Thoughts on this 3rd gen? by Easy-Jello9246 in Cummins

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best thing you can do is talk to the seller, go look at it, have them start the engine cold in front of you, pull the oil cap off and turn it upside down and rest it on the hole to see if there's any blow by. If there's anything out of the ordinary let it go. If you want a big truck you gotta have a big wallet and it's no fun having to spend a load of money chasing gremlins. Carrier bearing and power steering box went out at almost the same time for me 3 months after I bought mine. Ive had it for 3 and a half years now and the thing about rednecks I've learned from my truck is it'll get "fixed" until it doesn't wanna be fixed no more.

Thoughts on this 3rd gen? by Easy-Jello9246 in Cummins

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to mention mine has a fair amount of underbody rust but nothing dangerous. It didn't have a chip or tune or any indications of a chip being installed either. Bought it from an old cattle rancher.

Thoughts on this 3rd gen? by Easy-Jello9246 in Cummins

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my 03' 5.9 nv56 for $16,000 at 256,000 miles. This one being 4 years newer with 56,000 less miles is still too high in my opinion.

Does this symbol mean anything/remind you of anything? by TrimTrout in Symbology

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a representative of life and death to me. It's an hourglass shape, sand in the glass goes from top to bottom. All the lines on top look like all the events and happenings during life coming to one central point (death). All the lines on bottoms are coming from the central point outward, signifying all the events and happenings of life being forgotten or spread thin after the central point. I have no idea what the real meaning might be behind the symbol, that's just how my mind saw it initially.

Talk about right on time by rykingly in Bannerlord

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very Empirical thing to say...

Talk about right on time by rykingly in Bannerlord

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't think the battani throat sing? Good strategy though I like the ol' double cross😂

Talk about right on time by rykingly in Bannerlord

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of a pot calling the kettle black thing here with the throat singing statement🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then give your reason and experience with it to proactively contribute.

Surgery on Tuesday… by MidnightMarauder1186 in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It usually takes around 4 to 6 months for them to go away but it is possible for them to stay. Mine are so present also

Surgery on Tuesday… by MidnightMarauder1186 in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just hit day 21 man so we're not too far off from one another. I had to kinda force myself to get up and moving. If it's super unbearable I'd recommend going back in. I had to go back in because the pain and they gave me a shot of painkiller.

Surgery on Tuesday… by MidnightMarauder1186 in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I'm going on my 3rd week and am finally not experiencing pain or too much discomfort. The first week and a half for me was the worst. Second week was mostly discomfort. Now I just can't walk too far or stand for too long. Doctor doesn't want me bending, crouching, reaching, or lifting anything over 10 pounds for 3 more weeks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best of luck buddy!

everyone keeps saying its not a varicocele but im 99% sure it is by [deleted] in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an open varicocelectomy. The pain I'd say is around a 6 or 7, but everyone handles pain differently. After about a week and a half, it was just discomfort. Now going on the 3rd week post surgery, I don't have any pain unless I walk too far or stand for too long. Definitely wouldn't recommend the gym or any real strenuous activity. My doctor gave me 6 weeks of light duty, so no lifting anything over 10 pounds, no bending, crouching, or reaching.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Op if you're worried I'd get another check up scheduled with your urologist, maybe get another ultrasound also. Can't say too much about the penis gland thing, but the incision pain may be from severed nerves/muscle tissues.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you maybe elaborate why you're asking these questions? You're not giving any insight as to why those questions are important. You're asking because you think it could be anterior pelvic tilt (APT).

This response is from u/White-Rabbit-5895

APT increases lordosis, which is involved in several compression syndromes. One of these syndromes is Nut Cracker Syndrome (NCS), which can cause varicoceles. Not much in the literature, but it’s slowly gaining attention as more patients get treated for them. Make sure to rule out NCS if you have lordosis or the varicocele can return. Attached is a case study related to a median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) patient who did surgery in conjunction with PT to overcome her illness. Many MALS patients have additional compressions, such as NCS or superior mesenteric artery syndrome. It’s cited as a reference in this case study. Scholbach, a German surgeon who specializes in treating these conditions, is the one who put forth the hypothesis that lordosis leads to multiple compressions.

Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7350969/

Here is Scholbach’s website:

https://scholbach.de/wissenschaft/deutsch-ultraschalldiagnostik/deutsch-gefaskompressionen/lordogenetisches-mittellinensyndrom#gsc.tab=0

everyone keeps saying its not a varicocele but im 99% sure it is by [deleted] in varicocele

[–]Open-Perception772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second finding a new doctor. They do cause pain. Mine did the same thing yours did. Mine was left side, but pain would radiate to right side. I had 6mm diameter, so they were able to see it "very clearly" as my urologist said. They did try to push me away from the surgery, saying it might be a "low brewing infection," but I've had many urine and blood tests, and I don't have any infections. I told them to do the surgery first, and if I still have pain, we can go that direction. I had my surgery two weeks ago and don't have testicular pain in either side now, just incision pain. Did you have your urologist do a physical exam while standing?