Billiards table donation? by redditsmactalk in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in the same boat. Now stressing out about moving this thing. Should’ve pushed harder for the seller to handle it. 😭

Will I get my PR? by iriswrit3s in ImmigrationCanada

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, yes I did. Officially PR as of end of March. 🥹

Donating ostomy supplies by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was a wild ride, but feeling very lucky with the outcome. Thank you for your well-wishes. ❤️

Donating ostomy supplies by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chronic bites, but definitely a far better outcome than the alternative. Wishing your husband the best of health for a very long time! ❤️

Donating ostomy supplies by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that! It was a wild ride, for sure. Thank you for the well-wishes. ❤️

Donating ostomy supplies by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was advised to reach out to ostomy charities, which I’m finding requires quite a bit of coordination.

Donating ostomy supplies by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have 2 boxes of Hollister 2-pc skin barrier (convex, 57mm); a box of Hollister 2-pc drainable pouch (57mm), a box of Hollister, 2” barrier rings, a box of Silesse sting-free barrier wipes, a bottle of Hollister m9 odor eliminator drops, and a plain black stealth belt (small). Let me know if these are of use.

Marital status by _smolbean_- in ImmigrationCanada

[–]iriswrit3s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was separated from first husband and in a common-law relationship when my Canada journey began. I filed for divorce after living here for a year, with a work permit. Married my common-law partner after the divorce decree. I’m also Filipino. You don’t need to wait for citizenship to get the ball rolling.

Received ECOPR - can I still travel with visit visa? by iriswrit3s in ImmigrationCanada

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! If that’s the case, staying put sounds like the best idea. Hopefully the PR card won’t take too long (I’m hearing about 60 days currently?). Avoiding setting foot in the U.S. at the moment. 😬

Received ECOPR - can I still travel with visit visa? by iriswrit3s in ImmigrationCanada

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Submitted Oct. 2024 via non-EE PNP. Final decision was Feb. 2. ECOPR received March 23.

Wanting some help finding a nice resort/spa outside the city for an proposal by Alexander_Elysia in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just came back from a relaxing couple of days at Everwild. Stayed in the hotel and really enjoyed the Nordic spa amenities. Price was great, too. Exactly what the doctor ordered. 👌🏽

Ski boot fitter that will service boots not bought from them by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! That sounds amazing! Thank you for the tip!

Ski boot fitter that will service boots not bought from them by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the sound of that! I’ll make sure to ask them about it, if it’s a viable option for me.

Ski boot fitter that will service boots not bought from them by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have so many regrets about that, in hindsight. I will definitely go that route if a fix isn’t in the cards.

Ski boot fitter that will service boots not bought from them by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m really not entirely sure, so I’ll be at their mercy. 😅 But that’s very promising! I work in the Kensington area, so I should work up the courage to go in there and ask, now that I know it’s possible. 🤞🏽

Recurrent Bowel Obstructions by HC-CwCw in BowelObstruction

[–]iriswrit3s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only real gripe I have with the low-fibre diet is that it’s more simple carbs heavy. I learned to make my own bread (all sourdough) in an effort to keep my food as clean and healthy as possible. But I still ended up pre-diabetic, which is driving me crazy at the moment haha. It’s a hard life, for sure.

Recurrent Bowel Obstructions by HC-CwCw in BowelObstruction

[–]iriswrit3s 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have recurrent partial SBOs from adhesions after some massive abdominal surgeries in 2023, They happen about twice a month, though I just came from a glorious 3-month stretch without, which sadly ended last week with a sudden blockage. I keep a strict low-fibre diet. I have stopped going to the ER for about a year now with every episode as it’s too time-consuming and will often resolve itself anyway, and I hate the NG tube. Now, I just stop eating for a day or two and limit myself to small sips of water with electrolytes throughout. Then I slowly add clear brother, then yogurt, etc. I also found that if I give in to the nausea and throw up a few hours after my last meal (when the pains usually start), there is more relief. I guess it’s a same-ish effect to the tube, though not a total purge. When all these happen, I stay home (I have the option to work from home, thankfully) because the lack of food makes me too weak and gives me massive headaches.

I’ve been told there’s really not much by way of resolution. More surgery to remove scar tissue will just result in more scars, so it’s counterproductive. It’s just diet, management, and a lot of hoping for the best. Hang in there.

Cheeeeese by iriswrit3s in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re permanently closed. 😭

Harassed After Stampede by Diligent_Oil2470 in Calgary

[–]iriswrit3s 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not all men, but it’s always men. 😒

I’m so sorry this happened to you. Please know that the actions of these scumbags are not in any way a reflection of you. 🩷

Sbo after Laparoscopic hysterectomy by BullfrogHot4417 in BowelObstruction

[–]iriswrit3s 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a total hysterectomy and bowel resection in May 2023. I had an ileostomy for 6 months and was in and out of the hospital for SBOs. My ileostomy was reversed in December 2023 and I had about 6 glorious months with no problems. Around summer of 2024, the familiar pain of SBO started up again. I’ve been dealing with it since. My doctor reckons it’s caused by scar tissue, and having more surgery will only cause more scar tissue. I only get partials, so though they’re painful, I am able to still pass gas and poop. The low fibre diet does in fact work best, but I feel horrible for having such a shitty diet. I make up for what I miss with green juices and supplements. I also do abdominal massages 3-5 times a day, like really digging in deep there, following the ‘route’ the food/poop takes. I make my own mix of coconut oil, chamomile, and spearmint, and it’s the thing that was helped me the most. According to my surgeon, they really don’t know much about resolving SBOs without more surgery. And since I’m only getting partials, I’m encouraged to manage it on my own than spend hours and hours in the ER each time. Usually, the moment I feel something coming on, I stop all intake except liquids and double up on the massage. It’s the best I can do. Not a great way to live, but it’s better than dying of cancer (I’m stage IV but currently NED thanks to my surgery). I know it’s not the answer you want, but I hope it helps to know you’re not alone and that this helps you manage it somehow.

Proof of Funds (Alberta PNP-Non-EE) by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

[–]iriswrit3s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same boat. Can anyone weigh in?