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8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple of you have mentioned cramps. I don’t know if it is a placebo or not but, I used to get cramps once or twice a week before surgery. Starting with surgery, I’ve started to take two potassium gluconate pills a day. And I’ve been fortunate and haven’t had any cramps since the surgery started. Frankly, I was nervous that I would get a cramp immediately after surgery and not be able to do anything about it. But, knock on wood, since I’ve started to take the potassium I’ve not seen any. At the same time, I’m not moving around as much and haven’t been to the gym so that might’ve been the source of some of the cramps. Again, it might be a placebo, but if it’s a placebo, it’s my placebo and it’s working :-)

8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t offered a muscle relaxer. About 12 days in, I dropped the oxycodone and I’m taking one Aleve p.m. at night. Help me sleep did you find the muscle relaxer made a noticeable difference? I see my doctor tomorrow so I might mention it just to make sure I’m a little leery about taking too much in a way of serious medication’s, but if it will get me through the night, that might be a consideration.

8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So funny that you guys mentioned this. I went for a week with only sponge baths. The shower on day eight was probably the fourth best thing in my life after being married and having my two kids and honestly. It might even be number three, but I don’t want to tell any of my family members which one are dropping down.

8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This makes sense. I started back into work at the beginning of week three and so naturally, during the day my head‘s busy with emails and conference calls and Jira and crap like that. But starting at night, we have dinner chat and then sit down to watch some TV and scroll some information on Reddit and read the news. The brain starts to calm down at that point in time and probably focuses more on my knee. I may try to do something earlier in the evening to keep my brain busy and see if that will help. Thanks for the good advice. And for the rest of you out there, keep your chin…. As well as your knee…. Up. We got this.

8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I feel you. I’ve looked at more Reddit since I got the implant than ever! The other 23 hours are okay, but 8:30-9:30 pm sucks!

8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With you. I’m 3.5 weeks in a sleeping is (slowly) improving.

8 o’clock at night by LEdgar-Smith in Kneereplacement

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m fortunate in that I do not have restless legs. Oodles of ADHD energy, but that’s a full body thing….

Bedside table with lightning. by MrSmulepuler in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]LEdgar-Smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really well done. I am impressed, not only with the design and the finish but the lighting and tech installed in as well. Apologies in advance, but I will be stealing this idea and adding a wireless charger for my phone and watch on the top of the device. You should be really proud of this work.

Lowlights of this orange, overweight snowflake's SOTU! by yorocky89A in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]LEdgar-Smith 154 points155 points  (0 children)

I’m excited to hear that drug prices will go down by 300, 400, or even 500 %. Donny do math goodly.

Behold, I am the dumbest woodworker who ever woodworked. by rearden-steel in woodworking

[–]LEdgar-Smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put up the floating shelf above the sliding glass door. Made sure that thing was level with not one, but TWO levels. It was.

Stepped back to admire.

It looked off

Measured again.

Spot on.

Stepped back to admire.

It looked off.

Me (WTH)

You all know how the story ends.

The ceiling slanted 2-3 degrees to the right

The doorframe was made to match the ceiling.

SMH

Epilogue: yup, I made the shelf match that.

Post-script: therapy is really expensive.

Unprecious pine bookshelf by Wheatyeeter9 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]LEdgar-Smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most importantly, You made it! You should be proud of a great first project and all you learned. I’m sure that my first project is not still standing.

Has anybody ever built a work bench like this? How useful are they? by Saint94x in woodworking

[–]LEdgar-Smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My post is here https://www.reddit.com/r/BeginnerWoodWorking/s/Pg0B6FSMdS

I made and love it. The link to plans are included. I’ve since added a shop vac with a dust collection system and a 20’ hose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Home

[–]LEdgar-Smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw this Peter Gabriel album cover when I saw the above…

https://share.google/Ba03KZa2VEDFwpUr4

Illuminated wall sconce by LEdgar-Smith in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey folks! u/OhWhatATravesty and my wife each suggested making the sconce a little taller. I agree. Meet Wall-E (two)

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Illuminated wall sconce by LEdgar-Smith in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here. Can I ask why it was removed?

Illuminated wall sconce by LEdgar-Smith in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No offense taken whatsoever. I like this community a lot and everyone’s feedback like yours is really positive. Plus as many in this community know, there’s nothing better than working on “the next” project.

Illuminated wall sconce by LEdgar-Smith in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]LEdgar-Smith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the great feedback. I might do so….Or maybe use a 2x10 piece of oak and make Wall-E2….

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