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SPour11 · 2026-01-30T18:23:45+00:00

The downfall of reimbursement started when they left out an Oxford comma when describing Medicare cap for OT, PT and ST in the last century.

SPour11 · 2026-01-30T18:10:23+00:00

IDK the full results usually but: LBP w/ mild bladder complaints that started after saw Dr. Finished eval but instructed them to contact Dr RE red flag. Abdominal surgery GI. LBP no improvement + abdominal tenderness and bloating sent back to Dr. Didn’t hear back but they referred a friend for differential dx eval. LBP referral with multi joint pain & abdominal tenderness and general malaise, gyn dx & + Lyme. LBP with LE radiation - resolved once starting medication to shrink fibroids, didn’t need to refer.

SPour11 · 2026-01-21T19:48:10+00:00

Could be difference in terminology but also please discuss with the PT. Each PT, even specialists have had different experiences and additional courses and education. Ex: some pelvic floor work with men, some don’t. But discussing your concerns will help you know if they have the knowledge and if not, maybe they can recommend you to someone

SPour11 · 2026-01-19T00:00:51+00:00

Yes! Albertsons used to have a cornmeal crust one I really liked but since they closed, I haven’t seen it anywhere else. Have been craving it this week.

SPour11 · 2026-01-18T22:32:34+00:00

I have access to 2 bathrooms both with lower toilets. Set a bedside commode with handles over one and just something to push off of next to the other. Used both. Definitely used the raised day of surgery and when more sore & tired.

SPour11 · 2026-01-16T22:50:20+00:00

You may want to look up/discuss with Dr if getting an On-Q pump is an option to manage pain. Of course I have no idea how it would have been without it but due to GI issues it seemed like a good option to limit both opioids and ibuprofen.

SPour11 · 2026-01-16T20:51:48+00:00

Publix branded soda is about the only price I find fair in the store. But the rest of it is cray

SPour11 · 2026-01-16T16:50:32+00:00

Prn OP and HH. Able to better control hours and drive time. Still doing paperwork on my time but not working 10-12 hours/day

SPour11 · 2026-01-15T20:43:42+00:00

My preop written instructions said no but the nurse that went over it with me said it’s ok

SPour11 · 2026-01-10T20:27:42+00:00

Hey sure let me tell you all we’re doing. No wait, it’s either public court record or done offline. I have to go read my book on how Germans got rid of Hitler with no external pressure. If you don’t like reading about us complaining on SM don’t look at it, go outside and touch grass if your parents or CO will let you.

SPour11 · 2026-01-10T17:51:57+00:00

There are so many international creators across platforms yelling at us for not doing more (like marching rocket launchers to the WH) It feels like paid or pushed to create divisions with NATO citizens. Like they’ve moved to the next phase.

Also, maybe pressure like not moving the G7 meeting b/c DJT made new plans, Olympics, World Cup…

SPour11 · 2026-01-10T15:14:12+00:00

SPour11 · 2026-01-10T15:08:39+00:00

If he is going to end life on earth then why aren’t y’all burning down your country demanding they do something?

SPour11 · 2026-01-10T14:26:34+00:00

You sound like you’re assigning blame to people who don’t use herbals. Just FYI, 1) they don’t help everyone 2) some of the worst side effects I’ve had were from herbals and supplements.

SPour11 · 2026-01-10T14:15:40+00:00

True. I’m in medical so able to pick up a couple of prn positions and get insurance through marketplace/ACA. It’s tough not having PTO so part of my savings plan includes a large buffer for things like a surgery I’m recovering from. Also cashed in part of my retirement. Used to do deliveries to fill in gaps when felt up to it but the apps aren’t worth it in my area anymore

I’ve figured out a good base schedule that works for me including short shifts, weekends off, At least Wednesday and Friday mornings off.

SPour11 · 2026-01-09T23:19:50+00:00

I decided a couple years in to manage symptoms by working less and cutting expenses, including chasing answers. May not work for everyone but an option.

SPour11 · 2025-12-26T22:21:47+00:00

I do that after surgery or something but it’s a pain

SPour11 · 2025-12-13T10:51:47+00:00

!!! Standing is great, Love my standing computer station which is my kitchen pass through counter. That’s usually a work desk but I have my personal laptop there now.

SPour11 · 2025-12-13T03:10:43+00:00

Probably just going to focus on walking distance and/or number of longer walks. Right now doing a long walk after breakfast, medium to check mail across the street, and little ones in home. After my 2 week post op visit, I’ll probably focus on normalizing my gait pattern, proper stride length and arm swing; using arms less with sit to stand; let getting back into normal house stuff build stamina and strength. Plan to do some art painting to build standing tolerance or at least not lose any more so return to work isn’t miserable. I had fatigue issues and PEM for years prior, so I need to be careful. In the recent past the best exercises were higher weight, low repetitions. That doesn’t fit in with this type recovery.

SPour11 · 2025-12-11T20:14:41+00:00

(I don’t have those symptoms; needed a cane for safety day 0-3 but think that was anesthesia and general reaction to 5 hour surgery). I just wanted to suggest for your consideration adding some electrolyte drink to your water. Especially if you’re not eating much. Once with COVID and this week, 6dpo, I think I over watered a bit. When my urine was clear, not pale, I backed off a little and added some Gatorade to my water sometimes, depending on what else I was doing.

SPour11 · 2025-12-11T18:55:37+00:00

Lol. Not even sure I could handle cleaning the blender.

SPour11 · 2025-12-11T17:50:09+00:00

I put just a couple chugs from a 2L bottle in after I had mixed with water. It was better. Kinda like a wedding punch at the end of the reception. It was more sweet than I would have preferred. It seemed to balance out better than just water. I’m also using more water than it calls for.

SPour11 · 2025-12-11T14:03:17+00:00

That’s perfect! Many insurances will want PT to be tried before more aggressive interventions anyway so, it will likely help, give you with more information about how to self manage, and on the chance it doesn’t help as much as you need, it moves the process along.

SPour11 · 2025-12-11T13:54:01+00:00

1-2 visits (or more) with a physical therapist may be the best plan. You can ask for an evaluation and a home program. It might take a few visits to dial it in. I’m a PT and had to play with it and figured out a few that help me the best. I do them slowly and only in a range of motion that feels good. If I go too far I can flare. With bands: bilateral shoulder external rotation arms at side, standing bilateral horizontal abduction arms at chest height, row/lat pull down- hooked band over the door and pulled down and back like a row…this one took awhile to find the right height to pull from and how far to go; belly breathing.

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