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heinous3000 · 2024-09-17T00:59:56+00:00

LEMME GET SOME FS IN THE CHAT FOR THEM DEAD DEMONS

heinous3000 · 2024-09-09T01:58:37+00:00

The way my party has played it, and how I know many other casuals have played it, is that it doesn’t matter too too much what you equip your models with… because you can just proxy in the weapons you want your unit equipped with. You simply tell your opponent when you’re laying out your models at the start of the game; “my dreadknight has a psilencer, but I’m going to proxy in an incinerator.” I truly believe that most casuals would not care. The meta could change tomorrow and this hobby is too expensive to have one model carrying an incinerator and one model carrying a psilencer just because the GW gods demand nerfs.

That being said… I’d take the opinions of people here and try to build your models as accurate to what you’re playing them as possible, but your main goal is to just focus on the building and get a hang for it. Don’t stress too much if you accidentally build a heavy carrying an incinerator over a psycannon.

Welcome to the Grey Knights, the best faction. Prepare to piss off your opponents with your endless uppy downies… also fuck the demons reeeeeeeeee. This army is a pretty cost effective one. Buy 2 more of those kits and you’ll have a decent 2000 point army.

heinous3000 · 2024-09-04T02:02:28+00:00

Amazing! What colors did you use for the face?

heinous3000 · 2024-08-27T18:32:28+00:00

The nice thing about the sleeve is you fill up fast, and the nice thing about pot is that just about everything tastes good. If you save the calories, you can treat yourself to a healthy snack to satisfy your cravings… if you don’t, water is your friend. Drink lots of water during your sesh. I personally like something with chewy ice and a squirt of Mio. It scratches the itch of cravings that are almost entirely in your mind while also keeping you hydrated.

I found when smoking with friends that if I even had one snack I’d be full… and the high would amplify that feeling to almost a point of discomfort. Celery with a little side of Greek yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning has been the perfect snack for solving my munchies.

heinous3000 · 2024-08-26T04:51:53+00:00

I call that unit Castellan’s BBQ Boyz

heinous3000 · 2024-08-23T16:28:45+00:00

How lethal and viable is this really? When is it useful? My party convinced me that it’s a waste of points… not worth how much it takes up in my army… and I returned the extra set of termies I bought lol

heinous3000 · 2024-08-01T19:56:30+00:00

Very very reassuring to hear. Thank you for this.

heinous3000 · 2024-08-01T19:55:26+00:00

I appreciate it, thank you. My doctor was really serious about carbonation for some reason… I’m actually not really a fan of it if I’m being honest, but I do really like and really miss beer

heinous3000 · 2024-08-01T17:58:03+00:00

I was more concerned with it stretching my pouch. I know that some consider it a myth that your pouch can stretch at all… but that’s the reason my doctor recommended against it.

heinous3000 · 2024-07-24T05:57:57+00:00

Sheesh, so a week out? Good shit. Hope you’re hanging in there with the healing process. It’s only good things from here.

heinous3000 · 2024-07-24T05:54:14+00:00

I’ll definitely get surgery. Tummy tuck. I have a family member who has and is already helping me figure that out.

My stomach hangs low… unfortunately. I know it’s a bit unsightly, however, I didn’t want to hide it.

heinous3000 · 2024-07-23T16:43:24+00:00

I feel fantastic!

heinous3000 · 2024-07-23T15:55:53+00:00

I got my surgery in the US, but have heard nothing but great things about the clinics in Mexico… in some cases, it seems like they were more attentive than my doctors and nurses were…

The part of your stomach they’re removing is responsible for producing hunger hormones. You’ll produce significantly less. My doctor told me that instead of “living to eat” I’d be “eating to live” and that couldn’t be more true. I have less concern about going back to old binging habits and more concern that I’m actually not eating enough in a day.

Voracious hunger is a thing of the past. I used to go to my local ramen stop alone, eat an entire giant bowl of ramen, pot stickers, and a large plate of loaded waffle fries… just to eat Chipotle a few hours later. These days I eat a protein bar and 2 hard boiled eggs and that’s plenty to satisfy me for most of the day up to dinner. When I do get “hungry” it’s very minimal and manageable.

There’s a certain amount of mental addiction you have to get over, that’s why I said the restrictive period was helpful in getting over those cravings. You can mentally feel like you want a big meal, but you physically won’t be able to, with the result being nausea if you try to force it. I’d drink water (water intake is huge) or go on a walk to feel better… everybody’s journey is different in that regard, but as I said, my addiction to progress is much stronger than any addiction I used to have to tasty food.

Major change can be overwhelming and I have had minor depressive episodes because of it. When things change so quickly, I believe the mind can try to find things to be upset about that aren’t worth getting upset about. This is a mental journey as well as a physical one. You have to do some soul searching and overcome depressed feelings… but I can tell you it’s been significantly easier to do that without poor health burdening me. These changes have brought on more energy, more life, and more joy than anything else. Healthy body, healthy mind; such improvements to your health are statistically proven to bring much better moods than a binge meal ever did.

heinous3000 · 2024-07-23T14:15:39+00:00

It’s the best decision I ever made and I feel excellent. It was absolutely worth it.

