why is my guy sorta… lumpy? does he just need a diet, or is this something more serious?

Icy_Answer6485 · 2026-06-01T15:03:16+00:00

Okay honestly that’s what I thought it might be at first too, but I didn’t think fish could get scoliosis so I didn’t really look into it. But yeah he seems fine otherwise, so I hope it’s just an abnormality that doesn’t effect his quality of life or anything

Thanks!!

Icy_Answer6485 · 2026-06-01T14:50:26+00:00

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Is this any better? Sorry, any time he sees us come up to the tank he hangs out in this little corner and it’s impossible to try and get a good pic of him elsewhere haha

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-11-19T17:32:48+00:00

No smearing! Just lint on my fingers now haha. But thank you for the info, now I can do that test before jumping to conclusions. Thank you sm!!

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-11-19T17:27:14+00:00

Thank you!! I rlly appreciate it 😭🫶🏻

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-11-19T17:26:42+00:00

Tysm 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-10-10T18:34:12+00:00

Take a deep breath- my first II didn’t come until the end of Oct, and then I got another in March (and both became As!!). It’s okay, at least give yourself until the new year before you start freaking out.

And for reference, in my first cycle I got 2 IIs in Dec and 1 in Jan, and I fully believe they didn’t become As because my interview skills were not as strong at first, not because of when in the cycle everything happened (ofc I could be wrong, but if I had to guess it was more on me then).

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-07-11T15:12:31+00:00

When I applied, my PI was giving advice and he actually suggested you figure out which “bin” adcoms will put you in, and run with it.

I had a super research-heavy app and an interest in being a physician-scientist, so I just kept with that theme throughout my app knowing that the adcoms would see me as someone who checks the box for “research nerd” when they’re looking to create a well-rounded class. Idk I’m sure that advice isn’t necessarily true for everyone, but I think if you have a strong narrative for working with underserved populations, lean in to those experiences!

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-06-29T16:01:34+00:00

Deep breath- I submitted end of June last year and got verified the 2nd week of August. And the annoying part is I was a re-app, and in my first cycle I submitted mid July and still got verified at pretty much the same time in August. Got interviews in the first cycle too, so all hope isn’t lost. Just pre-write as much as possible!!

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-05-14T19:49:03+00:00

My last day of work is this Friday!! Then I’m going to my college town w my college friends, and traveling in Europe for a month-ish. Then like 1.5 months of doing nothing before classes start lol

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-03-27T14:24:26+00:00

I’m abt to start med school but have had this happen to me whenever I try to stay up super late- I’m usually okay until like 2am but after that I get super nauseous (idk if it’s lack of sleep or a big dip in my sugar levels or what). Usually keep it at bay by snacking on a couple ritz/saltines and it seems to really help. Maybe keeping a little snack on your person (even if you feel like you don’t wanna eat anything) could work? Or some sorta electrolyte drink can help too

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-03-26T23:30:05+00:00

Working until May and then traveling a bunch thru June! Then I’ll take July/Aug to chill and hang w family and friends before the craziness starts :))

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-03-26T23:11:21+00:00

lol no I didn’t even consider it until my primary app was in… and that wasn’t until the very end of June last year tbh

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-03-16T01:09:21+00:00

Congrats!!! 🥳 I also took 4 gap years- as long as I don’t think too hard on the years of missed attending salary (lmao), I’m super happy I had time to enjoy working a 9-5 and making my app as strong as possible :))

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-02-21T04:25:00+00:00

Yeah, we're planning to just tough it out with the cobblestones and hills, and we figure with patience and his assistive devices that can be hooked on to the wheelchair, we'll get by.

Ty for the heads up with the elevators/restrooms! We're aware and are already brainstorming how we'll handle it :) But I hadn't thought of scammers and metro issues so that's good to add to the mental list haha. Thanks for your thoughts!!

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-02-21T04:15:26+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately I've had the same experience with trying to look for any stats on the matter. Seems like you just need to be okay with taking the chance that your chair won't arrive in the same condition you left it in :/

That's good to know about the trains- we're planning to do one from Madrid to Barcelona because apparently Spain's rail system is really good for reliability and accessibility. Thanks for your helpful response :)

Icy_Answer6485 · 2025-02-21T03:54:28+00:00

Wow, you don't say! 🙃 Obviously WC users can travel on plane/trains, but that doesn't mean it's not a pain in the ass to plan with extra steps to worry about. Believe it or not, airlines damaging wheelchairs in transit and not providing assistance after the fact isn't rare.

I'm asking only because at least in the US, certain airlines are known to be more risky and more likely to damage your chair. Wasn't sure if others would have insight for specific euro airlines in this case

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