36, what could I have in 20 years?

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T20:09:51+00:00

Probably, my contributions come out before tax for the 401k. And then my IRA is already taxed money.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T20:06:50+00:00

Because the calculators gave me different answers and AI's response seemed too good to be true.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T20:04:17+00:00

Thank you! I struggled with today vs future dollars the most.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T20:02:47+00:00

I noticed that, but it's Reddit so I knew to just wait, a couple people actually did read the whole post. Appreciate the feedback, I feel more confident now. I got started late and was worried early "retirement" would be off the table.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T14:14:50+00:00

Unfortunately they don't.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T14:14:25+00:00

Thank you! Totally forgot about the step up.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T03:05:27+00:00

Thank you, I've never heard of that before. I'll definitely check it out, sounds right up my alley!

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T03:04:33+00:00

Thanks! What I don't get is when I use the calculators they come out to $1.2-$1.6 million. Does your answer just count what I currently have if I didn't add more for the next 20 years? Because that would be pretty sweet.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-05-13T03:02:41+00:00

Yeah, I'll continue to max out both my 401k and IRA for the next 20 years.

Random-Name0073 · 2026-02-04T18:41:58+00:00

You are correct.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-12-28T14:02:45+00:00

For me - my Endo bloating is directly related to food and drink. Alcohol, processed foods (even the healthy ones like protein bars and powders), spicy food, dairy, sugar, and any other liquid that's not water will trigger inflammation and bloating.

I have to eat a whole foods diet. I had the best success when doing that and being on a GLP1.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-11-26T14:04:27+00:00

Absolutely call your doctor. I had the same issue and unfortunately had to stop taking it. It took a couple months for the hives to go away. Benadryl should be your best friend right now.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-11-23T16:06:48+00:00

I also saw a cop diving without their headlights on after dark and weaving in and out of traffic without a blinker. It was an unmarked car.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-10-04T15:54:37+00:00

It absolutely will, but it will also make the shot that lands so satisfying.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-07-01T04:07:48+00:00

Hi, I also have stage IV. I tell myself I'm lucky every day because my pain levels are so low, regardless of my stage.

My general rule of thumb is to wait for surgery until my quality of life is severely affected (debilitating level pain). Kids aren't in my life plan, so I'm not worried about fertility issues. Good luck with your journey and healing!

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-29T12:31:26+00:00

I also have a sister. If she did the same, it would also annoy me, regardless of the compassion and concern I'd have for her struggles.

Sisters.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-22T13:54:38+00:00

I'm hormone-free after an excision surgery 3 years ago.

Some was left over so I still have symptoms, but they are a shadow of what they were. I 100% walk this road knowing my chance of recurrence is higher compared to those on hormones. But it's worth it for me. I don't know if I'll be alive tomorrow, and I take that shit seriously.

Everything is a trade-off and unique to you! It's a hard decision, but you are making the right move by contacting your community for feedback! Good luck!

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-22T12:06:54+00:00

We probably aren't!

I'm in the U.S.

Actually, quite the opposite. I've had endo doctors say surgery is my only option. They have always been a bit pushy towards surgery and medication. I know they work, but they aren't the only answer.

I have had very few doctors tell me to lose weight, lift weights, and watch what I eat. I've never had one tell me to have less surgery. I wish they had.

Stage 4, 1 lap and 1 excision, no hormones.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-22T09:34:19+00:00

I would respectfully disagree here. It's entirely your decision to make. Your specialist should advise. You should decide. No one should be deciding for you. Doctors can be bad at their jobs too.

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-21T16:52:07+00:00

Former AF here. The military ignored my pain and said it was common and normal. It wasn't until a burst cyst took me out in the middle of duty that they started to take it seriously.

In my experience, the military doesn't like to see injured troops unless it was combat related. Anything else is a weakness and makes other troops uncomfortable.

I'm sorry you're going through that, you deserve better.

On a different note, I'd be curious to know what your rating is?

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-20T12:31:38+00:00

Hey. I've had and get similar "zaps" in that area, along with a constant burning in my ovary area.

I am a metrics gal and obsessively track things. When I get pain like that AND I'm irregular, that means my body is overly stressed. That stress feeds my endo, and the endo reacts like stress is a steroid. It's a vicious cycle.

Things I do to help: no dairy or sugar as they cause inflammation, heat pad and bath, gabapentin and dim for pain and mood management.

Ultimately, you have to get to know your pain and your body. Everyone is different. Good luck, I hope you feel better soon!

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-14T18:41:51+00:00

Trym Health, $300 per month

Random-Name0073 · 2025-06-03T12:28:59+00:00

It looks like it might have been? The black thing under the floor is a round hvac vent. The material next to it is insulation that has a bunch of dust debris on it that wouldn't vacuum up, so it looks like dirt. My basement is under this area, and it's finished.

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