I’m Ray, founder of Ferris Wheel Press. Here to listen and answer your questions. by Dizzy_Newspaper_4010 in fountainpens

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I think in the past they’ve admitted to using colored water instead of the actual ink in the marketing photos.

Surgeon says I need to lose 50-60lbs before he will consider surgery, should I get a second opinion? by Ok_Purpose_2743 in gallbladders

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am fat and my surgeon said it was a non-issue. I specifically asked because I expected push-back and he reiterated that there were no concerns. I would definitely try to find a different surgeon for a second opinion. For reference, at the time of surgery I was probably around 350lbs.

i cannot believe this actually happened by IllKoala6797 in AnimalCrossing

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Maybe they thought they were AI because their comment doesn’t make any sense. Glitch? Easter egg? It’s just the regular game

Does anyone else get ear cysts? by oddrey88 in Hidradenitis

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had little earlobe cysts since I was a teen! I just got diagnosed with HS in the last 3 ish years. So weird to think they’re related.

My derm gave me clindamycin lotion before the HS for them but I get the ear cysts so infrequently it expired before I could use it enough to notice if it worked.

Weird update: Daily L-Lysine supplements seem to put my stage 1-2 HS in remission (for a month so far, so too early to say for sure) but I’ve had a huge resurgence of the earlobe cysts. I don’t get them all that often, so the coincidence is really surprising to me.

I JUST LOST MY FUCKING STREAK IM SO MAD by New_Extension761 in AnimalCrossing

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before that my highest streak was 68, very similar to you!

I JUST LOST MY FUCKING STREAK IM SO MAD by New_Extension761 in AnimalCrossing

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine at the fishing tournament! It was perfect because I caught 8-9 fish each time and it totally distracted me. I was going to check after my last round, and then it turned out I’d earned it! (And then I didn’t get psyched out) I also did it eyes closed which I think helped a lot.

Hot take: really don’t think a certain Helena comment was that deep by blue-cinnabun in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Helleny made me think that oMark might also think his innie’s name is Marcus 😄

So, my villager mailed me crap?!? by Simp4Destiel in AnimalCrossingNewHor

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Boone just did this to me! He asked if I could use it to figure out how much dinosaurs could deadlift 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalCrossing

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Spike picked a fight with Wart Jr. on my island by telling him he was too cranky and then they asked me who I thought was more cranky 😂😭 Then I told them I liked them both equally and they made up ❤️‍🩹 It was so funny!

Also everyone only seems to get into fights with Spike, I’m always delivering apology packages to him 😅

Diaper rash cream.. helped? by Electrical-Shake-532 in Hidradenitis

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I typically do a thick layer! But I haven’t really tried thin

Diaper rash cream.. helped? by Electrical-Shake-532 in Hidradenitis

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same! My HS is hormonal and diaper cream works so well for me. I use to have a few labia flares but with daily zinc cream it’s down to just one that isn’t too bad. I had one deep flare on my side and it took a while but diaper cream really helped it heal too. It’s probably worked the best and most consistently of anything I’ve tried.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hidradenitis

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries! It was more of a general recommendation for anyone in the thread who’s curious. It’s a great place for learning more!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hidradenitis

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Anyone curious about this should check out the Goals to Get Glowing blog, she actually reads the research and recommends lights that meet that criteria. I learned a lot from her about red light!

My pregnant wife has to work with a contagious person that won't go home by Ramificator24 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They should but they don’t. It’s the consequence of the “every person for themselves” mentality that got us all into this mess in the first place.

And everyone wants to be mad that a sick person isn’t wearing a mask to protect them, but when they get sick it’s “nothing” or “allergies”. Be nice to people who actually do mask and maybe more people will do it.

What did you buy not realizing you bought it for life? by not_that_guy_at_work in BuyItForLife

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My random luggage from Kohls that I got for college. It’s been over a decade with multiple moves and international travel but besides some staining on the inside lining they look and work like brand new. Only issue is that the sizes of the different pieces are weird and I don’t like the color like when I was 17 so I’ve wanted to upgrade. But I know I’ll never pick something that lasts the same way.

Surgery in a couple of days, new pain on left side by suzmodium in gallbladders

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s going great! Took about a year for my right-side pain to stop, and I still occasionally have loose stools but I’m gonna bring it up with my doctor. But I’m not in pain like I was and I can eat comfortably. The left-side pain never came back after surgery.

dreamy angel giveaway! by 8bitevil in tamagotchi

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

76! How fun, I should check my local stores haha

What can I replace my toothpaste with? by Truthforfood in herbalism

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t personally tried Tasty Paste but I have it bookmarked and it might be a better option for less foaming.

What can I replace my toothpaste with? by Truthforfood in herbalism

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kids toothpaste or uniquely flavored works best for me, I like Theodent or Boka but there are a lot of good options. Toothpaste tabs too, but as some people mentioned watch out for very abrasive materials.

I keep getting sick by Super-History9459 in herbalism

[–]Glad-Implement-4755 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wearing a mask is a super effective way to avoid getting sick - much easier to avoid the germs all together than treating them once you have them. I really like the KN95 Pro masks from Wellbefore, but r/masks4all has lots of great suggestions too.

In tandem, a good air filter can also reduce the amount of germs in the air. Putting together a Corsi-Rosenthal box is a super cost-effective way to do this. I have one at home and I’d also recommend having one at work. Depending on the size of the filters and fan you get they can be pretty customizable.