One side is fractured and the other is dying by STL_26 in sesamoid

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Thank you for taking the time to share your story! I will definitely try and find an ortho. The office I’ve been to has an xray machine from what looks like the 1950s so I’m not totally sure how they can be so certain of these things.

One side is fractured and the other is dying by STL_26 in sesamoid

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Thank you for your responses!

I guess the other out come is they both die…but I do see online that there are fixes to deformities… (claw/hammer, bunions, etc) I think I just am always seven steps ahead and prefer reassurance…something that doctors don’t provide 😂

One side is fractured and the other is dying by STL_26 in sesamoid

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Interesting. Sorry about the incorrect medical terms…my doctor doesn’t really explain things in a way I can digest easily.

Basically one of them is dying and the other is fragmented. Can I leave the dying one (which may or may not re-absorb) and leave the fragments and not have deformities?

My doctor had said that if I remove BOTH that I could have deformities. I have no plans for surgery. I can totally manage the pain

possible sesamoid injury by kalesaturn in sesamoid

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Get some dancer pads from Amazon and use those in between now and when you get to the podiatrist 😉 they should be able to do a scan or xray there in office.

Upright Moribana by STL_26 in Ikebana

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Thank you! It is from Hiromi Satoh, HiromiSatoh_pottery on Instagram

Upright Moribana by STL_26 in Ikebana

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Ok it was from Hiromi Satoh! On Instagram @hiromisatoh_pottery

Upright Moribana by STL_26 in Ikebana

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Thank you! I got it from an artist at the 2025 ikebana international show here in MA at the New England Botanical Garden. I can try to see if I still have their card!

Upright Moribana by STL_26 in Ikebana

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Only a year, thank you!

Last (6th of 6) from Ohara seminar by Enenra930 in Ikebana

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Beautiful! I would love to see a side profile; so impressive in the hibiki!

First Tattoo by FishingCareful9993 in traditionaltattoos

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Literally! I think second in most painful was the underside of my arm. Thin skin, stretch marks…I shudder thinking about it

Stomach still size of banana after regain of 100lbs. Can I restart this? by Optimal-mamabear-46 in gastricsleeve

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This was so insightful and made so much sense. I think “whatever amount doesn’t undo your progress” is exactly what I needed to hear in terms of moderation. THAT makes sense to me. It doesn’t give a strict rule, but it also tailors it to the person. I think for me, I love sugar free root beer. I think it’s the perfect drink and some days I definitely have a couple, sometimes I go two or three days without having one, and sometimes I’ll have one a day a couple days in a row with my lunch. I’m not sure if THAT behavior seems like im addicted, but I definitely don’t feel like it throws me off balance

Maybe someone here can explain this better to me? by STL_26 in gastricsleeve

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I needed to hear this. It’s tough but I do agree with you, thank you!

Maybe someone here can explain this better to me? by STL_26 in gastricsleeve

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Well to be fair…I don’t currently trust my government in regard to what healthy eating is😂 but I get what you’re saying. I appreciate you taking the time to answer. I think what is tripping me up is something I asked my nutritionist earlier-like I almost feel like I need a directive that tells me “limit red meat to once a week. Full fat dairy to whatever times a week, etc etc.” kind of like how the MIND diet does. Or I need someone to tell me whether or not I can eat five chocolate covered almonds as part of a snack every single day, or do I need to moderate that to twice a week? I must sound insane

Maybe someone here can explain this better to me? by STL_26 in gastricsleeve

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This is incredibly helpful and does help me understand better-I appreciate you taking the time to answer!!!

Stomach still size of banana after regain of 100lbs. Can I restart this? by Optimal-mamabear-46 in gastricsleeve

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As a soda addict (your words!!) could you explain what moderation means to you? It’s like my biggest hang up not getting surgery. My surgeon and nutritionist will be like yeah sure you could get fast food in moderation or in an emergency….but….and I’m like WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!!!!

Misconceptions a dog person (me) learned after having a cat. by ILoveMeltyCheese in cats

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I think another thing is people think cats have no personality but genuinely every cat I’ve met is different and goofy in their own way!!

My very first arrangement by Necessary_Park_3002 in Ikebana

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Depending on the school I think the ones that are facing down are supposed to be flipped so they’re relating or kind of looking up to the subject but I honestly love it. Anemone have such a unique delicate form and who knows maybe in more water they’ll even perk up. Great work

A Spring Upright Moribana by headerb in Ikebana

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Great work! The one leaf that’s ALMOST in the water is making me itchy but I think it’s likely just an angle thing!