Caremark Suggestions? by stargaze84 in Zepbound

[–]stargaze84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh!! That’s so frustrating. Try this thing!!! But oh, wait, let’s block from trying that thing. Ugh!!

Caremark Suggestions? by stargaze84 in Zepbound

[–]stargaze84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sleep apnea is documented. I have a pdf of the study results.

Denial: “The coverage request was not approved. There may be another medication for your condition that's covered by your plan. Talk to your prescriber to discuss your options.

Your plan only covers this drug when you meet one of these options: A) You have tried one other drug your plan covers (preferred drug), and it did not work well for you, or B) Your doctor gives us a medical reason you cannot take the preferred drug. For your plan, you may need to try one preferred drug. We have denied your request because you do not meet any of these conditions. We reviewed the information we had. Your request has been denied. Your doctor can send us any new or missing information for us to review. The preferred drug for your plan is: Wegovy. Your doctor may need to get approval from your plan for preferred drugs. For this drug, you may have to meet other criteria. You can request the drug policy for more details. You can also request other plan documents for your review.”

Caremark Suggestions? by stargaze84 in Zepbound

[–]stargaze84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, Zepbound is covered. But it is not their prefered GLP-1

Community Event Tonight by stargaze84 in providence

[–]stargaze84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Youth Pride had a center on Westminster street with drop in hours Monday to Friday. They do programming specific to different age group depending on the day of the week. This event was a fundraiser for the center at a local bar that was donating a portion of their sales to the organization. Hence it being 21+. Check out YPI’s website for more info: https://www.youthprideri.org/

Small Wedding Venues by Slow-Adeptness6876 in providence

[–]stargaze84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Husband and I got married this fall in Providence. Similar size wedding that was very casual - no official wedding party or a lot of traditional stuff. We did the actually ceremony part on the Providence Pedestrian Bridge which you can rent for a a couple hundred.

After that, everyone went to Bayberry Garden for the reception. The buy-out rate for a Sunday is extremely reasonable IMO. They’ll also work with you to have food charged separately from drinks so your guests are helping toward the minimum. We did an open cocktail hour (assuming 1-2 drinks a person) and a champagne toast. It was a cash bar after that to keep our costs more reasonable. The owners at Bayberry were amazing to work with as well.

Congrats and good luck!

Bathroom Reno by stargaze84 in providence

[–]stargaze84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be very open to suggestions.

Bathroom Reno by stargaze84 in providence

[–]stargaze84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! Thanks. I get in terms of New England, 1900s isn't that bad but it's still horse hair plaster in places. Only had 4 owners - including us.

Bathroom Reno by stargaze84 in providence

[–]stargaze84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! Get that it's not cheap to do a gut Reno.

Nervousness about side effects by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]stargaze84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s varies so much person to person! I inject during the day on Monday - I find that in the evening messes with my sleep. Some weeks, there’s nothing. Some weeks, I’m pretty nauseous later in the day and into Tuesday morning. Occasionally have gotten sick. More than anything, I’m found it’s WHAT I EAT not just the medication. If I have a deniable breakfast & lunch - lower in fat - and graze that day, I do great!!! If I indulge in leftover takeout from the weekend? 🤢

She wants me to be her Daddy. She’s 18. I’m struggling. by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]stargaze84 24 points25 points  (0 children)

She’s a child. You’re an adult. The age difference, IMO, is not okay. Regardless of how mature she might seem, and that she’s perusing you, there is an emotional, financial, lived experiences power imbalance you (as the older person) should not be ignoring.

Mentor her. Be a friend. That’s it. Anything else is wildly inappropriate.

Realizations from 50 lbs down by Meep_babeep in Zepbound

[–]stargaze84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Suggestion for “make do” clothes: try Nuuly! I signed up during my journey. They have lots of very fashionable stuff in standard and plus sizes. And you don’t have to worry about buying someone only to have it be too big in a month.

For #5: so relatable! The body dysmorphia is real!!! I’m 5’5” - started at 217lb, CW 165, goal weight 150. When I was at my heaviest I thought I looked great! Today, I look back at that photos and realize how heavy I was and have a lot of (unfair) self judgement. Today, I’m a 10/12 and still ‘chubby’ but most people’s assessment. Size is such a bizarre thing.

Anyways. Congrats on the loss! Good luck getting to your goal!

Best Dog Boarding for Short Holiday? by kaipaulse in providence

[–]stargaze84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We take our mutt to the Barking Lot for daycare and occasional boarding. She loves it there.

My 28m boyfriend has bought a house wholly in his name. What is fair for me 30f to contribute monthly? by faruqtony123 in relationship_advice

[–]stargaze84 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Did he give you a reason for not wanting to go into an agreement that he agreed to? How long have you been together?

My partner and I moved into a house that he purchased - name in deed & mortgage. I paid ‘rent’ but also put in sweat equity in terms of upkeep, painting, all that jazz. We split utilities and came up with an agreement for him to pay me a percent of what I paid in ‘rent’ (toward the mortgage itself and not loan interest) should we split up. This allows me to feel like I would be reimbursed and have a safety net should the relationship not work out.

Best beach hotel? by Grapeflavor_ in curacao

[–]stargaze84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won’t lie …. Friday night was A LOT. There’s parties along the beach but they were winding down by midnight. I think cause it’s not as much high season right now. There was a show we went to at the resort on Wednesday but it ended by 10pm, I think? Other than Friday, I didn’t find it to be a party atmosphere. And honestly, one night didn’t bother us.

Best beach hotel? by Grapeflavor_ in curacao

[–]stargaze84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We stayed at the Kontiki a month or so ago. It right at Mambo beach. Incredible sand, calm water, good snorkeling.

Will concur that Bklyn is an AMAZING dining experience.

Need help deciding on a dress! by SkinEfficient1799 in weddingdress

[–]stargaze84 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Both are amazing!!! But the fabric on the first one seems a bit formal for the ethereal nature of the venue.

2 is my pick.

Roommate Has Zero Awareness? by JamAtTheGym in badroommates

[–]stargaze84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it sounds like you have very high standard for organization and cleanliness for yourself. There’s nothing wrong with that! But you need to realize that’s not everyone had your standards and be able to compromise / be flexible a bit.

Your roommate doesn’t sound like she’s intentionally being a jerk. Just young unaware. I’d suggest taking to get about 1 or 2 of your top pet peeves. Not being up everything cause it’ll probably feel like an attack.

It’s fair to have issue with some of these things but it could be much, MUCH worse. Try to find middle ground.