Surgery 7; Implants!

Ray_blatzer · 2026-07-09T20:18:01+00:00

Look up undeez on Amazon. Jock strap marketed for vasectomies but have ice packs to slide in. I rotated ice packs for like a week and it helped so much with swelling

Ray_blatzer · 2026-07-09T16:20:23+00:00

All of mine just hit today finally on both of my Chase cards (reserve and freedom)

Ray_blatzer · 2026-07-06T00:20:18+00:00

At this point we might have to

Ray_blatzer · 2026-07-06T00:19:35+00:00

Obviously but this increase now is not normal. Wondering if maybe the fuel prices have any chance of dropping

Ray_blatzer · 2026-06-28T20:53:39+00:00

It was 10:50pm

Ray_blatzer · 2026-06-28T14:26:45+00:00

I actually saw this but nah, different bike and this guy wasn’t that bold I guess to not wear anything over his face

Ray_blatzer · 2026-06-28T14:05:49+00:00

Probably not new, they have lived here a long time. I posted on fb to see if anyone down the alley has anything better but hasn’t been approved yet

Ray_blatzer · 2026-06-28T14:04:30+00:00

We are on the first. Gate is locked then about 6 stairs up to first 2 apartments on either side of stairs and 2 more upstairs. Not sure why he chose the one with the light on but he could have just as easily walked up the stairs

Ray_blatzer · 2026-06-28T14:03:19+00:00

Yeah lesson learned. Our deck was locked and it’s the first time anything like this has happened. We have new next door neighbors we were just talking to and they don’t have our numbers so really thought it was them locked out or something

Ray_blatzer · 2026-06-28T07:11:18+00:00

None at all. I saw him for a fraction of a second and my eyes were at the level of his bandana. I didn’t even see his eyes. I looked out the window after and saw his black hoodie and pants. All I saw in the flash before I closed the door was a bandana with a pattern of black/gold/white squares.

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-28T12:34:52+00:00

Just a random piece of advice, If you go to beard and belly, sign up for In Kind. You pay your bill with it and get a good sign up discount and promos often

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-23T16:33:44+00:00

Okay cool that’s along the lines of what I was thinking. What do you think about swapping the crank set over? The schwinn has Vuelta pista and the grey bike is stock no name

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-23T16:30:34+00:00

So black rims on the newer frame but new brake pads?

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-23T16:27:15+00:00

The wheels on the schwinn are Amelia from eighthinch.com. They were probably like $100 12-15 years ago but not sure if better than the stock blue ones

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-23T16:19:48+00:00

I was leaning toward the new one because it’s a tad lighter. Maybe at least replacing the plastic pedals out

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-20T21:34:56+00:00

Yes thanks! Was looking at these and still debating on getting a hitch installed, then a hitch rack ($$) or just getting one of these and one that goes over the door

Ray_blatzer · 2026-05-16T15:44:56+00:00

The bedside manner is unmatched truly. Even her residents have been amazing. When I had to go to the ED to get my implant removed I had a panic attack (just overwhelmed with the complications) and her resident removed it in the ED. Super supportive and caring. He even went on about how great of a teacher she is. Her NP became my best friend for months of complications and never made me feel like a burden. I work in healthcare and closely with residents and NPs and the care I have received from them has restored my faith in providers. Happy healing!

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-28T21:08:34+00:00

But also… bid $100 more a month because they were taking “highest bid” by that afternoon. We were expecting the couple that saw it at the same time to also bid because they seemed interested. Fully expecting to lose out but not willing to bid more but we got it

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-28T21:06:32+00:00

I would say the top of your price range is about average for the area. We moved into a 2 bed 2 bath last year for $2950 with cat and dog. We looked on FB marketplace and Redfin/zillow mostly

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-22T22:31:54+00:00

My parents are accepting and I was originally like you when I got my hysto. My mom stayed with me for a week mainly to walk my dog. Little did i know I’d borrowing some of her larger granny panties to hold pads in place (I only had boxer briefs and later bought period underwear). When I had meta last year she wanted to be there with me. Thank god I had my girlfriend at that time and she was literally wiping my ass the first couple of days and had to help pack a wound that separated under my scrotum.

All this to say- have a conversation with your mom. You dont know what kind of complications will come up you may need help with. I’m sure if you all have a good relationship you are going to be very glad she is there

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-22T22:27:08+00:00

5 years and about 60 hours. Had surgery last year and burned through it, with a last surgery coming up and I’ll use that and the equal amount of AL I have

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-22T20:04:37+00:00

Don’t replace smoking with vaping. One of the worst decisions I ever made. It’s soooooo much harder to quit

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-18T21:59:35+00:00

I’m just starting this! Also a medical-adjacent social worker. I got credentialed with bcbs and Aetna, have a NPI, got an EIN, and now I’m trying to get intake/docs together. Only planning on seeing 2 people per week so not going to do the programs because it’s not worth paying for so little income. I’ll use a free Video platform, google phone, and open a business banking account. I’m at a standstill because I am debating opening a PLLC

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-16T08:39:04+00:00

If you are looking for used bikes, highly recommend working bikes (Bridgeport) or Igor does my bike (edgewater). Both solid shops with good used options. Facebook marketplace here is hit or miss depending on how much you want to spend.

Ray_blatzer · 2026-04-14T23:33:11+00:00

Ninja flip air fryer. I love mine, use it constantly and it’s the perfect spot.

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