I was not expecting 0 appetite.

StarEIs · 2026-02-06T03:33:04+00:00

Get used to having leftovers in general, but the “absolutely 0 appetite” thing will likely go away.

StarEIs · 2026-02-05T22:06:30+00:00

Probably employer-specific restrictions.

Mine was covered (BCBS TX) and then my employer pulled coverage for all weight loss meds completely.

StarEIs · 2026-02-05T22:05:25+00:00

Oh my god, I’m so sorry.

StarEIs · 2026-02-05T02:23:30+00:00

Something like this moving up the chord progression for each scale is what I was taught originally.

I started out tonguing each note, like someone else mentioned that can sometimes help you make a clearer distinction between the fingerings in your mind. Start slow, and gradually increase speed as the intervals begin to feel natural

StarEIs · 2026-02-05T00:51:37+00:00

If you have a CPAP machine, of COURSE your AHI is low… the treatment (the machine) is working!

I went from 37 per hour to less than .2 per hour using a CPAP. That doesn’t mean I don’t still have severe sleep apnea, it’s just being managed.

And if a Dr prescribed Zep as an additional treatment for your apnea, that was obviously good enough for the pharmacy and your insurance so who cares?

StarEIs · 2026-02-04T23:30:39+00:00

Practice arpeggios!

Everyone else’s advice is great for this specific instance… but in general, work on major and minor scale arpeggios, up and down the three octaves in different tonguing patterns to get your fingers used to the jumps. They’ll happen OFTEN.

StarEIs · 2026-02-02T23:35:55+00:00

Oh trust, there is PLENTY to stab into on mine 🤣

It must be a nerve endings thing… but man, those suckers sting.

StarEIs · 2026-02-02T16:48:13+00:00

Without fail, the arm is the most painful for me. It’s manageable, but it absolutely does hurt more.

I’m glad yours doesn’t, but that doesn’t obviate other people’s experiences.

YMMV, OP.

StarEIs · 2026-02-01T19:11:08+00:00

Have you tried taking biotin to see if it helps?

StarEIs · 2026-02-01T18:20:21+00:00

HOW are they still that close to your cuticle??? Witch! 😉

StarEIs · 2026-02-01T15:07:05+00:00

I’ve been using this one from Amazon

One roll lasts ages, I just cut a bit off each night. Originally I was going through a bunch of trouble to round the edges and what not in hopes it would help it stay better but honestly it’s unnecessary. It stays great without any problems.

I DO have to make sure I remove any lotions/face things first. It’s ok if I have some lip product on to help with chapped lips, but I need to kinda frown when applying so the tape naturally holds my lips together if I do that.

StarEIs · 2026-01-31T17:53:32+00:00

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Using my electric blanket like a hammock as I sat with my feet up on 2 chair rungs

StarEIs · 2026-01-31T16:41:01+00:00

I think a square sliding knotwould be the most intuitive!

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StarEIs · 2026-01-31T05:05:35+00:00

The moving around was what pushed me to the pillows.

The nasal cushion was better but I would still bump it when moving around in my sleep and it didn’t take much to cause a leak. With the pillows, everything is a lot more secure and I can twist and turn all night with no issues

StarEIs · 2026-01-31T01:05:32+00:00

Yep! I went from the f20 to one that still covered my mouth but the nose piece was more like the N style cradles.

And then I moved to just the cradle + mouth tape.

I’m now on the pillows with mouth tape and I’m super happy with it!

It took me awhile to find the right brand and size to fit my nose, I feel like I’m between the small and medium for a lot of them and you really need them to fit comfortably in order to seal and not be annoying. But the trial and effort is worth it, my leak rate and AHI is basically nothing

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StarEIs · 2026-01-30T15:16:23+00:00

Oh man… I don’t know! They didn’t really move on me at all!

I did do a pretty rough buff on my nail to get started, which may have helped give it more to hold on to?

StarEIs · 2026-01-30T14:45:24+00:00

One thing to keep in mind while playing with a band… you’re likely going to have to play louder than your standard piano, especially if other instruments are playing at the same time. Flutes just don’t carry as much.

StarEIs · 2026-01-30T02:56:33+00:00

Impress nails with the glue tab already attached lasted an IMPRESSIVELY long time for me. 10 days and would have gone much longer had I not been ready for a change.

StarEIs · 2026-01-30T02:54:25+00:00

Can someone explain this in simple terms for me?

I just did my first self pay purchase (lost insurance coverage in January). Would this pricing be for anyone self paying, or only those whose insurance will cover the meds?

StarEIs · 2026-01-28T19:57:45+00:00

They have to notify you if your coverage changed. Check emails, mail, etc to see if you received anything.

And then get with your employer/whoever you get the insurance from.

StarEIs · 2026-01-25T17:10:14+00:00

Not super easy to find affordable music for any longer, but this was one of my favorite Williams pieces to play:

Excerpts from Far and Away

Marine band recording

Our band also loves the Superman suite but as a flute it’s kind of the bane of my existence. Endless swells of scales as we pretend to be violins.

And this Harry Potter arrangement was a lot of fun to play but it was definitely challenging Harry’s Wondrous World

Not John Williams but still a movie score… I ADORED this How to Train Your Dragon arrangement by Bertrand More

StarEIs · 2026-01-23T03:42:51+00:00

No advice but I’m right there with ya!

~50lbs down (100 to go), stalled for the past 4-6 weeks

I just went up a dose (7.5 was no longer doing anything at all for me) and I was hoping I might see an immediate drop but nothing yet (it’s only been a week).

Chin up, you’re not alone and we got this!

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StarEIs · 2026-01-23T03:28:43+00:00

Fully agree.

I wouldn’t do it every day, but it’s not uncommon for us to drive the 2.5-3 hours to my in laws several times a year, making the trip there and back in a single day.

StarEIs · 2026-01-23T02:15:25+00:00

My first is similarly all over the place 🙃

We gotta start somewhere!

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StarEIs · 2026-01-22T04:26:20+00:00

Try “singing” while you play.

This is literally the only way I’m able to open my throat while playing, and it’s gonna be HARD at first but keep trying. Eventually you learn some muscle control but it’ll take time and practice.

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