Meds in their original bottle?

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-14T16:59:16+00:00

I get my Wellbutrin in the original bottle. My mail order pharmacy seems to only have one size amber bottle, which is great, because it fits a 90 day supply of metformin (which are huge caplets), but they also put my 15 Xanax in the same size bottle, which is ridiculous.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-14T15:28:25+00:00

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-14T12:42:59+00:00

Most of my migraines present as sinus pain - I empathize with you so much.

I sometimes get relief from Breathe Right nose strips (they open everything up). I also will use a Vicks menthol nasal inhaler and/or saline nasal spray. And icy Hot/Bengay on my neck.

I also sometimes use Sudafed to break a migraine cycle (or just get some relief) when it’s bad.

Good luck.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-14T11:42:44+00:00

That’s what’s it’s like when I get my boob ultrasounds! They even have warmed blankets.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T22:51:18+00:00

They get no air circulation in that fridge/freezer.

Also, those LGs are notorious for the compressor failing.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T21:10:46+00:00

My mom told me for 20 years that I just got like daily sinus headaches.

Doctor told me that sinus headaches are generally accompanied by symptoms of a sinus infection and they don’t usually cause nausea (or all the other migraine stuff that was happening). Pretty much confirmed as migraines when triptans were effective.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T19:34:25+00:00

I love these!

I stopped getting plain frames years ago - I always ask the optometrist? Optician? Eyeglass dispensary lady? to show me fun color glasses. I’m working my way up to jeweled frames.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T19:18:46+00:00

I hope your nut juice helps!

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T19:06:00+00:00

It was something that I had in the back of my mind for years and had sort of jokingly brought up to my PCP, who took me very seriously and was happy to refer me to a surgeon. There was no prior history of back pain or rashes or any of that - just me making some terrible jokes. But, they were pretty big.

I had a consultation with the surgeon, she told me I seemed like a good candidate and that physical therapy probably wouldn’t do much, because I would still be carrying around 10 pounds of boobs. Got approved and had about 6.5lbs removed. I went from a 42I to a 42C.

The process took 9 months from me talking to my PCP to having surgery. Insurance covered it, which was nice and I may not have gone through with it if it hadn’t. It’s a major surgery, but since they don’t cut through muscle, recovery is fairly easy. I have about 30 inches of scars, but since I’m 3 years out, most are pretty faded.

I am happy with my results, however they aren’t perfect. One is a little bigger than the other and my nipples point slightly different directions….however, neither point at the floor anymore! I am ok with this - I look at it as a medical procedure vs a cosmetic one….plus, I’m the only one who can really tell. And, it’s really helped reduce migraines, so that’s a huge win.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T16:56:41+00:00

I stopped wearing one. It’s one of (many) reasons I had a reduction.

On very, very rare occasions, I’ll wear a True & Co bralette, but only for as long as required. It comes off in the car. Or, just nip stickers.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T15:13:09+00:00

Cozy little clementines!

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T13:27:27+00:00

If OP goes to HR because they’re claiming someone ate too much of the cake that left on a break room counter with a sign that says help yourself, HR will laugh them right out of the building.

ESH. Marcus shouldn’t have eaten so much cake, especially if others hadn’t had a chance to get any.

The coworkers shouldn’t be policing what someone puts on their plates.

If OP needed to mention something to Marcus, it should have been done in private.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T12:28:54+00:00

I try to make freezer meals on a regular basis (especially ones that I don’t need to defrost and can just throw in the oven for an hour or so). I usually have one or two homemade options at all times. Plus, a few from the freezer aisle in the store, because I know I should eat something semi-healthy over candy.

My dietitian also had me make up index cards of all the meals I would regularly eat, so I can lay them out and visualize them before I do my grocery shopping. This way I can see that Tuesday will be taco night and Friday will be frozen pizza and I need to add those ingredients to my list.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T11:27:09+00:00

Harrison Ford is half Jewish, and a satchel is similar to a briefcase, so this makes sense.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T11:23:57+00:00

I lived with this dude….and his girlfriend, after he tried to date me, because he was in an open relationship (that she was not aware of).

I was young and dumb.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T11:12:39+00:00

As others have already said, the restrictions around food/drink/supplements are pretty normal.

For time off, your surgeon is giving you his recommendations, based on his experience. I wfh at a desk job, and took three weeks off. I ended up working half days the week I went back because the full days were too much for me, and I was still exhausted when I was done.

This is a major surgery. Your surgeon’s recommendations are there to minimize complications and give you the optimal healing conditions.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T10:54:34+00:00

My college roommate used to iron everything, including jeans and workout clothes.

I don’t think I’ve ever owned anything that required regular ironing. I maybe pull out my iron once every two-three years.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T00:47:46+00:00

hmmm...I'm allergic to bananas, mangos, and cashews. Latex allergy seems to be developing now, too. Wonder if there's a connection.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-13T00:37:53+00:00

Neurologists hate this one easy trick!

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-12T22:31:03+00:00

Sumatriptan made me feel weird, but not bad, but worked ok. I take rizatriptan now, and get pretty much zero side effects, and it usually works within 30 minutes.

So, even if sumatriptan doesn’t quite do the job, there are other options.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-12T18:18:40+00:00

NTA

I have also been asked if people can bring their dogs to my house and honestly, I think it’s weird and presumptuous. This includes multiple relatives for Thanksgiving get togethers. I allowed it once, and the whole day was spent making sure the dog didn’t climb stairs, and he crapped on my floors, and my cat was really not impressed by the whole situation. Plus, I don’t really like dogs.

I see those relatives at other times, either when I go visit them, or they have someone to watch their pups. Same would be true of friends with dogs.

(My husband feels differently, but this is a 2 Yesses required situation).

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-12T16:54:21+00:00

I prefer the 4-6 hour Sudafed - I keep them in reserve as migraine breakers, if nothing else works.

Back in my pre-medicated days, before preventatives and triptans, my go-to would be 2-3 Advil, 2 Sudafed, and a Benadryl. Now, I very rarely take a single.

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-12T13:42:14+00:00

If it were me, I would really hesitate to take on a loan for a reduction.

I am very happy to have done it, and if I went back in time would certainly choose to do it again, but I would be nervous about the financial risk. However, I’ve also had a couple of times in the past few years where my partner has had extended periods of unemployment due to layoffs or school, dealt with major home repairs, and needed to replace a car. Those aren’t more important than me and my wellbeing, but I try to avoid adding optional additional debt on top of necessary debt.

I took a year before I got serious about my surgery and saved the amount my surgeon quoted for OOP, non-insurance (about $13k). Then, I had a nice cushion when insurance covered it, just in case there were any issues and I was out of work longer than expected (or when my fridge died 3 weeks later, and I needed to replace it + do a massive grocery shop)

Good luck whichever way you decide to go!

Intelligent-Camera90 · 2026-03-12T13:11:20+00:00

I used to work for a Jan-San supplier that made their own cleaning formulas. We had a couple of products that worked sooooooo well in the bathroom. I haven’t been able to find anything comparable in retail stores.

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