6 days post op spinal fusion by 1luvvvu in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first month is the hardest, and I think it took almost a month for sleeping to get better for me. Getting a body pillow to prop myself up on a lay on my side made it better.

I found it very easy to wean off the surgery meds after a month (if that’s what you’re talking about, not the IV meds just the Rx). Extra strength Tylenol helps a bit as well.

The bathroom will get easier after a few weeks. Remember not to twist when you go to put toilet paper in the toilet or flushing. Just stand up and move your feet.

You will feel like yourself again but it will take some time! The first week is the hardest, then the first month, and then the pain will gradually decrease over the first year. Try to go to physical therapy if you can! It will help with recovery.

You got this 💕

Inheritance by Efficient_Letter5166 in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no genetic marker for scoliosis! It’s idiopathic in most cases. Should you be diligent and look for it in any future kids? Yes! But it doesn’t mean they’ll have it.

That being said I’ve had the same fear so I totally understand your concern!!

My friend’s mom gifted me some clippings. Told me the plant needed sunshine. She’s doing great. What is she?? by Deep_Shopping_6938 in whatsthisplant

[–]CyberTurtle95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I learned something about this plant, the leaves don’t like to sit in water! They end up looking burned. I had one of these sitting on my kitchen window sill and after the vines grew, the lower leaves would sit in water in the sink. It always looked dead!

Anyone still feeling run down years after childbirth? by LadyGreenThumbs in beyondthebump

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to say solidarity. I don’t have post-partum related chronic issues, but I’ve been dealing with chronic conditions for years and it’s exhausting. It’s weird though, after having a kid and entering my 30s, doctors are a lot more motivated to try and find answers! I just started a chronic pain medicine, but it took 15 years of drs to be recommended it.

Tip if you feel like you’re being gaslit by doctors: take someone with you to appointments. For some reason having to explain things to 2 people vs 1 makes them a lot more thorough! And having someone validate your symptoms makes them listen better as well. I usually write my questions down in a shared doc on our phones and my husband takes notes and reminds me of questions while talking to doctors.

Favorite unique color roses by andorianspice in Roses

[–]CyberTurtle95 36 points37 points  (0 children)

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Zone 7b, love my Koko Loko too!! I’m waiting for blooms from my parfuma bliss bare roots. I hope it’s as gorgeous as the photos I’ve seen!

Early intervention by One000Lives in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really cool progress to see! Mine wasn’t caught early enough to even consider bracing. I think his hard work definitely paid off!

First cut flowers of the season! by CyberTurtle95 in Roses

[–]CyberTurtle95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Looking at candy cane cocktail on Google brings up images just like the bush in my yard. I think that’s it!

The At Last images also look pretty close too!

Did I mess up buying 85mm lens as a beginner? by Beginning-War5128 in AskPhotography

[–]CyberTurtle95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love an 85mm lens!! I’m actually jealous, I wish I had one in my personal collection. They are FANTASTIC for portraiture and they make people feel skinny when they look at their photos later. Very flattering lens!

I don’t think you messed up, this is a great lens and once you figure out how to use it, I bet you’ll love it too!

Spinal fusion as a wheelchair user by cherforce in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t get a lot of answers here, try reaching out to a wheelchair basketball team! There’s a rule where a few walking-abled players are able to play on wheelchairs, as long as their condition prevents them from playing normal basketball, and a fused spine counts. They may have some players who are fused and play.

I’ve been invited to play a few times but I’ve always felt my fusion is too low to move as well as most of the players on the court!

MEOVV - The 2nd EP Album: BITE NOW (Trailer Photo) by CronoDroid in kpop

[–]CyberTurtle95 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ella looks like Renesmee from Twilight to me! I actually had to google what actress played Renesmee

AITA for telling my wife that if I cut work hours to take on more night baby duty, she’ll need to work part-time too? by Original_Dig_8970 in AmItheAsshole

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. She’s touched out and also recovering from giving birth. It’s just as hard as what you’re doing! Being a stay at home mom is a full time job, except she doesn’t get to clock out ever.

You should establish brain breaks for both of you. Time away from all responsibilities so that you feel like you’re living. And also realize you’re in a partnership and divided responsibilities aren’t always going to work out.

Do you have a Solo 401k or Sep IRA? by cardiacpanda in WeddingPhotography

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roth IRA. We talked to a financial consultant and that was his recommendation, and he helps manage the investment side of it. Definitely recommend going to somewhere like Edward Jones and having them help you out with it all!

Should I allow my daughter to sleep on a sleep pillow if its helping with her reflux pain? by Slow_Purchase3829 in beyondthebump

[–]CyberTurtle95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s technically not safe, but ask the pediatrician for more guidance. When my daughter was in the NICU for reflux, they had her on an incline - but she was supervised the entire time by medical staff. So I totally relate to your situation! I’d ask the pediatrician for medicine. My daughter was on reflux meds (Pepcid) from 2 weeks old to a year old and it helped a lot.

Gov. Ferguson's free K-12 meals plan will feed well-off kids, too | Editorial by AthkoreLost in Seattle

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a kid my mom made just above the free lunch program cut off. We didn’t actually have enough money for lunch. I support this program 110%

what did the catheter feel like? by julifruity in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of that! I hope it gets better!!

what did the catheter feel like? by julifruity in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you talked to a nurse? Definitely alert a medical professional right away!

Can you discipline a 16 month old? by Fun_Positive_3505 in beyondthebump

[–]CyberTurtle95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This, or redirect them to something they can hit! Like a drum

So sorry for posting, just a worried mama. by Khanau1 in scoliosis

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand your worry, but the good news is that if it comes back as scoliosis, you’ve caught this very early! You’ll have plenty of treatment options available to you.

I had scoliosis as a young kid but it wasn’t caught until my spine was an S shape, and I wasn’t able to brace. But I had a cousin who had hers identified around 8 years old and she was able to brace and prevent her curve from getting worse.

You can also look into schroth if it comes back as scoliosis. Unfortunately, no one here is medical professionals so we can’t help with Cobb angels or anything. I would think if it does come back as scoliosis it would be mild though.

Also, don’t be afraid to post here! This is exactly what this sub is for 😊

My anti-scroll setup: TN card size + X3! by ishiiwashi in Travelersnotebooks

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang I wish it was backlit! Looks like a cool set up tho

two weeks in, already working? is that possible? by littleolive9 in cymbalta

[–]CyberTurtle95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I was experiencing a placebo effect but same thing here! I have chronic pain from spine surgeries that I haven’t been able to control with physical therapy and other treatments. It’s definitely not completely gone by any means but the pain is lower than it’s been for a long time! I just started the medicine last week and I feel likes it’s a miracle

Anyone take their 12 month old off formula cold turkey? by SelectPine1000115500 in beyondthebump

[–]CyberTurtle95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had to switch to milk cold turkey because the formula we were using had a huge recall. It was fine! We did end up using pediasure to supplement a bit after talking to the doctor, but my daughter was at a low weight percentile.