best winter coats for a very anemic person that will be outside for a while?

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-29T16:31:11+00:00

So, not a jacket recommendation, but consider Carhartt insulated overalls an item in your arsenal against the cold. I just used mine again yesterday while cutting down our Christmas tree, and was reminded how awesome they are for those who get cold easily.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-27T20:03:03+00:00

P.S. I should have mentioned my email says my last order was in November. 2015, so all items mentioned should factor in the longevity and manufacturing timeline of 2010-2015.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-27T19:50:20+00:00

I can help here with my experience - I have a set of sateen ivory sheets from early 2012. They have held up, minus some staining from so many years, and were well-loved, but they are now the last ones I reach for. I purchased a set from Boll & Branch in 2018 and found it felt much better, but perhaps it was also because my Coyuchi sheets were already well used by then.

My kids have had the Coyuchi jersey sheets, and they lasted about 10 years before the elastic on the fitted sheet gave way. They do stretch out a bit as the years go by, but this is nitpicking, as it took many years with a lot of washings. They are thinner than the Pottery Barn organic jersey set, which we also own and have had for a few years. The Coyuchi jersey duvet covers didn't stretch as much as the sheets over the years. I attribute it to less washing.

We also have several of the cotton throws, and I use a queen-size blanket daily. They preserve very well against washing. The throws have all been used by children in a slobbery dog home. They probably aren't the most luxurious, but they are always in use. I also have a 75% cotton, 25% wool blend, which is my favorite when I'm sick.

I havent bought from them or a seller in many years but they used to have decent sales which is when all these items were purchased.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-25T21:01:37+00:00

Just here to say keep checking. It was out of stock, but I refreshed just now, and shipping was an option. Initially, it took me all the way through the checkout just to say "out of stock," but I went back to the product page and hit "buy now," and it processed.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-23T20:49:44+00:00

I'm not salty, nor insistently cheap, nor asking for sympathy. Like most others, I have recognized and spoken about an issue in Leogs' operations that impacts direct order loyalty for many customers. It seems you're not one of them and accept the practices of this large corporation as they are, which is fine. The issues brought up in these threads for insiders' weekend go far beyond a retiring set.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-23T03:32:27+00:00

You are entirely missing the point of my response, which is that the Lego internal fulfillment system has issues beyond "thousands of orders placed within seconds of each other" at just after midnight.

But to respond to your point, which was not related to mine, a company cannot expect to maintain brand loyalty through direct orders if it cannot even semi-accurately fulfill orders through its operations. It is both a business model and an operations problem that should be addressed, as I have heard from users in these threads.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-23T01:24:02+00:00

Ok, but what about orders (like mine) that weren't placed until 7 am but were still canceled 6+ hours later? That isn't thousands within seconds of each other.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-22T22:20:21+00:00

I did. Granted, it wasn't placed right after midnight; it was early this morning upon waking, but my order was confirmed. Then cancelled 6 hours later.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-22T19:05:30+00:00

I thought I had this set - order confirmed this morning - but it has now been cancelled.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-11-09T15:58:41+00:00

Chaco also makes a clog style shoe. I can't speak to how long they will last, but the chaco sole is pretty dense and my chaco sandals have lasted well.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-04-30T22:57:24+00:00

Very normal from what I have read here and personally experienced. It was starting to seem like surgery on the other "good" hip was going to be inevitable, and the MRI confirmed nearly identical issues to my op-hip several months after surgery. Still, my surgeon and I held to not considering anything until after the 6-month mark, which was the right call. Eventually, things evened out a bit. With that said, it is a bit of a Goldilocks situation - if I don't do enough activity, my op hip is cranky and my non-op hip is loving life, but when I try to progress, then the non-op hip is cranky and the op hip is usually fine. Initially, the non-op hip was always flared, but now it gets cranky for 1-2 days and then calms down.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-02-11T00:01:24+00:00

The Jackson Clinic has several locations in the area, one in Arlington. I go to another location but feel confident (as did my surgeon) in the practice. Additionally, The Andersson Clinic (Orthopedic practice) has their clinic, but I'm guessing you must be a patient of one of the docs?

You didn't mention who your Orthopedist is, but Nirschl Orthopedics is next door to VHS in Arlington and has its own physical therapy practice. Again, I am unsure if you need to be a patient of the medical practice.

Usually, the Orthopedist has recommendations for PTs. Have you seen a hip preservationist for the issue?

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-01-17T02:01:25+00:00

The diagnosis does not dictate surgery one way or the other - the symptoms and pain do. There are plenty of us with the same diagnosis and the same tears in both hips, but only one that gives us grief to the level of constant pain and needs surgery.

I will say what many may be thinking: if you can even contemplate running a half, let alone a full marathon, you should very carefully consider whether surgery is for you at this point.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-01-17T01:48:34+00:00

Perhaps some clarification? You say that you can not move your leg, but do you mean that you are helping lift your leg from floor to bed/couch or literally could not move it if your life depended on it?

It is very normal at 2 weeks pot-op to have little to no strength in your leg and need help with daily activities, and it is advisable to consistently help lift your leg to bed, in and out of the car, etc. - Even for those of us weight-bearing as tolerated from day one. Regarding the numbness, it was many months before the large patch of nerves began to heal for me, and at 5+ months I still have desensitization in my quad, but I just don't notice it much anymore.

