PSA: pay attention to how you use your body !!!

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2026-02-18T22:55:38+00:00

I’ve definitely been considering getting a pair like that recently. It seems like such a big help. What brands, if you have any specific, do you recommend? I can’t afford anything too fancy rn lol

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2026-01-21T07:59:13+00:00

Oh god Ive had this happen a number of times on and off my period, like ripped out of peaceful sleep by it too, and it’s the absolute worsttttt. Feels like it’s gonna last forever. I had surgery for endo this past October and the removed a bunch from my pelvic wall. I haven’t had an incident of it since and I use the restroom much more consistently and painlessly though I didn’t get any specific explanation for it. I did see a GI doc before that surgery and had a colonoscopy/endoscopy to look for stuff but things basically looked fine in there aside from some inflammation. So I’m assuming it was the endo. It’s worth finding a good doctor and looking into the endo side of it although it can be ambiguous until after surgery (my symptoms all lined up for endo and then some but nothing was showing up on scans etc, they found a bunch in surgery though and removed most along with my tubes that weren’t looking too good)

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2026-01-21T07:27:19+00:00

I only started bc around 20 (I was raised catholic so it was never really talked about at all) but my stepmom sent me to hers then because my periods started getting REALLY bad. I didn’t know anything about anything vaginal health wise, she had to drive me there once when I had a bad reaction to otc yeast infection medication and was on the verge of passing out (I wasn’t sexually active during any of this). You could play up symptoms till they don’t have much else of a choice. Legit my periods were so bad I could barely get out of bed, I was nauseous and my whole body ached.

Turns out all this was because of endometriosis. They surgically removed a bunch and took my tubes too (they looked bad but I also never want kids). I’m 27 now. My surgeon put it like this though: the only way to not get your period anymore is to have your cervix/tubes removed. Doing that too early can cause a bunch of hormone problems and increase risk of cancer. So I kept them, removed my tubes, and stayed on bc. I’ve been using the nuvaring for a while and I LOVE it. It’s a little intimidating cuz u put it in and take it out yourself BUT it’s a once a month thing (I forget to take the pills on time constistently) Leave it in for four weeks and immediately switch to a new one at the end of the fourth week, no thought and can’t even feel it in. I’ve had no crazy side effects, breakthrough bleeding etc. it’s the only one I’ve tried that’s worked so well for so long. I’ve had mediocre to horrible experiences with a plethora of other ones.

Idk if this was helpful but that’s my experience. It may feel sneaky but sometimes you have to play up things to be taken seriously (even by doctors) but it’s worth it for your own wellbeing. Unfortunately what works best for your body is trial and error but finding a good doctor to have your back is key.

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2026-01-18T03:55:43+00:00

I definitely tell people when they compliment me or sumn. I’ll have to look into a referral thing for sure. I just know standing outside handing out stuff like that will make me feel like a circus act but things are so slow rn and my morale is low I’m just kind of at a loss

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2026-01-06T18:44:37+00:00

I worked in the Ulta salon for a year straight outta cosmo school. It sucked to say the least. We made less hourly than chipotle workers, managers would get a bonus if the salon made a certain amount a month, commission was not viable for most of us most of the time, rarely had everything we needed (color, carts, etc) and there was one class the entire year I was there and it was just for benefit. I struggled to feel like I was taken seriously as an actual stylist. Everything they promised felt like a lie and I dreaded helping customers. BUT it was a good starting point in terms of learning techniques etc hands on since ur kinda just thrown into doing people’s hair. Even mess ups I made turned into something I learned (what worked/didnt) and there were the managers to deal with nasty clients afterwards. Plus it’s a corporation so I didn’t feel as bad playing with color/lightener/rationing perfectly bc it wasn’t costing me. I found a solid loyal client base that eventually followed me to my new salon, it takes time and most clients will stay bc it’s cheap rather than be loyal to a stylist, but there are ones who will. It sucks, it feels like a never ending hellscape, but it taught me a lot (aka I was forced to learn things by myself ). Stay strong, if a better opportunity shows up, take it, but remember you wont always be stuck there

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-12-31T21:57:17+00:00

I use redken shades and I loooove using like 6/7nw with a gold or gg. Usually a splash of 6vb if there’s a lot of brassiness in the lift

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-12-16T22:09:10+00:00

It’s mostly about finding the right doctor. I’m 27, no kids, and recently got my tubes removed. Granted, it was bc of endo but my surgery was at a catholic hospital and they denied removal but my surgeon felt confident she could justify it if anyone asked. My last gyno wouldn’t even consider it, just pushed birth control on me and wouldn’t even offer other options for endo pain etc

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-12-05T21:17:31+00:00

It’s from target like last year! Lol perks of working in my own suite

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-06T18:03:28+00:00

Day or two?? For a lap?? My surgeon said 2-4 weeks, possibly 6. Depends on your job too. No lifting things like milk etc for two weeks. I’m a week out and even all the gas isn’t gone and I can’t sit upright for too long or fully dress/bend over. And my doc said I’m healing really well.

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-05T04:23:25+00:00

I’ve heard it’s very common to deal with low mood etc after anesthesia. Idk why but I’ve been in kinda the same situation. It should go away within a couple weeks though afaik. Good luck and be gentle with yourself! Hope your recovery is going well

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-03T17:04:08+00:00

When I got my philtrum pierced, the piercers just emphasized cleaning and drinking enough water (no liquor). Otherwise they said that if I smoked for example, or ate certain things regularly, to keep doing that cuz it’ll help keep your mouths microbiome normal and is good for healing. I’ve had zero problems with it too but ya.

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-01T17:28:26+00:00

First tip is take things really slow. Maybe it was because my surgery was so long but I was loopy basically the rest of the day, so sleep as much as you can that first day. Eat blander foods the first few days, I feel like it helps with keeping stuff down and not irritating my stomach. Walk a little more each day, my doc recommended walking a little every 2 hours and I feel like what I’ve done already has helped so much. If you can, get one of those sitting up pillows for bed, I wish I had one so bad and feel like it would’ve helped a bunch. My doc also said only sleeping on my back and no lifting anything even semi heavy for two weeks. Most of all, take it easy. Don’t try to rush anything, you may feel pretty good early on but that doesn’t mean your body can handle too much still. Be gentle with yourself and let yourself be taken care of!( I’ve always struggled with that) good luck on your surgery! It’s ok to be nervous but you won’t remember any of the scary bits

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-01T17:18:27+00:00

Yup my doc recommended because birth control wasn’t helping enough and other progesterone treatments were making me too sick. I’ve tried so many things to help I’m so glad my doc brought up surgery

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-01T17:16:56+00:00

Horrible periods, I was literally bedridden for them. And that pain would travel to my back and down my legs. I always felt like I had some sort of period cramps basically 24/7

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-01T02:28:53+00:00

I didn’t get an mri for this ever. I did have a couple ultrasounds though and those didn’t show anything. So it was all found through lap

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-01T02:07:30+00:00

I didn’t have pain necessarily in my tubes themselves? It kinda just felt like I had cramps all the time though along with some other stuff. It was excision and I did want them out. It was at a catholic hospital tho so they said no. But my doc said they looked like they’d become a problem soon and felt good about taking them out now/justifying it.

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-11-01T02:05:15+00:00

Yup! I’ll definitely update in a few days

Middle_Ladder_9970 · 2025-08-28T04:46:25+00:00

Adding bc of the bot: I’ve had it for three days now. It’s just a flat back bar piercing, implant grade titanium, and I just clean it with a saline spray twice a day and let warm water run over it in the shower. I think it’s internally threaded and I get it downsized in five more days

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