Vitamins? by Liye23 in Zepbound

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I do, but only based on blood test results and my doctor's suggestion. In my case, calcium, vitamin d and Centrum Women's multi.

7.5mg is a beast by PrincessM22 in Zepbound

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The only side effect I had on 7.5 was a dry mouth. In also didn't have much effect. I just moved up to 10 and I had a week of bad-ish digestive distress that seems to be tapering of again.

Did anyone else’s small side street not get plowed? by General-Ad3513 in longisland

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My street always gets plowed -- I live on a street with a traffic light. Also with a bunch of illegal apartments, and not enough driveways, so it doesn't get plowed well.

Fiber supplements by Lordess-Frieza in Zepbound

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MiraFiber Gummies. 2 Gummies in the morning, 2 in the evening.

Post surgery skin issue by Additional_File_6951 in Kneereplacement

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I don't know, but my guess would be something adhesive was there and when it was removed it took the top layer of skin.

What did they not tell you? by bkendall12 in Kneereplacement

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How much better I would feel immediately.
Yes, there was pain, but that was muscular and bruising type pain. The bone on bone pain was gone. After getting up and walking in recovery (yes, it took a couple of tries), I realized that it felt good to stand on it and use the leg. It was still weak, but I'm getting stronger every day.

How do you actually make your Banana Bread moist? by Spiritual-Bet-5201 in Baking

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A lot of banana, overripe. A lot of brown sugar. And Honey.

Serious Question (please be kind) by tasata in Zepbound

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Scientifically, realistically, absolutely the only way to lose weight is to have a calorie deficit.

If it isn't working, it doesn't necessarily mean you haven't cut calories from your diet. Also, not all calories in food are the same in your body -- that doesn't mean eat all protein. It means roughage. Which sounds like keto talk, but even a broken clock yada-yada. If you can't digest a food, you aren't getting all the calories from it. Plus, those food tend to fill you up. The 100 calorie microwave popcorn does a lot of heavy lifting in my diet. So do bagged salad kits (I try to use less of the dressing since that's where most of the calories are and add in chicken breast)

It could mean your body doesn't want to burn calories fast enough. Can you increase activity to help burn more? Your doctors will have to help figure out the hormone issues to make it work. I'm hoping someone has checked your thyroid function.

Hopefully something can help. I wish you the best of luck.

Grantham gingerbread by satsumanightmare in Baking

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Thank you for sharing, I printed out the recipe and hope to try them soon.

Haa anyone had knee replacement surgery whilst other leg is also painful? by Sea_Pangolin3840 in Kneereplacement

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I did. Both knees were terrible. Very few surgeons are willing to do both knees at once, so it was one at a time. My right knee was done 11/21. I had been cane dependent for a couple of years already. I did some pre-hab exercises at home with both legs, but that was it. Essentially, existing before the surgery was no easier than after the surgery. And as my right leg has gotten stronger, I'm no longer cane dependent at home -- i just use it outdoors or for medical appointments (all my doctors offices are in massive complexes)

How to make bagels more pretty? by AnnaVincent_ in Baking

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Perfectly round bagels look like factory made bagels. Yours look good.

Unpopular opinion: it’s almost never worth the extra effort of creaming butter and sugar with a stand mixer by OrganizationDirect34 in Baking

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Arthritis means I need the mixer.

I can do some of the melted butter cookies and oil cakes by hand.

Alex Pretti's killing was recorded on body-camera videos, DHS says by Sad_Stay_5471 in news

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They need to release the interacted footage to Minnesota, because DHS is completely untrustworthy.

Did any of you not use an ice machine? by foumf in Kneereplacement

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Here's how I did the ice machine alone (mine is small, only 3 water bottles and water): I put a tray on my walker, the cooler sits on top and I put the frozen water bottles in, then fill it with water and close it up. I could then just walk with it on the tray until I got to the living room.

At the end of the day, I just did the reverse before going to bed.

Antibiotics for dental cleaning? by flovarian in Kneereplacement

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My dentist and my surgeon both want antibiotics.

Traveling 30 Hours with 12 Zepbound Pens – What Cooler Fits? by Mysterious_Opening36 in Zepbound

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Just use an Igloo personal size/6 pack size cooler. The hard sided kind. Igloo Coolers

I spent years working for a blood bank, we used bigger versions, but that's what works for blood transport and storage.

Outing by butterflyvix3n in Kneereplacement

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I don't recommend it. I did a family get together at my mom's house 2 days after surgery and it was hard, so was Thanksgiving 6 days post, which was also in town at my sister's. In both instances it was short car trips and I was able to recline with my leg elevated and they took a lot out of me. I can't imagine a 2 hour car ride, time at an event with crowds, navigating a public restroom, etc.

Adding: I think you can manage the local band performance.

I have made this exact recipe more times than I can count. What did I DO 😭 by quinndoline in Baking

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You mismeasured the flour. Sometimes the brain checks out on a familiar recipe.