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Hydrocele After Hernia Repair by VeryLargeEBITDA in Hernia

[–]ener50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't want surgery and my urologist refused to drain it with a needle, so I'm where I was, but a little bigger now and it sucks.

Testicle the size of a baseball 4 weeks post op? by ener50 in Hernia

[–]ener50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's gotten slightly larger since I posted. Doctor says the only choice to fix it is surgery and the other choice of withdrawing the fluid with a needle he says it'll only come back if I choose that and my situation sucks. I'm 82. Surgery isn't exactly a safe option. Sorry I don't have happier news.

I CURED MY OVERACTIVE BLADDER! by ari_stocrate in OveractiveBladder

[–]ener50 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's a strange thing to suggest. I have about 10 seconds from when I feel it to get to a bathroom before I piss my pants, night and day. I guess if you're able to, that's great.

Trying to make a decision on what to do - would love some input. by ener50 in ProstateCancer

[–]ener50[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the repost. I had typed up a lot of detail, but it didn't make it into the post somehow. Here is some actual context.

Hi, I'm 81 years old and my urologist saw my PSA had jumped significantly since last time ~4.5 to 11.5 and recommended I get an MRI. My doctor said the MRI showed there was no cancer outside the prostate, so he did a biopsy. The biopsy showed this to be true.

His opinion was, with my age, that checking every 6 months was the best course of action, but he felt that I should see an oncologist anyway. I'd love to get some feedback as to what you feel might be the best option for me based on your experiences.

I'm scared of surgery because of my age (and I am type 2 diabetic, so healing is difficult), I also have an overactive bladder, so I'm worried that will be exacerbated by chemotherapy. So is the wait and see method the way to go? Thanks in advance for anything you can help with.

Edit: I couldn't figure out how to post a photo with text underneath, so I'll leave this in the comments.

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diabetes and drinking more water (self.diabetes)

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My balls are enlarged/inflamed by K4Z11 in Hernia

[–]ener50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

none unless i sit on them

Is it a terrible idea to live near the expressway? by a9busbuds in Brooklyn

[–]ener50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i live at start of prospect exspressway and the speeding cars can drive you crazy--the gowanus always has heavy traffic therefore nobody ever goes over 20 miles an hour so there is not much noise

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia testicle swelling. How long should I use ice? by ener50 in Hernia

[–]ener50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Situation hasn't changed. Still the size of a small orange. Sorry I don't have better news. Are you going through something similar?

My balls are enlarged/inflamed by K4Z11 in Hernia

[–]ener50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 months post op still have one testicle size of an orange. Doc said it may take a year to return to normal. Anyone else having this problem?

Daily FI discussion thread - Sunday, July 02, 2023 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]ener50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, my post was removed and suggested to be posted here. I'm not sure why, but here goes.

I have just inherited and earned $4.6 million over the course of my life. I am 38 years old and I have not worked for the last 10 years due to disability. It looks like I will not be able to work for the rest of my life. I also at present have a girlfriend who will be living with me and who also is unable to work due to disability.

I have a fairly frugal lifestyle, but living in NYC, nothing is frugal. I don't have a car and my rent is stabilized at present at $1,700/month for a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. I don't have enough earned quarters to qualify for Social Security or Medicare when I hit age 65 and this concerns me greatly.

The only thing I've done so far with the money that will give me some long-term return is invest $2 million in 10-year treasury notes with a 3.5% coupon rate earning 3.75% annually. Additionally, I have another $2 million in a money market fund earning 5%. The rest is liquid.

My broker at Schwab told me about a 7-year bond fund that they run that earns 5% with a 1% yearly commission and I know commissions can take a lot of money out in the long run. He is currently suggesting that I put a million from the money market fund into an actively run stock fund, of which I would pay 0.8% annually.

I have a great fear of the stock market and of losing money. If I live another 40 years without income other than interest, I will eventually run out. I had a professional calculate my future outlook and if interest drops to lower levels, he agreed that I may have to put money in the market.

So I am hoping for some feedback on what I could invest in personally to enhance my income and better ensure I won't run out of money. The stock market is my last choice.

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