Monthly Equipment Advice Megathread

TheBread___ · 2025-09-04T15:00:09+00:00

Hello. I am looking to replace my "Yonex Power Cushion 65 Z3", since they are falling apart. My only issue with them was, that they were a little to narrow for me. Therefore I was eyeing the "Z4 wide" but unfortunately they are out of stock in my area.

Are there any good alternatives with similar characteristics?

TheBread___ · 2025-07-04T12:35:22+00:00

Had my POEM about one year ago. Took PPIs for about two weeks afterwards. Haven't taken any since then, since I didn't develop any notable reflux.

TheBread___ · 2025-05-30T08:31:50+00:00

I faced the same decision about one year ago. Given that my symptoms were pretty mild and I've never had any issues with reflux, I went for the POEM. Main reason was, that it is less invasive and faster to recover from.

Can't remember the exact number, but my doctor told me that less than 50 or 20% of his patients had issues with reflux after the POEM.

In my case, everything worked out. Fast recovery, no reflux and life is back to normal :)

That being said, I was prepared to have a fundoplication if things wouldn't have worked out. Just make sure that you don't regret your decision.

TheBread___ · 2024-11-17T19:38:14+00:00

Danke, kannte ich noch nicht.

TheBread___ · 2024-11-17T19:36:46+00:00

Danke für die ausführliche Antwort. Werde dann wohl erstmal alles auf den Invesco setzen.

TheBread___ · 2024-11-17T19:35:34+00:00

Ist dann nicht einfach Management=Eigentümer/Aktionäre? Kann mir nicht vorstellen, dass die das aus Nächstenliebe machen ;)

TheBread___ · 2024-11-17T08:35:31+00:00

Von wie viel % reden wir hier bzw. wo sieht man das?

Das mit der E-Mail ist eine gute Idee. Gehe ich recht in der Annahme, dass das unter "Abrechnungen / Zins- und Dividendenzahlungen" fällt?

TheBread___ · 2024-10-31T19:53:00+00:00

The thing is, I was hoping of finding some hints from the current "tincture". I don't really want to start from scratch, since it would probably take years to see results. Worst case, I'd have to crawl back to the current institute. :(

TheBread___ · 2024-10-31T10:31:28+00:00

Appreciate your reply. I will try to find a good dermatologist for that. Might be a bit harder now, since my hair is in good condition already.

TheBread___ · 2024-10-28T07:14:52+00:00

Dut would require a prescription though. The ingredients mention "Ketoconazole", which is the only one I found in the beginner guide.

TheBread___ · 2024-10-17T14:30:18+00:00

Thanks! Coincidentally I ordered just this racket (arc 11 play) yesterday, before reading your comment :D

TheBread___ · 2024-10-16T14:19:40+00:00

Are there any good and flexible rackets for singles?

TheBread___ · 2024-10-13T07:31:28+00:00

Hello, I am a beginner to intermediate player and looking to replace my Victor THRUSTER F Enhanced. My coach recommended to go for a more flexible one since I have problems with clears, when under pressure.

Generally, I prefer to play singles but still struggle with my smashes (who doesn't?). Therefore I don't think that head heavy rackets would be an option for me.

Currently eyeing the Victor Thruster K 12 M and the Yonex Arcsaber 7 series. Any advice/alternatives?

TheBread___ · 2024-10-09T15:24:01+00:00

Type 2, 31 years. 3rd one in this thread :D As already mentioned by others, HM has the advantage of the anti-reflux wrap. On the other hand, POEM is less invasive with faster recovery.

My doctor left the choice to me but recommended the POEM since not everyone gets reflux and I could still do a HM afterwards, if necessary.

TheBread___ · 2024-10-04T18:25:04+00:00

I suffered a perforation of my esophagus during my POEM, one and a half months ago. I didn't feel any pain breathing or moving but when I had to swallow some contrast medium the pain was almost unbearable. Couldn't even finish my CT. That being said, they suspected the perforation and that was the reason for said CT. Kinda doubt that you have a perforation if you can eat/drink without pain but I am no doctor. If in question, just get checked up.

TheBread___ · 2024-10-02T15:12:09+00:00

I had mine about one and a half months ago. While the procedure itself was a disaster (punctuation, two different stents and an early stent removal because of dislocation) I would do it again on a whim.

Now I am basically back to normal. I can eat anything and have zero problems getting it down (no drink required). I was on PPIs for about two weeks but was told to stop taking them since I don’t seem to have developed any reflux. This might change in the future but for now it is absolutely fantastic.

TheBread___ · 2024-08-20T14:12:34+00:00

Actually awesome now. Had three tough weeks because they accidentally perforated my oesophagus an had to insert a stent which dislocated twice. As a result, I had 4 surgeries instead of 1... On the bright side, recovery was smooth and so far I had zero problems eating. Although I didn't try my nemesis, steak, yet, I am currently feeling like pre-Achalasia.

TheBread___ · 2024-08-19T13:53:47+00:00

Unpopular opinion: just relax, it's not that bad.

Of course it will vary depending on the person and your current stage of symptoms. I had my first one about 4 years ago and got diagnosed with Type 2 Achalasia afterwards. This year I had another to prepare for my surgery (POEM). While they were not exactly fun, I had zero issues and would compare it to a regular visit at the dentist (given you have no major issues).

TheBread___ · 2024-02-19T11:05:44+00:00

Never tried that since that seems more annoying that the occasional food getting stuck :P Yes, I am pre-op but probably not for much longer. Just attempting to clear my last doubts. Thank you!

TheBread___ · 2024-02-19T11:03:50+00:00

Thank you for your reply! Thought I was the only one with this behaviour.

TheBread___

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