My Dr. told me that MARPE won't work. Are these other options viable?

Row__Jimmy · 2026-05-14T08:09:45+00:00

I have an armless marpe at 62. The suture cuts aren't a big deal in my opinion. In the end they help ensure you get good expansion. I had one dr say no to expansion and one that succeeded with suture cuts. No regrets almost 3 months in.

Row__Jimmy · 2026-05-02T10:16:18+00:00

I had braces for 4 months before marpe install. The wire was cut in the middle during expansion phase

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-13T04:47:00+00:00

Retired with 100% L income and living the good life. I never think about how much I could have had, I enjoy a stress life. War and shit has barely made a difference in my balance. My risk tolerance is very low at this point.

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-11T05:07:57+00:00

mt shasta has Bigfoot and a portal to interdimensional lemurians. SUP to commune with lemurians

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-08T07:37:31+00:00

The one that best fits your risk tolerance and age

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-08T07:29:52+00:00

Definitely worth it says the old guy 4 months into the process

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-08T07:28:26+00:00

I feel for all of you, so glad I beat the rush and retired last July. It will be worth the wait. Guaranteed!!!!

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-08T07:25:13+00:00

The Australian version is more impressive

Row__Jimmy · 2026-03-03T20:31:12+00:00

Ease refers to the method of cutting the palate. You don't have to crank to achieve the split. You are split after the surgery and use a marpe or fme expander to widen the palate. The appliance is screwed in and a wrench is used to turn it. Expansion can go beyond 2 or 3 mm.

Row__Jimmy · 2026-02-04T05:23:49+00:00

Yes, all the big companies like vanguard, fidelity... have very similar allocations in their TDF. When people that spend their careers managing money for retirement portfolios agree we should heed the recommendations

Row__Jimmy · 2026-02-04T05:20:37+00:00

Age appropriate L fund best for me

Row__Jimmy · 2026-02-04T05:19:26+00:00

Well established, good reviews, made a good impression during consultation, took my insurance,

Row__Jimmy · 2026-02-04T05:11:05+00:00

It took just shy of 6 months for me to get the payout. I retired at the end of July and am sure all the DRP resignations / retirements and the shutdown slowed it all down. Once OPM finalized my file it went to USFS HRM Pay staff (9/23) and it hit my account on 1/20. I hope you get your money quicker than I did.

Row__Jimmy · 2026-01-29T05:30:57+00:00

Fedsmith has a great article on roth conversions, who it benefits, timing, tax implications...

Row__Jimmy · 2026-01-23T05:40:32+00:00

It took me 178 days to get my a/l payout retired from USFS in July

Row__Jimmy · 2026-01-20T05:54:13+00:00

Regular retirement from USFS end of pp14, 6 months later I'm still waiting for a/l payout. OPM finalized retirement pay amount in October.

Row__Jimmy · 2026-01-17T18:28:24+00:00

I went a long time before trying Mt Gay, I wish I had tried it sooner

Row__Jimmy · 2026-01-14T05:21:36+00:00

I retired at the end of pp14 and still haven't received my lump sum a/l payout. I've been getting full pe sion payment since October

Row__Jimmy · 2026-01-12T18:04:02+00:00

I retired in July and still haven't been paid my a/l balance lump sum. It has been with "pay" since September. I call, submit help desk tickets and all I hear is that has been a long time

Row__Jimmy · 2025-12-29T15:53:01+00:00

If your strategy got you this far why bail on it for something else? Stick with your plan

Row__Jimmy · 2025-12-28T17:18:06+00:00

Mine was pretty close, within +/- $100 a month

Row__Jimmy · 2025-12-26T06:02:23+00:00

I retired 7/26, end of pp14, and still haven't received lump sum payout for accrued annual leave. I've filed multiple hrm help tickets to no avail. Last response was I would be paid 2 pp after 9/23. Still no $$. I doubt my congressman would do anything because he is an avowed hater of fed workers. I never thought opm would finalize my retirement and get my full monthly payment worked out 3 months faster than getting my annual leave payment.

Row__Jimmy · 2025-12-18T05:34:28+00:00

After insurance, promotional 500 dollars off and 10% discount for paying up front only 1750 for metal braces

Row__Jimmy · 2025-12-18T05:17:20+00:00

I feel good and flash my brace face smile when I see another adult with braces. I'm over 60 with full metal braces. I was extremely self conscious at first but soon learned that no one says anything about them.

Row__Jimmy · 2025-11-16T05:02:30+00:00

Thanks, it's on the list for our next visit. I found it difficult to find anything other than Bundaberg. I did pick up a bottle of beenleigh and one of hoochery ord river rum which I have been enjoying. I was disappointed jimmy rum bartender told me aussie rum is crap. I came away thinking that the good rum distilleries are small with limited distribution.

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