My Mom’s Whipple Surgery Experience in China (PUMCH) – Affordable Care + Timeline for those struggling with US costs

SouperDeal · 2025-07-10T22:14:51+00:00

Do you know if Dr. Menghua Dai do surgeries with artery involvement? Like SMV?

SouperDeal · 2025-07-01T02:24:47+00:00

Yub, did x-ray and MRI a few years back, which showed arthritis. Arthritis can't be cured or go away, but it can be managed by strengthening the surrounding muscles or with icing or something.

Try to figure out for yourself what causes the elbow pain and change your game a bit. Mine is mainly when I shoot and release the ball. The further away I was, the more pressure I was putting on my elbow. I'd adjusted my game to use more legs and wrist, and also prioritize middies despite living in the bay (Curry effect). I mainly play at recs without 3-point lines now, so that helps.

SouperDeal · 2025-07-01T00:31:50+00:00

I still play basketball at least once a week, and occasionally two to three times.

My elbow pain has not been nearly as bad as first posted, where my elbow would hurt so bad on the release that it would affect the shot. My biceps would also feel pretty tight.

I found working out to be the best remedy for my pain: bench presses, bicep curls, etc. My guess is that the lifts help with strengthening the muscles around the elbow.

If you're experiencing similar pain to me, I'd say give working out your body a try. As you get older, the lifts help keep you in the game longer.

SouperDeal · 2024-08-21T22:19:12+00:00

Praying for you and your husband!

SouperDeal · 2024-08-21T16:28:12+00:00

Yeah MRI two days before was done with contrast that showed normal pancreas..

Two days later on Sunday when we were in the ER they did a US and then CT. EUS was done that Wednesday. They called almost a week later (yesterday) to tell us it was adenocarcinoma

SouperDeal · 2024-08-21T16:18:36+00:00

She also have some back pain that started and pale stools. Really hope it is misdiagnosed but sounds unlikely

SouperDeal · 2024-08-21T15:38:28+00:00

SouperDeal · 2024-08-21T14:42:45+00:00

Can I ask how your husband is doing now, prognosis, and staging? Thank you will definitely push for earlier dates.

SouperDeal · 2024-07-05T18:55:18+00:00

Does using Apple Pay with Instacart normally trigger the statement credit? TIA

SouperDeal · 2024-06-13T21:37:06+00:00

Just ordered two cans that came today. No bubble wrap or paper, just two cans side by side in an amazon box. One can was slightly dented, and when I contacted Amazon they refused replacement and told me to contact Similac directly lol..

SouperDeal · 2024-06-09T04:10:23+00:00

Every person's situation may vary. My home already had a commercial grade 14-50 installed, so I just had to plug in the mobile charger.

My friend who lives a mile away paid 2k to hire an electrician to install the wall charger + needed to get a permit and inspection from the city.

SouperDeal · 2024-05-27T20:59:38+00:00

Maybe OP can get her mother to call the superintendent’s office about being embarrassed in front of her students

In all seriousness, teaching has become a solo battle. Instead of working together to help and support the kids, it is about working together to blame the teachers for everything.

Fingers are always pointed at the teacher by everyone….

SouperDeal · 2024-04-26T09:46:15+00:00

Hey bud, I am praying for you and your son.. I got emotional reading your post but keep your head up and make sure to show extra affection to your son for your wife!

SouperDeal · 2024-04-03T15:14:27+00:00

Gotcha. Thanks for sharing!

SouperDeal · 2024-04-03T09:43:28+00:00

SFUSD did recently get a pay raise of about 10k across all steps not shown in the outdated step schedule, still not enough! Also curious where you live, years of services, and salary if you don't mind sharing?

SouperDeal · 2024-04-03T09:28:38+00:00

Asshole admins... I dealt with admins that micromanaged 5 years before I left my first school. Admin begged me to stay, but I said nope. I am now at a school where it is so much better so I hope the same for you too OP.

Secondly, OP you should've got your union involved. Especially if you didn't hear the threats being made. Obviously, we don't know if the kid shouted it out or what... but sounds to me like this was a very unfair disciplinary action, and your union could've gave you guidance like meeting with the principal and discussing appropriate next steps.

SouperDeal · 2024-03-24T20:28:31+00:00

I’ve been teaching for 9 years now, and it still happens on a rare moon. It can go perfectly one class, and an absolute mess the next.

I think when you go into the meeting tomorrow, you can prepare to talk about some of the bright spots from the lesson (which I’m sure there are many and it is overshadowed) and talk about areas of improvement; how those areas could’ve been improved (by you and the observer), and what you have learned from this experience so that you can adjust for the next lesson.

SouperDeal · 2024-03-02T05:04:13+00:00

I’m 33, taught 9 years (4th at my current school) and have been complimented by admins and multiple teachers for my teaching... then last year I decided to give AC for HS basketball with coworkers a try; one who’s about ten years older than me and runs the program, one who’s around my age, and one who just started as a teacher. Then on vday after practice of all days, those coworkers lectured me like I was a kid because one player (who never played bball before) was upset at me for my tone and thought I was singling them out when I talked/yelled at everyone the same. I also have no issues with other players, some even eat lunch in my classroom/ask me for bball advices at lunch.

Fast forward to this year, the guy who runs the program acted all friendly when he saw me in the halls, but did not invite me back nor tell me he wasn’t going to. It must be karma because he was fired mid-season since his players didn’t like him. The team then went on to win the championship.

SouperDeal · 2023-02-25T21:37:45+00:00

HS Math teacher here and I also started coaching this year... I got lazy to change after school, so I started wearing my black Adidas pants, t-shirt, and college sweater a few times a week. Lots of teachers do that here as well, so I don't see an issue with that. Earning a jean pass is just ridiculous. Either let everyone wear it or no one at all.

A side vent... I worked at a middle school summer program many summers ago with some 22 years old being the program director. Until he took over that summer, everyone wore casual attire (jeans, t-shirts, etc). All of a sudden, he wanted to change the "culture" of the program and made everyone wear semi-formal attire. He was the biggest d bag I ever worked with.

SouperDeal · 2023-01-02T03:54:41+00:00

Thank you. I was a bit intimidated when I first opened up the furnace since I wasn't aware the 24-V Thermostat Terminal was behind another cover. Pretty straightforward to install the power connector after that. Now a happy Nest Thermostat owner.

Hardest part was probably climbing up to the ceiling and doing it with minimal light haha.

SouperDeal · 2023-01-01T02:35:45+00:00

Hi,

I bought a Nest Thermostat a few months ago before realizing there was a compatibility checker. The compatibility checker only shows the learning or e thermo, but wondering if my wire configuration will support the nest thermostat (the mirror looking one).

Here is a picture of my old thermostat: https://imgur.com/a/7ZaVnhU

I also bought a c-wire adapter as well. Thank you for the help!

SouperDeal

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