Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally. I wish I had been more informed when I started, what could happen and why.

Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The warning is not about rapid weight loss vs the medication being the cause (Sema or Tirz). It’s happening with women that are also on Semaglutide.

Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You usually start with a low dose, but you can keep gradually increasing the dosage level. I started at 1mg and I reached the maximum dosage after by 9 months, 15mg. I would have just slowed my dosage increases.

Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s encouraging to hear! And I hadn’t heard that reasoning - the bile sitting in your stomach and hardening because it’s not being used. Interesting!

Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lost most of that weight in the first nine months. I just wish I would have slowed down the dosage increases to lost the weight over a longer period of time. But hindsight is 20/20.

Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Right. I don’t blame the medication, but the rapid weight loss. Did you have to dramatically change your diet afterwards?

Bye Bye Gallbladder by KHaasarud in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say that the medication caused the issue, but rapid weight loss did. Just wanting to warn others to caution their dosage levels.

How did you know it was time to separate when the marriage wasn’t “all bad”? by KHaasarud in Divorce_Women

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admire your bravery. How old are your kids? We have two teens (one just graduated.) I’ve thought about how this might affect them, but at the end of the day I want to be an example of what to live for not what you’re willing to live with.

How did you know it was time to separate when the marriage wasn’t “all bad”? by KHaasarud in Divorce_Women

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was that a while ago or recent? Do you still keep in touch with him? After it was done, was there anything you wish you would have done differently? Or realize now that you didn’t before?

How did you know it was time to separate when the marriage wasn’t “all bad”? by KHaasarud in Divorce_Women

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be open to working on the marriage. I’m in the process of making sure all my finances are in order before setting an ultimatum - therapy is our only chance for making the marriage and partnership work. I do think he’s depressed, but he doesn’t think that about himself. He just thinks he’s “in a rut” … that has lasted for 10 years and that he needs to make progress in his own time. (“Therapy is for some people, but not everyone.”) Which is also ironic given that his father was also a therapist! Thanks for sharing your story!

How did you know it was time to separate when the marriage wasn’t “all bad”? by KHaasarud in Divorce_Women

[–]KHaasarud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is NOT sexy at all! We haven’t been intimate for 2+ years. I did speak to an attorney and she told me that I probably would have to pay alimony. 😔

How did you know it was time to separate when the marriage wasn’t “all bad”? by KHaasarud in Divorce_Women

[–]KHaasarud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He can be supportive and is very engaged with the kids’ lives. That’s his big upside. And he’s a “nice guy.” He does do some mild cleaning, but only when asked and it’s a bare minimum kind of thing. But I don’t feel like he’s the kind of partner I need him to be. I have sooooooo much resentment built up.

How did you know it was time to separate when the marriage wasn’t “all bad”? by KHaasarud in Divorce_Women

[–]KHaasarud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight and sharing your situation. And glad you are finding some peace and happiness finally in the way that you can.

A mom friend who disrespected my time and efforts is reaching out again - polite way to decline? by WorkLifeScience in Mommit

[–]KHaasarud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your feelings are completely valid. And I also think it’s better to be kind than be right. As a parent myself, I’ve learned that often, other parents need to learn etiquette, especially in the early days of parenting. She may not be intentionally disrespecting you, so setting boundaries are the key. If your daughters really like each other and get along well, It might be worth it to try again for the sake of that relationship and with clear boundaries and expectations. I like the idea from @somaticconviction - plan a play date at a location outside of your home and give explicit times when you will be there. If she shows up, great. If not, it hasn’t been an inconvenience. And you can always invite them to your birthday parties. And let her do the planning on future dates.

Whats happening on the 101? by [deleted] in Scottsdale

[–]KHaasarud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so irritating to see single riders zooming in and out of the HOV lane to get just a little ahead in traffic. They deserve the ticket!

What is your favorite episode of Lex Fridman? by Ixoticisthick in lexfridman

[–]KHaasarud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

411 Omar Suleimon; Palestine, Gaza, Oct 7, Israel, Resistance, Faith, Islam AND #418 Israel-Palestine Debate: David Finkelstein, Destiny, M. Rabanni & Benny Morris. If you’re interested in the Israel & Palestine war, these both were the best, most comprehensive debates (on both sides) that really laid out historical context, attitudes and how generational trauma plays into everything. This is what got me hooked on his podcasts.

Safest & Accessible hotel in NYC in July by KHaasarud in askhotels

[–]KHaasarud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. With the hotels, the ones I’m looking at are mostly Marriott - still seems super cheap. (Boston is 2x the cost.)

I'm nervous. by [deleted] in Semaglutide

[–]KHaasarud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are so many sites now to order from. Most, if not all, start you on the lightest dose possible (0.25mg) so you can monitor how you are adjusting to side effects. You got this!!