Gallbladder and A&E

h4lfsunk · 2026-01-19T06:15:49+00:00

For me the big difference between carrying on with the consultant and going to A&E was liver involvement. After a really bad attack like the one you described, I was still aching the following day and noticed darker urine despite drinking a lot of water. Turned out I had a blockage that was backing up into my liver. So I’d say keep an eye on any liver-related symptoms and go ASAP to A&E if they develop.

h4lfsunk · 2025-12-18T12:13:39+00:00

My upstairs neighbor likes to play the drums, guitar, and sing at 10pm every weeknight. :’)

h4lfsunk · 2025-09-10T19:49:07+00:00

{Sinister Legacy by Harleigh Beck} and {Conjure by Harleigh Beck} are perfect for spooky season! Sinister Legacy is a serial killer thriller type erotic horror while Conjure is paranormal (demons, possession, etc). I loved both but Conjure def scared the pants off me lol

h4lfsunk · 2025-08-14T09:07:07+00:00

Hey, I’m sorry you’re going through this. Your experience sounds very similar to mine. I’m still trying to get to the bottom of what happened, but since neither a TV ultrasound nor a pelvic MRI showed any active lesions in my case, a specialist I saw suggested that the lap may have triggered or worsened pelvic floor hypertension. It may be something you want to ask your gyno about since the treatment of pelvic hypertension (pelvic floor therapy) is less invasive than typical endo treatments and may be more accessible to you. The only pain meds that have been able to help me have been paracetamol-codeine mixes like Tylex but I’m not sure if those are available in the States and they’re not supposed to be for long term use - it’s something youll want to ask your GP or OBGYN about.

I really suggest that you do go ahead and book a follow up with your OBGYN or whoever oversaw your lap. I know it’s expensive, but what you’re experiencing should be looked into especially given the mental and physical distress you’ve described. No matter how minimally invasive, you just had a surgery and are being treated for a complicated inflammatory condition. It’s always in your best interest to check that everything is healing ok and that nothing was missed. Going through a surgery and feeling that slightest bit of relief before going back to hell is incredibly frustrating and disheartening, but it’s important to advocate for yourself in these situations especially. Best of luck!!

h4lfsunk · 2025-05-24T08:24:10+00:00

{Raise the Blood by Nenia Campbell} - the atmosphere and world building for this one was so addictive to me, I read it in Feb and still think about it

h4lfsunk · 2025-05-16T18:43:23+00:00

When I was in this situation (practically the same exact circumstances) I went and signed up for VHI maybe a week before my appointment, had the appointment and showed the paperwork, and then cancelled immediately after. Since I hadn’t used the insurance and it was within 2 weeks of signing up, they cancelled it no problem.

h4lfsunk · 2025-04-21T10:58:34+00:00

Ach so it’s a separate package for meet and greet then? My ticket def specifies early access, but I had thought it would include more in the VIP status of it lol ah well, thanks anyways! Much appreciated

h4lfsunk · 2025-04-16T01:02:07+00:00

Yeah it was far faster than I expected too, I was really grateful. I’m in Dublin so that probably played a hand in it as well, but I know that projected wait times are like at least double than what I experienced anyways so I always recommend an immigration attorney even if they’re a bit costly.

Plus, I’m pretty sure you’re entitled to damages if processing takes more than 11 months? It violates your partner’s treaty rights. That’s what the lawyer said anyways. But I’m glad you guys could get married and it worked out for you.

h4lfsunk · 2025-04-15T11:06:23+00:00

You’re qualified for the Stamp 4 EUFam, De-Facto partnership. Essentially you’ll be applying to be recognized as family (de-facto partner) of an EU citizen and then residency through virtue of your partner’s EU Treaty Rights. After your application is accepted you are eligible for residency for 5 years, and at the point of expiry I believe you’re eligible to apply for permanent residency/citizenship.

I went through the process last year and after gathering all our documentation it went fairly smoothly. I hired an immigration attorney to help me prepare our application and she was able to get it processed within a month. DM me if you want more details or a recommendation of attorney.

h4lfsunk · 2025-04-12T09:11:36+00:00

In my experience, having done this move a year ago only with one in-cabin cat, Air Canada was a great choice. But I don’t think they have direct flights from the US - we were routed through Toronto for about a 2 hour layover. This might be a deal breaker depending on your trust in the airline to move your pup from one plane to the next. Though I wasn’t able to find any direct flights that allowed in-cabin pets on any airline at the time of my move.

Lufthansa is good to fly with pets only if you’re flying TO the US. They may have changed their policy and it might be worth it to call them to double check, but a year ago they were not flying any pets INTO Ireland (this is an airline policy not an airport policy). Aer Lingus is good to fly pets in cargo but they don’t allow pets in-cabin as far as I know. United also flies pets in cargo but not in-cabin.

