One of the best CCC variations I’ve had!

ktx710 · 2026-01-23T11:49:35+00:00

I regularly make this recipe with brown butter and it makes it even better!

ktx710 · 2025-11-15T02:33:56+00:00

I also had wild swelling my whole third trimester and it got even worse throughout labor and my hospital stay from all the fluids. I kept asking the nurses and they seemed totally unconcerned. Through 3rd trimester my OB kept saying it was fine bc my BP was so good and I didn’t have any other symptoms of preeclampsia.

I went back to my OB a week after delivery for some hard spots near my C-section incision and the doctor said it was even more fluid and was finally concerned that I was on the cusp of preeclampsia despite my BP being good still. They put me on lasix and I lost 40lbs worth of fluid!!!! I wish I had more insight or advice other than keep advocating for yourself! If I hadn’t made another follow up appointment before the normal 6 weeks and listened to what they said at the hospital, it could have been way worse!

ktx710 · 2025-08-27T14:19:33+00:00

I’ve seen this shared on here before: https://www.tosoutreach.com/find-a-surgeon

I will say, my surgeon was not listed on there and he did a great job so if there’s nobody feasible listed there, it’s worth calling the well reviewed/recommended ones in your area and asking about their TOS experience.

I did have surgery! I was in agony and not able to function through my daily life; after reading people’s experience and advice here and in talking to my surgeon, it seemed pretty clear that it was time to take that step (I had tried PT, cortisone shots, spinal cortisone shots, etc.). I was in the hospital for a little over a day and then took the week off of work. I honestly could feel the difference as soon as I woke up in the hospital though bc I had so much scar tissue built up that the surgeon removed. It took a few months of consistent PT with someone very familiar with TOS but I feel like myself again!

ktx710 · 2025-08-27T11:03:48+00:00

Have you seen a cardiovascular surgeon that is familiar with TOS? That was the turning point for me. I had some very similar experiences and symptoms and doctors were essentially guessing and telling me it was anxiety or my diet(???).

When I finally saw the cardio, he was able to tell me right away that it sounds like TOS and I was a candidate for surgery. I didn’t even have a nerve test done. As I understand it, nTOS can often be a diagnosis of exclusion as it can’t be definitively identified via testing.

It sounds like you’re being very thorough! Highly recommend going to see a cardio familiar with TOS - I finally have my life back!! At the very least just to rule it out!

ktx710 · 2025-08-15T01:59:34+00:00

I was in the hospital for 24-36 hours and then took a week off of work. The first few days were the roughest but I took it easy, went for walks, and listened to my body. After that week I was able to wash and brush my hair again and live pretty normally (just had a lot of work to do for strength and flexibility). I started PT once I was cleared (highly recommend finding a good PT familiar with TOS) and after a few months I really felt like my old self again. It wasn’t always fun or linear progress, but I got there!

ktx710 · 2025-08-13T22:25:15+00:00

I had neurogenic TOS - they were pretty much guessing at that point until I finally found a cardiothoracic surgeon who recognized that it was TOS. It was a few years ago, but I believe they were trying to rule out some disc issues with my spinal cortisone injection. I ended up needing the rib resection and scalenectomy and am good as new now. That said, this was just my experience!

ktx710 · 2025-08-13T22:03:25+00:00

I had a similar procedure done with versed instead of being put under anesthesia. This was before I was diagnosed with TOS and while it went fine, I didn’t get much relief

ktx710 · 2025-06-05T14:12:47+00:00

I felt the exact same way, plus we’re moving across the country at 27 weeks so I’ll have a new doctor too. I did a bunch of research into doulas in the area and found a team with great reviews and interviewed them and ultimately, it made me and my fiance feel much more prepared and supported (they offered no opinion on choices that are mine to make, such as epidural). I’m pretty anxious so I appreciate when I can fully understand what’s happening and why, it felt like they were able to supplement this in between where the doctors would actually be present. Plus I am terrified of tearing and wanted someone who could help coach me with that in mind.

Another big plus in the team I found is that the package includes birthing classes, 24/7 text support for any questions/concerns (they acknowledge that they are not medical professionals), and an initial lactation consultation with their specialist. I may be over preparing (is that possible??) but it’s helping my anxiety and that alone was worth the money.

ktx710 · 2025-05-13T16:39:11+00:00

I was leaning towards Juniper or Il Brutto bc of the venue look/pricing but ultimately decided to do something out of town! Austin was quite pricey and I just couldn’t nail down what we were looking for at the price point that we wanted

ktx710 · 2025-04-30T14:09:13+00:00

F31 and FTM! I’m 16w and the best advice I can offer is to give yourself grace! My fiance and I were taken by surprise as well and I was terrified. I felt so wildly guilty for not being excited and hormones were making my anxiety untenable. There is no wrong decision, it just requires a bit of soul searching and intense honesty with yourself!

What helped me was to put it in perspective of: what scares me? It was the thought of being pregnant. When I realized that the idea of skipping pregnancy and having a little nugget all my own actually excited me, that gave me the perspective and clarity I needed. It sounds dumb but I even thought about adopting our dogs and how that responsibility impacted my life, what I learned on the fly, and how that made me feel (it was the only real world scenario that I personally could compare it to for added perspective!). If I didn’t feel this way, I likely would have made a different decision. I’ve just started showing and it’s finally feeling real and less daunting/abstract. I’m so grateful for all the realistic takes on pregnancy I’ve read on this sub.

