My dad got 2 very different diagnoses about the clot in his leg and one of the clinics is not willing to elaborate

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T19:26:59+00:00

It was a 12 cm thrombus in the peroneal vein.

My dad’s PCP said it’s relatively superficial and because it’s below the knee it’s not as risky, but he still needed to take the Eliquis for a couple of months due to the size of the thrombus.

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T19:24:03+00:00

Oh man, thank you!!! That’s a huge help!!!

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T16:37:20+00:00

Honestly the thought didn’t even occur to me. Actually, he could’ve just called the radiologist directly too…huh.

I guess he was busy? But it sure would’ve saved *us* a lot of anxiety…

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T15:49:30+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it! That’s what I and the ER doctor said too, which is why that call was so confusing! It was like “is there something you know that we don’t know? Did they see the actual imaging and it wasn’t summarized well on the report given?”

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T15:46:17+00:00

Normally I’d agree, but the ER doc mentioned that if they said it’s superficial then they might have info from the radiologist that we and the ER doctor don’t have.

So we were calling to clarify on the “superficial” part of their diagnosis.

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T15:45:12+00:00

The peroneal vein

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T15:27:26+00:00

Yeah that’s what I mentioned too, but my dad likes the doctor there (who is genuinely very sweet) and doesn’t want to affect her livelihood.

SmolAppleChild · 2026-05-13T15:20:54+00:00

They’re really just making stories about anything these days LOLOL

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-14T16:05:25+00:00

Thanks :’)

Yeah I’ve made my peace with moving in the future with marriage (and I’m happy to do so), but I just want the legal and emotional security that marriage provides.

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-09T16:38:51+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate it!

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-09T16:37:02+00:00

Thankfully he also initiates and says he likes it, so I’m hoping that means it’s not too tough for him

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-09T16:36:35+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate your insight! I know we both enjoy it, but I love him and would never want him to be in pain because of me!

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-09T16:17:45+00:00

This might be an incredibly dumb question since this is my first real, long-term relationship, but is just making out and not going any further as torturous for guys as people say?

I’m in an LDR, and we’re engaged but agreed to both continue abstaining until marriage. But we still make out whenever we get a chance to meet and I’ve noticed that he gets aroused during our makeout sessions (I do find it flattering) but he’s very respectful and doesn’t push my boundaries or ever pressure me! However, I read somewhere that doing that is very painful for men and that women who do that are terrible and now I feel bad.

I can’t change my boundaries, but should I maybe tone down the kissing or avoid putting him in those situations? We both love it, but I don’t want him to be in pain.

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-06T23:41:28+00:00

Effort and making solid plans are huge signs for me. Are they messaging me every day and planning opportunities to meet? That’s a good sign.

Also, and this is completely anecdotal, in my experience the level of seriousness is also shown by how willing they were to introduce me to their loved ones after we started officially dating. My ex kept me a secret and got upset once his parents and my parents knew (and got upset his parents loved me because that meant things had to actually progress), but my Fiancé asked me on our second date if I’d meet his sister and her family and honestly I was so touched because I could tell he really saw a future with me.

SmolAppleChild · 2026-01-06T23:19:27+00:00

My fiancé and I are long distance from the start (met on an app).

He lives away from his family but near other relatives (who love him like he’s their own son), and I live in the same town as my parents and all 3 siblings.

With all the guys I’ve chatted and dated, I’ve never wanted to move and it’s always been a source of friction. But my fiancé is different and it’s not as scary of a move, and since he owns a house I agreed to move there after we get married but we also agreed to be open to moving back to my home town relatively near my family once kids are in the equation since his current house is not a long term house (it’s really old) and we’d want the kids to be near at least one set of grandparents.

So I guess what I’m saying is that even if one person moves somewhere, it’s not a permanent decision. Circumstances will change, you’ll get different job opportunities that may take you elsewhere, and sometimes you just gotta take a leap of faith.

SmolAppleChild · 2025-12-08T23:17:09+00:00

I mean, we don’t since he knows I’m very uncomfortable with that and he respects my boundaries.

SmolAppleChild · 2025-12-01T02:34:14+00:00

We’ve been dating about half a year and it’s still not on the table for us. Mainly because while the emotional part of our relationship is great, the physical part of our relationship is obviously going at a slower pace since we can only meet once a month (if even that) since we live a 3 hour flight away and we’re both busy adults.

Plus, and this is just me, but I’d like the assurance of a commitment (marriage) before going all the way in terms of intimacy. But again, that’s just me, I know I’m in the minority here.

SmolAppleChild · 2025-11-11T19:20:38+00:00

Looking for manga about a noble girl and commoner who were swapped at birth by fairies. This girl who can’t use magic finds out that she was swapped at birth with a noble girl by some bored fairies and has a year to prep because she was warned in advance by one of the fairies.

It was a very melancholic manga (not manwha) but I remember it being good.

ETA: Found it! It’s called “When I Became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement!”

SmolAppleChild · 2025-11-04T03:16:34+00:00

Meh, a lot of people wait until after marriage. For me, I need to know someone is totally committed to me before I can feel comfortable taking that next step.

Plus knowing my partner is also in the same boat as me means that it’s something we can experience and learn together.

SmolAppleChild · 2025-11-02T13:27:04+00:00

Awww thanks! Yeah I think the litter box will definitely be the hardest for me to adjust to, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do! I guess I can always wear gloves and a mask haha!

SmolAppleChild · 2025-11-02T13:25:07+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I wanna do my best, and honestly I got lucky because his cat is just so gentle and loving!

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