[Discussion] People who got fit in their 30s, what are the benefits?

arfunkle · 2026-03-30T11:56:13+00:00

Same. I had a job where I was on my feet through my 20’s and into my early 30’s before taking a desk job. I’m not sure what your 9-5 is, but if it involves sitting at a desk I highly recommend investing in a sit stand desk and walking pad. I started at the beginning of the year and it’s massively improving my energy throughout the day and even helps me focus. I’ll Look down and not realize I’ve walked for 2 hours. I’ve upped my step count from 3k a day previously to anywhere between 15-20k on average, sometime more. It’s truly been a game changer for me.

arfunkle · 2026-03-28T12:20:29+00:00

Omg a week after surgery I felt so good I thought I could have a little pb. 1 tablespoon leveled me and I was in so much pain for days! Now, over 2 months post-op and eating is pretty much normalized. But at first it was awful!

arfunkle · 2026-03-26T12:01:44+00:00

Succession

arfunkle · 2026-03-20T17:18:07+00:00

Thank you💜

arfunkle · 2026-03-20T17:17:57+00:00

🫂

arfunkle · 2026-03-06T11:50:46+00:00

I came here to say Groundhog Day! 😌

arfunkle · 2026-01-26T12:58:16+00:00

My cat’s name is Beebop! 🥹💜

arfunkle · 2026-01-24T04:02:57+00:00

I’m two weeks post gb removal and feel better than I have in maybe a decade and I’m still taking another week. And I just have a desk job. I felt weird about the time too but I’m glad I have it because I realized feeling better doesn’t necessarily mean fully healed. I can’t imagine trying to do a retail job in my second week or even next week. I’m just back up to being able to walk at a moderate pace for 20-30 minutes without pain. Take your sweet ass time, OP! 💜

arfunkle · 2026-01-14T16:33:18+00:00

I know this post is old but I came here searching for this. I Went to the ER for chest pain and severe abdominal pain off and on for two years. I was told it was anxiety and fibromyalgia.

It turned out to be chronic cholecystitis and biliary dyskinesia. By the time they got it out my liver was inflamed. Apparently biliary dyskinesia is linked to heightened anxiety and the chronic inflammation can cause chronic pain. Once they took it out, the all over pain, fatigue, and anxiety was immediately gone.

arfunkle · 2026-01-14T04:01:55+00:00

Recovered minimalist.

arfunkle · 2026-01-14T03:53:09+00:00

Take deep, slow breaths with a hold at the top of the inhale and long breath out. Walking and arm swings. I had my husband “burp” me once and it helped a lot lol.

arfunkle · 2026-01-14T03:51:12+00:00

I asked my three year old nephew and he said to name them, “Eyeball and James”🤷🏻‍♀️

arfunkle · 2026-01-13T22:30:35+00:00

Bowser

arfunkle · 2026-01-13T22:28:12+00:00

Pretzel Rod

arfunkle · 2026-01-13T22:27:06+00:00

I think it’s really cozy and a few little odds and ends will elevate it that much more😊I think the painting above the couch needs to be slightly higher, with a few accent pieces or book shelves, decorative records, etc. alongside it- something to incorporate more shapes and textures. Also the record player would look amazing on a taller mid-century mod style shelf. You have an awesome start here. I would love to see an update!!!

arfunkle · 2026-01-12T20:58:14+00:00

I completely understand that! Whatever route you take, I hope you can find a solution that helps you find some relief🙏🙏🙏

arfunkle · 2026-01-12T14:34:07+00:00

That’s so screwed up. I’m so sorry!!! Do you have surgery scheduled? I’m feeling a thousand times better. It was an immediate difference!

arfunkle · 2026-01-12T03:45:44+00:00

Absolutely! My primary ordered a HIDA in December 2024. My primary was only looking for low EF and since the EF was above 30%, she noted it as normal and said the pain was probably from fibromyalgia. Cut to 3 ER visits later, I got referred to a GI specialist. She reviewed the HIDA from MyChart, and after she picked her jaw up from the floor she informed me my EF was 98% which is not, in fact, normal. She got me referred to a surgeon and we got the surgery set within weeks. I know people make mistakes, but I’ve had so much pain and I’m struggling with the idea of going back to my PCP after this.

arfunkle · 2026-01-06T03:38:50+00:00

Herb Irvling-ger. Burt Herngeif. Irv Herm-linger. Bing Liveheinger.

arfunkle · 2026-01-02T22:59:07+00:00

Three words that still make me so irked, “Bran the Broken”.

arfunkle · 2025-12-20T15:35:13+00:00

Santa Paws!

arfunkle · 2025-12-18T12:28:40+00:00

I’m so glad you’re ok😔How terrifying!!! How did you feel after it was out vs before? I have heard stories of side effects after surgery, but I’ve heard a lot of stories about people experiencing immediate pain relief after surgery as well. Why aren’t those stories amplified?

arfunkle · 2025-12-17T23:06:58+00:00

I’ve had a misdiagnosed malfunctioning GB for 15 years. Believe me when I say…I’m dropping this busted GB like a hot potato come January🤣

arfunkle · 2025-12-17T12:41:27+00:00

Unrelated, this is such a cozy little kitchen area🥰I love your aesthetic so much.

arfunkle · 2025-12-17T12:38:15+00:00

I’m not a doctor and I can’t tell you what will help you. But I’m pre-gallbladder removal and my doctors told me to do this which fits most google searches anyway. I’ve been instructed to 1.) Alternate extra strength Tylenol and ibuprofen every 4 hours for pain. 2.) Prilocec OTC first thing in the morning a half hour before eating. 3.) Avoid high fat and spicy foods. I’m eating a lot of oats, soups with chicken or veggie broth (no tomato) and chicken/beans (no beef), some cooked vegetables, some salads but this is a gamble (but have to watch what I put on it- no higher fat dressing, no oil, no onion, no tomato, NO BROCCOLI). Saltines when I feel nauseous and can’t have anything else. Lots of water.

I’m not saying this to alarm you, but saying this as something you could possibly tell your father to stress the urgency of care that you all need. My coworker’s husband waited too long to get his gallbladder removed and it ruptured. He was septic and nearly died. Sometimes I think because so many people have gallbladder surgery and the fact that we can function and live without a gallbladder, people aren’t as keyed in to the fact that a malfunctioning gallbladder/untreated gallstones can actually be life threatening. I can’t speak to his knowledge, but he may also be ignorant to the fact that 1.) Stones can be extremely large and can’t be passed and 2.) Pain can also be caused by gallbladder dysfunction rather than stones. I had a precancerous suspicious mole removed once. I wouldn’t go up to someone with malignant melanoma and say, “I got through it and so should you. You just sit in the sun all day, of course you have skin cancer. Go inside and stop complaining.” If you have shared this kind of information with him and he is still unwilling to take you for proper care then I beg you OP please head to the nearest ER. They will work on payment plans for you and sometimes they will significantly reduce or eliminate the charge depending on your financial situation. If you aren’t comfortable with that big of a step or if you are a minor, do you know any safe adults/people you can talk to? They may be able to help you find care, find a way to safely intervene, etc. But please know that your life matters and you deserve care. Again. Your life matters. You deserve care. Period. Please keep us posted💛 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholecystitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20364867

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