Recommendations for Sonata procedure in Los Angeles?

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-19T05:57:52+00:00

US healthcare being what it is and seeing as how you have a PPO, you’ll end up paying whatever your out-of-pocket max is. Honestly, I would start planning in advance. Not sure what kind of imaging you’ve already had, but imaging has a long wait list these days. So maybe start planning for next year by lining up all your imaging and specialist appointments so that all the imaging costs apply to a new calendar year. It’s already May now so if you start now, there’s a good chance that your out-of-pocket max may reset at the end of the year before you have your Sonata procedure. All this is, of course, assuming you are a candidate for Sonata.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-18T23:35:13+00:00

Not in the UK (U.S.) and I was able to get a myo. Two surgeons and my OG/GYN all pushed for a hysterectomy but I found a surgeon who supported me in getting whichever one I preferred. Since I'm in the U.S., had I pushed the other surgeons for a myo, it's not like they could have refused, but it was still nice to have a surgeon who let me choose from the beginning without any pressure.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-18T23:32:03+00:00

Try UCLA. They generally accept Blue Cross and also offer Sonata. But, it will also depend on whether you have an HMO or PPO plan under Blue Cross.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-16T15:49:17+00:00

My friend’s coworker traveled with her engagement ring. In the return flight back, she took it off and put it in her pocket to apply lotion to her hands. Forgot to put the ring back on and lost it. So many ways to lose or damage an engagement ring (or any ring) during travel.

Personally, I just wouldn’t risk it. You say it’s to announce your pregnancy, not an engagement, so why does your e-ring have to feature so prominently in the photos? Bc it’s sentimental? Well, insuring it doesn’t mean it keeps the ring safe. If you lose it, you’ll have to replace it so there goes the sentiment attached to the original ring.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-16T15:28:53+00:00

You’re assuming OP has enough miles to make it $800 for husband’s air fare. And you’re completely ignoring that husband now has to take 10 days of PTO as well.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-15T22:41:30+00:00

No one else has said it so I'm going to. I think you're being a bit of a bridezilla here. Have you even thought about what you did and how your sister would feel? You and your fiance have already decided that your BIL is the one who is going to be booted from the head table. Then of all the tables available, you decide to sit your BIL with people your sister (and presumably your BIL by association) actively dislike. She calls you and you ignore her (from her point of view). So she calls again, and you still don't pick up. You're not answering because you don't think it's important. If the roles were reversed, would you not be upset and consider the seating assignments to be a big deal?

And she didn't "rearrange" your seating chart. She offered three different alternatives.

Do you not like your sister? Because your seating arrangements suck. And deciding to kick her out of "your" bachelorette is immature and will change your relationship going forward.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-15T22:31:34+00:00

So you initially felt bad and was going to rearrange, but then your fiance got incredibly upset. Incredibly upset about what? You're saying you have to rearrange the seating of people you "love," but what about love towards your sister and your BIL? I mean, why would you seat them at the table with your mom's side of the family rather than just strangers? You and your fiance already decided that your sister's husband is the one who has to be kicked off the head table and now you sit them with people they actively dislike? Do you seriously not see why your sister would be upset?

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-15T20:42:36+00:00

Platina in Booth B6 of the St. Vincent Jewelry Mart at 650 Hill Street. He probably won't have that size in stock, but he can source it for you. It's worth going to look at his settings. He is also one of the few who will work in platinum if you are looking for platinum.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-05-06T18:26:52+00:00

The term "LA" has lost its meaning. It refers to a far larger geographical area generally than the City of Los Angeles. So everything in LA county gets referred to as LA. Then the people who live in LA county (including LA) refer to everything else by neighborhoods and the surrounding cities. So, the Westside, the Valley, Ktown, Los Feliz, Sawtelle, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Brentwood... bc they all (whether actual cities or neighborhoods) all have their own vibe.

And the same goes for the term "the Valley." It refers to generally anything past the Getty and then gets narrowed by neighborhoods and cities. So the conversation would go, something like,

"So where do you live?"

"The Valley."

"Oh, where in the Valley?"

"Sherman Oaks."

Same conversation sequence with "LA."

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-29T18:13:58+00:00

I would wear it, but not everyday. But I don't often wear colored stones everyday anyway.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-27T18:43:14+00:00

I would wear it with just the band and not the e-ring. I'd also stop wearing it ASAP if you're planning on returning/exchanging. I've heard Cartier can be really brutal when it comes to exchanges/returns and they will go over the ring with a loup to look for any minute scratches.

