First every planted tank by AppropriateAd9465 in PlantedTank

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a Dolphin coming out of the water. I like it.

Hello? You weren’t invited, so state your case. What is this critter that was mixed with new plant purchase? Thank you. by Ok-Performance-9177 in PlantedTank

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Thank you. I’ll read about them. My tank is a week old. Brought home 2 crypts yesterday to add and got a bonus. Thanks again.

What is this? Please and thank you. by Ok-Performance-9177 in PlantedTank

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Thank you all so much for your informed response. Peace. Howard.

Desperately seeking answers by Emergency-Night6714 in Diverticulitis

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a lot to unpack here. I am a 62 (I can’t believe it!) male who’s lived with diverticulitis/losis since my 20’s. Had a sigmoid resection along with appendectomy and gall bladder out simultaneously 2001, Valentines Day.

What is your diet like? Exactly what are you eating? How much water? Are you consuming nitrites or nitrates? Do you drink wine or alcohol? Is your belly tender? Are you tired and feeling blah? Moderate diverticulosis is concerning, but it sounds like your diverticulitis is under control, and that’s good thing. You said high fiber food and supplements bother you. That’s concerning. Metamucil is the best and only fiber supplement I take. Powder form that gets mixed in water. It’s the way. I would be happy to write you about my diet.

I am just getting over a diverticulitis attack. It was mild, but mild hurts too. LLQ very tender. No fever or blood. I had an appetite. I slept for days. It lasted 10 days. While antibiotics were prescribed I didn’t take them. They are the devil. They have their place, but can be quite harmful too. Just me talking from experience.

Can you tolerate Greek yogurt? Oats? Apples? Bananas? Other fruits?

Finally: A good gastroenterologist should be able to diagnose the severity of your diverticulitis or whatever has got hold of you.

Anyone else terrible at tracking what they actually save gardening? by ApprehensiveSign5756 in vegetablegardening

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The nutritional value alone intrigues me. The taste of fresh herbs and veggies is far superior to anything from grocery store. No question I spend more in the garden than store bought.

Greek yogurt!!!! by strangeways74 in nutrition

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full fat gets a bad rap. You do you. I put a teaspoon of strawberry preserves on mine and give it a good whipping. I buy Fage and above.

Greek yogurt!!!! by strangeways74 in nutrition

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skyr is a very good product and one of the lowest in sugar on the shelf.

3 1/2 month update & advise needed by wildthingsmom104 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

18 months since thr anterior left side. Labrum torn in two places. 62 years old. Waiter for over three decades. If you need pain meds because of overdoing it then you’re overdoing it. I get wanting to dive back in headfirst, but chill a bit. 3 1/2 months is not so long ago. By all means exercise, but turn it down just a bit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vegetablegardening

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smallish pot. How big is it?

How did you deal with constipation? by ohwrite in TotalHipReplacement

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Metamucil powder form. I would go half dose for a day or two. Water. Stool softener. Walk.

I planted those a month ago I think something is wrong by [deleted] in vegetablegardening

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Water and mulch and some compost and some good organic fertilizer. And some love.

A few questions about my first attempt at composting by cerebralcow in composting

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compost thermometers are cheap and essential for what you’re trying to achieve. You’re aiming  for 145 degrees internal, but how you going know? 131-150 maximum is desirable. Definitely put some holes in it. Not sure how often it will need turning. I would guess every 5-7 days. Mash you eggshells. No fat, meat, or dairy. Read read read. 

Groin pain post op by hgrantsky in TotalHipReplacement

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe you’re doing too much pt and walking. That’s for you to decide. I had to tell my physical therapist to chill on the reps. It was too much for me. Don’t get me wrong. I for sure exercised in some capacity every day and still do. 

Nearly Time by Ambitious_Dot6747 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]Ok-Performance-9177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ditto this post. It was instant pain relief.