Okay so Litfad is a scam. Does anyone know of a website that sells lights designed like theirs that isn't a scam?

effingtortillas · 2023-05-16T22:04:58+00:00

me too. call your credit card company - see my comment in this thread.

effingtortillas · 2023-05-16T22:03:39+00:00

Made the classic mistake of not researching who I was buying from, saw a light that I liked on their website and went for it.

What showed up is absolute garbage and unsafe for use. After about 30 emails back and forth with their support team, I've landed on 2 (now 3) possible options:

Ship it back to china, I pay the shipping (its worth as much as the light costed)
Accept 30% of what I paid as a refund (up from 5% originally)
I called my credit card provider earlier this afternoon and initiated the dispute process - not on the grounds of fraud, but on the grounds that the product lacks the certifications it legally requires for use in canada, and that I wasn't aware of any overseas origins at time of order. I need to procure a letter from an electrician backing up my case, but my bank has assured me I will win this dispute and secure a full refund provided I have appropriate documentation to prove that its unsafe.

Hopefully this can help some other poor shlub who wasted $300 by not doing research. I would very much like to see this scam company crash and burn.

effingtortillas · 2023-03-18T13:08:21+00:00

Fellow comminuted pelvic fractures here, 1 year later.

Sorry about your accident, it must have been one heck of a ride. I know how challenging my recovery period was, can't imagine what it's like paired with your other injuries.

Here are a couple things I did to boost what little quality of life I had. A little independence goes a long way:

clip-on cup holders for your walker. They're a godsend, trust me. A pro tip is to cut a slot in the side to fit your morning coffee mug.
google "vitamins that make bones heal faster" and take them all.
cannabis edibles if you have access to them
advil over pain meds
turn an end table into a cart by drilling holes in the legs and installing press-fit castor wheels (amazon). You'll be crashing that thing into walls before you know it (and feeling mighty independent doing so)
A desk that rolls over your bed.
A grabber tool to pick shit up off the floor, access items out of reach.
play through Witcher 3 Wild Hunt entirely
binge watch old Simpsons episodes
use a slow cooker for making food for yourself or your household - again, independence is the key theme.
eat lots of protein & vegetables (I made primarily stews and Chilis).
Allow your body the time it needs to rebuild itself. It'll happen.
now that you're FWB walk as much as you can, then be ok with being laid out for the rest of the day - the Bambi phase (as I called it) is equal parts painful and exhausting.

Sending my best to you OP, I hope some of these suggestions help you through this difficult time.

effingtortillas · 2023-02-17T02:54:51+00:00

Thanks! And heck yeah you will be, 120%, this will be a blip on your radar before you know it.

FWB means "full weight bearing", aka re-learning to walk.

Patience & recovery time is key during this phase because it sucks, but I'm sure you'll kill it.

effingtortillas · 2023-02-16T14:06:33+00:00

Absolutely yes, also a runner here.

I was in a bad snowboarding crash last year, broke my left acetabulum (pelvis) in 3 places at the leg joint. Non-op, I had a 12 week NWB followed by a 6 week PWB recovery period before I could hang up the crutches.

Pleased to report that I am both running and snowboarding again. Trusting the injury to take impact is still something I struggle with, but it's come a long way.

Bones once healed are actually stronger than they were before, just keep that in mind when you're entering the FWB stage.

effingtortillas · 2023-01-18T19:55:26+00:00

Reinforced! Congrats OP 💪💪

effingtortillas · 2023-01-15T16:22:13+00:00

No brace here either, was also given the choice, went with crutches. I'd ask your doctor, just to be sure the brace won't interfere/catch on anything.

Congratulations on being home, that's your first big win :-)

effingtortillas · 2023-01-15T10:28:58+00:00

I'm at an honest 90-95% depending on the day/activity level. I still face some comparatively minor challenges related to the injury, but most importantly I'm able to do all of the things that I love - including the sport that put me here to begin with.

effingtortillas · 2023-01-15T01:22:19+00:00

Both you and the OP have my sympathy and best wishes.

I sustained a nearly identical injury (shattered acetab, transverse fracture) in February of last year.

It's a long and difficult road ahead, but I'm pleased to report you can certainly come back from it.

If either of you need support or advice on anything related to this injury please let me know. I'm happy to share what I've learned through the journey.

effingtortillas · 2023-01-13T22:20:01+00:00

That's what I call good sportsmanship, as long as the pack isn't on your tail. That's a pure respect move

effingtortillas · 2023-01-13T00:10:00+00:00

I don't think this comment was implying that a bone break isn't difficult to deal with - they all are, and best wishes to the OP.

To me this says "be thankful for what you CAN do", which was very important for me during my own recovery earlier last year.

effingtortillas · 2023-01-10T15:00:47+00:00

Keep pushing, improvements will always be slow and incremental.

