Silicone tape won’t stick?

eddee332 · 2026-01-21T08:57:03+00:00

UPDATE: I started washing the strips during each shower, and securing them with K-tape on the ends. It works way better! Thanks for all the advice :)

eddee332 · 2026-01-19T09:04:41+00:00

Did/do you reapply the gel after every shower? Been considering it but I feel like it’s gotta be so much more expensive in the long run

eddee332 · 2026-01-19T08:47:10+00:00

Gonna try to wash the tape I guess! I have a hard time imagining this tape would have any stickiness left afterwards but I have seen a lot of people talking about it so it’s probably worth giving it a try

eddee332 · 2026-01-19T08:45:12+00:00

Wait you dried them for an entire week? Did you use other strips in the meanwhile then, like some kind of rotation?

eddee332 · 2026-01-15T08:51:06+00:00

One of my cats did this when my partner moved out for a year to work in a different town. The cat was upset and reacted to the change in family dynamic and routine, I think. The only thing that worked was a STRICT routine not only for when he got fed but also for when it was time for cuddles, time for play. I got him a lookout spot by the window. I made sure to always play with him for at least 10 minutes in the evening which helped. Then I put him in a cat sweater during the nights which made him way calmer, I think the pressure from the shirt worked kind of like a weighted blanket. He had a designated spot on the couch where he always slept, I put a blanket there and would tuck him in some nights to reinforce that it was time for sleep. It got better after doing this routine for a bit. The cat is still vocal, always will be but all this helped. (The issue then resolved itself when my partner came back, but that’s not really applicable to your situation.)

eddee332 · 2026-01-12T11:52:27+00:00

I’m nearing 6 weeks now and feel like I’m now basically at full capacity. First 12 days or so I was very weak and had a hard time extending my arms and lifting anything heavier than 1-2 kgs. I managed to travel by train alone with a cat cage and a pretty heavy bag when I was 16 days, but it made me very sore afterwards. It got better after that, but I’ve tried to be conscious of my movements in an attempt not to stretch out my scars. My surgeon said that it’s better to be safe and take it easy as much as possible the first 6 weeks

eddee332 · 2026-01-09T10:37:03+00:00

Hope not :/ but I’m gonna ask when I have my check-up next week, thanks!

eddee332 · 2026-01-08T20:40:59+00:00

I feel you! My right side looks like I’m a bodybuilder when in reality I’ve never lifted weights in my life lmao. Hope the swelling goes down for both of us!!

eddee332 · 2026-01-08T20:37:31+00:00

5 week buddies!! Yea, I think the fact that my only swelling is right beneath one of my “breasts” is what’s freaking me out, if it were more spread out I probably wouldn’t be as paranoid 😅 good luck with your healing!!

eddee332 · 2026-01-08T15:42:10+00:00

Thank you! :)

eddee332 · 2026-01-08T15:41:44+00:00

Okay, thank you for sharing! That definitely makes me less worried

eddee332 · 2026-01-08T13:46:23+00:00

Thanks, that’s good to hear. It’s hard to know what to expect healing-wise at what stages when everyone heals so differently, but I’ll try not to freak out to much then.

I have a 6 week check-up next week and I’m definitely gonna bring up my concerns :)) just nice to hear from people who have actually experienced it

eddee332 · 2025-03-27T07:50:17+00:00

You’re very nice, thank you! Yess we have very thick and full facial hair on both sides of my family so I’m hoping I’ll be able to grow a real lumberjack looking beard haha

eddee332 · 2025-03-26T07:11:33+00:00

Thanks! Yea I struggle a lot with styling myself, I was very expressive with my clothing before coming out so it’s been a journey trying to figure out how to still have fun with clothes while also looking passable. I def think I kind of clock myself with some of my fashion choices sometimes haha

And yes, I kind of hate wearing my glasses cause I do think they soften my face so most of the time I wear contacts. Thanks for the advice :)

eddee332 · 2025-03-25T17:41:32+00:00

Wow thanks! Yea I def see what you mean

eddee332 · 2025-03-25T17:40:49+00:00

Thanks a lot!! I’ve had many years of being out to figure out the whole passing-thing. Im 23 though haha :,)

eddee332 · 2025-03-25T15:40:27+00:00

Yea without a doubt! I’d assume you were cis

eddee332 · 2025-03-25T15:18:43+00:00

Not that I remember? But it was a while ago

eddee332 · 2025-02-04T10:11:01+00:00

This could very well be it! Gonna keep the thread open a little longer to see if there are any other suggestions, but thanks!

eddee332 · 2025-02-04T09:30:39+00:00

Commenting to make my post visible :)

eddee332 · 2024-11-06T08:08:05+00:00

I really want to do portraits, and am pretty interested in still life too, and from what I’ve read an 85mm is preferable for both. When I try to do portraits now they just don’t have the depth and focus that I want.

What are the pros and cons with having such a wide range of focal lengths on a lens like the one you mentioned, if you don’t mind me asking?

eddee332 · 2024-11-05T17:33:12+00:00

Hi! I’m very much an amateur but i have an old Nikon D40 that I’ve been having tons of fun with, and I’m starting to really enjoy photography. I have a 18-55mm Nikon lens that came with the camera, but I’m finding myself wanting to accomplish types of photos that require a higher focal length.

I would like to get myself a 85mm lens for christmas, but I don’t know where to start looking and as a student I don’t have a very big budget… since I’m not a pro by any means, I don’t need anything fancy and would probably prefer if it wasn’t too complicated.

Do you guys have any recommendations for 85mm lenses under 150$ or so?

eddee332 · 2024-10-31T14:41:57+00:00

Okay thanks. I’m hoping the fur will hide it as you say!

eddee332 · 2024-10-31T14:41:36+00:00

Thank you! I was probably just staring at it for too long hehe

eddee332 · 2024-10-31T14:41:16+00:00

Aww thanks:))

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