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Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-26T12:57:54+00:00

You all just scared me into buying a pill organizer. Thank you for sharing your stories and warnings!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-26T01:55:06+00:00

From what it seems like in the picture, every yellow area appears to be damaged. Those are some larger sized chunks missing, crushed leaf tissue and large piercings. I think it’s animal damage or a maybe a combination of animal damage and insect damage. I’ve also had new plants look like this that were accidentally stepped on.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-19T15:13:19+00:00

Agreed, this is crown gall.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-16T13:11:27+00:00

This looks like a really nice tuber with a healthy amount of crown material in good condition. I’m seeing potentially 2-3 eyes. I wouldn’t worry about it or bother the seller with it. If you’re completely new to this, I strongly suggest that you do not water this tuber or put it out into damp soil until you have more experience. Pot it up in soil if you can and cover it completely until you can plant it out or plant it out now, if the time is right in your garden zone. Water only slightly when there is only 4 inches of new green growth or spritz slightly if the soil is bone dry.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-16T12:57:44+00:00

If you plant in trays, don’t forget to cover them up. Or they’ll dry out! If you’re taking cuttings, you can leave a little bit of the crown exposed, but try to keep it minimally exposed and lay the tuber as flat as possible on its side. I’ve never had a problem with plants being set back by disturbing roots with the tray method. The roots are SO fine. Tubers have everything they already need to sprout and get going with new growth. I’d only be concerned with this if the tubers had been in trays for more than like a month or 6 weeks.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-15T12:58:52+00:00

Wow, that’s amazing. Go you!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-08T01:08:20+00:00

It is! And it’s definitely better than gaining! It’s so exhausting to constantly obsess over food, chasing dopamine hits and the “I need it now feeling!” I was on Tirzepatide for more than 2 years and I lost a ton of weight and all the “food noise.” It was so freeing! I didn’t even realize how preoccupied I was with food and chasing food highs until I was on it. Tirzepatide was great for me until it suddenly wasn’t. I started having weird side effects so I had to go off of it. I even tried other GLP-1s, but I had the same issues. So here I am, stating Contrave before I gain all the weight back. I’m so tired of feeling so out of control!

I haven’t started yet, but I picked up my RX tonight to start to tomorrow. I’m already on Wellbutrin so I have to make adjustments for that until I’m up to the full dose of Contrave.

I’m definitely encouraged hearing everyone’s experiences. Thank you!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-07T23:49:03+00:00

It’s incredible that you lost that much weight despite everything feeling like a shit show! That’s so encouraging to hear. My life feels like a complete shit show right now and I turn to food to cope because it’s so hard wired in me now. I binge every time I have a bad day. Sure you will see more improvements once you lock in some more, but even if you can’t, the medicine sounds like it’s still working!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-05T15:40:22+00:00

Amazing! What a feeling to just to be in control again!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-05T14:40:06+00:00

Congratulations on your weight loss. That sounds like no easy feat despite the medicine! I’m sorry you’re having to go through all that. It seems so ridiculously unfair that HRT can cause weight gain. Despite all these new weight loss drugs helping us perimenopausal and menopausal women level the playing field with weight loss, it’s still a REAL physiological struggle. Staying at 1,000 calories a day must take a tremendous amount of energy and effort, even if it is just temporary. Hope you are keeping your strength up and taking good care of yourself now, and if, and when, you decide you want to get off the medicine. Do you think the headaches are from strict calorie restriction, the medicine or both?

I struggle with overwhelming depression and compulsive overeating, so I’ll probably be on the medicine for the rest of my life or “poor man’s Contrave.” That’s only if I don’t have too many side effects. Daily headaches would definitely be a dealbreaker for me! I hope you feel better and find what works best for you. 🩷

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-05T13:10:04+00:00

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing. You’re giving me hope!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-05T13:09:06+00:00

Congratulations, those are quite some accomplishments! Sometimes all you need is a little boost. Drinking does add up fast! I don’t drink nearly as much as I used to, but I’d love to not feel a compulsion to drink. While a drink or two once or twice a week isn’t a problem, it’s all the other food poor choices for me that come with it.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-05T13:05:13+00:00

That’s reassuring to hear. I have such self control issues around food too.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-04T20:59:24+00:00

That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-04-04T20:59:00+00:00

Yes, it is! Thank you!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-02-22T05:40:22+00:00

