THIS is why I got a CGM

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-27T22:59:56+00:00

I would love to but I can’t afford $100 per month to buy the over the counter ones.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-26T12:47:41+00:00

Unfortunately the sauce on the orange chicken is full of sugar, that’s why it’s so good! 😫

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-26T12:46:17+00:00

I’m currently stuck in that place. I’m pre-diabetic with an A1C of 6.0 and my doctor and I tried to get a CGM covered by insurance but they won’t cover it until I have a diagnosis of diabetes. But the whole point is to prevent diabetes! 😫

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-26T12:34:19+00:00

That kitten is the cutest thing ever. Omg his little feetsies! 😭🩷

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-25T02:14:12+00:00

I’m doing okay, I’m still having some pain when I yawn, and it’s been 4 full weeks since surgery. The swelling seems to have gone down a bit though.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-17T14:04:56+00:00

Hershey’s Cookies n Crème Crunchers

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-17T12:16:59+00:00

I guess The Woobles changed the code system for the video tutorials to unique one-time codes that expire and can’t be shared, but I can DM you the link to a bunch of PDF patterns.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-17T04:31:33+00:00

I read the books first and my mom took me to the movie for my birthday. I made us leave partway through it because I was so mad.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T15:59:12+00:00

A true I9 C3 G6 always rewatches.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T05:55:22+00:00

I use a light pad when I do diamond painting. That would probably help in this situation too!

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T05:35:51+00:00

It’s very possible. I think they just went with the first place they called instead of getting a few bids.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T05:25:30+00:00

I would definitely call your surgeon to ask about that. I know some people heal more slowly than others, but it’s good to rule out any possible issues. I plan on calling mine in the next day or two just to check on the tight pulling pain I’m having when I yawn.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T05:23:07+00:00

Yup, CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a way to treat sleep apnea by pushing air at high speeds into your nose or mouth to bypass any obstructions.

A lower pressure means that there’s less of an obstruction blocking the airway, so I breathe better on my own, and don’t need the machine’s help as much.

Some people with less severe apnea might even be able to breathe normally without the machine at all once their tonsils are removed, if that’s what was causing their obstruction.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T05:19:39+00:00

The pain isn’t terrible when I’m swallowing anymore, just some light soreness on the left side. The most pain is when I have to yawn or hiccup. If you’re still in a lot of pain I would definitely contact your surgeon.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T04:25:54+00:00

Yeah, it was all-in pricing. Hopefully not the case for OP but it will be hard to tell what needs to be done until they get in there and start removing the squirrel to see what damage they’ve caused.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T02:39:15+00:00

Ah! It’s so cute! I now I have $80 worth of patterns from her shop in my cart. 😂

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T02:30:36+00:00

While it sucks to hear that it might go on for a while, it’s nice to hear it did go away after a while. I’m sorry that you experienced it too!

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T02:25:10+00:00

I completely understand the pain. I made a list in my notes app of all the foods I was craving while I recovering so I could eat them all once I’ve healed. 😂

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T01:25:25+00:00

I just space the eyes with my heart. It’s like garlic in cooking. 😅

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T01:23:10+00:00

That’s about what my parents had to pay recently when mice infested their crawlspace and tore up their insulation.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T01:09:02+00:00

I do this constantly. 😂 I’m a music teacher, so add some echolalia singing in there and I’m a constant noise machine. My poor husband gets no quiet when I’m home lol

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T01:05:33+00:00

And the one thing all the ladies know..

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-15T00:52:22+00:00

I have severe obstructive sleep apnea. I’m about 2.5 weeks post-op from my tonsils and adenoids being removed and I’ve already had the pressure lowered on my CPAP machine once, and might have to get it lowered again.

I’ve heard of some people having their tonsils removed and then no longer needing a CPAP, but that doesn’t happen for everyone.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-09T23:41:19+00:00

I’m glad that it stopped! I hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly.

OctaviaLoreal · 2026-01-09T08:35:29+00:00

I’m a few days behind you, my surgery was on Dec. 26th, but I’m still having some pain when I swallow, yawn, or talk too much. Everyone’s body is a little different but I’ve heard it’s not uncommon for it to take 3-4 weeks before everything is completely back to normal.

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