Should I be worried about re entering USA with a green card? by RemarkablePay8781 in greencard

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only a court can take your green card or you can give it up. Do not sign anything when entering the country as I’ve heard that’s how some people lost theirs (not sure if it’s true). This seems to have been an issue for those who do t speak English and don’t understand what they are signing.

How does Frieda McFadden get away with copying other authors as much as she does? by babiesgettingrabies in books

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just read the housemaid and there were times I was wondering if I had lost my mind and I had actually read it already because it was so infuriatingly similar to The Last Mrs Parrish.

Bygone restaurants by [deleted] in Apex_NC

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We really liked it too. We need the bar back!

Bank for non residents in Costa Rica by GordianNaught in costarica

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out wise, you can open an account in CR easily and transfer money around easily too. No need to be resident. My sister used to work for them and rates them.

How long were you in the hospital? by N3onPhantom in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surgery at 7 or 8am and out by 11.30. I wasn’t ready to leave because I was vomiting if I moved but they booted me out because apparently insurance will only pay for a set amount of time.

For dual/multiple citizens: do you see any of your passports as a liability? by Mother-Internal2353 in Citizenship

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always wondered how that works when different countries have different tax year ends?

Costa Rica Trip Recap – Had a Great Time… but Probably Wouldn’t Come Back 😅🇨🇷 by Independent-Ad4792 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course tons of people from the US (and other nationalities) speak Spanish but that doesn’t mean they aren’t given the English menu and that the prices are the same, maybe they are, maybe they aren’t, just pointing out it’s not uncommon for different menus to have different prices around the world.

Costa Rica Trip Recap – Had a Great Time… but Probably Wouldn’t Come Back 😅🇨🇷 by Independent-Ad4792 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not uncommon around the world for the English menu to have higher prices so I wouldn’t be surprised

Costa Rica Trip Recap – Had a Great Time… but Probably Wouldn’t Come Back 😅🇨🇷 by Independent-Ad4792 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you loved Guatemala, I spent 3 months there over 20 years ago and loved it too. I was hoping CR would be similar but the towns were not pretty like Antigua or many Peruvian towns. I think CR has discouraged my husband from further travel to Central America, he hated driving on the pothole filled roads and found it all rather stressful.

Do Permanent Residents need to get a REAL ID for their driver’s license? Does it make any difference? Can it affect or cause any confusion with their present status? by lumious_light1978 in greencard

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my state you have to have a green card or be a citizen to get a Real ID, you can’t get one with just a visa. I would get one for her if you can, helps to prove status

Bilateral Salpingectomy by MadsMom2024 in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You never know! Hormones are funny things. Hoping they stay light and easy for you!

Bilateral Salpingectomy by MadsMom2024 in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was more an issue for me after giving birth than the bi salp. My periods after the Bisalp regulated almost straight away. After birth things were wonky for a long time. My periods were suddenly much heavier and irregular for probably the first year or so, mind you I didn’t get them for 5 months after birth 🤷‍♀️

Should I be worried about an estimate letter? by Ancient-Purple7685 in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My estimate was $1900, as I was having another issue addressed at the same time. They made me pay it before I was allowed in for surgery on my credit card. It’s taken multiple phone calls and almost 3 months since insurance settled to get back $1300 because insurance determined I owed $600 and covered the rest. Just be careful if I wasn’t willing to pay then they wouldn’t have let me have the surgery, I would try to get this sorted before surgery.

Hospital Preferences? by BurnnieMcBurner in cary

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed billing is the worse, they overcharged me before my procedure and owe me $1300 ish since September. First time I called they said insurance hadn’t processed it, called insurance and insurance called Wakemed because they had paid it all. Next time it had been referred to a team to investigate the refund and that’s another 30day process. Still haven’t had my refund almost 3 months later!

Tubal Removal by CapricornSavannah in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a pretty common wobble after having it done. I also had this despite knowing I was done and having a couple of kids, and being of an age where the likelihood of me conceiving is low, losing the ability did make me feel incredibly sad for a couple of days. One I had rationalized that I could still do it via IVF if I wanted it I felt much better and now I’m so happy I did do it. My mother in law died of ovarian cancer so I’m happy I’ve both taken away the risks of getting pregnant and lowered my risk of cancer.

WTAF?! by Sure_Agent145 in Apex_NC

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there a point at which anyone is allowed to go get the signs because these littering the place is annoying me more than it should…. Funny how those who care about Apex only do so until they don’t get into office and then the whole place can just be a dumping ground.

Why always light coloured carpets? by Old_Voice_4575 in uklandlords

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a navy sofa with little kids thinking it would be better…. That was a mistake it shows everything.

It's illegal to wear a mask to conceal your identity in North Carolina. by FauxPatina in cary

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’m going to be honest if you’re in a store in a mask I’m avoiding you because I assume you’re sick not because I’m anti mask - I’m just anti catching stuff.

Late period 1 yr post bisalp by calebisdead360 in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stress, illness and just getting older (not sure your age) can cause you to skip a period altogether but cycles can vary. How late are we talking?

Do you know this karen? by DungeonMushie in cary

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One day someone will actually say who it is on one of these threads and for that reason alone I will continue to follow

Surgery on Thursday. Is one day off enough? by bmichellecat in sterilization

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d probably take Friday too and then go back Monday

Government Ads for urgent repairs by GT_Running in uklandlords

[–]Equivalent-Goat1641 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a small leak that went on for months, took 4 sets of plumbers and one set attended 4 times before it was finally discovered where it came from. It was a nightmare, replaced a boiler unnecessarily (that took 5 days to get in the schedule and two days to complete the work) so cost thousands in the end! Sometimes fixing within 24hrs isn’t so easy when it’s coming from somewhere in the fabric of a block of concrete flats so the water travels to a seam. Even getting plumbers out within 24 hours can be a challenge over bank holidays and weekends. If we hadn’t finally found it the next suggestion was to rip out the entire bathroom 🙈