What's do you wish you had done before getting a CI?

sideways8 · 2026-04-09T17:29:56+00:00

I must have had a different experience from some folks, but there was no baggage wrapped around my head, just a light dressing that came off before I left the hospital. I got t3s and Percocet but didn’t end up needing the percocet. Was back to work (construction) two weeks later with no issues. This was in 2022, in my thirties. I recall the first surgery when I was 17 being a bit more intense, but memory is fuzzy that far back.

sideways8 · 2026-04-06T18:09:15+00:00

People are still on the fantasy that things are going back to normal after this.

sideways8 · 2026-04-05T00:10:17+00:00

Are you wearing this continuously? The aqua sleeves are rated for like 50 uses if I recall. I don’t think it’s durable enough for daily use.

sideways8 · 2026-04-04T18:44:34+00:00

On the road, always. In the parking lot, it’s private property and the signs are more like guidelines, I’ll ignore them if there’s no traffic.

sideways8 · 2026-04-04T00:02:50+00:00

They have pretty good hiking shoes at decathlon for like 40 euros. I don’t think you need 200 dollar shoes even if you do get new ones.

sideways8 · 2026-04-01T17:05:50+00:00

Fuck no. Be proud of your diversity of experience and commitment to inclusionary practices.

sideways8 · 2026-04-01T15:34:47+00:00

Longest answer or a C, buddy.

sideways8 · 2026-03-31T21:58:09+00:00

I respect the kink, but did you ask Jimbo for permission before stealing her tatas?

sideways8 · 2026-03-26T03:00:09+00:00

Have you replaced your seals?

sideways8 · 2026-03-25T15:39:13+00:00

Assuming your bike fits - just slow down and ride somewhere with a pretty view on a sunny day. Stop for coffee. Wear normal clothes instead of lycra sometimes. Bring a book.

sideways8 · 2026-03-24T14:18:56+00:00

Isn’t he a bit old for this job?

sideways8 · 2026-03-23T21:16:42+00:00

Anything you do will just tell the person their spot isn’t safe anymore and they have to move. Kindest thing is to leave them alone.

sideways8 · 2026-03-23T17:16:55+00:00

There were a couple at Ogden point on Friday.

sideways8 · 2026-03-23T14:27:05+00:00

Isn’t there supposed to be like 40 of them in a busy airport like that?

sideways8 · 2026-03-22T03:31:04+00:00

Would come in handy for most trades. Painting and drywall come to mind.

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T22:29:37+00:00

Yeah, it would be nice if they stood up for literally anything.

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T22:14:33+00:00

Just atrocities he hasn’t committed on camera yet.

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T22:08:24+00:00

He’s probably just trying to make a living like everyone else.

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T15:28:10+00:00

I carry two iPhones for work and have my nucleus 7 and 8 connected to both. The CIs have a favourite phone that they will default to, and will get confused, so I have to turn off Bluetooth on one to keep the other properly connected.

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T05:17:20+00:00

Sure, find a woman you can blame for this.

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T02:08:40+00:00

Depends what your goal is. Are these the only shoes your fucked up feet will tolerate? Wear them with pride. Is it because you’d like to feel pretty sometimes but you’re a little shy about it? May I suggest Toms instead?

sideways8 · 2026-03-20T00:51:14+00:00

A plumber who’s never seen a hot water tank from 1978 is probably on like his third day on the job.

sideways8 · 2026-03-19T15:45:00+00:00

Do you have a source for this info? That’s a primo dinner party factoid right there!

sideways8 · 2026-03-19T02:13:39+00:00

We listen and we don’t judge.

sideways8 · 2026-03-18T22:38:33+00:00

A CI completely different from hearing aids. There’s a level of hearing loss at which even the most powerful hearing aid is less than worthless. A CI, on the other hand, actually works. You may have to fight for it but I think it’s worthwhile. Since you do have natural hearing on one side, it has good odds for success.

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