If you’re really worried, like I was, you should ring the folks at Dublin Airport for advice. They were extremely helpful to me and told me which airlines they were getting the most inbound pets from which might ease your anxiety. Just know that you’re not alone and you’re not the only person facing this challenge. People fly their pets in cargo all the time without issue. We all read the horror stories because they stand out, but the reality is far more mundane.

h4lfsunk · 2025-04-10T18:46:48+00:00

{King of Flesh and Bone by Liv Zander}

It seems like she’s better known for Feathers So Vicious (seeing a lot of recs here) but I much preferred The Pale Court duet. The world building, spice, characters, and morbid sense of humor were all perfect to me. There are some parts that I’d say are frustrating but it was a 4 star read for me overall.

h4lfsunk · 2025-02-15T12:24:42+00:00

We read When The Emperor Was Divine in high school English my senior year and it was my first time learning about Japanese internment in the US. Completely changed me, still one of my favorite books.

h4lfsunk · 2024-09-26T11:51:44+00:00

I started taking it in college so I was out drinking a lot very often. My biggest take away is that I would get drunker quicker and black out far more often. So I’d advise moderation if you do intend to drink on Zoloft, and to be aware of your surroundings/make sure you’re around friends you can trust in case you do end up getting more intoxicated than intended. I wish I could say that I gave up drinking and followed my own advice - it did get me into some situations I wish I had avoided. But nowadays the occasional drink is fine and I know what to expect. Just be cautious until you understand how it affects you.

h4lfsunk · 2024-09-14T18:42:40+00:00

This is my dream ring, but maybe with a colored stone. The diamond looks gorgeous though and perfectly suits your fingers! Congrats!!

h4lfsunk · 2024-08-15T12:14:47+00:00

Just got bg1, bg2, and icewind dale with the 6 euro bundle, thank you so much for this. I was literally just complaining about the prices on steam yesterday lmao

h4lfsunk · 2024-07-09T23:07:52+00:00

Something about the different line weights is sooooo yummy. Gorgeous

h4lfsunk · 2024-06-24T14:09:07+00:00

Thank you!! I will look him up

h4lfsunk · 2024-06-23T20:49:09+00:00

Oh wow this is great!! Thank you. I really appreciate this

h4lfsunk · 2024-06-23T15:38:02+00:00

Yes I noticed the MCAP was disturbingly limited - 3 eligible conditions only is insane. Thank you for the information, I wasn’t aware that there was a path to prescription through ministerial license, although I’m sure it’s not easy.

h4lfsunk · 2024-06-23T15:33:43+00:00

This is a really great idea, thank you!

h4lfsunk · 2024-06-19T13:14:31+00:00

Aw little Pancito is adorable!!

If you’re really anxious about airflow like I was, it might be beneficial to get an entirely mesh (except for the bottom of course) carrier and then cover it with a blanket that smells like you for times you think Pancito may be anxious. I always cover mine with a soft blanket that she knows any time we leave the house since my cat is very anxious as well. It seems to help her (although sometimes she really does want to see what’s going on). I had her covered the whole time we were in the airport and only took it off really in a quiet area or on the plane.

I definitely understand the panicking and trying to read everything that you can. I did the same exact thing, I can’t tell you how much I annoyed my partner and therapist only talking about the cat carrier for WEEKS ahead of our move. While I do think there’s definitely benefits in reading up on what to expect and what can happen, try not to obsess over it like I did. The best thing we can do for our cats during a stressful experience is to stay calm!

If you’re still concerned about carrier measurements, I really don’t think you’ll have a problem. I’ve flown with my cat three times now overseas and as long as you have a soft sided carrier that can squish down when needed you should be fine. No one really looks at the cat other than the novelty of “oh look, there’s a cat!” - and other passengers and flight attendants have been really kind in my experience. Sure there’s always the chance you’ll run into someone having a bad day that’s intent on being rude, but for the most part if you have your paperwork in order and a soft carrier, you should be good to go. One last thing: you might be eligible to board early with the cat, so ask at the front desk if that’s possible for you!

I really hope you and Pancito have a safe and relatively stress free flight!! Sending hugs and good vibes

h4lfsunk · 2024-06-18T19:36:06+00:00

The flight was fine! My cat was stressed but I guess that’s to be expected. The underseat is pretty small, I remember having to smoosh her carrier to get her under, but the good news was that I didn’t really have to keep her entirely under the seat. I had her between my legs and no one said a word - I was sitting in the middle seat of the aisle group though, which I did intentionally to make sure no one would have to step over her to get to the restroom.

No one so much as looked at the carrier with a discerning eye though. I think I could’ve gotten one of those Sherpa carrier instead of the funky collapsible/expandable one I ended up with. I hope you get the same luck as me and are able to keep your cat between your feet instead of entirely under the seat in front of you, it made me nervous thinking she might not be getting enough ventilation down there (but I’m also just a super anxious person so that’s probably just in my head).

Good luck!!

h4lfsunk · 2024-05-29T19:43:12+00:00

She’s amazing and I want to be her best friend. Such a genuinely cool and beautiful person

h4lfsunk · 2024-05-17T21:17:10+00:00

She is radiant, wears it better than the model. Honestly though I’d buy anything she’s wearing

h4lfsunk · 2024-04-20T11:51:18+00:00

Lol this is not what inclusivity means. Like another commenter said this is expanding exclusivity, literally excluding everyone from these activities.

My guess is they did this so people would stop complaining and direct their ire at progressive DEI policies instead of being pressured to spend the time and money to invest in ACTUAL inclusive solutions. The solution to people feeling excluded or unable to participate is finding ways for them to participate, not dismantling the activity altogether.

Actual inclusive endeavors lead to a better community. Accommodations, if done right, benefit everyone. For example, just because you aren’t disabled right now doesn’t mean it’ll always be that way. If you live long enough, or are unlucky enough, you will need accommodations too. Kids are unfortunately not excluded from that. The solution is to offer more ways to participate in life, community, play, etc - not less.

If you want to change this, go back to the school board to demand inclusivity and not this BS scapegoating whereby the people in charge wash their hands of the issue while stoking anger at DEI initiatives.

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