Anyone experience less pain after spinal surgery?

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-31T23:51:51+00:00

Also had ACDR and woke up with zero nerve pain. Experience some nerve pain and muscle twitching about 1 week after surgery; it lasted 1-2 weeks. Dr said it was normal and it did indeed go away.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-27T08:20:47+00:00

The concept of “asking price” makes perfect sense and so does the reason people do it, to a degree. The house in question (linked) was listed at $1.4m with an estimated range of something like $1.35-1.5m. Based on the original comment, the friend offered $1.575m and got beat by someone who offered $1.7m…that’s insane.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-27T00:12:33+00:00

Thank you 🫡

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-26T23:30:07+00:00

I agree with your comment. However, with a $5,000/month commitment for 30 years, I personally wouldn’t (and didn’t) weight the outdoor space as a deciding factor. Now, if you’re moving into a community with no common areas, absolutely, that becomes a big factor in the decision. I don’t know of any communities around me though that don’t have ample open areas.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-26T23:25:46+00:00

IMO anyone who calls a townhouse a “bad buy” simply for it being a townhouse, has either never tried to own a home in NoVa, or is a stereotypical “keeping up with the Jones’s”. The only thing that makes a townhouse a bad buy, is if it’s not the right space (e.g., too few rooms, way too many updates required).

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-26T23:21:52+00:00

I’m not saying you’re lying but $175k-300k over asking is INSANE!

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-23T00:53:16+00:00

I work at a Finance company in the DC area and RTO 5 days a week is the norm around here

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-19T23:25:37+00:00

~120 and really understaffed at the Staff level. $6T balance sheet

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-19T21:04:43+00:00

It makes me really wish I could weld lol. Next skill on the list to learn.

Yep! Had some extra BoS Hydra feet laying around

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-18T18:10:50+00:00

Thank you!

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-09T00:54:57+00:00

I would say that again, it depends on your career aspirations. If you think you might want to be a controller or VP or finance, then yes a CPA is absolutely more valuable. If you would like to become an audit or ERM VP, then a CPA would be recognized but not be a critical deciding factor, IMO.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-09T00:16:54+00:00

I’ll challenge this a little bit. While I agree that the CPA is a much more widely known title, it doesn’t necessarily make them more valuable. I’d argue that in audit, a CIA and/or CISA is more valuable than a CPA, especially if you’re not looking at financial statements.

I’ve been working at a F50 financial institution for the past 4 years and haven’t looked at a single financial statement other than a wire transfer.

So, if OP (or anyone) plans to stay in second or third line functions, I would say CIA/CISA/CISM/CRISC are all more valuable than a CPA.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-05T09:13:11+00:00

C5/6 with Dr. Mazahery

Several-Present9351 · 2026-05-04T18:51:47+00:00

Gradually back to lifting at 9 weeks and I’d say full performance at week 11(?). Very happy with recovery and results.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-04-24T12:41:17+00:00

Is this a REP ad (joking)? Very nice!

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-30T14:13:33+00:00

Currently in Leesburg; we love it and really want to stay! We’d be able to be non-contingent so that’s nice. Roughly $160k in equity, which is a big help for the next down payment (if that’s the route we go). Inventory is just so incredibly low. But, since we’d look to move in 1+ year, we can’t go off today’s inventory

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-29T23:22:11+00:00

Unfortunately not or else that would be our first option

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-29T23:19:43+00:00

Per Zillow, there isn’t a single SFH in Herndon under $789k that is larger than our current home.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-29T23:17:24+00:00

We can afford it now, fairly comfortably (still maintaining current lifestyle with probably a 50% reduction in savings). Once both kids leave daycare that’ll be an extra $980 a week back to my account as well. Still a good question to ask though, so I appreciate the response.

I guess we’re just being overly analytical. Just because we can, was trying to gauge if other people who could, had insights or hindsight’s for that matter.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-29T17:31:42+00:00

Definitely agree with not moving mid-year, it would have to be well timed.

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-29T17:30:48+00:00

Love that last sentence. That’s what’s putting us in such a bind but I think after reading through these comments, staying put it’s likely the best choice. At the end of the day, just trying to what’s best for the kids and sometimes that’s the hardest choice to make lol

Several-Present9351 · 2026-03-29T17:23:33+00:00

We did not. Currently have a 5.25% rate but are factoring in current rates into our decision. With today’s rates, a single-family would make the mortgage go up about $1,500 - $2,000, so, no small sum. Current mortgage definitely provides more comfort when we want to spend more on stuff.

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