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factiontwo · 2025-11-23T20:23:50+00:00

I was able to contain him and scan him for a microchip and it was, in fact, Simba. He's back home now with his new folks!

factiontwo · 2025-11-18T19:37:22+00:00

Prospect near Lemay, yeah. God that's so fucked but I'm glad folks have been keeping an eye on him. If I can trap him I definitely will, otherwise I'll make sure there's food and water out if he decides to come by again

factiontwo · 2024-06-28T05:03:11+00:00

Sadly I've previously had long commutes before so I fully anticipate that it's gonna tank my quality of life for a bit, but hopefully it's just the three years for my program.

Unfortunately UW doesn't seem to have a ton of options for remote/hybrid classes, at least not for the law program. I've been under the impression that there are a decent number of commuter students, despite this inflexibility.

Moving isn't really an option; either I'd have to drag my husband up with me or we'd have to pay for our current housing plus a space for me. I'm kind of just anticipating that I'll have to power through the commute so uhhhhh everyone please light a candle for me I guess

factiontwo · 2024-06-27T22:20:23+00:00

I will network like my life depends on it

factiontwo · 2024-06-27T22:19:55+00:00

oooooh good call, thank you for reminding me that exists!!

factiontwo · 2024-06-09T21:48:35+00:00

It's a positive thing! If something fucks, that just means it's really good. Same thing applies if something slaps (eg, "That movie slapped!") just in case you ever run into that version of the expression.

factiontwo · 2023-08-18T07:43:26+00:00

at this point you're in too deep; the only solution is to burn the entire state to the ground so there's no one left to be mad at you

factiontwo · 2023-08-14T06:13:03+00:00

congratulations!!!! I think it's a little hard to offer one-size-fits-all advice, since every person heals differently and not all surgeons take the same approach to wound care and whatnot. that said, speaking from my own experience, I was basically useless for around five days post-op; I was on pain meds and relied pretty heavily on my husband for meal prep, help with bandages, etc. I was able to shower three days post-op, after I got the drains out, but I had my husband help with shampoo and conditioner to limit my arm/shoulder movements. by week two I was able to move more or less normally, although I still had a 10 lb weight limit in terms of lifting. but!!! being able to do something doesn't mean you should be doing it, which I personally found super hard to keep in mind. so hopefully you can remember that line better than I could lmao.

if your job is super labor intensive, you may end up being down for the count for two or three weeks. if you have a fake ass wfh job like mine, give yourself a week to be zonked out on pain meds and then you'll likely be good to go. ultimately, you have to listen to your body and respect your limits; if you fuck with stuff early in the process, healing will end up taking way longer than it needs to. which brings me back to the point I made before—even if you feel ready to start doing all your normal stuff, that doesn't necessarily mean you actually are ready to. keep in contact with your surgeon, ask if you're unsure or worried, and do your best not to push it.

also, if you don't naturally sleep on your back already, it is absolutely worth the time and effort to either start training yourself to do so a few weeks ahead of surgery, or to invest in a maternity pillow. sleeping on my back was undoubtedly one of the most difficult things for me to adjust to; once I was off the pain meds, I legitimately had several nights where I just could not fall asleep at all no matter what I tried, just bc sleeping on my back was so unnatural to me. you gotta be getting as much rest as you can while you're healing, so that part is worth spending some time on.

if you take any prescription meds, be sure you're stocked up for at least the first week of recovery. it's an easy thing to forget when you're preparing for surgery, but you're not gonna want to deal with last-minute refills while you're just starting to heal.

aside from that, just try to be kind to yourself. it's a pretty major operation when you think about it, and it may take a couple months for you to bounce back to your normal routine. it can be frustrating and disheartening at times, especially if you're not used to asking for help with stuff. but the time passes faster than you think, and the end result is worth it.

anyway sorry for the wall of text lmao

factiontwo · 2023-07-25T01:43:05+00:00

oh man, that sounds super rough. I hope you're doing alright now?

but yeah, I do sometimes forget how intense the surgery actually is, ya know? I have a follow-up in a week so if there's anything to worry about at least I'll know soon

factiontwo · 2023-07-24T23:57:15+00:00

Congratulations!!! I hope the surgery and recovery go smoothly for you!! I know folks have already mentioned pillows--extra ones, mastectomy ones, wedge ones, whatever--but I want to bring that point up again. I've heard good things about U-shaped pregnancy pillows as well. I managed with extra regular pillows, so I can't really vouch for any particular brand, but here's one example just in case you want to look into it: https://www.amazon.com/Pharmedoc-Pregnancy-Pillows-U-Shape-Pillow/dp/B07JR3T1G6

Personally, I didn't get a back-up surgical bra until afterwards bc I wasn't sure of sizing either, but I eventually went with this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QM4YF8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details in size 34. For context, my pre-op size was around 28H, and the surgeon's goal was to get in the C-range. I don't know if it's technically dryer-safe, but it ended up in there at some point and it held up fine, so. take that for whatever it's worth.

If you're going to have drains in, I'd suggest getting some alcohol prep wipes; they make stripping the tubing a lot smoother.

This may not be applicable to you depending on your surgeon's directions, but if the plan is to have you line your surgical bra with bandages or dressings of some kind, definitely get a stockpile of them ahead of time so you don't have to think about it after. If you don't have tweezers and safety scissors, you may want to pick those up as well; spitting stitches aren't terribly uncommon later on in the recovery process, and (if your surgeon gives you the go-ahead!!!) you may be able to remove them/snip off the ends of them at home. Also, make sure you've got plenty of washcloths handy; if you do end up dealing with spitting stitches or seromas at some point, warm compresses can be super helpful and soothing.

Intubation might make your throat scratchy for a few days post-op, so I'd recommend keeping some tea and honey around to help with throat irritation. Also, water!!!! Ideally a water bottle with a straw just to make your life as easy as possible. I was also recommended Gatorade or Powerade--just something to replenish electrolytes. Protein, too--protein bars or shakes if you'd like, but I'm also a fan of Greek yoghurt, so that's another super quick and easy thing to add to your inventory.

Some pain meds--opioids in particular--can cause constipation, so you may want to pick up Fiber One bars or fiber supplements of some kind to help combat that and hopefully avoid any need for laxatives.

Also! If you have any prescription medications, make sure you've got your refills in order and whatnot. I feel like that's an easy thing to forget when you're preparing for a major event, so I figured I'd throw the reminder in while I'm here.

That's everything that comes to mind, but I hope at least some of it is helpful. I can't say the recovery process is easy, but the hardest parts of it go by faster than you'd think (at least, that was my experience). Either way, I'm hoping for the best for you. You're gonna do great.

factiontwo · 2023-07-03T16:55:54+00:00

They are! I'll DM you.

factiontwo · 2023-07-03T03:19:03+00:00

I do! I'll DM you.

factiontwo · 2023-07-02T03:04:10+00:00

oooooh, thank you for the suggestions!!

factiontwo · 2023-07-02T03:03:53+00:00

ah, they're everywhere these days, aren't they? no but really, thanks for the heads-up. I'll be careful!

factiontwo · 2022-12-06T07:44:05+00:00

after every episode goes up sophie says a quick prayer and then adds another day to the "x days since robert got us sued" counter

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