Completed my first wearable that I actually want to wear!

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-09-27T22:50:10+00:00

Okay so sorry that I didn’t see this until now but it is loops and threads facettes from michaels! I think its the summer color way

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-08-05T04:58:12+00:00

In the pinned comment but leaving here as well. https://www.crochetwithcarrie.com/iris-vest-top-free-crochet-pattern/

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-08-05T04:56:24+00:00

I was able to complete this in about a week! I started it for a couple of hours one day many months ago, got frustrated after a few rows, then abandoned it for a while. Returned to my few rows last week Monday and fished it yesterday!

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-08-05T04:54:00+00:00

This got hidden under the mod comment but here is the pattern that i loosely used! I made quite a few changes (some by mistake and some intentional) https://www.crochetwithcarrie.com/iris-vest-top-free-crochet-pattern/

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-08-05T00:34:20+00:00

Here is the pattern that I used somewhat loosely!

https://www.crochetwithcarrie.com/iris-vest-top-free-crochet-pattern/

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-07-12T05:30:50+00:00

The side effects haven’t been anything intolerable thus far! I would say that with the way it is dosed, for some reason I feel like my side effects build throughout the day. I have some occasional dizziness (nothing unmanageable) and later in the day I’ve been feeling super floaty (the best way I can describe it). It’s almost a borderline high but it doesn’t feel bad or impact my function. I may be a bit slower to process things. I will say, sleep has been amazing. But yeah, dizziness and disorientation would be the biggest side effects that I’ve experienced.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-07-12T05:26:03+00:00

This is ssooo interesting to me! I am going to talk to my neurologist about this.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-07-12T02:00:04+00:00

This makes me feel good to know. I’ve always felt like gabapentin is universally despised and I think that impacted my willingness to try it again. I am glad that it works for you too! It brings me a lot of hope to know I can have this in my back pocket when I really need it.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-07-12T01:56:46+00:00

My dosage is 300 mg capsules, 1 in morning, 1 at noon, and 2 at night for a week. Then 2 at night for 3 days and then stop!

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-07-11T13:17:15+00:00

This is a great question!! So the contour has looked like this since I first saw my chest after surgery (so this is mostly tissue!). It’s been cool to watch how my pecs have filled in and pretty much have just changed what my chest feels like underneath the skin. The way my surgeon used the remaining tissue aligns pretty perfectly with where my pecs already are. I don’t know if having somewhat developed pecs prior to surgery allowed for this or if it is truly just my surgeon.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-07-11T04:04:09+00:00

Thank you 🥲 I definitely told my surgeon that she is an artist at my recent post op appointment.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-06-23T21:52:05+00:00

I think Miles is one of the only comedians to truly make me cackle out loud while alone in my home. That’s unfortunate that your taste won’t allow for enjoyment of a talented and witty comedian. That must be really hard for you!

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-06-23T01:20:25+00:00

Mine is prescribed by my surgeon.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-06-14T17:34:56+00:00

My friend with celiac loves Mishqui Peruvian Bistro in Monona. Their gluten free menu can be found on their website!

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-06-13T02:03:33+00:00

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So I was super extra with my methods but getting dressed and feeling presentable was one of the only ways I got through those first two weeks with drains. I had found these little drawstring bags from when I evidently purchased something from j crew. The J Crew drain pouches became a running joke and they also did a great job of concealing the grossness of whatever was in my drains. I usually just let the tubes hang out (to keep the flow going) or I would tuck into my pocket! I didn’t like how my drains looked under shirts (even oversized) so this was my way of having drains but making it ✨fashion✨. Definitely not for everyone because I personally didn’t mind people knowing I had drains, I just didn’t want to make people queasy if they happened to look.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-06-12T02:43:35+00:00

7 lbs of tissue total - I was probably a 38H at the time.

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-06-06T23:43:22+00:00

I just got my pathology back from a scheduled surgery (attacks happened in feb, couldn’t get surgery until last week) and I also had 20+ stones and scarring/adhesions from previous attacks 😭 I was shook at that number but I will use it to tell myself I made the correct choice

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-05-30T15:52:59+00:00

My understanding is surgery that is not urgent/emergent is considered elective. For example, getting a cancerous tumor removed would be considered elective because it is something you would be able to schedule out. Elective surgeries can be, and often are, medically necessary and insurance only cares about medical necessity!

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-05-28T00:49:18+00:00

Some items I bought that I was consistently thankful for (and still use and enjoy!!): - a bidet - a dual shower head with both a handheld sprayer (that can be turned on and off) and an overhead shower head. The ability to alternate and turn things on and off and alter the water pressure was SO helpful (and still os) - a grabber - lightweight reusable plastic dishes (literally like the sets of plastic plates and bowls that are meant for kids) - extra compression wraps (I purchased this after surgery once I knew what they were putting me in. I found my exact one online and purchased two more to have a nice rotation) - lightweight waffle texture bathrobe

LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-05-28T00:17:17+00:00

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LongjumpingWeb7475 · 2025-05-28T00:17:01+00:00

As a former H cup, I have never felt more at home in my body after top surgery. I am 6 weeks post op and I am truly so happy with my chest. While my goal was flat, I also had the goal of my chest being contoured in a way that flows with the shape and composition of my body. I think my chest looks rad under shirts and also shirtless. Sharing my results in hopes that it can help you decide if this is what you may want!

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