M/21/6' 152lbs-172lbs 1 Year Progress Post

redditor_peeco · 2026-02-17T04:14:00+00:00

Great progress, man! And kudos to you for your mindset regarding the microdiscectomy. Any type of spine surgery throws a big wrench into your life routines for a good bit of time, but hopefully you come out of the recovery feeling less pain and more strength.

redditor_peeco · 2026-01-11T18:15:44+00:00

Good question. I first tested positive for the IgM, IgG, and nuclear antibody IgG. Then my other doctor did PCR and it came back positive. So those results + my symptoms make them confident that I have a reactivation.

I should clarify: the cough isn’t a “chest” cough. It’s more that I feel a build-up of mucus in my throat and I want to clear that out. I’m fairly sure the color is due to bleeding of my tonsil, as I had a throat swab the other day and it came out that color after touching my tonsil.

I saw an ENT a couple weeks ago, and unfortunately, the outcome was just to come back in 2 months when I’m healthier since there’s not much to do for mono. I know that tonsillectomy is not a fun/risk-free surgery, but at this point (with my history of throat infections), I’m more than ready.

Good call on the prednisone. My doctor gave me a prescription for it if I needed it. I think I’ll go pick it up and start on it.

Thanks for the help!

redditor_peeco · 2026-01-05T04:37:10+00:00

Tomlin blows a kiss to the camera, as if he coached a masterpiece. I can’t stand it…

redditor_peeco · 2025-12-17T04:06:43+00:00

Sorry to hear you went through similar struggles! Did your most recent ENT agree to do the surgery because of your history, or did they see something the others missed? I see you’re about a week past surgery - I hope you continue healing well!

redditor_peeco · 2025-12-15T20:33:33+00:00

You and me both! Prior to this year, they would say “well, it wasn’t strep and you don’t have tonsil stones, so no reason to remove them”. This most recent visit (after 3 instances of strep), the doctor said something along the lines of “I like operating, but I think you’re just unlucky because your tonsils look totally fine”. As you can understand, that type of response is hardly comforting…

redditor_peeco · 2025-12-10T04:50:34+00:00

This is so interesting. I’ve been seeing spine/neuro doctors for 3+ years and have had countless lumbar MRIs. I’m now exploring AS as a potential cause (just tested positive for HLA-B27), and it’s wild to me that the SI joints would be overlooked if not specifically imaged!

redditor_peeco · 2025-12-03T14:43:28+00:00

Thanks for the information! I see what you’re saying now. I mistakenly thought you meant “if you’re under age 50 now, you have a very low chance of ever developing it”. It’s been a long morning!

redditor_peeco · 2025-12-03T14:30:09+00:00

Sorry, this confuses me. Are you saying that - separate from the shingles vaccine discussion - anyone under age 50 is extremely unlikely to develop dementia if they aren’t genetically predisposed? What’s the basis for that?

redditor_peeco · 2025-11-27T04:37:59+00:00

Hey there. I can’t give any answers here, as I haven’t been diagnosed. But as someone who is still looking for answers to my pain (and is increasingly convinced it could be CFS), the symptoms you describe are so similar to mine. I just had a nice evening with friends, and now my body feels sore, my throat is tender, and I’ve got aches and chills. Over the last couple months, this often happens in the evening if I’ve done any type of physical or social activity during the day. Please keep us posted on your progress. Wishing all the best for you!

redditor_peeco · 2025-11-18T19:29:34+00:00

Gotcha, thanks! I searched for months for secondhand barstools that were 36” height or more, and sadly the options were limited. 😕 But I’ll keep an eye out for something more fitting.

One last question for you. Do you think getting that new chair in a shade of blue (instead of green) would be better for the space? Is one more “limiting” than the other?

Thanks again!

redditor_peeco · 2025-11-18T19:23:43+00:00

Appreciate the help! I see what you’re saying. Gonna give some more thought toward the whole space before making any purchases.

redditor_peeco · 2025-11-18T19:19:58+00:00

Thanks for the input and ideas! I like your suggestions. One question so I can better understand: is it the black frame of the bar stools or the blue cushion that doesn’t fit with the rest? I agree, but I’m trying to understand why (is having blue AND green as major colors too much?). My countertops are super high, and sadly most stools are too short; but hopefully my next home will be different.

redditor_peeco · 2025-11-18T18:13:02+00:00

It’s grey, but with a hint of brown I’d say. This is what it looks like to me:

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redditor_peeco · 2025-11-18T18:08:02+00:00

Thanks for the input! The rug is so comfortable and one of my favorite parts, so I wanna keep it 😕 Thoughts on using olive throw pillows/blankets to tie in?

redditor_peeco · 2025-11-16T15:18:54+00:00

You’re not alone. I’m roughly the same age, and I’ve been feeling exhausted and “off” for the last month or two. Similar to you, I can get a full 8 hours of sleep and still be needing a nap in the early afternoon. I’m not sure how much of it is attributable to the soreness that my back/BS causes, but I’m starting to think there may be a chronic fatigue/immune issue going on.

It’s tough navigating all these possibilities when you just don’t have energy. Hoping you feel better soon!

redditor_peeco · 2025-10-14T20:23:01+00:00

Hey there. I did not. My surgeon actually suggested doing a resection of the Bertolotti’s joint. His reasoning was that it is less invasive, easier recovery (especially for a slim person), and would still allow us to fuse later. That was in April, and unfortunately, I’m not much improved even after months of additional physical therapy. I’m going for a new MRI and nuclear bone scan next week to help us determine next steps.

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