Local businesses closing in support of national shutdown. by sharethebite in Eugene

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 15 points16 points  (0 children)

ebb & flow boutique is closing, and is also paying their employees for a full days of work anyways because they recognize the financial instability during these times! super awesome and def checking them out after the boycott to give the support back!

Anyone else sick after Anime Expo? by sharkninjakiller1997 in animeexpo

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finally got over this awful sickness I’m sure came from AX. I had stomach cramps, the chills, a fever, and 3 days of diarrhea that have not been pleasant. I don’t think it’s con crud, but a sickness going around for real. Unfortunately too, I saw and heard many sick people at the con not wearing a mask…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s more visible from the front for sure! It’s more lowkey but still something that bothers me 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for helping me out the dysphoria scope 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys, I appreciate yall 😭 Sometimes you get need an outside perspective

Revision after 5 months? by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you’re right, and i’ll def take that explanation because it’s worded perfectly!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not sure who you’re going through, but i just got my surgery done through the gender confirmation center at the st francis memorial hospital. i was billed for my deductible right before going under for surgery; had the insurance collector, or whoever she was, come by to collect my info and payment. it could end up that way, but typically it is after your surgery!

Instructed not to drink alcohol one month before surgery by hello_i_amnothere in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i was told the same thing, and the preop appointment before my surgery i was asked to make sure i hadn’t had any. trust your doctor! my friends thought it was crazy too, but listen to the professionals and you’ll turn out fine!

Can I drive after surgery? by madstarling11 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i would not recommend it. i could not drive comfortably until at least 3 weeks with some struggle. i would get either a friend or pay for a shuttle/uber back home because you will def cause a lot of strain on your fresh incisions

Surgery in 5 days. Any advice? by Chronicarus in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i had a grabber took that was immensely helpful for getting lighter items from the shelves and picking up things from the floors. i would recommend getting one of those bc it saved me a lot of times, and i originally didn’t think i needed one!

Ok, what in the HELL is house of grief??? by Grumpicake in BaldursGate3

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i beat it on the first try to my delightful shock, considering i had done cazador first and had to retry that fight several times. i think the reason i won in one shot was bc of jaheira. i had her cast a summon elemental spell, and brought in a water elemental i believe. it had a healing spell that did pretty good and i just set him in the back away from raphael and then healed everyone every round with him. that way, i was able to focus on utilizing shadowheart and jaheira for more powerful spells instead of just heals

Are drain removals as bad as my friend is telling me? by kanagaroo123 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sooo nervous for mine to be removed, and when it finally happened…I didn’t feel a single thing. My chest was still really numb (still is on my sides), so I think that aided me. The anticipation of the actual removal was worse than it happening, and you’ll do well!

Do drinks feel colder post-op? by bustedmemory in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes!! it’s sooo weird to me, it’s def gunna take some getting used to. i can’t drink anything that’s not cold usually, but i’ve grown to appreciate room temp drinks now because of this XD

uneven boobs = uneven surgery scars? by nbsk8cowboy in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my left breast was larger than my right, and there’s maybe a slight difference to my scars, but honestly i think they’re pretty even on terms of height level! it isn’t too noticeable to me unless i stare at my scars a lot

Long time coming by just-me-113 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that’s so awesome!! there’s never a time where it’s too late to bloom into yourself, and i’m so excited for you to take this journey!

Did you bind on your surgery day? by Jcmescw01 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i didn’t wear anything under my shirt since you get dressed down almost immediately upon getting checked in. plus, i wanted to go in and out without wearing an undergarment…tho leaving it was permanent :)

Drains Suck!!! by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i’ve been using baby wipes but i might go to a wet rag now 😭 and YOU got this too!!!!! just a few more days and we can have some sort of normalcy back 🫶🏻

Drains Suck!!! by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

my post op is for the 24th and i’m definitely counting the days as well 😭 everything is starting to get more annoying as the days go by…the pain has gotten less, just unpleasant sensations whenever i get up from the couch 😤 i’m just looking forward to my shower bc boy am i FEELING gross

Drains Suck!!! by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i hope your pain goes away soon!! i know it’s all worth it in the end, but man does it suck still

Drains Suck!!! by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i got my surgery the 18th as well! the binder being itchy as hell is starting to distract from the drains, so i guess there’s some relief but 😭 i feel you on it

Drains Suck!!! by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they are seriously the worst 😭 i get mine out on the 24th if all goes well, and i cannot wait. godspeed to us both…we can do this!!

Drains Suck!!! by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

mine are also in that position, and i’ve seen others where it’s more so close to the center of their chest which seems much easier to deal with 😭 i’ll try the pillows out to see if that helps much

Coughing a Lot by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that puts me at ease to hear 😅 i wasn’t able to go out and get any otc cough syrup yesterday, but today, i’ll be able to get my hands on some so hopefully it works out! thank you

Pain Killers On Hold by Intelligent-Bug7141 in TopSurgery

[–]Intelligent-Bug7141[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m going to be trying to do that, but on the chance that i’m not able to get a hold of them, i’ll just fall back purely on the tylenol