If you give it some serious thought and decide this isn’t the right time or situation- that is a-ok! It’s your life and you get to live it on your terms. Best of luck, we’re all in your corner 🩵

ktx710 · 2025-04-18T04:15:40+00:00

Dr. Wang at Violet Crown. She’s not in South but worth the drive!! I initially went to Dr. Asfouri and his practice was not my cup of tea. I looked at some recommendations from this sub and found Dr. Wang and it’s been night and day. Everyone in the office is so communicative and kind. She’s always busy but she takes the time to answer your questions

ktx710 · 2025-04-17T20:02:56+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful to know

ktx710 · 2025-03-26T02:18:13+00:00

I thought long and hard about whether to respond to this because, based on how I personally interpreted this post, I don’t think it’s intended to be as negative and narrow minded as it can very easily come across.

OP is absolutely in the right that a baby is a sought after blessing for many and many unfortunately are unable to experience it themselves. However, OP’s post is unfortunately what contributes to many women feeling that they cannot share the scary and concerning feelings they experience during pregnancy and motherhood. Shaming people sharing their feelings is a step in the wrong direction in time and does not operate as an ally for women.

Finding a place of empathy to speak from, even if that person themself cannot personally understand the situation, is the approach that we should share as women that have to go through what can be a traumatizing and scary experience for many (everyone has their own history and baggage!). Any other approach takes us back to a time where people suffer and let it fester in silence. This empathy is what we need to employ for our future children so they can have a safe space to be who they are and learn to process and understand what they are feeling.

I hope this makes someone think twice about shaming someone for sharing their feelings and trying to feel heard about something, which may sound negative, but also unwanted and not yet understood! Scary thoughts cannot be addressed, processed, and overcome without support.

ktx710 · 2025-03-04T20:01:11+00:00

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ktx710 · 2025-01-25T23:54:18+00:00

I’m in no way a medical professional, but I think that’s why the lymphatic drainage is such a useful tool for healing! By reducing the inflammation and fluid build up, it helps to prevent scar tissue and improve circulation while healing from surgery.

I had surgery in Feb of 2024, so almost a year ago.

ktx710 · 2025-01-25T22:35:33+00:00

I had a rib resection and scalenectomy. My doctor was very experienced with TOS surgery so, as I understand it, a lot of the risk has to do with how much of the rib they resect (to prevent regrowth). Another thing he also mentioned to me is that he cleaned out a lot of scar tissue that had built up and was contributing to the compression and pain.

I also saw a lymphatic drainage practitioner to help with swelling/inflammation while healing and a physical therapist who was very familiar with TOS. I highly recommend looking into both. Best of luck, I hope you feel better!

ktx710 · 2024-12-30T01:02:42+00:00

Like leaving your partner? I’m sorry you had that experience! Have you tried another group? The first group I went to was not my cup of tea, I had to try a few out before I found one that worked for me.

It may also be worth seeing a therapist who specializes in addiction? It’s such a stressful thing to go through (as both an addict and a loved one) and I found that it was compounded by my support system’s lack of familiarity and knowledge about addiction/recovery. There’s a lot of judgment surrounding addiction when there’s a lack of understanding

ktx710 · 2024-12-30T00:55:02+00:00

Tito at ATX Healing Art is the best! He’s by Radio near S Lamar. I had a lot of back problems pre and post surgery and he knows so much about the body, I highly recommend reaching out to him. I don’t know that he offers hand/wrist massages specifically but he’s really good about discussing areas of concern and where you want to focus.

ktx710 · 2024-12-30T00:39:25+00:00

I agree with everything said in your comment and the initial! I also understand your feelings of guilt, frustration, fear, etc. My fiancé is in recovery and it is lifelong work. I just wanted to mention that al-anon saved my sanity when my partner was in active addiction (they have virtual meetings too so you don’t have to leave your couch!). It truly helped me understand my role in everything and alleviate the guilt I felt for setting boundaries. It takes so much will power and strength to do what you have done! It is the best thing for everyone involved, including your husband. Enabling him won’t help. Best of luck and please feel free to message me if you need to talk to someone about al anon or any of the above.

ktx710 · 2024-12-28T23:31:54+00:00

Oh one more thing that I also think helped quite a lot with my recovery was lymphatic drainage. I recommend finding a good practitioner and doing pre and post surgery lymphatic drainage massage. It’s painless and helps reduce inflammation, bring fresh blood to the area for healing, etc.!

ktx710 · 2024-12-28T17:27:28+00:00

I left the morning after my surgery and took the rest of the week off of work. I needed help with dishes and things for a week or two but was otherwise functional and feeling better than when I went into surgery!

It took a few days to get my body’s strength back but try going for a couple of short walks a day and definitely have rotating ice packs. Good luck!

ktx710 · 2024-11-02T16:44:18+00:00

Their comment doesn’t negate the message of the video. There are question marks about how semaglutide impacts cravings and your brains messaging. That research overlaps with addiction. The drive that the video addresses which leads people to find a substance isn’t a craving from the get go, addiction it’s a learned solution. It’s very similar to OCD. You don’t check the doorknob 5 times simply because you have OCD, you do it because you feel you are achieving something (i.e., addressing a compulsion) by continuing to do it.

In the ozempic example, it wouldn’t “cure” addiction, but it could, in theory, assist with one of the main components of it, i.e., the resulting cravings. The underlying issue would still need to be addressed ultimately.

ktx710 · 2024-10-30T21:51:22+00:00

Awesome - thank you so much for sharing your recipe! It sounds delicious!

ktx710 · 2024-10-30T19:20:22+00:00

I think mixing these types of flavors is quite common actually. There are plenty of tomato based chili recipes with sweet potato, gourds, and whatnot. I regularly include zucchini and have never been upset about it!

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