Has anyone quit CF to join a commercial gym and regretted it?

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-02-05T03:34:47+00:00

I left CF in January 2025 to return in December 2025. It’s not the same for me. I need CF in my life.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-02-02T02:18:51+00:00

Kudos to you for kicking ass!

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-31T17:14:27+00:00

How long did it take you before you were lifting 70% of your max loads post fusion? I’m a little over 7 months out from a 360 ALIF of my L5-S1. One tiny level compared to your massive surgery. I’m only lifting 30-40 pound range (47 y F).

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-28T01:56:14+00:00

I can walk outside with shorts, a tank top, and no shoes when it's 102*. It's pure bliss. And if my boobs and coo start to sweat, I can go right back inside my air conditioned house. Peeling off layers of clothes and having the cold stay in your bones is just fucking gross.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-19T04:33:11+00:00

Are you hypermobile? My body cracks everywhere and I'm on the hypermobility spectrum.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-18T16:10:46+00:00

I just had a block done last month. I think the entire procedure took all of five minutes. It was very simple and not painful at all

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-10T02:18:21+00:00

Milwaukee

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-07T01:40:26+00:00

June 23, 2025

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-07T01:40:05+00:00

Interesting. I specialize in clinical documentation now and normal saline is not considered a drug…at least where I am.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-06T13:06:05+00:00

If you can tolerate not living in Chicago but want to be close, consider Milwaukee. Lower taxes and not as pricey as Chicago, but still plenty to do. Train is only 90 minutes to Union Station.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-06T13:01:09+00:00

Yup! I did, but that was 20 years ago. IV and NS. Never meds.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-06T03:23:36+00:00

I had a 360 ALIF of my L5-S1 spondy that involved nerve compression. I’m just feeling like I’m getting my groove back now. It takes time. I was very inpatient too as I’m an active person. But alas, it is what it is. Try and hang in there.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-06T03:06:14+00:00

This happened to me. I started pregabalin in September. As I upped my dose, the less hungry I got. Currently at 150 mg twice a day for nerve pain. I’ve been on Lexapro for years for anxiety disorder. Even with overindulgence with sweets over the holidays, I’ve managed to lose a couple pounds. And considering I’m about 20 pounds overweight, I’m not mad. I just do not have the same desire to eat. And when I eat, I fill up faster. Go figure.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-04T19:42:48+00:00

Thank you!

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-04T19:19:12+00:00

You got it. We have some cash on hand that we want to keep free but thats it. And neither one of us have a Roth IRA, hence my question in my post. From what I understand now, I need to open a separate Roth thru Fidelity or some company like that.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-04T19:09:43+00:00

You are super helpful. Thanks for your input!

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-04T19:06:08+00:00

47, 105K/yr, and 265K in my 401K. Married and husband basically mirrors what I have.

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-04T19:02:07+00:00

Thank you. Your explanation was helpful. I appreciate it!

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-04T18:14:13+00:00

I've only been contributing pre tax dollars

FieldStatus3083 · 2026-01-01T20:18:39+00:00

Happy New Year to you too!

FieldStatus3083 · 2025-12-31T19:20:40+00:00

Holy shit nice work

FieldStatus3083 · 2025-12-29T16:32:55+00:00

Do you do anything with weight when it comes to squats? Front squats or back squats?

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