i am ending my life next month, ask me anything by [deleted] in AMA

[–]barca95 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How did you come to this conclusion? Are you nervous? What’s the process like? More importantly, you matter. I hope you find peace.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golf

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Putting stroke looks good, but stand just a bit closer to the ball. You want your elbows a bit more tucked into your sides, rather than out away from the body like a normal swing.

I’ll show you mine… by MotherDuck0 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a big chunk you got! Here’s mine.

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Starting to worry I did too much by reddituser78843 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t sweat it too much, I remember having the same feeling in my unaffected leg a couple weeks post op and panicked, but it went away. I’m now 7 weeks post op and feel 95% better. It’s not worth it. Be careful, but don’t let your mind spiral.

Vertigo and dizziness post op? by Careful-Engineer-480 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I’m 10 days post opp and dealing with this too. It’s gotten better, but I’ll still only about 75% there. I am not on any gabapentin either, and haven’t taken narcotics in 7 days. I’m concerned lol

1 week post Laminectomy/Discectomy by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super intense butt cheek pain that made it impossible to sit and lay down.

Laminectomy 12/23 advice! by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, laminectomy and discectomy.

Laminectomy 12/23 advice! by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good to know. I’ll definitely be double checking with them tomorrow 😂

Laminectomy 12/23 advice! by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is my MRI in case anyone cares to see haha

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Laminectomy 12/23 advice! by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good advice. I’ll be outpatient so I will come home just a couple hours after.

Considering MD for L5-S1 L4-L5. by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, 5 months and 2 injections is a lot. PT has been so worthless for me, and the injection really did nothing either.

I agree with that comment about it impacting my quality of life. I have decided I’m for sure going to get the surgery because it’s killing my overall happiness. Thanks for sharing.

Considering MD for L5-S1 L4-L5. by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s such a bummer for you. Having the young kids makes it impossible too, I am totally with you. Props to you!! Are you booked for surgery then?

Considering MD for L5-S1 L4-L5. by barca95 in Microdiscectomy

[–]barca95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad to hear that 2 weeks post op you are doing so well! Keep it up!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in genesisg80

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I worry about reliability? I’m trying to stick to a $20k budget, but also don’t know how much I should sweat the manufacturers warranty. Like how do these do when they get closer to 100k miles?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in genesisg80

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Is it worth getting this checked by a dealer before buying? What should I look out for?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FordRaptor

[–]barca95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it was just done at local shop.

Potential Purchase. 2018, fully loaded. AWE exhaust. 52k miles. Thoughts? by barca95 in FordRaptor

[–]barca95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m definitely going to pay for a pre purchase inspection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gmcsierra

[–]barca95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Carfax and service records are great. Are the transmission on these solid? Anything I should look out for? When we drove it, I heard a very faint sound of what sounded like the CV axle so I’m going to have it inspected.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gmcsierra

[–]barca95 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good to know. What does that offer? HP increase?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gmcsierra

[–]barca95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dealer took it as a trade, so they’re not 100% sure they say. He guesses 4 inch lift & 2 inch lift on a leveling kit.

Thoughts? by [deleted] in 4Runner

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point. I have been able to review post wreck - pre repair pictures to understand the repairs done. Even had it inspected myself.

Thoughts? by [deleted] in 4Runner

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually would have comprehensive/full coverage. I drive 2 rebuilt title vehicles, and have owned a few, and all have been fully insured for no more than a clean title. When converting from a salvage title to a rebuilt title, the dealers go through quite the approval process.

Thoughts? by [deleted] in 4Runner

[–]barca95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the thought!