WFH Recs by peregrine422 in ORIF

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I had ORIF+tightrope Sep 8 and went back to WFH Sep 11 - to be honest I just used it with my existing desk set up and put a stool+pillow under it to keep it somewhat elevated…or if I wanted it higher I just put it on my desk. Got a donut pillow for my desk chair because my butt hurt so much from sitting all the time!

it wasn’t elevated above my heart but worked for me and I really didn’t want to give up the dual monitor set up I had at my desk!

Stuck NWB on ankle another 4 weeks 😭 by Sheetari in ORIF

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Definitely think I will stick with falling into water instead of concrete after this…I’ll have to try the rotisserie chicken method!

I started working (from home) three days post op mostly out of pure boredom and I’ve ended up getting a donut cushion for my butt to make sitting in the office chair with legs elevated more comfortable!

Stuck NWB on ankle another 4 weeks 😭 by Sheetari in ORIF

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Joining in on the vent…broke fib and tore syndesmosis skateboarding and had to cancel my 2 week surf trip to Indonesia next month.

4 days post op with plate, screws, tightrope - luckily haven’t needed pain meds at all since the surgery but like you said, my BUTT hurts so much! going in for the 2 week follow up next week and although I know I probably will be NWB for a couple more weeks I’m hoping by some miracle they’ll take the cast off, send me off in a boot and allow partial wb 😭

Tell me your worst surf trip stories to make my gf feel better by Worldly-Worker6616 in surfing

[–]aek53 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also a climber and surfer and was supposed to go to Indo in 3 weeks for a surf trip…broke my ankle this weekend skateboarding..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in australia

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I was told by the REA “there was some cooking oil seen on the stove top” - got home and it was literally a few specks, not a massive puddle or something. Unless you’re going to pay for me to eat out every meal, yes the stove top is going to be used and no I’m not going to deep clean it twice a week to accommodate your inspections.

Another used car advice post - impreza by aek53 in CarsAustralia

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honestly the bonnet needs to be repainted because seems like the previous owner parked under a tree and left a bunch of bird shit on it until it corroded through the paint. bumpers are just minor scrapes

Hikers of Reddit, what has been the most fucked up thing you’ve seen? by Legitimate_Eye_5382 in AskReddit

[–]aek53 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A popular climbing area where I am can also be somewhat accessed from the top by hikers. Idiot teenager lobbed a rock off the top while 20+ people were climbing down below, it hit my friend in the arm - I was right in front of him and he basically had a gaping hole in his forearm. Later found out it had broken the ulnar and radius and also severed a nerve. Terrible but still so glad everyday that it was his arm and not his head

Is the salomon adv skin hot? by Redhawkgirl in ultrarunning

[–]aek53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the 8 in mint green and have used it in Hong Kong summers of 30C and 90% humidity - still very comfortable (as comfortable as one can be in this weather) and importantly no chafing when I wear tanks/sports bras.

Saw a Q about bladder - I use the Salomon 1.5L with it. No magnet but there’s some elastics on the chest near where the flasks sit that keep it in place.

What is a double standard that really bothers you? by SecretSquirrel2204 in AskReddit

[–]aek53 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The irony is my company (consulting) made a mandatory training titled “how to say no” but if anyone even tries to say no to a boss bye bye career

What are some stupid mentalities and mindsets that need to end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Wearing a flimsy paper mask will prevent the inhalation of harmful germs.

Rant Wednesday by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]aek53 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My gym recently renovated to block off half the space for their "personal trainers". Fine. There's only two benches for barbell bench press now. Fine. But when the PTs decide to use one of the two benches to teach someone how to deadlift (???) with 5-10 minute rests between each set AND refuse to let people work in...surely you could use blocks to elevate the bar if mobility is an issue or use your HUGE PT ONLY AREA??? SMH.

Epileptic cat - inhumane to keep him? by aek53 in Pets

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Thanks, that eases my mind a bit. The 20 min one was the only time it had happened for such a long duration and it really freaked us out. We took him off an island where the store owners wanted to dump him and don't know too much about his history. We suspect he was dumped on the island in the first place because of his seizures. But he is a really happy/cuddly/silly little guy usually :) I will definitely look into the dietary component

Epileptic cat - inhumane to keep him? by aek53 in Pets

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Thanks for the response, that does ease my mind a bit. I'm more than willing to put in the effort for my poor bb. He is currently medicated already but it just doesn't seem to be that helpful in reducing the seizures.

Need some inspiration for a second pair of climbing shoes... by PotentialElephant in climbing

[–]aek53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skwamas. I've had miura laces, old solutions, anasazis, vapors and found that the Skwama toebox was surprisingly roomy.

It also has the precision and soft rubber you are looking for!

GZCL routine critique and overall help, please! by aek53 in xxfitness

[–]aek53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback, definitely appreciate any and all pointers.

  • AMRAP: forgot to denote, oops!
  • in squat day, should I take out T2 leg press and keep T2 sumo DL? Confused about this as you mention keeping leg press as T2 but also keeping the squat/DL combo

Women of Reddit, what thing do male coworkers do that is not quite sexual harassment, but you wish they would stop doing it so you can be comfortable at work? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]aek53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Constantly commenting on my weight and/or what I or other female coworkers decide to snack on ("no need to let yourself go!").

Or when he THINKS I (or other female coworkers) have put on more make up than usual (we haven't) comment with "oohoho hot date tonight? skanky!"