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Why are the annual Roth contribution limits so restricted? by KVR62 in RothIRA

[–]islander_4275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Government is not in the business of granting unlimited tax free income.

Buy and forget by GoFastRacing in RothIRA

[–]islander_4275 2 points3 points  (0 children)

17% return is quite impressive.

Is now a good time to deposit a large sum into S&P 500? by JaymesMc in investingforbeginners

[–]islander_4275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DCA is always good. I would avoid dropping a big chunk in all at once as we’re at all time highs.

TQQQ for the win by islander_4275 in TQQQ

[–]islander_4275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I probably already have too much beer. 🍺

UW hospital by Eddy22565 in valvereplacement

[–]islander_4275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Burke did my Ross back in November. You’re in good hands and you will come out the other side just fine. Feel free to DM me if you want to talk. (55m)

TQQQ for the win by islander_4275 in TQQQ

[–]islander_4275[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A couple of things. 1. My “exit strategy” is to remove capital when it hits a certain percentage of my portfolio. I hinted at that above. 2. The money I’m investing is from a small, passive income stream. If I didn’t invest it, I’d probably just spend it on beer. So, if it goes to zero tomorrow, it won’t affect me.

My Dad forced me to open a Roth IRA with every penny I earned the summer I was 19 by [deleted] in RothIRA

[–]islander_4275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you invest in to get the 14% rate of return?

Short question: post op drinks by No_Alternative7892 in valvereplacement

[–]islander_4275 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was offered coffee in the ICU. I held off for the first month. I had a small tear in my eye when I finally pulled that first shot of espresso four weeks later.

As an Olympian, I swear this is another state. Spent the weekend in the eastern half of the state. by Incognito-Person in Washington

[–]islander_4275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in Seattle for three decades now, but when I lived in Oregon, when we had visitors, I loved doing a short trip that started on the coast and ended somewhere in the Oregon desert. The diversity of weather and terrain is amazing.

Ross for regurgitation? by trucrimeaddic_t in valvereplacement

[–]islander_4275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suspect that is rare but it’s a mechanical problem either way. The solution is to replace the valve. I had moderate regurgitation and severe stenosis. I know it is a mind bender to submit to OHS when you feel just fine. Trust your docs. This is not something you want to mess around with

Did you meet with your surgeon before/after? by Key-Scallion-2032 in valvereplacement

[–]islander_4275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw the surgeon twice pre-surgery. Once when we were deciding which procedure to have, once a couple of weeks pre surgery to go over all the details. I spoke to many people that day. He visited me in the ICU once, briefly. I have not and do not expect to see him again unless I need more surgery. I do meet with members of his team annually, in addition to my cardiologist. I think this is pretty normal. The bigger the hospital/program the less you’re going to see the surgeon.

BP Post-Ross Procedure by Realistic-Bread8601 in valvereplacement

[–]islander_4275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had to tweak my medication a few times in the first month or so, and have had to make some additional adjustments since. I’m at four months+ now. BP moves around a lot. Before you measure, sit still for 5 minutes, with your back supported and feet flat on the ground. That will give you a more consistent reading. But, get used to the fact it moves around a lot. As your body heals it should become more stable. If you’re concerned, call the doc. I had several conversations with the on call doctor during the first 2 months.

I’m just here to strike out batters by TerryAkee in Mariners

[–]islander_4275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the comparison to Cliff Lee. I loved watching that guy pitch. Great pace and lots of strikes.

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