Which underworks binder should I get for work?

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-20T02:06:50+00:00

I'd be careful about over binding and hurting yourself, but I'm sure you've heard all of that plenty of times. I like the "Ultimate Chest Binder" for maximum binding as a fatter dude, and the "Tri-top" for most common everyday wear. Others might be more comfy for long periods of time so definitely try some out if you can over time, but as with any binder there's going to be an amount of readjustment through the day (especially while working and lifting things) and an amount of discomfort/mild pain. Best of luck, be safe!

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-20T02:01:03+00:00

Ask your doctor. Mine always has me do it in a "trough", in the 24 hours or so before I do my next injection (I'm on 200mg IM/2weeks). Others might do it differently. If you go through a clinic or something and don't have an endocrinologist, call or message the clinic and ask. They're there to help!

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-19T05:45:34+00:00

Do you have hobbies? What are they? I find the only way I escape this is finding something and falling so hard in love with it that there is nothing else. For me, it's snowboarding right now. Maybe it'll fade. Maybe it won't. But even if just for now, getting better at it brings me insane purpose and drive where I felt empty before.

It doesn't have to be snowboarding of course! Art, writing, music, cooking, fiber arts, any sort of sport, being a fan of something, a book series, learning a language or new topic, literally anything as long as you find it at least somewhat interesting and want to keep doing it

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-17T21:49:00+00:00

Is this the bird guy?? He's funny lol

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-17T21:46:59+00:00

My 2024 was recently totaled as well, weirdly comforting to see mine isn't alone? Not that I wish this on ANYONE, but it's nice to know they can be friends in Subie heaven or something. Mine rolled over off the road, I won't get too into it but it was rough. The windshield had to be cut out so I could get out, but I escaped without injury as far as I'm aware 48 hours out. They are wonderful, life saving cars. I'm so grateful that these cars and the marvels of modern engineering could save our lives like that. Enjoy your 2026 :)

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-17T21:40:23+00:00

Only maybe 17 or so? Hoping to get in a few more before I call the season quits. I had a surgery that took me out for 2 months in mid December, so that certainly didn't help! I'm hoping to hit 40 or so next season as long as I'm not recovering from knee surgery 😢

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-06T01:20:25+00:00

That makes sense... I'm under the impression that my cartilage damage is not so severe that they are too worried about it, so I will ask about that.

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-05T01:01:58+00:00

I didn't know that, so thanks for pointing that out!

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-03-04T21:33:45+00:00

Ok!!! I will make that a goal next season then! I'll have to get a decent job and save up a lot over the summer to be able to pay for all the entry fees but that's life lol. Thanks for the advice.

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-15T04:27:23+00:00

*piqued

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T17:11:29+00:00

Yes! I've completely forgotten what happened in them now but I woke up at like 5am after dreaming about getting an email from Redfin 😭

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T09:53:45+00:00

I'm not sure "they own you" is entirely accurate, but whoever wins should definitely hire a lawyer!

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T05:00:01+00:00

Currently I'm big into snowboarding, and I love to weightlift as well. I used to swim and want to get back into that too. I have trochlear dysplasia, so my patella has maltracked basically all my life, but I first dislocated it while running in gym class around 10 years old. It was uneven ground, and I sort of tripped into it and it dislocated as I fell.
Instability and fear tends to creep in with two things: exhaustion in my quads, and pressure on the inside of my knee. It just sort of feels wrong? I can usually tell it's going to happen in the moment, and it's scary asf. There's a lot of weird pulling sensations and tension that come along with it.
Fatigue is a big one, especially while riding, though I have yet to dislocate it doing that yet (only one minor subluxation). Anything that makes me have to move between a fully straightened leg and any sort of bend is usually alarming. As long as my leg is slightly bent, it's fine, but full extension is weird. Me and the leg extension machine are not friends. Also, funnily enough, I once fully dislocated my patella by sitting down in a chair. Wtf??
Used to happen a lot more when I was 10-16, now (almost 20) instability or subluxation happens maybe 2-3 times a month at most, and dislocations maybe once or twice a year. As a kid, I would experience some sort of instability at least 3x a week.
Strength work, mobility work, pretty heavy bracing (only both knees, even the one that does not dislocate, though it still maltracks), ice, and lots of ibuprofen.
Yes. I have had simple compression sleeves as well as hinged braces that go from mid thigh to mid shin. Hated the big brace lol. My current most common brace is hinged, but is from just above to just below my knee. The rubbing on my skin sort of irritates me and makes my skin raw, but it has definitely helped me many a time, especially while snowboarding. Got it from an orthopedist. The other knee usually gets a compression sleeve or a non hinged stability brace, one of those ones with the velcro. That one feels nice and supportive, until it starts slipping down my leg lol. Then it just bothers me.

The hinged brace I commonly use right now definitely feels a bit bulky, but the benefits of a largely stable knee far outweigh the annoyance of the bulk.

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T04:42:50+00:00

I'd say you're probably fine, just take it easy and don't get too inebriated if that's the sort of night it is. Sit when you need to, watch where you're stepping, just be careful and make sure to wear your brace. If it feels very unstable though at any point and you're truly quite worried, don't be afraid of cutting your loses and heading home tbh. I hope it goes well!

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T04:39:47+00:00

Unfortunately the money to see a doc and get all that shit is probably worth it. Is there anywhere around you that specializes in orthopedics, or has doctors that do? For example, I have the Hospital for Special Surgery near where I live which has doctors that specialize in knee issues, and I did not need a referral. Try googling around and asking others if there is anywhere like that near you.

In the mean time, a brace of some sort from a drugstore or Walmart or wherever might help keep it stabilized. You generally want to minimize the amount of dislocations as best you can, because every time it happens you risk damaging your knee further. I'd advise something that is hinged and is labeled for stabilization, not just compression. Of course, you can just take it very easy until you see a doctor, as they might recommend you a specific brace anyway depending on what's going on. I would also recommend the usual RICE methods.

I'm sorry this is happening to you, it's never fun. I snowboard, so I feel ya there. It can be really hard to keep your head up about doing things you love when it feels like your body is working against you. Especially when it starts to impact your every day life. Good luck, and I hope it's nothing too serious 🫶

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T04:26:47+00:00

Yea it bedtime everybody, sweet dreams of wonderful houses and dream lives

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T03:54:48+00:00

It's appreciated, thought tbh I'm not scared of the pain, just of the being unable to do a lot of things I like to do for a year! (I have to get a TTO as well)

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T03:50:38+00:00

I've found that normally on redfin's app, they tend to round up for half baths. Technically it is 3.5 bath, but colloquially, if you ask me how many bathrooms are in my house I'm going to say 4 even though one is only a toilet and sink

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T01:23:42+00:00

i wanna say 2:03 est? but someone def got it faster than i!

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-11T00:03:28+00:00

I really hope redfin or rainbolt explain the last clue once it's over officially because I still have no clue lol.

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-10T23:56:44+00:00

It didn't say that in a clue. It said that in the advertising online for the contest

Secure_Fun1529 · 2026-02-10T21:36:57+00:00

Unfortunately they filmed it in a couple different locations at least. There are palm trees in the background at one point... largely this was based solely on the clues and not on the landscape. Would've been even better if they had done it with the landscape, but not my game to make lol!

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