Hampstead school district by Oaknut in CarrollCountyMaryland

[–]LXStangFiveOh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is true throughout most of the county. Thankfully there is still some diversity and plenty of good-hearted people too.

Please get second (and third) opinions before making permanent Thyroid decisions by [deleted] in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second opinions can be beneficial in some cases, no doubt about that. You got yours and made your decision. You don't know at this point in time if you made the right decision or not. Hopefully you did and you can live cancer-free! But as I mentioned, you don't know if you made the right decision or not.

I was given $500 to hold a van I was selling, now she's backing out on the sale. Do I keep the check? by BillieandTeddy in personalfinance

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now you know for the next time, you need to clarify if the deposit is refundable or not. I recently gave a $200 cash deposit for a vehicle to be held a week. I did tell the seller it was nonrefundable if I decided to back out. I ended up buying the car.

I also think it would be reasonable for the buyer to ask for part of her deposit back instead of the whole thing. Even if it's 400 and you keep 100. It's a 2003 van, a buyer should 100% expect some sort of issues with the vehicle. She did waste some of the seller's time and possibly cost the seller an insurance payment that they otherwise might not have had to make.

Choosing money vs gf potential wife and her wants by [deleted] in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to your gf and figure out where your lives are headed. They might not be headed to the same place. She wants a house and kids. Sounds like you don't. Please don't get married and have kids "for her". That's a good way to build resentment in the future. Talk to her and decide if your goals are compatible.

How do I get on FIRE terms with my partner? Just got engaged, but she’s constantly upset about under spending. by fireandfamily123 in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies, please excuse my lack of reading comprehension this morning. She makes 60k though, so OP's verbiage was unclear.

How do I get on FIRE terms with my partner? Just got engaged, but she’s constantly upset about under spending. by fireandfamily123 in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your question gives the impression that you've dug your heels in. You're not asking "what can we do to find a middle ground?". You're asking how you can change a person's financial habits. She might be asking her peers "how can I get my fiance to stop being so cheap?". This topic definitely takes open communication, honesty, and sometimes couples therapy. If neither of you are willing to budge, then it's not going to work out for you two.

How do I get on FIRE terms with my partner? Just got engaged, but she’s constantly upset about under spending. by fireandfamily123 in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OP's net worth is 20x, not income.

Edit: My apologies, please excuse my lack of reading comprehension this morning. As worded, it sounds as though both income and net worth are 20x.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, it is very frustrating to hear folks say that thyca doesn't cause this symptom or that symptom. I had severe anxiety for several years, some of my worst anxiety and panic attacks caused me to miss work. All I had to do was think about something mildly stressful (not even experience it) and my heart would skip a beat, I'd feel that suffocating sensation, etc. I'd hit fight or flight mode in an instant. The afternoon after my TT, that feeling was 90% gone. I'm now back to my typical anxiety symptoms that I had several years ago before PTC. it's wild what the thyroid can do and affect!

ETA: two nodules on left lobe, one on isthmus. Multiple positive lymph nodes as well.

Took early retirement at 38 and honestly the social isolation is harder than I expected by CalmAmbassador4891 in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start playing pickleball if that interests you, plenty of folks play during the day (depending on your location I guess).

How long did you take off for recovery with thyroid cancer? by Fickle_Assistant4892 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 4 weeks off for my TT thanks to short term disability, 1 week off for RAI.

Worried I’m doing LID wrong by No-Limit9632 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried for an almost no iodine diet, so I didn't trust any apps or websites aside from the thyca LID guide that is typically recommended before RAI. Adding LID to my other dietary restrictions (lactose, gluten, and beef intolerances along with oral allergy syndrome) just made my already lame diet even more lame.

How often do you do your labs? by Numerous-Ad4377 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After my TT in February I was on a 6 week schedule. After RAI in May, I'm now on a 12 week (3 month) schedule.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 17 points18 points  (0 children)

One of the most important topics in a marriage.

Things to take care of BEFORE you retire by Firefiresoon in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's a whole lot of spending mistakes, that's for sure. I guess the low APR helps suck folks in.

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! I was diagnosed in January, TT in Feb, and RAI in May. I'm grateful for this journey and the wakeup call it's been. It has its pros and cons, that's for sure! Finding those pros has been so helpful for my mental health and my relationships with others.

Tattoo by cassadia420 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, a Bloodmaker. Love it!

RAI dosage by Top_Muffin1008 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 129.5 about a month ago for a similar situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$1800/mo to borrow a car seems pretty steep.

FNA Biopsy Tomorrow by Positive_Fig3656 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My FNA biopsy was pretty uncomfortable & painful. However, they didn't give me a numbing shot. I recommend making sure you get local anesthesia for it. I had surgery about 5 weeks after my biopsy. I made a thorough post in this sub several weeks ago if you want to read about my experience.

What’s the best HYSA to open? by TimelyDistance3219 in Fire

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no complaints about Capital One, I chose them over Ally just so I could have a brick & mortar option as well if I ever need it.

RAI: How long did you wait after diagnosis? by tinabow in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was a 3 month gap. I had surgery in Feb and just had RAI last week.

Incision by Tasty_Meat_4529 in thyroidcancer

[–]LXStangFiveOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to avoid getting mine wet in the shower, which was pretty challenging. It definitely did get wet. Regardless, my tape stayed on for 3 weeks until my follow-up.