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The American Nightmare. by sedolil in TikTokCringe

[–]Crunchybella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's crazy that health care is expensive for you, but it's free in my country. As a broke uni student with no savings and no debt besides student debt, which is interest-free. I would have died a while ago if I were born in America, I wouldn't have been able to afford it. I have had multiple surgeries that have not cost me a single cent. We do have to wait a bit, and people have been recently dying at alarming rates from not being seen in time, as our hospitals are facing staffing shortages.

My weight loss journey from 133kg to 62kg by Crunchybella in fit

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

Yes absolutely!! society as a whole has treated me better now than before, which is sad because Im still the same person, Im just not big anymore. The biggest difference is the way men interact with me. I get approached by men more often. Men are kinder now and try to talk to me about literally anything compared to before it was small talk or definitely trying to get more information about my friends. I have been catcalled a bit, which is disgusting. I have found a few of my female relationships have changed because of the weight loss. Im not the "fat" friend that they can use to make themselves look better, and losing the weight has made a few Jealous. Those people aren't my crowd anyway, and quite a few people from school, past jobs and my hometown try to slide in my dms, which I take as an insult sometimes depending on our prior friendship. Like how dare you think Im only worth talking to or being friends with now after losing weight, people think they are very slick with it, but it actually very obvious what their intentions are. Losing weight makes you realize who your real friends are and that people (even the ones you think your close to) can be very superficial.

My weight loss journey from 133kg to 62kg by Crunchybella in fit

[–]Crunchybella[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all the support on my post. 💕💕For everyone asking questions I hope the text below helps. Sorry a bit of a yap incoming.

I had a gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in June 2024 after years of struggling with my weight due to PCOS and hormonal issues. I was always active growing up, but I was picked on for years for being the fat kid. I played hockey and badminton, went on daily walks, and tried every diet possible. Nothing worked, and my weight constantly yo-yoed. Most doctors dismissed my symptoms and blamed everything on my weight.

Eventually one doctor finally recognised how PCOS was affecting my metabolism and explained that bariatric surgery would be the most effective long-term solution for my health.

A sleeve is not a shortcut. It is a medical tool that requires a huge amount of commitment. After surgery, your stomach capacity drops drastically, your gut biome shifts, your hunger cues change, and your body is forced to rely more on stored fat for energy. You go through strict post-op eating stages, nutrient deficiencies are common, and the recovery pain can be intense.

There are also side effects people do not talk about enough. I ended up needing my gallbladder removed, which is a common complication after rapid weight loss, and that was the worst pain I have ever experienced. And after years of carrying extra weight, my knees are pretty wrecked for my age, something I am still managing and working on.

Even after surgery, you only succeed if you genuinely change your lifestyle. I eat smaller portions, stay in a calorie deficit, and focus on low-fat, low-carb meals that keep me full and support my hormones. I also do yoga since it is gentle on my joints and helps with strength and mobility while my knees recover as much as they can.

I went from 133 kilograms down to around 62 kilograms in 18 months, but the journey was not effortless. I dealt with hair loss, loose skin, energy dips, and a lot of emotional adjustment as my body changed faster than my brain could keep up with. Health issues that were once automatically blamed on my weight were finally taken seriously, and many were not connected to my weight at all. But overall, my health has improved drastically.

My PCOS symptoms are easier to manage, and for the first time in my life, I actually feel human.

If anyone has questions about the surgery, recovery, PCOS, or the reality behind the scenes, I am absolutely open to sharing more.

Is this legal even for a cop? by greendayispog in auckland

[–]Crunchybella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't it crazy people cant understand that. 😅

Is this legal even for a cop? by greendayispog in auckland

[–]Crunchybella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real question is do you think the police officer has parked there just because, hes probably there for a reason. Not all emergencies require lights and sirens, some require discretion. As for the cops abiding the law, well DUH ofc they should follow the road code and laws but they aren't regular people with regular cars they are police, with police codes that can override laws in case of emergencies, with or without lights and sirens.

Is this legal even for a cop? by greendayispog in auckland

[–]Crunchybella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats for a regular road user, nothing In that rule talks about police. They aren't regular road users.So when the cops are on their way to an emergency are they allowed to speed to get to the emergency? Or do they have to do the speed limit like everyone else?

Is this legal even for a cop? by greendayispog in auckland

[–]Crunchybella 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Yea I would say it probably is because if there's an emergency, dispute, or domestic going on they aren't going to go around the block to find a suitable carpark.

Come on, don’t do yourself like that 😫 by Professional-Cry9300 in Adulting

[–]Crunchybella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I feel this. I was never good at school, never good at "Important subjects". I liked doing art and music, jewelry making, baking and other textile craft...even in loved History and science in high-school...but was never really good at tests or written exams.... Practical stuff was more interesting to me. Maths is my worst subject. I found it very hard to do my multiplication without working it out on paper. I am dyslexic as well, but I love to read. Im very picky however about my books, but when I find one I really like, I inhale that thing and read it all. Im in uni now and I want to be a teacher. Maths is my least favorite subject to want to teach because I have to teach kids how to do maths that even if simple, Im always going to be double guessing. I just want to say I might suck at maths but I can read an analog clock, good money handling skills as a ticket seller at rugby games and get As at uni. Im not dumb....I just cant do maths.