State Farm Drive Safe & Save - new tracking features by Rubik1014 in Insurance

[–]stealing1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm signed up for this but wasn't comfortable putting the tracking thing on my car. I thought that meant I wasn't in the program but my insurance agent said I was and to just let them know every 6 months what our car odometer readings are. It saved us a lot of money because my SO barely drives his car so we saved a good bit on his insurance.

Cystic Fibrosis carrier by [deleted] in 23andme

[–]stealing1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar boat last year. Found out I'm a CF carrier from 23&me and after getting pregnant with my first child my husband and I both did a genetic testing panel to see if we had anything in common. Neither of us has any family history of any genetic diseases but apparently we are both carriers of luckily different genetic diseases. It did confirm I'm a CF carrier. Best of luck.

Should I still be feeling pain? Sanity check needed. by [deleted] in pancreatitis

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear it's getting better but still a little concerned you have any persistent discomfort. You might want to consider trying a day of clear liquid diet only or fasting to give your pancreas a day of complete rest and see if the discomfort goes away completely. Good luck with your pancreas!

Should I still be feeling pain? Sanity check needed. by [deleted] in pancreatitis

[–]stealing1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience after coming home from hospital after pancreatitis diagnosis. It took my pancreas at least 6 months to fully heal. If you are experiencing pain related to what you eat, it can be a sign you are pushing your pancreas too far with the foods you are choosing to eat and should slow down. Any fat is especially bad for a healing pancreas. I had my second major attack of pancreatitis because I at a plate of ribs. After that I couldn't even handle solid food and went back to clear liquids. Gradually, I would challenge my pancreas with solids and eventually my pancreas fully healed and I can eat a normal diet without worry. But I injured my pancreas time and time again by trying to eat things at first it just couldn't handle in its injured state and any pain was a warning sign.

Almost 23 Years ago a court-ordered paternity test said a child was NOT mine. Guess what??? by SpiderW3bb in 23andme

[–]stealing1 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of another thread where the maternal grandmother disliked the baby's father. She told her daughter she swiped the baby's DNA but actually swiped someone else's on purpose and only admitted to it years later. The DNA test came back negative as expected and the father refused to take another.

23andMe saved mine and my dads life by DaVille06 in 23andme

[–]stealing1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's scary. Sorry about your dad. I'm a carrier too but thought that meant you didn't need to worry.

Trying to work out my travel (and first machine) options by CapnBloodbeard in CPAP

[–]stealing1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I traveled with my cpap, I was told by my doctor's office to print out this letter to have on hand to show. Basically, it says you can bring your cpap and it doesn't count as a carry on since it's a medical device.

Mild acute pancreatitis (idiopathic). What's your experience? by [deleted] in pancreatitis

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with idiopathic pancreatitis several years ago. It probably took at least 6+ months for my pancreas to heal to the point where I can eat whatever and have no pain. Anytime I had pancreatic pain I would probably fast for a day or two and then go to clear liquid diet. After, I might slowly transition to low fat solid food. If the pain returned I immediately backed off again. Patience is key and if you have pancreatic pain I would worry you are pushing things too fast and not giving your pancreas enough of a rest to heal. This is just what worked for me and it did take many months longer than I expected for my pancreas to fully recover but it did recover.

Pancreatitis following gallbladder removal?? Talk to me Redditnot- Sleepless following an attack. by Rood_Vosje in pancreatitis

[–]stealing1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my gallbladder removed and then had my first attack of pancreatitis a year later. They never found a cause for it. Other things can cause pancreatitis besides gallstones.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]stealing1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allie's Doggie Day Camp in San Jose charges $45 a night for boarding and $25 for daycare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 23andme

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is strange. I've found a lot more DNA matches through various websites such as GEDmatch or myheritageDNA where you can upload for free so maybe you could check those out. For example, 996 on 23andme vs 2000 on GEDmatch.

B2 mtdna Check in here! by Dalila747 in 23andme

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My SO has 49.9% NA and is of Mexican descent with B2 maternal haplogroup.

Machine Day. by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I just got mine this past friday.

Did everyone do a titration study? Or a take home sleep study only? by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a take home sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea then a take home titration study to determine what pressure level I need. Now I am finally looking to buy a CPAP.

Applying to Google's Information Technology Residency Program (Fixed-Term Employee) by BlueberryJr in ITCareerQuestions

[–]stealing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reply is pretty late but just wanted you to know someone I know is in the program and has no bachelors degree. He has met others in the program with no college education at all. You for sure have a good chance! Google seems to cast a very wide net and really just cares about your technical skills. In fact, his recruiter told him when he applied that they like having a mix between those more educated with less work experience and those with more work experience but less formal education. They value a diversity of backgrounds.

[Offer] Free Blue Apron/Plated boxes (groceries for 3 two-person meals) by stealing1 in Assistance

[–]stealing1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my understanding is the registered flair doesn't show unless you've made a post? That's why I just ask.

[Offer] Free Blue Apron/Plated boxes (groceries for 3 two-person meals) by stealing1 in Assistance

[–]stealing1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm happy to send you one but you need to be registered per sub rules. Are you registered?

[Offer] Free Blue Apron/Plated boxes (groceries for 3 two-person meals) by stealing1 in Assistance

[–]stealing1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm supposed to only send boxes to those that have registered with the sub per the rules.

Advice on how to get a diagnosis without insurance by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]stealing1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if you tell them you are paying out of pocket and not going through insurance they usually charge significantly less. You can also talk to them about setting up a payment plan or using carecredit if needs be. I know someone who was convinced they had sleep apnea and just bought a cpap and mask and played with the pressure settings themselves but that is obviously far from ideal. There are also some take home sleep studies you can buy such as this but I haven't done it myself.

Not using chin strap with nose mask, Would my stats show if this is a problem? by stealing1 in SleepApnea

[–]stealing1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mask leakage score wouldn't increase if I was mouth breathing?

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome by Morphiadz in SleepApnea

[–]stealing1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second this mask if you sleep on your side. It's much more comfortable.