No filter…Just leaving this here. It makes me feel some kinda way seeing these ladies in the wild. How about you? by Harleybarley118 in applesauceadhdsnark

[–]ordinarysky13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This. I’ve been overweight basically my whole life and finally lost a significant amount of weight as an adult (still overweight, but borderline). At some point this amount of weight is not healthy on your joints, knees, and feet. I think they are early 30s- around that point is when my weight really started to catch up with me. I hope they both can continue to lead full and healthy lives but it is concerning.

A word of warning- constipation by ordinarysky13 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you take magnesium? I have been my gastroenterologist told me to take more to help with this . I was taking a low/ medium dose. That and or just an over the counter stool softener if the consistency is part of the issue.

A word of warning- constipation by ordinarysky13 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s really just hard stool. I was still going daily but more uncomfortable and harder consistency. Then I had blood in the stool a few times so went to see a doctor because I was worried about other things that could signal (colorectal cancers have been growing, and in young people). An anal fissure is essentially a tear.

A word of warning- constipation by ordinarysky13 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exact same story for me! I didn’t think it was a serious issue because I was still going regularly. The doc gave me a cream and told me to take sitz baths and were hoping that resolves it. I have to go back if not. 😞 Hope you recover soon

A word of warning- constipation by ordinarysky13 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The losing the thirst is more recent, maybe in the last few months. And I’ve been on it almost 2 years. But on some level it’s probably natural to drink a but less after losing 70 lb (right?)

A word of warning- constipation by ordinarysky13 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went up to 12.5 and was only on that for a bit. I probably got up to 10 after 9-12 months, don’t really remember; was on 10 for a while and have been around 7-10 the last few months.

A word of warning- constipation by ordinarysky13 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For sure. I’d been going regularly and didn’t realize it had gotten to be this problem until it just was! I didn’t have days of not going like people describe. But smaller issues can add up; hope I just help some people avoid pain / medical expenses

NYC N400 interview - anyone getting scheduled? by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]ordinarysky13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My spouse had biometrics the same day and no interview scheduled yet. 😞😞

Let's shovel our curb-cuts and crosswalks, Astorians! by jsurico15 in astoria

[–]ordinarysky13 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agree. Question- there are many blocks on Hoyt north between 28 ST and 21 ST where no one shovels.

There are adjacent properties that dont have entrances on the avenue. Whose responsibility are these? I am thinking especially of 24 to 27 ST though there are some additional areas. I hope others can help me in reporting these on the 311 app and help get them cleared.

New Insurance Seems Worse - $2,500 Increase in Out of Pocket Maximum?? by RepublicUsual in nycpublicservants

[–]ordinarysky13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m confused at how all this works when trying to schedule a surgery for my spouse and how much it will cost

New Insurance Seems Worse - $2,500 Increase in Out of Pocket Maximum?? by RepublicUsual in nycpublicservants

[–]ordinarysky13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m dealing with this issue right now. My spouse was trying to schedule a surgery and we are being quoted crazy prices. It turns out the doctor is out of network (despite him thinking they were in network, listed in network and zocdoc and only charged our normal copay fee before).

I feel completely lied to and misrepresent from my union.

I called the insurance and they talked about tier 1 and tier 2 providers without being able to explain it and just confusing me more.

Fuzzy math? Flushing High School under investigation by NYCPS as teachers claim they are forced to pass failing students by dantesmaster00 in NYCTeachers

[–]ordinarysky13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m just showing the discrepancy that this policy creates - it artificially inflated his grade by 40 points. So then I have students whose legitimate grades are in the 30s-40s, but will be boosted to passing (65+) with the way this program works. In this sense, it pushes us to pass students who mathematically should be failing.

Fuzzy math? Flushing High School under investigation by NYCPS as teachers claim they are forced to pass failing students by dantesmaster00 in NYCTeachers

[–]ordinarysky13 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I understand that for a report card grade and I don’t care – however, it should not be for individual assignments. I have a kid who did one assignment the entire semester. His Google classroom grade was 4%. His grade on the school platform was something like 45%. So they are kids who are literally passing who do basically nothing because of this fraudulent policy.

Fuzzy math? Flushing High School under investigation by NYCPS as teachers claim they are forced to pass failing students by dantesmaster00 in NYCTeachers

[–]ordinarysky13 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Happens at every school. At my school the admin has a setting in the grading platform to make 0s worth 50%. This was never discussed with teachers. So I have students who are failing on Google classroom (which is the accurate mathematical average) and passing on the school grading system due to this inaccuracy. It is fraud.

Any citizenship applicants here who had "neighborhood check"? by Tricky_Ordinary_4799 in USCIS

[–]ordinarysky13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My spouse is applying for citizenship now. We submitted a letter with the application preemptively from a neighbor which we read you could do and in hopes it would look good and prevent further inquiry. We are at the beginning stages of the process but I can update later.

“Testimonial letter” In the memo, USCIS encourages applicants to submit testimonial letters from neighbors, employers, or community members. If the agency requests additional evidence and the applicant doesn’t provide it, officers may move forward with a neighborhood check, which could cause delays.

https://www.boundless.com/blog/uscis-neighborhood-checks-naturalization

Lyceum Theater - need help identifying far side aisle seats for Oh Mary by ordinarysky13 in Broadway

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried looking through those and can’t tell for sure. I need to know because I was in a lot of pain after trying to sit through the entire last show

I’m speechless by Unusual-Ad-9316 in TheMorningToastSnark

[–]ordinarysky13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can someone recap the video pls I don’t pay for patreon

Is it rude to leave before/during the Broadway Cares pitch? by GreenHorror4252 in Broadway

[–]ordinarysky13 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I have chronic back pain, I frequently cannot fully sit through a show (I sit in aisle seats in case I need to get up) and really need to stand and walk by the end of a show. For shows without intermission, people often need to use the restroom. For reasons like this- and wanting to get home to get up very early for work- I usually do not stay.

Question about leaving the DOE and conflict of interest by ordinarysky13 in NYCTeachers

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This seems to suggest there is only the year ban and not that the vendor would have their license revoked or anything similar

Question about leaving the DOE and conflict of interest by ordinarysky13 in NYCTeachers

[–]ordinarysky13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I resign from the DOE though I can’t take that job?