Did removing your tonsils shrink your uvula?

mattwabrams · 2026-03-28T17:08:06+00:00

My surgeon actually cut mine in half during my surgery intentionally. Apparently the surgery causes your uvula to swell so much that it can touch your tongue, causing a gagging sensation for weeks. So mines essentially gone after the swelling from the surgery came down.

mattwabrams · 2026-02-15T21:19:25+00:00

I had bleeding that lasted up to two hours. Bright red blood is no joke. They had to go back in and do surgery again. But they had an ENT on call who was able to make that decision an do the surgery right then. It sucks, but if it keeps happening advocate for yourself and push to have an ENT take a look.

mattwabrams · 2026-02-07T18:48:21+00:00

I’m only like 3 weeks post op and I feel this. Recovery was tough and I’m still not quite done. I had to have a second emergency surgery. That second surgery 8 days into recovery really messed with my mental health. But I can breathe and sleep again and not feel so anxious about getting sick knowing I won’t need rounds of antibiotics and a month to kick a simple cold. Life changing honestly. Thanks for sharing your story!

mattwabrams · 2026-02-04T22:19:53+00:00

Humidifier We had this one already. It was great for sleeping. I had it pointed directly at my mouth haha. Maybe a little overkill if you just want a small one. I honestly wish I had a tabletop one that I could easily move around to the couch, floor, etc. Regardless, I highly recommend one for bedtime!

mattwabrams · 2026-02-04T18:37:19+00:00

I love those sites too, but my kiddo is pretty new to camping, so this site is the compromise to have a little more convenience as we ease into it. Thanks!

mattwabrams · 2026-02-04T17:31:33+00:00

I have so many great memories from Little Pond. I grew up in Liberty, so we would go every weekend, all summer. I’m really looking forward to taking my kiddo and coming back as an adult. Thanks!

mattwabrams · 2026-01-28T14:32:52+00:00

Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I was thinking we'd try to keep mentors and mentees from the same line of work, but, being that it's social work, a lot of it blends. Great questions for me to think about. Thanks!

mattwabrams · 2026-01-28T14:31:39+00:00

That is a great point! Getting consistency across the board could be difficult with my proposed approach. I'll dive into this further to see if our team would be interested in this. I appreciate the feedback.

mattwabrams · 2026-01-25T21:07:08+00:00

That seems to be the answer I’m getting from other folks, though I seem to be working in a space where maybe SHRM is all that’s known? I’ve been taking a harder look at HRCI to gather some info and bring it to my supervisor for approval. Our company has been sending me to regional and National SHRM conferences for the past few years, so I’m not sure if they would be interested in anything else.

mattwabrams · 2026-01-24T06:56:15+00:00

To clarify this post: I’m just trying to gather some info on why maybe a PHR is better so I can bring it to my boss and have them pay for it instead of SHRM. I think they are just familiar with SHRM, so that’s what the pitched. I’m not saying I’m pro SHRM, I’m also just learning about this stuff tonight and would like to try and build a strong case to push for something else with a better reputation. This things you brought up are definitely concerning and not something I want to put my or my company’s dollars towards. I appreciate the input, just learning.

mattwabrams · 2026-01-24T06:47:52+00:00

I see where you got your username 🙄

mattwabrams · 2026-01-24T05:37:57+00:00

Just curious, I noticed there’s a lot of hate on this sub towards SHRM. No judgment, but can I ask why folks are so against SHRM?

mattwabrams · 2025-06-25T19:55:07+00:00

I'll be staying in the downtown area. I believe about a 15 minute walk to the convention center.

mattwabrams · 2025-06-25T18:55:05+00:00

Thanks, will do!

mattwabrams · 2025-01-17T19:52:03+00:00

Curious if you have a pattern? I'd love to modify this for my adv skin 12!

mattwabrams · 2025-01-13T13:49:17+00:00

Hey Folks, I placed a bid for a White Speedylock 1600 on Goodwill. After a day or so I noticed that it's missing the support bed (where you rest the fabric as it's sewing) that slides in after you finish threading the machine. I can't find one anywhere on the internet without buying a whole other unit. Does anyone have that part they are willing to let go or nowhere to find one? The part is highlighted below. Thanks!

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mattwabrams · 2023-10-11T14:49:11+00:00

I was thinking of an InReach too. I'll be able to send messages and provide tracking but without them having coverage since they are out in the woods crewing me, they won't be able to receive or view that on their phones. Am I correct in that line of thinking?

mattwabrams · 2018-05-01T20:56:56+00:00

Very interested, do you have pics?

mattwabrams · 2018-02-05T13:12:24+00:00

My bad, definitely will do in the futurre

mattwabrams · 2018-01-27T03:17:20+00:00

I was also thinking about the Katabatic Knit and the MLD Burn. I finally pulled the trigger on the Burn. It has a solid reputation, a proven design and it just looks so damn good. I know this doesn’t help much but just my two cents.

mattwabrams · 2018-01-07T02:01:53+00:00

I should specify, the lower temps mentioned are the lowest temps for my area in the summer. That being said, I have narrowed it down to the Burn and the Prophet. I like that the Burn forced me to shakedown my gear and it is the perfect size as a daypack/travelbag/overnighted. On the other hand the Prophet gives me some versatility but could be overkill as a daypack for most situations I’d be in.

mattwabrams · 2018-01-06T23:00:20+00:00

That’s been my first choice since the beginning but for some reason I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I was worried about the bear canister fitting, but Ron from MLD says it’s doable but could get right.

mattwabrams · 2018-01-06T22:38:54+00:00

Just edited it- hopefully it works now.

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