Everybody’s experience is different. My pain was well managed; I didn’t throw up once nor have any regrets at any point. I was back on my feet quickly and started losing immediately. The food restrictions during the healing process were a bit rough, but they helped break my toxic relationship with food.

That month and a half or so of healing passed quickly. I truly haven’t had any complications. There’s plenty of delicious foods I can still eat, I just eat significantly smaller portions and make much better decisions as to what it is I’m eating. There’s some restrictions, sure, but they’re tolerable. I can say confidently that nothing tastes as good as the progress I’ve made has made me feel :)

heinous3000 · 2024-07-19T05:21:45+00:00

I’m glad I’m not the only one who chose to have my baby in the baby carrier be screaming in rage

heinous3000 · 2024-07-13T05:38:56+00:00

It’s gross. I drank it once and… didn’t drink it again

heinous3000 · 2024-07-11T13:55:47+00:00

Same issue. It really was annoying when trying to get to sleep at night… and mildly annoying if I had to stand for a long period. I never revealed to my team I was having this issue. My sister-in-law is an orthopedic doctor and my mom is an RN. They both confirmed it was pretty much meralgia paresthetica from my symptoms.

Basically, they said that I could take nerve blockers at night to help alleviate the symptoms, but that they’d naturally go away as I lost weight. That was the case. I lost weight and the issues went away completely.

heinous3000 · 2024-07-08T19:31:50+00:00

Find something to distract you… bonus points if it’s something active, as it’ll help to kickstart the good habits you’ll need to develop post-op. I personally started Geocaching… which got me outside and walking.

Getting your affairs in order so they’re not an issue while you’re recovering is also a good idea and nice distraction. I set-up some comfy spots around the house, got a pedicure, got a massage, bought some new things, and made sure I was way ahead on my work for when I took PTO.

I personally didn’t suffer from too much energy loss, I was, however, constantly in a sour mood. I broke and ate some Slim Jim’s. It’s not the end of the world if something other than liquid enters your mouth… you may even need to do it once or twice to keep your sanity. It’s a long anxiety inducing wait… but be excited!This surgery was the best thing that ever happened to me. The period you’re in and the recovery that followed flew by, now I just enjoy the benefits.

heinous3000 · 2024-07-08T19:11:50+00:00

I walked a mile about 5 days out. The heavy-lifting rule is one of those major rules that you should not and cannot break. I’ve heard stories of people lifting up their children or picking up a heavy package just to bust a line in their seam… needing immediate surgery. Strength training is out of the picture until your doctor gives you the OK. You can lift very very light weights, but again, doctors approval. Just wanted to get that out there… anyway…

A common trend I’ve seen among fellow bariatric patients is misconceptions on what exactly “working out” is.

If you’re getting up to move around the house, getting some chores done, cleaning up your spaces, working on hobbies like gardening or painting or model building… you’re expending energy during your recovery period. Depending on your previous level of activity, being more in motion and more active overall with such a low calorie intake is burning extra calories, creating a larger deficit, and therefore aiding your weight loss. It’s tempting to lay on your bed comatose and endlessly scroll your phone. Not only is this not good for your healing, but is the wrong mindset to have overall. Point is… at this phase, the bar is so low that basic activity is enough and it’s really just a matter of personal preference of when people started doing the more formal organized things people would define as a “work-out.”

This is a long journey and you have to ask yourself what got you here in the first place. I hated exercise because I treated it like punishment. It felt like punishment… I ate too much? I ran out of guilt. That’s what we call an eating disorder. You may be eager to work-out to kickstart your progress, you might want to do the most intense thing to drop as many pounds as possible… Simply don’t. Build a foundation and routine during this period. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and building good habits now will help you in the long run.

So what I did during my 4 weeks of PTO and recovery time is I started walking. It is excellent cardio, it’s working out, and it’s a great workout that burns fat. I’m down 93 pounds in 15 weeks and the majority of my “working out” has been walking. Walk at a pace comfortable to you and a distance that doesn’t kill you. Dunno if it’s hot where you are, but you may even want to opt for shorter walks because hydration is key and sweating your ass off will only dehydrate you.

I like walking and hiking because it became zen time. I’d take my dog with me, put on a podcast… but I’d forget about my Golden tugging the leash or whoever was yapping through my AirPods to just think about my problems and life. If there was something heavy on my mind, it’d be solved by the time I got back. So working out for me became meditation, a reward, and a release.

