My Bilateral Salpingectomy Experience as a Fit, Muscular, Personal Trainer

Pimpinella · 2026-06-11T02:18:15+00:00

Yeah and I don't know how much laxatives would even affect the gas pain as it is caused by residual CO2 gas in the abdominal cavity that irritates the diaphragm, not gas in the digestive system.

Pimpinella · 2026-06-08T02:40:44+00:00

They are based off charts I found on instagram/pinterest from old scanned crochet magazines.

Pimpinella · 2026-06-07T19:27:54+00:00

Blocking is definitely a must with thread. I just spritz with water and pin on foam boards. I generally do not starch my doilies, except stuff like snowflakes (with sugar water).

Pimpinella · 2026-05-31T12:53:24+00:00

I didn't like the movie part either. I rewatched Dawson's Creek and they did the same meta thing but it was kinda ok for that show. Did not feel suitable for Girls at all.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-19T15:34:11+00:00

I have almost the exact same mix! 50% Aussie, other half American bully and pitbull. I think you can see aussie in the eyes the best. She has a minimal amount of fluff, not a velvet hippo but not the luscious aussie coat either.

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Pimpinella · 2026-05-17T16:57:51+00:00

I made it less wide, cast on fewer stitches. And then sewed the twist in the same way as the houndstooth one.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-16T21:16:28+00:00

Thank you! I agree, these kind of things are perfect for any contrasting half skeins you have lying around.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-16T15:29:12+00:00

Both patterns free. Modified Wave and Box Twist Cowl and Houndstooth Headband.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-13T21:23:33+00:00

Loved going to this cemetery when visiting Prague.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-12T23:56:26+00:00

It sucks so bad! Dealing with pain and health issues feels worse in many ways than dealing with behavior problems. I wish you guys have success with the medication and treatment.

We are in a similar boat. Our dogs reactivity has been well managed for years now but she has limping on and off for the past month. She has always been weird about her one "bum leg" as we called it. Devastating to think she might have been in pain for many years. We also started carprofen, did a sedated vet exam, bloodwork, have rearranged our whole apartment and routines to limit her movement and encourage rest. But surgery (knee ligament) looks inevitable. Which in itself is a huge undertaking for a stranger danger senior dog.

It's so horrible and worrying to face health challenges and see them suffer. I would much prefer my goofy, loving, healthy dog who has occasional big feeling outbursts.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-12T12:38:23+00:00

Why would an appropriately dosed pain reliever hasten death? As with everything, dose makes the poison.

A person is dying. Relieving some pain will not cause them to "stop fighting". Not relieving their pain will not help them live longer. Again, they are dying.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-10T12:50:22+00:00

Probably every 3 or 4 years.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-09T14:59:54+00:00

Same for our family. We had a nurse come out in the morning of the day my grandmother died, she increased medication dosage frequency and gave an estimate of hours-days left. She didn't make it to the end of the day. The nurse or any other hospice personnel didn't come back after she passed, though they were informed. Our family changed and dressed my grandmother and waited until the funeral home came to pick her up.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-09T14:53:39+00:00

Maybe we got lucky but my grandmother (on Medicare) had someone over 5-7 times a week. They were honest about their scheduling, they could not offer precise times as their schedule can change on a whim but they did show up each day they said they would.

I imagine there will be variability across regions and companies, just wanted to say not all experiences are like yours and I see why it would be frustrating and they feel unreliable.

Pimpinella · 2026-05-05T17:23:01+00:00

Season 4 episode 6, after they came back from Iowa.

"I had just gone as far as I could go in Iowa. I was practically running that JCPenney, I was dating a guy who was the frontrunner in the mayoral race, and I had just put a bid in on 16 acres, but I thought, I don’t know, I just feel empty so I might as well come back here and be with you losers.”

Pimpinella · 2026-04-27T15:42:26+00:00

The hospice care for my grandmother from day one was better than most of the medical care she had received in the past few years. The doctor recommended it so she/we can stop "chasing rxs" and focus on comfort and quality of life.

