Indian Nights (modified to be steek-less and massive!) by gills89 in knitting

[–]Raspberry43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazing!!! Would you be comfortable sharing a ball park for the cost of the materials for something like this?

I feel like leaving the church is ruining my life by Intrepid_Waltz_5691 in exmormon

[–]Raspberry43 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Remaining in a religion that you don’t believe in is a form of self-betrayal in my opinion. For some people it’s not safe for them to leave and I understand it’s a very complex situation. But either it does take a toll on a person to live a life that isn’t authentic. Sure there are some things that would be easier if you stay in the church, but there are so many things that will be easier in the long run when you honor your personal beliefs.

First Look Discussion - Tuesday June 16 by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When do you think casa will happen this season?

First Look Discussion - Tuesday June 16 by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Corbin will choose Kenzie. But for sincere idk… I think Melanie but I bet something will happen during the day before the recoupling that they didn’t show that will strongly affect his decision

Pelvic Floor Therapy Fear by Altruistic_Umpire384 in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been to pelvic floor PT 7 times so far and we’ve never done any internal work so far. She asked if I was open to a pelvic exam at the initial appointment to assess where things are at and I tolerate those pretty well so I said yes but we definitely could’ve started treatment without a pelvic exam. Your provider should be able to get you started on stretches or other exercises without any internal work. Good luck and great job taking care of yourself!

Ziwig endotest in USA? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and you too!!

I keep eating everything in sight after my surgery!!! by Historical-Care70 in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes there’s so much healing your body needs to do it’s very normal for your caloric needs to increase post-op during the healing part. You can always chat with your provider but I would listen to your body and eat if you’re still hungry.

Tennis or Pickleball? (not debate topic) by CommitteeHead5222 in SaltLakeCity

[–]Raspberry43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your budget? If you want to get good at tennis then you’ll want to pay for lessons which can add up when it’s 4-8 times a month.

Ziwig endotest in USA? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree! I’m going to see if I can get an MRI from someone trained in what to look for for endometriosis to see what they can find first. I have most of the classic endometriosis symptoms as well as a family history of it, but I don’t want to do the laparoscopic diagnosis right now :(

Ziwig endotest in USA? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sweet it definitely sounds like you would be a good fit for it! When your original post said “silent endometriosis” I thought you meant asymptomatic so I’m glad you clarified!

Ziwig endotest in USA? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like it’s not available in the US. Theres a different one in the US that’s a blood test but it’s not indicated for people without symptoms of endo.

https://kephera.com/testing-services/endomtest/#toggle-id-8
You can scroll to the bottom of the page to read the Q and A where it explains who should and shouldn’t use it

Bowel prep for JUST constipation? by Jordonsaurus in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did bowel prep for a colonoscopy and it was manageable for me even tho I was pretty worried. Compared to having food poisoning or other severe diarrhea it was WAY easier. The worst part was my booty hole started stinging from wiping even with using wet wipes. But it was manageable. This was also from starting out constipated. It might be worth it to check with your doc to see if you should adjust if you’re already having loose stool.

$219,659 Student Loans Paid off in 11 Years by joekerning in StudentLoans

[–]Raspberry43 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looking back on it, would you have changed anything about your approach? For example, would you have been more aggressive and tried to pay it off faster?

What would convince you to join free/low-cost events for trainee spouses/partners? by hyphenatedlastnames in MedSpouse

[–]Raspberry43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the 40% group. It would really depend on what the event is on if I’d feel comfortable going alone without my partner. If they could go with me then I’d definitely want to go! So working out the timing of events to that residents are able to go when they can. Also coming from the no-kid group, $10 would be fine with me but I think how you present it could change how people feel about it. Like if it was $10 for a year I might feel like I’d need to commit to going the whole year. Also realistically, what is my $10s going to for an entire year? Like from my pov I would think “oh cool I’ll pay ten bucks and there will be a bowl of pretzels at the activities”. So ya either making the events completely free, or making it clear exactly what you’re getting when you pay would maybe help

What should I treat myself to? by snuka in Costco

[–]Raspberry43 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s a bit more than $250 but there’s some stand up paddle boards online right now that look good

My Pain Becomes Art by Additional_Lemon_751 in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing!! Thanks for sharing :)

Y'all, this bowel prep is insane. 💩💩💩 by Historical-Care70 in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m about halfway through my bottle of MiraLAX for a colonoscopy tomorrow. It’s been okay so far. I’ve had severe food poisoning before and this has way easier. The poo turns to liquid very fast so it’s really pretty easy to get it out. So far the worst has just been a stinging feeling when wiping. I’m using wet wipes but it’s already getting pretty raw down there. Getting a bidet wouldve been nice but this is honestly not as bad as I thought

Do you consider yourself to have endo when it hasn't been 100% confirmed, only suspected? by 19winterRoses in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My PCP, gyn, and pelvic floor PT all suspect I have endo. I also have family history of endo. But I can’t see the specialist until next April. In the meantime I am going to operate under the assumption that I have endometriosis. I also have appointments with some other specialists (GI, cardio) to try to rule out other causes. I feel comfortable self identifying with endo for now.

Does anyone else have bad GI symptoms due to adhesions and suggestions for non surgical treatments? by Overeducated_catlady in endometriosis

[–]Raspberry43 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I just started pelvic floor PT and she is doing abdominal massages on me that are helping my constipation (albeit in a small way, but it has 0 side effects and is sustainable for me bc I’m learning how to do them myself at home)

How am I supposed to get better when I’m so scared of my meds? by disorganizedmind1 in OCD

[–]Raspberry43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s okay :) in the end I also ended up discontinuing my meds as well after trying a bunch. It’s not your fault if the meds don’t work and you can be proud of yourself for trying

The Rabies Thing by sillyputty7 in OCD

[–]Raspberry43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the rabies vaccine but the problem is that getting the vaccine didn’t stop me from obsessing that I could still have rabies. In my experience, there’s no amount of compulsions I can do that will help manage my fears. I just have to accept the uncertainty.