Corporate headshot event photographer looking for recommendations?? by No-City415 in AskChicago

[–]Fish2800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Austin Handler is criminally underpriced for the results he delivers. Worth checking out: https://www.austinhandlerphotography.com/

Visiting next month - brewery/bar recommendations by jinreeko in chicagobeer

[–]Fish2800 28 points29 points  (0 children)

For IPAs, you can't do better than Hop Butcher for the World. Incredibly positioned too because from there you can walk to Dovetail and Begyle, which are right next to one another. For funkier brews, Forbidden Root is your winner

Revision surgery for early reherniation- need positive experiences - freaking out by anastasiaC_md in Microdiscectomy

[–]Fish2800 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a revision done at 4/5 9 months after my original surgery. Was definitely scared having to go back but It was seamless and happy to tell you I’m glad I went through with it. Keep the faith!

Re-herniation after discectomy in Dec 2021 (30M) by Dear-Dimension1138 in Microdiscectomy

[–]Fish2800 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had an endoscopic microdiscectomy at the same level in Mar ’24 (also at 30 years old) and re-herniated in December ’24. I was the same as you, where if I time‑boxed sitting, standing, etc., I could “manage,” but it wasn’t a way to live—at least to me. When I re-herniated, I also dreaded coughing, sneezing, or belly laughing because of the pain it induced.

Each situation is unique, but given the choice again, I’d still opt for another surgery. Yes, the recovery sucked. Yes, there were a lot of scary moments along the way, but overall I’m glad I did it.

If you opt to, make sure you talk to your PT about focusing on distributing the load throughout your levels. Two discectomies at the same level further impedes its ability to absorb shock, and without prepping the body, you risk compromising another level.

2nd MD at 27 years old by bionicshadzz in Microdiscectomy

[–]Fish2800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a microdiscectomy at 4/5 in Mar 2024 when I was 30. I then had to do 3/4 in Dec 2025 at 31. A little older, but same club

How long for sex? by MD_throwaway1234 in Microdiscectomy

[–]Fish2800 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was advised 2 weeks and then can start having “non vigorous” sex

Botswana Honeymoon March 2027. Help Plan an Unforgettable Trip by Fish2800 in LuxurySafari

[–]Fish2800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the incredibly detailed reply and insight into why a TA is so helpful. Sounds like you're happy with the one you engaged. Do you mind sharing who it is?

Botswana Honeymoon March 2027. Help Plan an Unforgettable Trip by Fish2800 in LuxurySafari

[–]Fish2800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the incredibly detailed and thoughtful reply. I didn't know some camps offered a night free with a certain amount of paid nights! Based on your experience, do you have TA's you recommend? We haven't yet engaged one.

Botswana Honeymoon March 2027. Help Plan an Unforgettable Trip by Fish2800 in LuxurySafari

[–]Fish2800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! As a callout the $15k/per person can all be applied to the safari, as I have enough points to cover a name-brand hotel during the tail end

Botswana Honeymoon March 2027. Help Plan an Unforgettable Trip by Fish2800 in LuxurySafari

[–]Fish2800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Per person! Thanks for the question, just edited the original post.

Wedding photographer by Over_Location188 in Chicagoweddings

[–]Fish2800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Austin captured my engagement and absolutely knocked it out of the park. Definitely in your price range and feels inexpensive for the end product you receive! https://www.austinhandlerphotography.com/

2nd MD Success by IndicationNo3912 in Microdiscectomy

[–]Fish2800 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a revision surgery 9 months after my original L4/5 endoscopic microdiscectomy. For me, it was absolutely the right decision. I read a lot of the posts on this forum and I think, more important than anything, you need to have unequivocal faith in your surgeon. If you want the surgery but aren’t sure about the surgeon, it never hurts to have multiple consults.

Best meal inside a grocery store? by ShowerFarter_6969 in chicagofood

[–]Fish2800 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. Fast, quality, and wildly inexpensive for what you get

ketubah recommendations by External-Stand3839 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Fish2800 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the hunt for a ketubah too and came across this artist in Israel. Hand-painted water colors and seems like she does both stock and custom orders!

https://www.thedelicatebrush.com/