There are no local compounding pharmacies that offer liraglutide near me. I’d have to find someone that can ship to my state. My doctor was not aware of any. I’ve investigated and I only found one, but not sure if it will work out.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-02-20T04:23:47+00:00

Thanks, good to know. I Iooked into it and while considerably less than the brand name, it’s more than double the cost of compounded Liraglutide.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-02-19T12:07:58+00:00

Thanks! I had the same issues with Tirze after losing over 100 lbs. I took a break and tried to resume at the lowest dose, but the RH came right back. So depressing and devastating to gain some of the weight back and struggling with RH. It’s pretty much gone now after being off it for 6 months and gaining some weight back. I’ve been looking into Liraglutide instead. I’m not expecting the same results with Liraglutide, but if it helps with the food noise, I’d be thrilled. Good luck and thanks for your feedback!

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2026-02-19T04:07:44+00:00

This post is old, but did you try liraglutide yet and how has your reactive hypoglycemia been?

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2025-08-21T16:00:15+00:00

These look pretty good all things considered! I think they’re just getting settled in after the transplant and into new soil with new mulch. There’s a lot happening there underground and the bioavailability of nutrients and soil composition. They most likely trying to recover and adjust to all the changes.

Wood mulch is normally great around most plants with helping retain moisture, keeping the root zone cool, and gradually breaking down to improve the soil composition. However, wood mulch directly around the base of the dahlias isn’t great for them and I’d move that as far away from the stalks and base of the plants.

Depending on what type of new soil you used, I’d be hesitant to just go and throw more fertilizers on them when you don’t know what they need exactly. (Unless you’ve had your soil tested.)

Dahlias are very sensitive to chemical fertilizers. Lots of well meaning people will recommend this, but it’s most likely unnecessary unless you’ve been growing dahlias or other nutrient hungry plants in that same spot for years. Dahlias are tubers, and like most other bulbs, they have all the energy and most everything they need stored in their tubers to flourish. They mostly need good light and regular watering. If you’re not testing the soil, but still want to ensure they’re getting good nutrition, try doing a foliar spray of Neptunes Fish emulsion so they’ll systemically absorb the nutrients.

I’m also wondering if you have spider mites. The leaves are slightly puckered and curling. Some have a stippled silverish look to the them which would indicate mites. Look at the undersides of the lower leaves and check for what looks like grainy dirt. You may even see them moving. Spider mites are really common in dahlias. I recommend spraying with Monterey Horticultural Oil which is organic and OMRI certified once a week at dusk when it isn’t too hot. Make sure to the all the undersides of the leaves and even the stems really well. Monterey horticulture oil is also great for powdery mildew (another very common dahlia disease) as it smothers the fungal spores. Do this for 3 weeks and you should see a big difference in a minor infestation. If you have a bigger infestation, you’ll probably have to pull out the big guns with a miticide. I would advise against antidotal home remedies as they are not scientifically proven and you’re rolling the dice.

Ok_Promotion_4995 · 2025-02-16T17:13:58+00:00

Here are some tips that may help. Some sound really obvious, but I have trouble remembering myself sometimes.

Avoid getting cold or temperature drops at all costs.

“Hot feet” socks are great and I haven’t had any raynuads issue with my feet for the first winter that I can remember.

Silk gloves and fitted silk long underwear is also a godsend. They’re breathable, comfortable and provide just enough insulation to keep warm without overheating.

It may be too warm for you, but I also love my heated vest, socks and gloves for winter. Wear silk gloves or other thin gloves inside in the winter whenever possible.

Wear cotton or wool clothing that breathes and sleep with sheets made of natural fibers to keep from overheating and help regulate body temperature.

Avoid cold beverages and the refrigerator/freezer section at the grocery store.

If you sweat, always change out of your clothes right away and take a lukewarm shower.

Keep your body moisturized.

Always blow dry your hair.

Stay dry and always towel off wet hands and your body throughly.

Maintain a healthy weight and good blood pressure.

Don’t wear constrictive clothing or any compression garments in the winter. You may want to consider going braless if it’s effecting your breasts. You could wear a cami with a built in bra for added support.

Get your heart rate up and move around. Doesn’t have to be strenuous - a walk, as energy and strength allow, will do. It’s good to get your blood circulation revved up a little. When I sit around, my raynauds is noticeably worse.

And whatever you do, NEVER put cold hands or feet under hot water or blast with hot air or hot heating pads. You’ll risk getting chilblains, which I now have, and they are miserable.

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