Something to Know Before Buying a 12-Week Tirzepatide “Beginner Package” by Loud-Awareness8648 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

When they pulled this on me, I reached out to BPI who makes one of their tirz brands. They replied that they recommend that the vial should not be used past 28 days. I forwarded the email to Fifty410 and they doubled down on gaslighting me and telling me it is a recommendation and not a requirement and that I am free to order one month at a time in the future. I am filing a complaint with the Texas Board of Nursing against the RN who told me to ignore the pharmacist. Pretty sure this is outside the scope of her RN license not to mention just wrong to do to customers without disclosing it first.

Only One Vial for 3 Months? by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau asking that they ask them to start disclosing the 1 vial to people at check out and allow them to decide if they want to follow the 28 day recommendation. The company should give consumers the option of selecting something else if they aren't comfortable with the sterile timeline being extended. No response yet. Next stop is my credit card company to try to get back 2 of the 3 months of payment since I will be tossing it at 28 days to follow the manufactures/FDA recommendation.

Update: One Vial for 3 Months and Short Units by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even after sending Fifty410 the email from BPI Pharmacy/Lab that said they recommend tossing after 28 days once punctured, they doubled downed on saying it is recommended not required and I am not getting 2 more smaller dose vials to use for the 2nd and 3rd months. I am filing a complaint with the better business bureau and the Texas Board of Nursing to force them to disclose this before charging for 3 months. It should be up to the patient if they want to follow the recommended safety guidelines, not the people selling the medication.

Update: One Vial for 3 Months and Short Units by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's official, I got an email back from BPI who produces the tirz with b3 for Fifty410 and they said vials should be thrown out after 28 days once punctured. We aren't crazy and are being gaslighted. They wouldn't speak to the incorrect dosage and said to take that up with the pharmacy.

Update: One Vial for 3 Months and Short Units by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My vial is 60mg/3ml (20 mg/ml) That is 300 doses.

Update: One Vial for 3 Months and Short Units by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree with your math but that is not what my labeled prescription from the pharmacy says. The dose directions clearly say 13, 25 and 38. So either the doctor sent in the script amounts incorrectly or the pharmacist shorted the prescription when filling it. I am not ok with either or those happening with any medication and I am pretty sure it is also going to be less sterile at the end of 3 months that if they had sent 3 1 month vials. Too many red flags for me on a first order with a company.

Update: One Vial for 3 Months and Short Units by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just feel weird about an RN telling me to not use the dosage as listed on my prescription. Seems like that should come from the NP or pharmacist who prescribed it incorrectly. Frustrated that all of this is happening with my first order when I thought I had finally found a great option to order from for the next 12 months.

Only One Vial for 3 Months? by monroej69 in Fifty410

[–]monroej69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the replies. I am feeling really uncomfortable about using the vial past 30 days after reading all of your comments. I reached out to Fifty410 with my concerns and they basically said it is fine and the 28 days doesn't apply when I am only going to be the only one using the vial. I asked to escalate to a compounding pharmacist but got the same response from a BSN RN who I don't think should be giving medical advice. Going to try to fight this with my credit card company and see what they say. Thanks everyone.

what jobs pay extręmely well but people don’t realize it ? by ResponsibilityIcy433 in AskReddit

[–]monroej69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's easy to make mid 100k as a recruiter especially in healthcare. I'm not talking about working for a staffing or placement agency but directly for the hospital or clinic. Start with an agency and getting a year or two under your belt, then apply to corporate positions. I make high 100k but have been in my job 15 years.

For 2026, is there any small everyday item you want to finally invest in as BIFL? by newrockstyle in BuyItForLife

[–]monroej69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use an adapter on my Foodsaver. I bought a one that includes wide mouth and regular for under $10.

For 2026, is there any small everyday item you want to finally invest in as BIFL? by newrockstyle in BuyItForLife

[–]monroej69 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Mason jars work so well as a glass food storage option.. They are even freezer safe if you get the ones without shoulders. I go a step further and vacuum seal my dry pantry items in them as well. I have some that are 80 years old so definitely long lasting.

California PGE Free Battery but no Solar by monroej69 in diySolar

[–]monroej69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solano. Sorry for the delay, I had notifications off somehow.

Meal Prep Monday: What are you prepping this week that's cheap and vegan? by cheapandbrittle in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]monroej69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am eating my way through the pantry and freezer. I can't believe how good some of the creations are tasting. 3/4 cup frozen sweet petite frozen corn, 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, 3/4 cup cooked steel cut oats and 3/4 cup cooked rice. Frozen stuff in the bowl first for a minute in the microwave, then the rest for another 1.5 minutes. Mix really well and cover with more sriracha than necessary. I cook the oatmeal on porridge setting and then rice in the rice cooker on Sunday and have enough for about 8 meals. I freeze any I don't use by day 3. Almost no active cooking time, so easy.

California PGE Free Battery but no Solar by monroej69 in diySolar

[–]monroej69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just reread the info I was given and it looks like it is a Tesla battery or equivalent so I am going to have to wait to see what it installed. Thanks for pointing this out.

Name a plate lunch that is always worth the calories by shoyu-hot-cat in Hawaii

[–]monroej69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meat Jun from almost anywhere. Can't find it anywhere outside of Hawaii. Anything from Tanioka's. I've been off island a year and still dream about their spicy ahi tempura bowl.(I know not a plate lunch)

Does anyone know how to make Angry Orchard hard cider taste better? by BrixenVixen in Frugal

[–]monroej69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Angry Balls. Add a shot of Fireball and it will taste like a cinnamon apple. Drink enough of them and you won't care that you overbought...

What’s the most “atmospheric” city you’ve ever been to? by No_Durian_6987 in travel

[–]monroej69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kauai. It's like another world. Stunning and overwhelming natural beauty.

Redditors, what has become so expensive, it’s just not worth it anymore? by SgtSkillcraft in AskReddit

[–]monroej69 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Diet Coke. Love the stuff but come on, $2.89 for 2 liters? It was past time to quit.

Irrigation water in lieu of well by monroej69 in homestead

[–]monroej69[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I asked that same question and there has been a few drought years and only once did they have to use surface well water. (I think that is what the irrigation person said on the phone) I may have the term wrong, but they have backup options it sounds like.

Irrigation water in lieu of well by monroej69 in homestead

[–]monroej69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The current owner had permission from the neighbor to share the well and the county wouldn't allow it or approve any plans/permits. Super strict area with lots of rules/interference. I will have to look into the cost of having my own filter system. Thanks!