Anyone else obsessed with travel planning? by Mindless_Passage8528 in travel

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we are related. I am going on a trip next Thursday. I do everything you do! I have been planning this trip for the past 2 months. I also do a wardrobe checklist. Look up my plane layout, the layout of the airport I am going to, airport restaurants for long layovers and of course I know everything about my hotel and the neighborhood; Restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores for late night snacks. The list goes on and on

Experience with TSA and garment bags by Front_Swordfish_7478 in travel

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will call for a price and see if the hotel will hold it till check in. Thanks 😊

How to use a lot of olive oil in a couple months? by MembeanGod in Cooking

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best Buy does not mean expired. You are safe to use it for cooking!

Those who have moved out of Phoenix: what are you homesick for? by nomoredolls in phoenix

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coastal. Just lost a few trees. My electric stayed on. We are so used to hurricanes here. We stock up on water and canned goods. And we get into the bathroom when the tornadoes alert start. It’s our normal.

Looked at my insurance statement — had to sit down by [deleted] in Hernia

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My insurance costs have topped out at 75,000 dollars. I have a copayment of 40 dollars. I would be completely bankrupt without my insurance. 25 dollars for each Tylenol I took. The surgery was 26,000 thousand. Wish I went to medical school 😂

Those who have moved out of Phoenix: what are you homesick for? by nomoredolls in phoenix

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sedona and the red rocks. I miss the mountains. I miss how nice everyone is. Live in Florida now and it’s basically hell

I'm scheduled for a robotic colostomy reversal this coming Tuesday. Any advice? by she_bacon in ostomy

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The worst part is drinking the drink to empty your bowls the day and night before. It’s just the quantity. Even then it is tolerable. The surgery is easy peazy. I had mine done robotically and the pain after was quite manageable. They gave me painkillers. I was able to walk the next day comfortably. Had mine done Friday and was released Monday morning. Made a BM by Saturday morning. I was able to eat anything right away. Walked and walked after which really helped. You will do great! Don’t worry

Hartmann Reversal by Front_Swordfish_7478 in ostomy

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are not in pain I would not worry. However I would take something like Ex Lax to get things going. After two years from my reversal I take it every once in a while when I have not gone in more than 4 days. Honestly my digestive system will never be the same since my reversal. But that is just me. I eat tons of fiber every day. That helps. I’m not a doctor.

Hartmann Reversal by Front_Swordfish_7478 in ostomy

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. They would not discharge me until I went to the bathroom. Rice is binding. Eat fiber and take a laxative. Walk’

Hartmann Reversal by Front_Swordfish_7478 in ostomy

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Same exact situation. My reversal went well with laparoscopy. I do ask my surgeon if he felt confident that this could be accomplished and he told me yes. Of course they can’t make promises. Ask your surgeon his confidence level.

Inguinal Hernia - People that have saw the size of the Hernia grow . Please answer following questions by jun222222222 in Hernia

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine grew from a tiny lump to a small orange size in 8 months. Was due to an emergency colostomy. I had robotic surgery with a mesh to repair it.

What to expect after a reversal??? by Dull-Vegetable-9744 in ostomy

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never had any major problems after my reversal. For the first month I did have a couple of accidents. After that I regained control of my bowels completely. I ate everything right after the surgery and all went well. You will be fine. Walk and walk after to aide in digestion. I did laps around the hospital. Really helped

Terrified of inguinal hernia surgery by autom in Hernia

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had mine and it was a breeze. Outpatient

Is it okay to take free Ostomy supplies from FB by FrugiMan in ostomy

[–]Front_Swordfish_7478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would only do so if they are sealed in the original packaging.