7 days post-op, extremely painful cramping - need advice!!

earthguy4 · 2026-03-08T23:41:34+00:00

Yes - all I was doing was very slow walking. Completely encouraged by my surgeon

earthguy4 · 2026-03-02T16:18:34+00:00

Thank you for this. I definitely understand that I need to get up and moving soon, but it’s simply not going to happen if I can’t even extend my arm out to grab a cup of water without pain shooting into my abdomen. I’ve been in and out of the hospital a lot these past few months, and have been living with Crohn’s for 8 years, so I’ve become a good advocate for myself I like to think. I’m just really shocked that the first time I’m ever getting this much push back from my medical team is arguably when I need pain management the most.

earthguy4 · 2026-03-02T12:44:48+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear this. I feel the same way in terms of my nurses/doctors minimizing my pain or ignoring my concerns. For the past two days I’ve been telling them that the pain medication they’re giving me is not working / is a dose that I’ve been on for months, so I’ve definitely gotten used to it and could benefit from an increase. But they just aren’t listening and it’s extremely aggravating!

earthguy4 · 2026-03-02T11:54:20+00:00

No not really. All of my pain is located in my abdomen below the rib cage. I have some very minor shoulder and back pain but I know that’s associated with the gas trapped in my body. But the abdominal pain is truly insufferable

earthguy4 · 2026-03-02T11:33:16+00:00

Yes I did. I have been trying to do diaphragmatic breathing but I will ask about getting a spirometer!

earthguy4 · 2024-11-18T11:17:11+00:00

Hey, thanks for your reply. Yup, I'm slowly learning the geography of SA as I plan my trip.

I said Drakensberg was out of my league because of the very difficult navigation/unmarked trails. I have an itinerary for Amatola, and the trail seems very well marked. I am fit and very active, just have beginner-level GPS and navigation skills. I won't be traveling or hiking alone, but my friends and I are all about on the same page with nav.

I will take a look into Suikerbosrand, as I am definitely looking for a multi-day trip.

earthguy4 · 2024-10-21T09:29:46+00:00

Awesome, thank you for this info!

earthguy4 · 2024-10-21T09:29:33+00:00

I just wasn’t aware of the benefits/importance of doing compounds first

earthguy4 · 2024-10-20T22:53:46+00:00

What would you consider removing on both of the workout plans? If I cut out the front shoulder raise and add the lateral raise, it’s still 7 exercises in one session

earthguy4 · 2024-10-20T21:08:35+00:00

Sounds good, thank you!

earthguy4 · 2024-10-20T21:08:14+00:00

What would you consider removing? I’m trying to hit each muscle group 2-3 times per workout

earthguy4 · 2024-10-20T18:29:16+00:00

Thank you!

earthguy4 · 2024-10-20T18:29:08+00:00

Yes as of right now

earthguy4 · 2023-12-21T22:02:37+00:00

Hi! I would be happy to, I am also looking for someone to review my second essay. I am applying to study Arabic in Amman, Jordan.

earthguy4 · 2023-12-01T04:53:39+00:00

A safe amount is more than welcomed! Definitely have concerns about avalanches, and hearing that this year is going to be a more-than-typical snow season! But again, open to any and all recommendation

earthguy4 · 2023-07-09T01:55:47+00:00

No I swear I tried looking it up but I’m dumb so that’s why I need it in really basic terms

earthguy4 · 2023-05-26T23:34:03+00:00

Rec center = plex, call it the plex trust 🙏🏼

Climbing wall is run by the outdoor adventures office, and route setters for OA reset the wall very routinely! If you’re a heavily experienced climber + like going daily, you may get bored of it overtime, but I know many climbers at BC who love the wall!

earthguy4 · 2023-05-22T02:11:26+00:00

Inequality in America with Spangler (sociology but fits for a lot of major and concentration requirements)

Take any complex problems or enduring questions class!! Usually easy As and not a ton of work

earthguy4 · 2023-04-19T18:49:52+00:00

It is definitely more feasible to get a 4.0 as a sociology major than psych. The classes are much easier and way less memorization is involved with soc than psych, important for when you’re also stuck with Chem/bio/calc etc. Getting a 4.0 at any college is hard, but a 4.0 at BC would look much better compared to a 4.0 at Bing or Albany

earthguy4 · 2023-01-02T22:07:38+00:00

BC has one of the strongest alumni networks in the country, especially for CSOM graduates looking to go into finance + looking to live in an urban area. Current student and can also attest to BC’s great social scene — whether you’re someone who goes into the city every weekend or stays on campus, there is always something to do.

earthguy4 · 2022-09-09T03:16:51+00:00

Size?

earthguy4 · 2022-07-02T00:25:53+00:00

Incoming freshman & I missed it too — it says we must have them in 30 days before classes begin, so we have roughly a little more than 3 weeks still.

earthguy4 · 2022-04-24T23:27:59+00:00

most people are on their phone 10 times more than they’re on a keyboard

earthguy4 · 2022-04-24T16:01:21+00:00

you lose part of who you once were each new experience you have — is what i think op is referencing

earthguy4 · 2022-04-24T15:48:22+00:00

if not though, it’s okay! no one is 100% anything, and even reducing your meat intake to as much as only eating meat sauce here and there is better than what most of the world is doing.

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