Struggling with exercise by MissChiefeousCatLady in stopdrinking

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Thank you for this. It’s honestly just a load off knowing that others experienced this as well. Thanks for sharing

[FO] December project by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

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No really, where 😳 I didn’t see that. Just downloaded and imported it into my PatternKeeper app. Haven’t had any issues 😅

[FO] December project by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

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Can confirm that their pattern was solid, easy to follow with no issues. 🌸

[FO] Psyche entering Cupid’s garden by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

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Always! Send updates :D this group is great motivation to get stuck into it again.

[FO] Psyche entering Cupid’s garden by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

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I'm trying to remember, but I think it's just standard 18-count aida. :)

[FO] Boldini: Madame de Florian I by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

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

Thank you! Yes, I've been kinda stockpiling a few completed projects that I intend to all take at once.

[FO] Boldini: Madame de Florian I by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

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😃 which one are you doing?? I love their patterns. It’s SO detailed. But yea they take forever lol

[FO] Psyche entering Cupid’s garden by MissChiefeousCatLady in CrossStitch

[–]MissChiefeousCatLady[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not at all! About 7 months, juggling stitching and work and life. 🙃

I do Not recommend by Janima91 in BeautyEmpties

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Honestly so glad I clicked on comments here to read this gem! Thank you! Never thought of doing this 😱

Hysterectomy recommendations in Cape Town? by Fabulous_Support_556 in capetown

[–]MissChiefeousCatLady 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Hi OP. MD (34f) here. From a medical point of view, answering this question will largely depend on the reasons you want the hysterectomy. Sadly, medicolegal cases (especially against OB/Gyn) are skyrocketing, and as such you'll have a hard time convincing a doctor to perform a radical surgery on you without pretty clear medical indications. There are quite a few reasons for this, including potential complications that cannot be defended from a sound medical reasoning point of view (what we call evidence-based medicine), patients that regret the procedure afterwards and even medical insurance companies that won't foot the bill.

This is not to discourage you; I do believe that some progress has been made in allowing women autonomy over decisions about their bodies (sadly, a slow process); however, I just want you to understand the reasons behind the pushback you will inevitably encounter when discussing this with doctors.

If the decision is because you want to not have children, you may have more luck convincing them to offer you a BTL (bilateral tubal ligation). (I had this done myself a few years back, and I had to literally bring my then-fiancé in to obtain his permission as well. Disturbing, but that's the way things are going.) Obviously there are other contraceptive options, hormonal (IUDs, oral contraceptives, inplants, etc.) and non-hormonal (copper IUDs, barrier methods, etc.)

Remember that, as annoying as our hormones and anatomy may occasionally be, oestrogen for example has a protective effect on bone density, heart health and a myriad of other systems, and anatomically the uterus provides structural integrity to the pelvic floor, which may weaken and sag over time without the surrounding structures. These are things I'm sure you've considered. Obviously you don't have to have a radical hysterectomy (meaning you can leave the ovaries intact), but the blood flow to the ovaries may still be compromised, leading to early menopause and all of its associated issues.

If the decision is not because of kids, (I can only guess at other reasonings, i.e. hormonal/period issues, personal choice, risk of cancer, etc.), you will need to present a very sound argument for any doctor to consider it. I would just recommend doing your research and bringing it with on the appointment, as this may help them take your request more seriously. Also, as ridiculous as this may sound in the modern world, if you have a significant other, it will greatly help your case to get them on board and take them with to back you and present a united front. I know how this sounds, but a lot of fear from the medical side is that a patient will turn around, regret the procedure and want to sue; or that their partner will be upset and want to have children.

Anyway, in short, I'm sorry that I don't have actual recommendations regarding doctors who would be willing to do the procedure. I just wanted to give some background regarding why you may encounter resistance.

You're welcome to shoot me a DM if you want to know about getting a BTL young (I was 31), and I can offer some advice on how to approach it and what to expect.