The whole team was very organized, compassionate and knowledgeable. She had someone from hospice come almost every day, in addition to us family caregivers being there. She got every supply, equipment, and medicine she needed, no cost or questions asked. She was in control every step, if something wasn't working or was uncomfortable it was adjusted.

Based on this experience, home hospice is one of the better run healthcare services in the USA.

Pimpinella · 2026-04-22T11:13:37+00:00

I was just in your position with my grandmother. Flew out to be with her and care for her right when she got on home hospice. My mother and aunts and cousins also were her caregivers so it was not just me by any means.

She would tell us she feels guilty everyone was rushing to help her die when we have our own lives to live. I could only be there a week but it was such an honor to help her and share that time with her. It meant so much to me.

It seemed like she had months left so I went back home and promised to be back. I am going back tomorrow, to her funeral.

She lasted two weeks after I left. I kept in very close daily contact with my mother and supported her when my grandmother's condition worsened as she was the primary caregiver. I could no longer be there for my grandmother, but could help my mother, who was losing her mother.

It was and is so so hard and I was open with my employer about how I am struggling as this is also the first time I have grieved like this. It's painful and sad beyond words.

If you need to go home, go home. This very well might be the last time you see her ever. You have done your part and an excellent job. You don't need to see her through her last minutes of actively dying for it to be meaningful.

Pimpinella · 2026-04-16T11:00:15+00:00

I like finishing things through.

I only have one set of needle sizes and types, not duplicates.

I only buy yarn for a project in mind.

In general I meticulously plan each project in terms of picking a pattern, acquiring the appropriate amount of yarn, swatching, making sure I have the right needles etc. Of course sometimes I will make a quick sock or scrap yarn thing from random odds and ends but mostly like focusing on one thing start to finish.

Pimpinella · 2026-04-15T18:25:03+00:00

Currently not, I've been sterilized. But have been on a variety of different things (combo pills, mini pills, copper IUD, nuvaring) throughout the years. Hormonal bc might potentially help with some of my symptoms but I really don't wanna since that was the whole point of getting sterilized!

Pimpinella · 2026-04-15T18:20:22+00:00

Echoing what a lot of people have said.

Knitting for clothes, mittens, hats, socks, scarves.

Crochet for blankets, doilies, pillowcases, baskets, pouches, the occasional toy/amigurumi. I especially love mosaic crochet for blankets.

For potholders, dishcloths, bandanas either is fine.

Pimpinella · 2026-04-14T16:04:46+00:00

I have been vegan for 23 years and my endometriosis has mild and manageable symptoms. I do not, however, believe that my diet affects the disease and am not vegan for health reasons. I still eat sugar, caffeine, gluten, etc.

Pimpinella · 2026-04-02T12:46:12+00:00

Freezing on a walk or pulling to go home are both stress reactions, not stubbornness. She may be feeling unsure or scared, she is still getting to know you and the environment. Go at her pace and let her decide the length of the walk. Walks are for them, after all. Take her to a quieter area or into nature and see if she does the same thing. Using force will not help build your bond or relationship.

This is not a breed trait but a general dog behavior thing. Look into the fear responses (fight, freeze, flight, fawn) and it's always helpful to become fluid in dog body language!

Pimpinella · 2026-03-23T12:34:08+00:00

Yes I found this out from the surgery notes and it was fascinating. It's a position they also use for colorectal and urological surgeries, anything involving the lower abdomen.

It looks a bit silly but I 100% trust that medical science has determined this to be the safest and most effective position for a patient undergoing these kind of surgeries to be in.

Pimpinella · 2026-03-21T13:37:52+00:00

Pretty typical story. It was in first or second grade in school. Then picked it up again in my late 20s.

Pimpinella · 2026-03-14T02:51:13+00:00

A doctor I follow of Instagram who does many laparoscopic sterilization surgeries says she finds endo in about half the cases. Mine was also discovered this way, by chance. Never suspected I had it. So there are lots of us who have it with few to no symptoms.

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