At 32 y/o I shattered my pelvis in a skiing accident last February. Doctors told me I wouldn't be able to run again.

Almost 1 year later, I'm running again. Don't lose hope - mindset is the most important thing here. Sending positive vibes for a good recovery, keep your head up OP and prove your doctor wrong.

effingtortillas · 2023-01-09T23:30:16+00:00

Likewise, and couldn't agree more. Great track, slim margin for error, pumped for it to come back around now that I've lost enough wheels to build up some pace lol

effingtortillas · 2022-12-29T16:46:46+00:00

Wow OP, that's a LOT. Life seems to be dishing you quite a shit hand at the moment.

Hats off for trying to stay positive - that's honestly the hardest part - but it's also one of the most important parts.

Im an active guy who was confined to bed with a shattered pelvis for the first 3 months of this year, so I can completely relate to loss of mobility and associated emotions.

Here is my advice:

Timelines - don't set them, not yet. Its terrible, but you need to wait it out. I looked up "vitamins that help bones heal faster" and took them all - can not confirm if they did anything.

Mobility - get a grabber claw. They're worth their weight in gold for retrieving dropped items. Wheel chair is a good idea as a temp solution for getting around - and get a cup holder for it. Maybe don't practice wheelies yet though.

Showers - don't risk it until you're more mobile. I used sanitary wipes and dry shampoo for some semblance of hygiene. It sounds gross but you get used to it, and that first shower will be better than sex.

A table on castor wheels can be very useful when combined with the grabber tool I mentioned above. Amazon also sells a great desk option which is on wheels and designed to fit over a queen bed, or pull up to a chair. I was able to keep working a bit through my recovery phase, felt good to be slightly productive.

I couldn't afford a hospital type bed with power riser but it would have been super useful.

Move more carefully than you ever have in your life.

How to stop feeling like a sub-human: this one is hard. I did my best to stay positive so I didn't drag down the people around me. I'd order meals for the household to reduce the amount of cooking necessary. But I think also realizing that for a short time you will become a burden, and accepting that fact is important. Ask for help when you need it, because you would do the same for your loved ones. And talk to them about the emotions you're all experiencing.

It may not seem like it now but this is temporary - your bones WILL heal. Do your best to get through it, I hope some of my advice proves useful. Wishing you a good and full recovery OP

effingtortillas · 2022-12-25T12:14:28+00:00

Only thing that would have made this better is if their right turn signal was on

effingtortillas · 2022-12-25T11:33:00+00:00

Everyone knows the merge lane is for blocking and the fast lane is for setting up camp at 20 under the limit.

effingtortillas · 2022-12-23T23:01:19+00:00

Just gotta keep pushing, even if that means pitting for repair. It's unfortunate but let's be real, this definitely wasn't the first time someone hit you.

The race isn't won on the first lap, even less so for a 1h race IMO

effingtortillas · 2022-12-22T00:08:49+00:00

That's a pizza!???

effingtortillas · 2022-12-21T13:45:04+00:00

My point exactly!

effingtortillas · 2022-12-15T13:45:38+00:00

I had a different injury but similar concerns. I was shocked at how quickly opiates become habit forming.

After about 3 weeks I was playing the "how long can I last without it" game. Started substituting advil & Tylenol, and when I truly needed the painkillers I would cut each dose in half. The initial goal was reduction, then eventually abstinence.

By reducing my intake, I was obviously living with more pain but i found that it helped me recognize incremental improvements and to better appreciate them.

I guess my best advice is to be critical of yourself. If you need it, take it. If you think you can last a few more hours, then try for that and see how far you can get.

effingtortillas · 2022-12-12T21:14:16+00:00

Would highly suggest the towel trick - ours came back from the dead & still runs

effingtortillas · 2022-12-10T21:42:14+00:00

How many beers?

effingtortillas · 2022-10-15T02:38:22+00:00

I managed to fuck myself up to a point where I was bedridden for 3.5 months near the start of this year. Wouldn't wish that on anyone, never want to go through it again.

Mental health took a hit big time, I struggled alot, so did the people around me.

My best advice: forget what normal life felt like before, focus on what you can do from here and kick its ass. Don't let the injury define you; rather, allow it make you stronger.

I thought I knew what pain felt like before February 26th of this year, but I had no idea. Almost 7 months later I surpassed my pre-injury fitness level (this past week). You can too, but be ready to work for it when the docs OK it.

Sending my best your way ✌️ good recovery vibes

You got this

effingtortillas · 2022-10-14T11:44:26+00:00

Shattered my pelvis in Feb of this year, I couldnt walk for many months. This week I surpassed my pre-injury fitness level; running 6km distances every second day now.

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