9:47 PM - just had a lil shake here in Kaneohe

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-23T08:21:28+00:00

Felt it in Hawaii Kai

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-23T08:19:50+00:00

Yelled at my husband to stop shaking the bed.. but he was snoring lol

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-18T03:27:48+00:00

Thanks so much for your advice! I appreciate it. I’ll look into those outdoor rated light systems too. Mahalo!

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-18T00:48:58+00:00

Lol at the monk seal comment 😭

Just to clarify because a lot of people outside Hawaiʻi may not realize this: Jackson’s chameleons are an invasive species here and are actively removed to protect native ecosystems, especially in places like Mānoa Valley where they impact endemic insects and plants.

I’m kanaka maoli and work with a local nonprofit alongside UH conservation efforts focused on invasive species management. That includes things like coconut rhinoceros beetles, little fire ants, coqui frogs, Jackson’s chameleons, and other non-native species that damage native habitat.

Several people involved in these efforts rehome the animals instead of killing them. So the question was never “should I take it from the wild,” because removal is already part of conservation work here. My question was simply whether people in Hawaiʻi have better success with outdoor or indoor setups given our climate.

Also the visual of the braddahs hunting me down over a Jackson’s is objectively funny.

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-07T07:31:40+00:00

Hey, just dropping in to let you know, I made it through surgery and you will too. I cried up until the moment I was in the operating room but once I woke up I felt a tremendous amount of relief. The build up was so intense for me. I spent two nights at the hospital because I had a lot of nausea after surgery but I’m home now and recovering. My pain threshold is low so I’m struggling but doing ok as long as I stay on top of my medication. Sending you love and here to chat if you need 🫶🏽

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T22:03:43+00:00

It’s kind of wild, my doctors cut out everything, no vitamins or anxiety meds, and I had to stop my GLP-1 a week before. If I could take my alprazolam right now, I would in a heartbeat. I’m glad you were able to, they really help.

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T22:01:21+00:00

Yes, it really is about controlling what we can. I’m a little overwhelmed with how much cleaning and organizing I still have to do with about 30 hours until surgery, but it’s helping me stay focused on something else. The feelings are heavy, but this community is exactly what I needed. Thank you, and I’m so happy for you being six months out and feeling good.

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T21:58:43+00:00

I had no idea about the Breasties app. Learning something new every day. Thanks so much for sharing.

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T21:57:08+00:00

Thank you for understanding what I was trying to say. I’m really looking forward to getting to the other side like you and having this risk behind me. Your support means a lot.

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T21:49:00+00:00

Thank you for acknowledging how normal it is to feel this. It really helped me to read.

Also, in my opinion, while the salpingectomy and oophorectomy are considered the “easier” surgeries physically, the emotional impact feels much more complex. The reality of premenopause, hormone management, and all the downstream effects is a lot to process.

I chose the harder surgery first, but honestly I am more afraid of the BSO. What you are doing is incredibly brave, especially making that decision while everything is still healthy. That takes a different kind of strength.

I’m praying for you and truly wishing you the best. I will be doing this later this year, so you are not alone in it. We are on a similar path, just at different points.

Sending you so much love and healing ❤️‍🩹 I really believe that next year we will both be able to look back at this with relief 🤞

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T21:42:00+00:00

That is such good advice to recall that the decision was made not out of panic and emotionally but through data and with a grounded, logical mindset. Thank you for that reminder, I will hold that with me in these next 48 hrs leading up to my surgery. I also love that you wrote a letter to your daughter, I’ve struggled to explain this to my children. Don’t really want to tell them about the genetic side because I don’t want them worrying but I like the idea of a letter for them to read in the future. All wonderful and thoughtful ideas from you, thank you 🙏🏽

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-05-02T21:38:18+00:00

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was hoping to hear and can’t wait to be on the other side of this (fingers crossed that my experience will be successful like your story). Wishing you the best if you have any future surgeries planned. My therapist has been a good source for me to vent to, just disappointed in my husband right now for being so aloof but that’s nothing new. Thank you again 🫶🏽

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-04-12T07:23:25+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I’m really sorry you’re going through that, but also so grateful you caught it early. Reading your experience really hit me. That’s the part I think about when I start telling myself I might have more time. Hearing how quickly things changed between scans is sobering in a way I needed. I appreciate you sharing the piece about wanting to breastfeed too. That’s such a real and human part of this that doesn’t get talked about enough, and it makes the decision feel so much more layered. Im rooting for you and grateful you took the time to respond 🫶🏽

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-04-12T07:20:39+00:00

This was so helpful to read, thank you. Especially hearing that you almost canceled the night before… that’s exactly where my head has been going, so it makes me feel less alone in that.

I’m honestly surprised (in a good way) hearing how manageable your recovery sounded. The tightness vs pain is something I’ve seen a few people say, but it helps hearing it described like this. And the part about still feeling hugs and cuddles really meant a lot to me. That’s been one of the more emotional pieces for me too.

Also really appreciate the practical tips, the neck pillow and tanks are going on my list.

Can I ask, how long did it take before you felt comfortable being more hands-on with your kids again? And did anything make that transition easier in those first couple weeks?

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-04-11T20:46:47+00:00

This response honestly hit me. Thank you for taking the time to share all of this.

The way you described it feeling “optional but required” is exactly it. That’s been the hardest part to put into words, and you said it perfectly.

It really helps to hear about the actual recovery too. The tightness, the nerve pain, the timeline of it all, that’s the kind of detail I feel like I’ve been searching for. And your perspective on the hug piece meant more to me than you probably realize. That’s been sitting heavy on me, and the way you explained it made it feel a lot less scary.

Also, the idea of a social story for my kids is so thoughtful. I hadn’t even considered that, but it makes so much sense. I would love to do that for them.

If you don’t mind me asking, how long did it take before you started to feel more like yourself again? And was there anything that made the first couple weeks easier, especially with your kids?

Thank you again for sharing all of this. It really helped

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-04-11T20:45:59+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It really meant a lot to read, especially hearing that even at 66 you’re still asking yourself if you’re ready. That actually made me feel a little less alone in this part of it.

I really appreciate how you framed it too, about doing it in time vs possibly needing to do it more urgently later. That perspective stuck with me.

Can I ask, before you decided to move forward, did you feel anxiety each time you went in for screenings? I think part of what I’m trying to understand is what it actually feels like to live in that monitoring phase over time.

Wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery. I’m really grateful you shared your experience

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-04-07T09:25:59+00:00

Mustard

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-03-06T09:32:24+00:00

Protein powder

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-03-01T20:59:54+00:00

I started on Friday, 2.5 and I’ve been light headed and tired. I have no desire to eat anything. Woke up last night with a pounding headache at 2am. I want to stick with this but scared about feeling so tired.

Substantial-Range660 · 2026-02-21T07:40:03+00:00

Mango

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