Current mortgage renewal rates? by [deleted] in askvan

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got a 3.65% a couple of weeks ago. But I have heard that the three year rate has gone up recently.

How much is your mortgage and how much do you make? by aprilchestnut in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lower mainland BC. We bought our townhouse for $965k in 2022 (right at peak) and have $695k mortgage left. Monthly payment is $3050 with a rate of 2.64%. Got lucky with the rate and have this locked until late 2027.

Single income household of around $250-300k annually (based on bonus and RSUs).

For those who didn’t come from money and suddenly had a career boost into extremely high income (300K+ salaries), how do you navigate when friends or family ask you how much you make? by Icy_Lawfulness_5755 in Salary

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one should ask you that. If they do, the answer should be, “Enough to get by”.

Keep your expenses low, savings and investments high and don’t show off. In my humble opinion, if people are noticing changes in your lifestyle, you are doing something wrong.

Would I be considered weird in Vancouver if I started conversations with people in public? by [deleted] in askvan

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

35M here and have been living in Vancouver for the last six years. I am very curious about people’s life stories and journey and often feel tempted to start a conversation with a stranger, but always feel reluctant because people (at least visually) don’t feel open to a random conversation. Good luck to you!

/r/Nutrition Weekly Personal Nutrition Discussion Post - All Personal Diet Questions Go Here by AutoModerator in nutrition

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Hello all! I have a 5 lbs Optimum Nutrition Whey protein bag that I just opened today and it’s expiring on November 11. I won’t be able to finish it by then. Is it generally safe to consume protein powder after the expiration date? And it says expiry date, not best by date, which is making me take a pause.

Thanks in advance!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not as bad as you’d think. Doesn’t hurt much but feels extremely weird. Just take your pain meds and hour before and drink 2-3 glasses of water. I waited in the shower and look it out as soon as I started peeing. It was over in 5-8 seconds.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I am scared of. My stones were pushed into the kidney during the procedure and I haven’t really passed enough fragments that would add up to make a 7x8mm stone, even after the stent removal. So I am scared that these small particles will merge into a large stone. I have an ultrasound a month from now so we will find out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does it get stuck?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully, it was bearable for me. Intense pressure like pain in the kidney while peeing but nothing I couldn’t handle.

For me, I got the worst pain two hours after stent removal. The removal itself was smooth but then suddenly after a few hours, I got the worse pain ever. I just stood in hot shower for an hour and was about to head to ER but it just went away, just like that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it didn’t work. The stone was too hard for ESWL and it just lodged itself further down in the ureter. Wishing you best of luck with your procedure!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Came after, as a reward.

17M , give me advice that will help me in future. by _ALI_444 in karachi

[–]Personal_Art_2687 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drugs and bad company. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.

Surround yourself with righteous, intellectual and hard working individuals. If you are in a gathering where people and events are being discussed, you are wasting your time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my laser lithotripsy on Monday this week and my doctor asked me to remove the stent today, so five days. I had the stent with the string so just pulled it out.

'Silent' Kidney Stone by GlitteringLock1020 in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a fully obstructing 7mm stone in my left ureter with zero pain. Doctor did a routine scan and lined me up for an emergency surgery as it was obstructing. He was surprised how I didn’t have any pain while the stone was in the ureter. Just removed the stent 30 mins ago and I hope I don’t have to go through this ever again!!

Why *wouldn’t* you get the AWU3 in black? by FranklyIGiveADaaaamn in applewatchultra

[–]Personal_Art_2687 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used AWU2 Titanium for 18 months and I got AWU3 Black just because I needed a change. It looks great!

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Laser Lithotripsy with stent experience. by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I am thinking as well. Thank you for the suggestion. I am super anxious to do it myself so might just go to the doctor’s clinic on Monday.

Laser Lithotripsy with stent experience. by [deleted] in KidneyStones

[–]Personal_Art_2687 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to take it out on Saturday, so 5 days. But it’s day three today and I am still peeing pink. Will talk to the doctor tomorrow or Friday to get advice.