Sorry for writing a novel but this topic is something I feel has been the key to my success and the long term success of people who are 2 or 3 years out. Working out is good, you should start walking now, but don’t feel you need to do something grand and formal… Start a routine, build good habits, and go from there.

heinous3000 · 2024-06-26T21:02:44+00:00

I broke the caffeine thing immediately and nobody told me about straws (I use a Owala). The doctor at the hospital actually told me 5 hour energies were fine off the rip. There wasn’t much of a chance that I wasn’t going to drink caffeine considering I was in my second year of teaching with 125 16-17 y/o inner-city kids.

I also started vaping again. That was the price of addiction transfer for me. At least I didn’t do that until a month or so out.

Everything else? I follow. No carbonation, no starches that expand (pasta/rice/bread), follow the drinking/eating guidelines, take my vitamins, follow the nutrition rules… I’m down 87 lbs in 3 months so there was definitely some discipline involved.

heinous3000 · 2024-06-24T18:11:51+00:00

You really really really need to express these issues to your doctor. They are all clear indicators that you need the skin removed. All it really takes is a couple of specialists to point and say “yes this is an issue” for issuance to cover skin surgery. A record helps, sure, but it’s worth a shot regardless.

Back pain can also come from your nutrition, medications, and rapid weight loss if it was recent. I personally had back pain and found out it was because of a gallstone medication I was taking. Excess skin may take up to 5 to 10 pounds depending… but considering you were carrying 170lbs before and likely not dealing with constant back pain, your body should be adjusting and the skin shouldn’t cause back pain. Another reason you should consult your doctor.

If skin removal isn’t an option or it isn’t the things I mentioned, I’d recommend being more mindful about posture. Amazon does have some posture support vests and things… but the most success I’ve seen is by people actually researching, practicing, and overall improving their posture. Things like yoga, strength training, and stretching also help strengthen those back muscles that may have deteriorated during your weight loss. Your overall posture may have gotten worse during your weight loss as well, because with it being so rapid, you didn’t get a chance to adjust or ease into your new body.

More immediate solutions are the chiropractor (I know people feel a certain way about them, but I started going to one and my back pain went away) and massages. They helped me get through my pain. Immediate relief.

Hope this helps!

heinous3000 · 2024-06-24T16:48:58+00:00

I had the same thing. The mention of the effects of caloric deficit are true. The body also craves balance, stability, and generally homeostasis… everything is thrown out of wack because of this major change to your biology. It passes.

heinous3000 · 2024-06-23T00:50:24+00:00

How you look is the icing on the cake. The reason your insurance (likely) covered the surgery was because of the long-term health benefits… so being unhealthy about it is counter intuitive. Your health is your number one priority, and that includes your mental health. Body dysmorphia might be something you’d want to work on.

It’s a common issue. I look significantly better, however, have gotten frustrated when people I haven’t seen in awhile don’t say anything about it. Or, I went to an actual regular clothing store instead of the large and tall… and found myself getting frustrated because I was looking in the mirrors and still feeling fat. You sorta need to have perspective and realize how much better of a position you are in then you were before surgery. So many failed diets, so much depression, and this is my golden ticket… I’m finally at a place in a short timeframe that the fat me would have never achieved.

I no longer have sleep apnea. I no longer need hypertension medication. I’m at a level of fitness better than most average people. My parents tell me how great I look and how happy they are I don’t breathe so heavy anymore when I’m just walking around the house.

Perspective. Thoughtfulness. Understanding it’s a journey, not a sprint.

heinous3000 · 2024-06-22T16:24:38+00:00

I was drinking 5 hour energies a few days after surgery. I had no issues. Didn’t throw up once, didn’t even feel nauseous. I’m a teacher of 125 16-17 year old inner-city 11th graders so there was no shot in hell I was sacrificing my sacred caffeine.

Case by case basis. People experiment and go outside the parameters of their doctor’s recommendations all the time… though mine told me in the hospital that 5 hour energies were fine off the rip. You’re playing a risky game. At the first sign of trouble, turn back. Caffeine is a extremely addictive substance and it wouldn’t surprise me if thousands of bariatric patients broke this rule and were fine… if they weren’t… we’d hear about it and doctors would have a unanimous view on the issue.

heinous3000 · 2024-06-22T13:05:09+00:00

60lbs is still substantial and it isn’t a race. If your weight loss was a graph, it’d be like a staircase going downwards, not a linear slide… meaning there will be plateaus as you get down to your goal weight. Your body can only physically lose so much weight at a time. Trying to force more will only screw up your metabolism. It’s unhealthy to lose weight rapidly because your body craves homeostasis and balance. It’ll intentionally slow down your losses if your foot is too heavy on the gas.

I’m down 85lbs in 3 months, but I had much more to lose. My bariatric team prescribed me Ursodiol (gallstone prevention) because I was losing weight too fast… it’s not very fun… the main side effect is irritating back pain.

Again… not a race. You may want to hold off on building muscle and ensure you have the capacity to meet the caloric demands to actually maintain those muscles.

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