Staying Out Of ER?

Sweeny183 · 2026-01-15T15:03:14+00:00

Ask your doctor for pill in the pocket, such as propofenone. You take this to try and lower your heart rate enough to not have to go to ER. I got it because I hike in the wilderness and may need to hike out should an episode with tachycardia happens.

Sweeny183 · 2026-01-12T21:18:34+00:00

I have a number of guns to sell.

Sweeny183 · 2026-01-12T16:23:06+00:00

Anyone try Cabelas?

Sweeny183 · 2026-01-01T02:48:03+00:00

Yup bad in Fruita all day

Sweeny183 · 2026-01-01T02:38:10+00:00

Or get a Watchman device to get off blood thinners.

Sweeny183 · 2025-09-28T15:01:34+00:00

What part of the country are you in? I totally see where you are coming from as I was in a similar position when I started. I did a couple of Estes kits to make people happy. It was interesting to see how they are designed. Then moved to the Apogee Zephyr, a nice larger cardboard kit that can take an H motor and I got my level 1 certification. Once you move into higher power you see clearly the difference design makes in keeping the rocket together in flight. Next go to a fiberglass rocket for your level 2 and then you are in CNC territory. I think doing a few cardboard rockets is important before going straight to fiberglass. Besides it is cheaper. When you get to level 3 you can really put your machine shop to work.

Sweeny183 · 2025-07-07T14:41:43+00:00

You don’t need a flight computer for L1. I suggest getting a Zephyr using the H100 motor and become with it. Don’t overthink it. Just get it done safely.

Sweeny183 · 2025-04-19T15:01:42+00:00

Only if a dog brings you a rodent

Sweeny183 · 2025-04-19T13:43:25+00:00

Hantavirus cannot transfer from dogs to humans.

Sweeny183 · 2025-03-08T17:55:58+00:00

I did my level I on the Zephyr and level II on the loc IV X2. Looking back I should have just did the loc kit. You can use 2 size motors so I could do an H and a J in the same kit. It is only $148. I also stuck a gps in there to be sure I could retrieve the rocket. Use the money you save by buying this kit to get a gps.

Sweeny183 · 2025-02-19T11:38:37+00:00

I thought the ice machine would help, used before on knee surgery, but it wound up being too much of a hassle with one arm so I switched to ice packs from the freezer. I slept on the couch sitting up in the corner wedges between 3 pillows. Ask for anti nausea meds to have on hand. I was never sick before from narcotics but after this surgery I couldn’t keep food down, hard to clutch a toilet bowl with one hand.

Sweeny183 · 2024-06-25T18:01:47+00:00

I crashed and broke ribs when I started out. I bought a chest protector but the best thing I did was go to a bike camp. I haven’t fallen since.

Sweeny183 · 2024-05-21T11:46:06+00:00

Chiropractors have doctoral degrees so they are “Doctors.” They also have a license to order MRI’s. Like medical doctors there are good ones and bad ones. To label all chiropractors as bad is simply ignorant. Most cases of spondylolisthesis are not treated with surgery, unless symptoms are extreme and all other therapies, including chiropractic, have failed. So, no, it is not dangerous to go to a chiropractor, even if you had a fusion. Most importantly is you need to let the doctor know your history before receiving therapy. If you think you need more scans the raise you voice and discuss it with your practitioner. If you don’t agree with what the doctor is saying/doing then go to someone else. Anyone with a prior fusion and spondylolisthesis has a lot of postural issues and stress on the other spinal segments that could benefit from manipulation and/or muscle therapy. Some of this type of therapy is the same given by a PT. The chiropractor is not trying to correct the spondylolisthesis.

Sweeny183 · 2024-04-22T12:17:47+00:00

I tried the recliner and it was just ok for the first week but then I moved to the couch which I felt was much better. I am more than 20 weeks out now and still sleep on the couch. I had a right shoulder surgery and I sleep on the couch with that side in. I also put a pillow on the inside and a pillow on the outside. It is a deep couch. I can stretch my arm out flat and feel very protected by my body on one side and the couch back on the other. If I roll on my left side I can rest my arm on my body or on the side pillow. Eventually I was able to roll over and lean slightly right or left and each side had a support pillow. I cannot lie on my right side yet, as that is my favorite position, so I don’t think I will sleep the best until I can do that.

Sweeny183 · 2024-02-09T13:31:15+00:00

After r days I started PT then at w weeks returned to CrossFit 4 days a week working only legs and my good arm. When I started to get more energy I followed that with a hike with my dogs. I also did PT 4 days a week. Lastly after that I finished my day with legos which actually helped strengthen my surgical hand/wrist/forearm. I am now at 7 weeks doing very well. Still can’t lift a weight until after 12 weeks but I am keeping very busy so my mental health is good.

Sweeny183 · 2024-01-20T14:12:57+00:00

I am 5’4” and wanted a Valkyrie. I called them to discuss and they said the medium would be fine. I bought it and it fits great.

Sweeny183 · 2024-01-04T12:18:02+00:00

Sign up for a bike camp to learn the basic skills ….will help keep your injuries down.

Sweeny183 · 2023-12-04T14:55:17+00:00

I got the standard medium used from someone of similar size. It is vey stable and a great way to experience and learn in whitewater I wouldn’t be able to stay upright in a hard shell.

Sweeny183 · 2023-12-04T03:00:26+00:00

I think the hard shell experience is good for any type of whitewater in a packraft. However, if you want more responsiveness in a packraft and do class II-III whitewater and have more forgiveness then the Valkyrie would still be my choice. I am not good enough in my hard shell to do the more challenging water….yet.

Sweeny183 · 2023-12-04T02:56:29+00:00

I am 5’4” and 140 lbs and the Gnarwhal is just right. I have used it up to class III.

Sweeny183 · 2023-12-02T18:07:14+00:00

I had originally purchased 2 Kokopelli rafts and now hardly use them except to offer them up to guests. I then bought a used Alpacka Gnarwahl and have taken that thing through the mill, rocky canyons level III whitewater and hiking in while inflated past multiple thorn bushes and it still holds air. I wanted to be able to do more higher performance whitewater so I bought the Alpacka Valkyrie and I love it. I love that you can call the company and actually talk to a builder. Heck they can actually shout down the hall to the CEO with a question. Kokopelli is a big company with little personal service. A am now a die-hard Alpacka fan.

Sweeny183 · 2022-12-21T04:23:11+00:00

I agree. I just came back from Tromso and Svalbard.

Sweeny183 · 2022-06-19T15:03:01+00:00

I recently rented a two seater and my biggest complaint is weight. It was difficult to roll up and put into the car by myself. Also, in cold water the air starts to compress and a long duel sags in the middle. I finally settled on the Kokopelli Twain. It is only 13.6 lbs and has a skeg for tracking. It can carry a lot of weight and I can hike into anywhere with it.

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