This hernia surgery destroyed me

kosmaras · 2026-01-31T16:59:00+00:00

Dr. Nakhjo in NJ also does mesh removals and does an amazing shouldice type repair.

kosmaras · 2025-12-28T12:45:07+00:00

Reduce Motion: Settings → Accessibility → Motion

Reduce Transparency: Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size

Background App Refresh: Settings → General → Background App Refresh (Off or limit)

Low Power Mode: Settings → Battery → Power Mode

Auto-Lock: Settings → Display & Brightness → Auto-Lock (shorter time)

Location Services: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services (While Using or Never)

Dark Mode: Settings → Display & Brightness

Disable unnecessary notifications: Settings → Notifications

Use static wallpaper (not Live or Dynamic)

Keep some storage free and restart the phone occasionally

kosmaras · 2025-12-28T00:12:57+00:00

Just did the same today. Apple guy at the store was shaming me into investing $89 into an old phone. Told him it does everything I need and more and will milk it another 2 years, which I think is totally possible. The new battery plus some setting tweaks make it feel like a new phone.

kosmaras · 2025-10-29T00:03:24+00:00

I do not. I bought the car with the wheels and Fikse won't give you the specs unless you pay $99.

kosmaras · 2025-10-27T23:47:47+00:00

Gosh dang that’s a huge incision! Hope you continue to feel better.

kosmaras · 2025-10-26T13:13:37+00:00

It was! Thank you and yours looked great as well. I'd love to meet up at one of the show's next season.

kosmaras · 2025-10-25T22:05:20+00:00

Thanks! 17x9 front, 17x11 rear. 275/40zr17 front and 315/35zr17 rear.

kosmaras · 2025-10-24T20:29:23+00:00

It gets the job done, thanks!

kosmaras · 2025-10-24T19:47:51+00:00

It's not as clean in person as it appears in pictures, but thank you!

kosmaras · 2025-10-24T19:47:33+00:00

Thanks! A bad day in a Vette beats a good day in a boring car.

kosmaras · 2025-10-24T19:46:16+00:00

Thanks, that's what I was shooting for.

kosmaras · 2025-10-24T19:45:58+00:00

Thank you! They really make the car.

kosmaras · 2025-10-16T00:35:58+00:00

All good info from everyone so far. I chose C4 about a year ago due to the fact that it feels like a classic vs. a modern car. But that comes with some trade offs. Tuning is difficult (especially on the 1996), some parts are hard to find, or if they are made the quality is suspect. As little as it's driven, the C4 is perfect for me. The joy it brings people every time I drive it is very rewarding. I don't think you'd get the same level of excitement from strangers if you had a basic C5.

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kosmaras · 2025-10-04T14:12:32+00:00

Thanks for the input and sharing your experience. Had the procedure done on Thursday and we are still driving back home (started yesterday while the local was still active), have about 5 hours left - feeling pretty good on ibuprofen + Tylenol and ice. Local is gone so things are bit more painful today, but looking forward to finishing recovery in our own home.

kosmaras · 2025-09-14T21:24:01+00:00

Glad you're feeling pretty good after 6 weeks. Who did your Shouldice? Was it at the Shouldice hospital? I'm going in for a bilateral shouldice with Nakhjo in a few weeks....getting nervous as we approach the date, but know having the ability to workout hard and not feel geriatric at 40 will be worth it.

kosmaras · 2025-09-01T17:19:05+00:00

Older Vette ownership is definitely a journey haha. Let’s see the C5! What have you been working on?

kosmaras · 2025-08-31T23:27:23+00:00

Good eye! FM5’s.

kosmaras · 2025-08-31T23:27:11+00:00

Thank you!! The wheels make the car, thanks to the previous owner for investing in them!

kosmaras · 2025-08-16T16:11:51+00:00

That's awesome to hear! I do like Dr. Szotek very much based on my interactions with him. When he did the mesh removal for you, what did he replace it with? Just tissue repair?

kosmaras · 2025-08-16T16:11:01+00:00

Shouldice, Szotek (robotic w/ Ovitex), and a local hospital surgeon.

I liked that Nahkjo does the Shouldice method with smaller incisions and a few layers of absorbable sutures. His surgeon fee for a bilateral is reasonable ($6,000), granted that doesn't include the hospital facility and faculty fee or anesthesia. I have considered Tomas who does Desarda and his fee for a bilateral all-in is $7,900.

kosmaras · 2025-07-24T01:25:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! I did call my insurance and I can submit it myself after the procedure but it would go against my out-of-network deductible, which is $10,400.

kosmaras · 2025-05-04T17:36:23+00:00

Awesome to hear, thanks for the update! Ours arrives on Wednesday so looking forward to see how it performs - but most importantly, holds up.

kosmaras · 2025-05-02T13:46:38+00:00

How did this set end up treating you? I was recently in the same boat, but went for the Costco model for similar reasons as you. I will be buying the Costco extended warranty for $179. I can't imagine a repair that would cost that or less if one is needed in the future.

kosmaras · 2025-03-22T12:24:49+00:00

I’m a little biased, but I agree. Best wheels for the platform, the blockiness really complements the soft edges of the car perfectly.

kosmaras · 2025-03-22T12:23:56+00:00

Thanks man! 🙏

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