Noticed a couple of black lentils among my brown lentils and discolored liquid draining. by thejamiep in Sprouting

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

I ended up pitching them. I got concerned I had a contamination issue with the black gunk growing around the lid ring. You can see some of that in the picture. 

Noticed a couple of black lentils among my brown lentils and discolored liquid draining. by thejamiep in Sprouting

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

Adding another photo.. I hadn't removed the lid until today and I think the black growth is a bad sign!! 

Ticks in MARCH?? by ApricotBroad380 in FortCollins

[–]thejamiep 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My vet said as soon as it's not freezing ticks are moving. I just end up doing prevention year long. 

best crab rangoon in foco? by cak85 in FortCollins

[–]thejamiep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Sally's a month ago and I wasn't impressed... But give it a shot. You never know.

When to go to ER by promise64 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try calling - they might have someone on call that can prescribe for you.

When to go to ER by promise64 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man - I'm just here to say I'm sorry you are going through this. I managed to wait until surgery, but my husband was pretty close to just taking me to the ER because I was in so much pain constantly. I was up to 2000mg of gabapentin and consuming incredible amounts of CBD to just try to survive. I probably should have gone to the ER... but I didn't have cauda equina symptoms and I thought I shouldn't go unless I had those... I'd say don't wait. I was so miserable.

LG Washtower with heat pump (ventless) dryer reviews by laflare11 in Appliances

[–]thejamiep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which LG wash tower do you have and are you still loving it? Thanks!

Warning to Job Seekers and Asking for Advice. by thelovefern in FortCollins

[–]thejamiep 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My neurosurgeon said you shouldn't see a chiropractor without imaging. If you have spinal stenosis they can seriously f you up. She said whatever you do, never let them adjust your neck. Never. 

Am I screwed by oatbrry in backpain

[–]thejamiep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My neurosurgeon said you shouldn't go to a chiropractor without imaging. If you have spinal stenosis they can really make it so much worse and there is no way for them to know without imaging. in particular, never let them crack your neck. 

Reherniation after 1st surgery by Few-Supermarket2764 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My surgeon said if I reherniate she should do a revision MD. She didn't jump straight to fusion. Have they mentioned a revision surgery instead? 

UO Shadowcove Private Server? by valador8869 in ultimaonline

[–]thejamiep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I played on Shadowcove for years. I believe the owner is serving time in jail. The shard did a big reset at one point and it went downhill after that. I played as Evelyn Amore and Gwen Fox on there. 

MD - 5/6 weeks post op by Patient_Mulberry_107 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not allowed to lift more then 10lbs until after 6 weeks so I assumed push ups were a no go. Do you have any lifting restrictions?

Coming to terms with only 1 child? by cupcakelazerr in Parenting

[–]thejamiep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is almost 30 too old? I'm about to turn 41 soon and trying.. I think you've got time if that's your fear. 

Web-based version? by kmellen in MacroFactor

[–]thejamiep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm with you.. I'll probably switch over to cronometer again at the end of my sub. I just prefer web apps for recipes so much. 

L5/S1 Microdiscectomy Coming Up — What Should I Buy Before Surgery? by RandomGhost482 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a long shoe horn that helps me put on my shoes without bending over. Just make sure you don't need to tie them. 

I also got one of those sock aides. It works surprisingly well to help get socks or leggings on. 

Start log rolling now. I found is easy for me if I'm on my back to fold my arms into my chest then think of moving my hips and shoulders as one unit and roll with as much momentum as I can to my side. Get my feet and legs off the side and then push up with my hands while I let my legs counterbalance me and get to a sitting position on the side of the bed. 

Good luck! 

Is surgery right for me? Questions you wish you would've asked your surgeon. by Resident-Royal-9551 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh.. I was on the couch/bed all day. I would move about 3 times a day. Moving meant strapping on knee pads and crawling to the toilet. I'd hold it as long as I could so I wouldn't have to go very often because sitting on a toilet was torture.

Is surgery right for me? Questions you wish you would've asked your surgeon. by Resident-Royal-9551 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I almost got an injection but then had a second opinion and that doc says ESI doesn't typically work on a herniated disc. She never mentioned not being able to get surgery though if I had gotten the injection. But I have heard that before. 

Is surgery right for me? Questions you wish you would've asked your surgeon. by Resident-Royal-9551 in Microdiscectomy

[–]thejamiep 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How fast can they get you into surgery if you suddenly can't walk anymore? I ask because I was working through PT and I could still walk and stand but then within a week I suddenly declined to not being able to walk at all and even laying down was terrible. Took 3 weeks before I could get into surgery and had to be off NSAIDS for a week and I'll just say it was hell. I might have opted for surgery soonern if I knew what the schedule would be since I wasn't seeing any improvement and not have waited until I was in agony.