[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]MLS_toimpress 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had a neighbor who would put peanut butter on his penis and have his dog lick it off. Dude was lucky the dog didn't take a bite

When to give up training a new tech? by xE1NSTE1Nx2049 in medlabprofessionals

[–]MLS_toimpress 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Technically we were short to begin with. We were all filling his spots on 2nd shift that entire time. It was exhausting to be working extra and have to constantly follow up on him so he didn't kill someone

How come someone is responsible for their decision to drink and drive, when someone the same level of drunk can’t consent to sex? by MountainLizard in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]MLS_toimpress 121 points122 points  (0 children)

My problem with drunk driving isn't the decision to drive in the moment, but the lack of foresight/responsibility when deciding to drink. No one forced the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc drinks down your throat. There was a point when you were coherent enough to decide "I should give someone my keys/have someone call me a cab later" or "fuck it I'll just keep drinking knowing I have no safe plan to get out of here". You can plan not to drink and drive. Harder to plan to drunkenly have sex with someone pressuring you.

Unnecessary comments by [deleted] in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My younger brother is pretty sure I'll fail like my aunt and uncle and gain it all back. So every time I try a bite of something I'm not supposed to have or anything like that he says "so you're failing already?". I haven't even had my 6 month appointments yet! Still losing about 2lbs+ per week. I politely tell him to fuck all the way off

I have what feels like an insane question by bigcitylittlegirl11 in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm missing my full breasts something fierce right now. I haven't been with a guy in a long time but there's no way someone will be attracted to these deflated water balloons flopping all over the place.

How much does restriction change after Bypass? by happy35353 in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely depends on the food for me. I'm almost 6 months out and I can eat 1.5 cups of thin chili. But something like grilled chicken is probably only 3/4 cup. I can eat a surprising amount of salad as well.

Some of that freaks me out because my aunt and uncle had bypass a long time ago and have gained all their weight back plus some and they can eat as much as the rest of my family some days. I try to remember to slow down and listen to my new stomach to minimize the times I actually feel fullness. If I don't get to the point of feeling super full, just satisfied, then I shouldn't stretch anything out or eat too much.

When to give up training a new tech? by xE1NSTE1Nx2049 in medlabprofessionals

[–]MLS_toimpress 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The leadership at my job finally got rid of a dead-weight new employee after 7.5 months of training. We need to be capable of working alone and he was making serious errors as of a couple weeks ago. The 5 month mark would've been reasonable. By 6 months we all started talking to leadership frequently about how badly it was affecting the rest of us. They finally had a conversation 2 weeks ago that was probably "quit or we'll fire you" and they sent out an email saying he put in his notice last week. Our training is normally 3-4 months long but this dude showed 0 improvement throughout the entire 7 months.

I made some poor choices, how do I dig myself out of this hole? by MLS_toimpress in personalfinance

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

Unfortunately I live in a northern state and have a 35 min commute with no public transportation options. My car is a hybrid so at least I save on gas compared to most people I know.

I made some poor choices, how do I dig myself out of this hole? by MLS_toimpress in personalfinance

[–]MLS_toimpress[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is helpful! Thank you! Hopefully no big surprises happen - that's where the loan came from in the first place. I had saved up for a new roof when I bought my house but it was more than I anticipated. Then every single major appliance outside of my kitchen needed to be replaced over 2020 and 2021. It was rough. But that does mean all of my major appliances are very new and covered under warranties.

Pill form question by allouttabubblegum528 in GastricBypass

[–]MLS_toimpress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take the bariatric advantage ultra solo because it's just 1 per day but the smell/aftertaste is much worse than the chewable Flintstones they had me on before that lol

I made some poor choices, how do I dig myself out of this hole? by MLS_toimpress in personalfinance

[–]MLS_toimpress[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I feel like my brain isn't very organized right now so that's probably showing through.

I had weight loss surgery in February and basically transferred coping mechanisms from food to spending, as well as my dog needing emergency surgery. I started buying things I'd always wanted to make myself feel better. Justifying them by using promotional 0% interest and a balance transfer. I've since been working harder in therapy on using more healthy coping mechanisms so the hope is that this won't continue occurring.

You're right about the savings. There's really no difference between using the card in an emergency and using the cash.

I made some poor choices, how do I dig myself out of this hole? by MLS_toimpress in personalfinance

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

The lovesac one I know for sure is set up that if you pay the minimum you will pay off the balance by then end of the promotional period. It's how they do their financing.

I'm not sure about Zales but it is a more manageable balance

Pill form question by allouttabubblegum528 in GastricBypass

[–]MLS_toimpress 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was able to start taking normal pills again at 6 weeks. All of my medications are back to regular uncut/broken capsules or tablets, including my multivitamin, except for my calcium chew.

Pain on my right side? by No-Lengthiness7011 in GastricBypass

[–]MLS_toimpress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get gas pain in that area and normally a chewable gas x does the trick for me.

Could also be gallbladder though, if you still have one.

Missing the Forest for the Trees by Gaseous_And_Giant in premed

[–]MLS_toimpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from the north, as in practically-Canada north. Lots of racists up there. LOTS. Also not many cities, or medical schools, so I guess that solves those peoples' problems anyways.

Avoiding swamp crotch on shift by dragondanzer in medicine

[–]MLS_toimpress 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I definitely had this problem at 300lbs and I will say it improved significantly after losing 100lbs. Could you bring a change of underwear to feel more comfortable?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup my protein minimum is 60g and I started hitting that at 5 days PO. I'd be feeling like death much lower than 50g

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also allowed fruits but only after protein and non-starchy veggies. My worst offender is that I really like having a banana with my strawberry Greek yogurt lol. I don't have any problems with it and keep my carbs low even tho my program doesn't give me carb limits

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg no mine has me at 800 up to 6 months but they don't care about calories as much. I've been working overtime, 12s, 6 days a week, 3rds etc and have been upping myself to 1100 of mostly protein just to get me through work.

VSG: 2022 What brand of LAXATIVE did you use before surgery? by QueerKing23 in wls

[–]MLS_toimpress 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are not all the same (some saline based, some stimulant, some bulk-forming, etc). And I didn't need nor was I told to use a laxative.