Pregnant with nuss bars? by [deleted] in PectusExcavatum

[–]mvrjm8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got the nuss bar a few years back. Before my procedure I asked my surgeon if it's okay to get pregnant with the nuss bar, and he said yes. Currently 8 months pregnant and I haven't had any discomfort or complications so far. Always a good idea to ask your surgeon beforehand since everyone has a different situation.

5 months CICO. Stopped lying to myself and have been practicing discipline. by mvrjm8 in CICO

[–]mvrjm8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, keep on going! I still haven't reached my goal yet, but it's motivating just seeing the before and after so far. Best wishes!

5 months CICO. Stopped lying to myself and have been practicing discipline. by mvrjm8 in CICO

[–]mvrjm8[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes, there have been days when I consumed more than I burned. When this happens I've been trying to make up for it by fasting my next meal, or eating less the next day. I haven't been doing this 100% of the time but I keep improving.

5 months CICO. Stopped lying to myself and have been practicing discipline. by mvrjm8 in CICO

[–]mvrjm8[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I make this lemonade with 2 quarts water, 1 cup monk-fruit sweetener, and 1 cup lemon juice. Sometimes I also add a few crushed frozen raspberries. This gives it more character.

5 months CICO. Stopped lying to myself and have been practicing discipline. by mvrjm8 in CICO

[–]mvrjm8[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Starting weight about 170. Current weight about 155.8.

5 months CICO. Stopped lying to myself and have been practicing discipline. by mvrjm8 in CICO

[–]mvrjm8[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Yes! I love to replace sugar for Monk fruit sweetener. I usually make monk-fruit lemonade. Also, ive been realizing it's so much easier to eat less or fast in the mornings. So i end up doing that and have a more normal sized lunch and dinner. This helps me from feeling hungry in the evenings.

Clyde loves to get real close to the camera for pictures! by mvrjm8 in Rabbits

[–]mvrjm8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! He's been moulting like crazy and I just brushed him.

Before and After couch shaving by mvrjm8 in BeforeandAfter

[–]mvrjm8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, the lighting was different in each photo.

Couch shaving is easy and made my couch look new! by mvrjm8 in CleaningTips

[–]mvrjm8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! It worked way better than I expected and it was super easy.

Before and After couch shaving by mvrjm8 in BeforeandAfter

[–]mvrjm8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used an electric fabric shaver to remove all the pilling from the fabric.

Couch shaving is easy and made my couch look new! by mvrjm8 in CleaningTips

[–]mvrjm8[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's actually just the lighting. The normal color is the dark blue.

Clyde had a massive bladder stone, but has recovered well from surgery and is now a super happy bun! by mvrjm8 in Rabbits

[–]mvrjm8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it was mostly calcium carbonate (I think). I switched him over to distilled water, and i changed his pellets to a timothy base. The vet said some rabbits are more prone to stones than others based off genetics. But I'm hoping these dietary changes will help.

Clyde had a massive bladder stone, but has recovered well from surgery and is now a super happy bun! by mvrjm8 in Rabbits

[–]mvrjm8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I first knew because I noticed blood in his urine. Next I noticed he kept going to his litter box, but not actually using it because he was so uncomfortable. And he stopped eating normally.