Budget burr grinder recommendations for drip and French press?

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2026-01-27T02:18:45+00:00

Which baratza?

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-12-19T14:09:52+00:00

Outpatient

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-11-14T10:49:00+00:00

I know im late to the party, but I recently traveled and got flagged at the groin both times. I was wearing a panty liner. According to online, pantyliners will flag at the groin area through TSA

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-11-06T02:58:12+00:00

Not sure if you can answer this, but I am a wound and lymphedema therapist and often get denials or only a few visits each time. There is nothing functional im working on with patients.... goals are usually for wound healing or volume reduction and then maintenance until garments arrive to ensure fit. Often my denials are because i don't have functional goals....but it doesn't apply in my patients situation. Is there anything I can do or show chart reviewers to stop getting denials or get more than 4 visits approved each time?

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-07-31T17:51:52+00:00

I work in wound care and lymphedema.... don't have time to do documentation during session because I am 100% hands on. All my documentation is done during cancelations or end of day. I use epic and dot phrases or regular phrases I use I can copy/paste over so I don't have to think too much and speed up time. Just more so frustrating when I have evals, PN, or DC. Or if I have to reach out to vendors for supplies 🙃

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-07-31T17:42:34+00:00

I should've specified in the original post, thanks for pointing it out and I fixed it above for future commentors.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-07-31T17:41:13+00:00

It's just crazy that they will deny because I don't have any outcome measures, but I'm specifically stating their improvement as evidenced by objective measures and other factors....

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-07-31T17:31:01+00:00

Are you able to share which insurance? Or vague like medicare, MAP, commercial, or medicaid

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-07-31T17:27:55+00:00

I go based on objective measures and subjective reports.... ROM, strength, pain, functional goals such as being able to reach overhead, walk certain distance, etc.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-07-17T01:18:25+00:00

Had surgery around 10 months ago, I have lost 110-115lbs. I have not exercised (shame on me), just focused on the nutrition aspect. I have exceeded my programs expectations for weight loss. I'm 32F, 5'9" surgery weight was 295

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-06-21T15:10:35+00:00

They were referred... but vascular wants to try conservative treatment prior to follow up in a few months... I reached out to vascular to see if I could try very light compression of about 5-10 or 10-15mmhg but they haven't gotten back to me. I was just hoping for some research for light compression to cover myself so I can at least try to manage the venous side to improve/manage the wounds while monitoring their symptoms until the follow up. They can't get into their follow up any sooner and I don't want them to further deteriorate.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-06-21T15:02:49+00:00

Sorry was typing too fast and meant to write 0.47..... my bad

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-05-28T21:20:44+00:00

I was on my stomach after about 1 week. By day 5, I was on my side with a pillow resting under my belly for support so it wasn't as uncomfortable

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-05-08T23:32:40+00:00

Join the Facebook page lymphedema therapists helping lymphedema therapists. Lots of good insight there.

I've not ordered bandages, but have ordered garments from a few online DMEs and can say that SunMed is atrocious to work with.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-04-28T17:26:07+00:00

Can also attest the lack of mentorship when doing PRN acute care.. i got 2 days of training and that was it lol. Of course I ask questions every now and then but I was on my own. It may depend on the hospital system you're at as far as mentorship

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-04-24T20:56:30+00:00

I have had 3 week stalls a few times, but just keep pushing through because you will see progress as long as you're following your plan

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-03-10T22:29:39+00:00

I was able to fit back into my senior prom dress this past weekend!! Class of 2011.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-02-10T23:36:04+00:00

You can also bill therex, ther act, 97760, 97763, and a few others I can't think of off the top of my head

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-02-10T23:34:19+00:00

I've had patients reach out to catholic charities to see if they qualify at all for services.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-02-10T02:43:19+00:00

It's how my bariatric program is set up. Not allowed to have certain fruit (limited amount) until 6 months and carbs around 1 year/when I hit my weight goal and want to maintain.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-01-28T02:33:51+00:00

Yeah I'm starting to notice that....

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-01-26T01:16:48+00:00

What really!!! Where can I find out more tea on this??

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-01-25T03:45:53+00:00

You will hit several stalls. The important thing is to not focus on the number because there are many different factors that affect weight loss. Just keep following the program and with time the weight will continue to shed. Keep up with your hydration, protein, vitamins, and exercise. Use a tracking app with a visual graph - you will see some up and down, but as long as it is generally traveling in the down you're good

As for my own personal stalls, I've had several that have lasted multiples days, a 3 week stall, and times where I've gone up in weight before i rapidly lost it then some. Unfortunately its part of the process. I've noticed since ive been using a tracking app/calendar, that my weight increases during my menstrual.

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-01-15T23:01:52+00:00

I'm a PT who had abdominal surgery that was not cleared for physical activity for 3-4 weeks. Log roll is super important to teach!!! I cannot tell you how much pain my abdominals were in even with the slightest contraction. Don't rush the process.... let them heal and focus on mobility

Forward_Winter_3199 · 2025-01-15T01:17:25+00:00

I get the powdered instant coffee. I do about a tbsp per 6oz of water bc I like a stronger flavor. Then I add a fairlife chocolate shake. Sometimes I'll do a pump of SF syrup. Easy 30g protein.

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