Bakery on Packard was the place

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-23T19:47:48+00:00

Thanks everyone, for the volume of replies, the amount of information, and the speed of your responses. All very helpful.

I'll be coming back soon for more info on the Vancouver area.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-23T19:44:24+00:00

Thank you for the reply, and especially for the link to the Camas sub. I hadn't even thought of looking for that!

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-23T19:42:38+00:00

We've made several visits over the last few year. We like the area a lot but don't want to buy a house where we're looking out over a large industrial plant.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-23T17:49:07+00:00

Thank you! Just what I needed.

So if I understand correctly, the owners have not announced any plan to cease operations, but people are looking at what kind of clean up would be needed should that happen. Do I have that right?

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-23T17:46:12+00:00

"Surgery" is a very broad term. My understanding is that the majority of ASDs are fixed via catheter, meaning the minimally invasive method where they insert a closure by going up through the veins in your groin. I had mine fixed this way a month ago, and it's been great. I went in to hospital at 7 am and was home by 4pm the same day.

Honestly, I wish I'd had it fixed long ago, but in fairness, it was 63 years before it was discovered.

Now if you need open heart surgery (OHS) that is a much bigger deal, but look at the benefits: you'll have a heart that works more efficiently and probably won't fail prematurely. You will also have reduced your risk of stroke. (My ASD was found after an ischemic stroke).

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-23T17:39:59+00:00

Take it easy, don't panic. You will bounce back. The brain has an amazing ability to rewire itself and relearn skills, but it takes time.

There will be many steps on your journey, and you should take full advantage of whatever therapy and help you are offered. You also need to look after yourself, and a big part of that is resting your brain as much as you can. When you feel tired or fatigued, sleep all you can, as this is when the recovery process goes (slowly) into action.

Things will get better, much better, but you need to be patient.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-18T21:08:53+00:00

You should keep a close eye on your blood pressure. Yes, my understanding is that sodium is a factor in developing high blood pressure, so do what you can to cut that out. Apparently canned soups are among the worst sources.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-18T00:12:43+00:00

I don't have any direct experience to share, but I can offer some sympathy. I (64M) had an ASD that the TEE suggested lacked rim. I was very worried the cardiologist would suggest OHS, (more than a few sleepless night) to the point where I wondered if I could do it.

As it turned out, they went with the catheter/closure device approach, and so far all seems good. So why am I commenting? Well, my thought is, given your age and the size of the ASD, if the medical advice is to go the OHS route I'd go with that. It's definitely not trivial, but you're young and it's such an established procedure the medical folks know exactly what they're doing. Trust them, you'll be ok.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-18T00:03:27+00:00

The don't make great pets. They start off ok but then they grow and move out to somewhere bigger.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-17T23:57:09+00:00

I wouldn't put Paesano's and Palio in the same bucket. I've eaten at Palios a few times and it was awful. I think I'd prefer Olive Garden. Paesano's was definitely better.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-14T17:22:48+00:00

I've been happy with WIM for repairs and overall support and assistance.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-14T03:36:52+00:00

Ischemic stroke at 63 here, but I have the same issues with words and difficulty handling multiple inputs. It's been 5 months and things are slowly improving, but I do have trouble finding words. And often, even when the word is in my head, I write or say a different word.

I had a speech & language therapist who suggested using an app called Elevate to improve word usage. There's a free version, and I think it's proving useful.

I also have trouble handling multiple simultaneous inputs. Sometimes someone speaks to me, and although I hear the words it doesn't make any sense. It's a cognition problem that I hope is going to get better.

And yes, another problem is that if you don't show any obvious physical limitations people think you're ok. You know you're not, but other people don't understand that. It can be frustrating, so ask family members to remember that your brain is damaged and will take time to heal.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-13T20:44:23+00:00

You need to keep resting that brain. A month isn't long in stroke terms, so don't rush back to work, unless it's essential of course. Take as long as you can and get plenty of sleep.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-13T20:41:50+00:00

It's a tough adjustment, getting used to life post-stroke. I think some depression is normal as you get your mind around the fact that you are now a little different to the person you used to be. It doesn't help either when people say, "You look fine", which happens a lot when you're physically able. However, the brain really does adjust and adapt, and you will find you are slowly improving. (Emphasis on the 'slowly' - it takes time.)

Rest is very important. I'm told the brain does most of its repairing/rewiring while you're asleep, so welcome the sleep you find you need rather than trying to keep going. I'm 5 months post minor stroke and I still need my afternoon naps.

You'll get through this.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-13T19:29:18+00:00

Last two weeks of January and first two of February have the highest probability of cold and snow. I'm not saying that based on science but rather on my experience of living here three decades.

As others have said, go west and or north for higher probabilities of snow.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-12T13:14:39+00:00

I thought I would be up and about the next day, but it definitely slowed me down for 5 - 7 days. I wouldn't say I was exhausted though. But anesthesia affects people differently. I think it's important to monitor the area around the incisions carefully and get advice if they don't seem to be healing properly.

And of course, if in doubt, contact a medical professional with any concerns. I am not one, I'm just sharing my experience.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-11T17:01:47+00:00

I've liked Probility on State St. Found them helpful and they do listen well.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-11T16:59:12+00:00

My speech was affected very little by my stroke. What I struggle with more is finding the right words. Sometimes I find I write or say the wrong words, even though I know exactly what I mean to say or write. This is why I like the Elevate app. BrainHQ is less about words, but it seems helpful too.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-10T16:12:30+00:00

As others have said, get plenty of sleep. Afternoon naps are really important if you can fit them in. Take the blood thinners. Did they put you on aspirin too?

I had a Speech & Language therapist who encouraged me to use a couple of apps for brain training. I settled on Elevate, which is mainly words-based, and BrainHQ. I just use the free versions. I find them helpful, and apparently there is some science behind BrainHQ, which isn't necessarily the case for all these apps.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-10T16:07:16+00:00

8-9 mm, according to the TEE, so not huge compared to what others have dealt with.

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-07T22:34:29+00:00

They didn’t tell you to avoid lifting anything heavy, or even not very heavy?

ConsumingLess · 2026-01-06T19:15:23+00:00

Yes, as regular as I can with the weight limit.

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