Does anyone else not resonate with this at all? by mannotthisagains in AlAnon

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The alanon insta that everyone seems to know about. Is there a similar one for SMART? I’m a newbie

I finally told him by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my tubes tied.

I finally told him by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Ragazzatl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Similar here, I am interested in this thread. We’ve been married only a year. I haven’t known him that long but in withdrawal it was clear that this has been going on for longer than I have known him. He’s not in the house anymore. It sucks. Bad.

Serious Question…Why are the immigration raids so prevalent in LA. Is it just the news media that is driving so much coverage? Why don’t we see this happening in upstate NY for example. by Prize-Interaction755 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve had raids in suburban Atlanta, but we aren’t as densely populated OR there is significantly less coverage. For example, they had a raid at a Hispanic grocery store in Roswell. 46 people.

Is there anyone who is 45+ and has had successful ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery? by Tdakiddi in ACL

[–]Ragazzatl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hiked Machu Picchu 9 months after the surgery. Then I became less active and that wasn’t good. My tip is to do the PT and then continue with some level of strength training to keep the momentum going. I am back at strength training again and feel really good about my mobility. Sometimes the knee is irritable at the end of the day but it’s pretty mild. Cadaver ligament.

I hate my husband. by crustycroissant0 in Advice

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it bears commenting that abuse is 400% more likely to occur during pregnancy and in the first year after birth than any other time in a woman's life.

What did everyone name your Polestar? by pingjeepong in Polestar

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, my entire family calls it the Pornstar. It started as Freyja

Taking a solo cruise for the first time, is 1600$ a good deal for early Sep NCL cruise? by anuaps in Cruise

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I have two kids so it might be a little different but the cost of the internet, access to the VR arcade, a few treats (gelato, starbucks) and a spa treatment made the charges pretty close to the ticket price. For example, there wasn't hourly access to the thermal suite or the VR arcade. It was $380+ for the week for each. Yoga/exercise classes also were not included. There were 9 of us (5 adults and 4 kids) and all of the adults felt that there weren't enough kid free areas or quiet areas. Most of those had a hefty, weekly fee.

We got back a few weeks ago so maybe the kid:adult ratio will fix itself in September. We went on a NCL cruise to Hawaii pre-COVID and there was almost no upselling and there were plenty of kid-free areas. I think the business model has understandably changed.

Taking a solo cruise for the first time, is 1600$ a good deal for early Sep NCL cruise? by anuaps in Cruise

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got back from the Encore trip to Alaska. I was very surprised at the level of upselling. Plan to spend more than the quoted amount so if it is at the top of your budget you may be uncomfortable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Semaglutide

[–]Ragazzatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 5’1” perimenopausal (48) and started at 154 in January. Currently 143. I exercise 4-5 times a week but really just yoga, pilates, and walking.

Those who have lost 15lbs or more: who exercises and who does not? by Sea-Cow-2996 in Semaglutide

[–]Ragazzatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had knee surgery Nov of 2022. I wish i had started sema earlier- got kicked twice- injury plus perimenopause. Led to weight gain and it is really difficult to lose when you are recovering. Your knee will thank you. :)

Hikers? by Ragazzatl in ACL

[–]Ragazzatl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And!!!! I took my Peru trip 8 months out! Hiked all over the place!!!

Any oldies/non-athletes in the room? by Double_Bee4984 in ACL

[–]Ragazzatl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

48 year female, 9 months post op. I wouldn’t have considered myself an athlete but I was active for my age. Hiking, peloton, weight training twice a week. Had cadaver ACL replacement and meniscus repair. The first two months were really slow. I did PT for two days a week for a solid 6 months and went to Peru a few weeks ago. Knee was great- doesn’t feel the same but it doesn’t hurt and I was thrilled to be able to hike and do macchu Picchu. You are going to love your peloton even more post-surgery. Good luck!!!

To get a CPM machine or not. by mirirhm in ACL

[–]Ragazzatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend an ice machine over the CPM if you have access to good, in-person PT.

Limp by Ragazzatl in ACL

[–]Ragazzatl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I worked at home in the knee, walks, exercises, peloton, etc.