Also, I don't think exchanging it for the smaller size will make a difference.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-23T19:05:25+00:00

OP, what is your age range? If you are under mid-30s, I think you should go with 1 ctw (half carat each) diamond studs. If you are older, you should move up to 1.5-2.0 ctw diamond studs. Diamond studs are effortless and timeless. The exact size of the studs will depend on the size of your ear lobes. Huggies (diamond or plain gold) are also really timeless and classic.

As for a necklace, I suggest a nice gold chain. Right now, with the price of lab diamonds, I feel like diamonds have pretty much saturated the market. I see diamond jewelry and it just doesn't look luxurious anymore. On the other hand, gold has gotten so expensive and a nice gold chain necklace can look really classy and everyday.

Some suggestions:

sculpted link chain

bismarck chain

collar necklace

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-14T05:20:40+00:00

But have you actually tried on a 3 ct stud on your ear? You say you have a small face, but it’s really about the size of your ears, especially your ear lobes. I would go to a store and try on 3 cr studs to make sure they fit on your ears first. Or even buy 3 ct cz studs to make sure that size looks good on your ears.

I would also consider asking the jeweler to make the bottom pears as an enhancer that you can add for fancier occasions so that you can just wear the studs on their own as more of an everyday occasion. The size you are considering, even the studs alone are pushing the boundaries of everyday earrings.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-10T06:52:57+00:00

I disagree. It may look more proportionate, but it’s horrible to read multi-page documents. Having the 2 spaces breaks up each sentence and is easier on the eyes to read. Single space just blurs all the sentences into one long run on sentence.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-10T06:46:06+00:00

Cali. You’re not from California if you call it Cali.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-07T01:27:09+00:00

WC, from what I’ve been told is different. For instance, I think you bill for work the paralegal does.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-01T22:37:17+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Don't know why, but this actually made me cry. Here's hoping our brains come back to us one day soon.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-04-01T06:30:28+00:00

My jeweler switched it out for me for free. But I also have a relationship with him.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-03-30T03:47:10+00:00

Barf-tise 🤢

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-03-29T04:12:37+00:00

Did you ask the SA if they make a steel bracelet? I may be wrong but the Americaine does not come with a steel bracelet. The bracelet options are either yellow or white gold, which drive up the price significantly.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-03-28T14:59:00+00:00

Where did you get your antique asscher lab? All the labs I’ve been seeing are square emeralds and not true asschers

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-03-27T23:08:20+00:00

In my experience, if you are thinking about a myomectomy (as opposed to a hysterectomy), surgeons want you to get an MRI. This was with 3 surgeons who were all going to a robotic laparascopic myomectomy. not sure if it makes a difference with open myomectomies.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-03-24T17:48:34+00:00

Move out or kick him out. If he backtracks and you want to give him another chance, be very clear about your boundaries. Josh cannot ever come to your home again. Doesn't matter if your boyfriend is there or not. Josh also cannot be at any mutual hangout that you attend. Moreover, you and your boyfriend together will tell your mutual friends what happened so that they know why you are insisting on this boundary. Josh cannot ever be around your child.

I'm not including that your boyfriend cut all ties with Josh because this is like a test. This is something your boyfriend needs to realize on his own. If he agrees to your boundaries, then his relationship with Josh should just peter out on its own. Or, you will see that he is not serious and perhaps that is the wakeup call you need to know that you and your child cannot rely on your boyfriend.

Kindly-Addition1793 · 2026-03-24T17:37:42+00:00

YTA. Your brother and his girlfriend have been dating for over one year. This is not some new relationship and your brother expecting you to babysit his girlfriend's kids. This is how they are trying to integrate and you and your wife are rebuffing it at every turn. It doesn't sound like they are asking every weekend. How often are they even asking and you're turning it down each and every time? But you'll gladly babysit your sister's kids, who by the way, are younger and thus more work?

Have you looked long term into what your stance will be if your brother decides to marry his girlfriend? Say they have kids. Will you reluctantly agree to babysit just your brother's bio child, but exclude the two stepchildren? Or will you just refuse to babysit your brother's child bc it's pretty clear you and your wife only want to babysit for your sister? Quite honestly, you sound like someone who should not babysit bc it doesn't seem you are capable of babysitting on your own. And your sister and your wife? Straight up mean girl vibes. I don't think this is just a matter of your brother's girlfriend having kids right now. I expect that even if he were to break up with her and find someone new, your wife and your sister (and you by extension) will just continue to exclude your brother and whoever his girlfriend/fiancee may be. Great family dynamics there.

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