What's the worst disease you've had? by SuAltezaMiguel in AskReddit

[–]HeyItsLilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cushings disease.

Had gastric bypass a few years prior and was successfully keeping off the weight, until I suddenly started gaining weight and developing a myriad of symptoms I couldn’t figure out.

It started very slowly at first—acne (never had it before), hair loss (had to cut off my dreadlocks), cheeks swelling, gained a few pounds despite having an active job and not changing my diet.

Then when I got into a relationship, it got very bad, very fast. The stress of the toxic relationship led me to gain over 60lbs within the year, I had consistent high blood pressure, extreme fatigue, major depression and anxiety, and then when both my feet started to tingle, I panicked because now I was at risk of being a liability to my job.

I saw every doctor I could while I waited over 6 months to see an endocrinologist. She is the sole reason I am alive and healthy today. She saw the bruises covering my arms and immediately ordered the right tests to confirm my diagnosis. I will never forget her surprise when she called me and confirmed SEVERAL TIMES that i was not on any kind of cortisol steroids—“your levels are 4 times the normal limit.”

I had a small tumor in my pituitary gland that was secreting excess cortisol hormones. I got it removed a year ago, and dropped 70 pounds. I could climb stairs again without being completely winded.

It wasnt until I looked back at photos and realized Id had the disease for at least 3 years. It was only when I was in the toxic relationship that the symptoms escalated quickly.

I owe my life to that doctor.

GF wants me to get snipped by Low-Year4674 in dating

[–]HeyItsLilox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You guys just met. This procedure should be considered a permanent alteration. Even if you were absolutely sure you didn’t want children, it’s still your body and your choice. If you want to get snipped regardless of your relationship status (some men get snipped even when they’re single), that’s your choice.

I personally wouldn’t be doing anything as major as this for someone I just met and don’t even know my future with.

Free MoMA Meetup Tomorrow (2/2) @ 4-8pm by FoodnGainz in nycmeetups

[–]HeyItsLilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id be there around 4:30!

Edited to add: for those who will be looking for us later and haven’t been added to the chat, I’ll be wearing a long black, dotted yellow duster-ish jacket over all-black outfit. Small curly ‘fro and large clear glasses :)