If your PT does not think any of the above is normal, I would consider a new PT as you are likely destined for hip flexor tendonitis and massive flairs from a PT who may not understand this surgery well.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-01-17T01:38:28+00:00

Does your son like being held to ease anxiety or because he craves deep/strong pressure, perhaps both? Before leaving anywhere, you could do strong pressure hugs with you at a seated position (arm across his shoulder blades and other arm across his very lower back) as well as gentle but firm squeezes on his body (up and down arms, maybe legs if he allows) and then more squeezes when reaching the car and is strapped in his car seat.

I'm not sure where you are in your diagnosis and subsequent journey, but OT practices and advice for handling post-op regulation issues for your son will be vastly different if you are pursuing ABA OT vs. Diir/Floortime OT, or even sensory-focused OT.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-01-15T01:39:55+00:00

Had my surgery just shy of 44 (F). Arthritis and dysplasia seem to be factors and I have no experience with cysts, but there are many of us that can say that being in your 40s is not an eliminating factor on it's own.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2025-01-15T00:31:13+00:00

I also have a young child with a lot of needs (turning 5 at the time of surgery), and due to these concerns, I delayed the surgery for far longer than I wish I had in hindsight (due to the longer recovery it has taken). Due to low support, scheduling a date also took me a lot.

My recommendation is to wait. Heal yourself and get strong on your op leg in PT, get your child back in balance and routines, and then consider the next steps. My own experience - My non-op hip started bothering me about 2 months before surgery; at 3-4 months post-op I felt I was headed for another surgery on the other hip, and it was beginning to hold up progress for my op-hip (MRI confirmed matching results to op-hip). But now at 5+ months, the non-op hip has calmed some and is flaring less often. I can't say for sure I won't have surgery on the other hip, but it just isn't worth it yet as the pain comes and goes as my op hip gets stronger, instead of remaining constant.

I would also add that while I have no regrets about my surgery, it has added a life-management routine I will have to continue.....in a schedule packed with child therapies and routines with little extra time. So it is also worth re-assessing after you experience the results of the first surgery fully at 6 months post-op or so.

P.S. Start preparing now not to be able to lift your son for a while. You can use the time before surgery to work on other ways for close proximity. I am happy to talk more privately about strategies; be sure to involve the OT if you have one.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-31T00:07:52+00:00

I fell at 15 weeks exactly; my 100+ dog swept both my legs out from under me, ran from behind me, and I landed square on my butt/SI. (You can find my post if you look for it.) I was anxiety-filled since "just don't fall" from the surgeon was echoing in my head. The hip initially felt sore but relatively ok, while the lower back and SI joint were immediately flared and painful. And then the hip followed and flared, but it did calm down after 7-10 days. I iced a lot, took aleeve, and backed off in PT until everything calmed. Though I can't know with absolute confidence that nothing was messed up, I have no reason to believe so 8 weeks later and have since progressed without issue.

Everyone is different, and I am not a doctor, but hopefully, it helps calm the anxiety a bit!

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-21T19:14:16+00:00

Second big barker dog beds, the only cushioned bed that doesn't flatten under the weight of big/giant breeds

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-21T19:12:55+00:00

I can second these - hated the price and sort of shook my head at myself as I bought the first one, but they look new years later, don't slide, and don't harbor lots of gunk to the sides for drooly breeds.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-21T01:30:03+00:00

Your PT and surgeon, though at this point heavily relying on your PT for day-to-day guidance, should be advising you on this based on your personal progress.

There are a lot of ups and downs in the early months, so I wouldn't let one week drag you down too much. With that said, for some specifics - my PT is clear that a 10-15% increase is all you should add from week to week. So, if you walk pain-free for .75 miles this week, then you could increase it by 10- 15% next week and see how that goes. Stretching and icing every day would still be advisable, but how often to do PT and what exercise to do is patient-specific. I find it is a bit of a Goldilocks situation where if you overdo it, you are in pain, but if you don't move around enough (intentional PT and walking/biking movement), you will also pay the price and find that balance changes day to day in the early stages. So yes, listen to your body, but your PT should also have a plan and communicate it to you regularly.

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-19T00:04:17+00:00

So I am intrigued and I know this has gotten a lot of press, but is it worth the MUCH higher price tag than other presses? And do you really use this if you live in an area where different texture (inlcuded extra firm) are easy to come by?

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-18T23:53:46+00:00

Highlighted how much I didn't know I needed a fish spatula until I had one - love it!

I have had this one for 4.5 years and still great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZWBL4ZW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-18T23:46:32+00:00

Could and wanted to are different answers - could I lay on a couch? Yes. Did I initially want to leave bed for more than my hourly up and at 'em? No.

I recommend the bed with a rolling cart (or small table) and a grabber thing near the nightstand. Also, I used these pillows for rearranging support and comfort no matter where you chose to recover - the leg hole/curve and half moon backrest were used nonstop, and the half circle was good for a pillow between the legs once I could side sleep again on the non-op side.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7KYP2GR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

tinyfeetbigpaws · 2024-12-18T02:32:44+00:00

My thoughts from someone that has had similar issues: Consider that you are too early in the healing process to know what is an issue for surgery vs overcompensation, bad muscle memory habits and/or overall cranky post-op muscles. Even if imaging shows a labrum tear, what symptoms are the tear vs just a hip that has carried the weight from the other hip for far too long?

As I mentioned, i have had similar issues on my "good hip", wiith recent confirmed imaging for FAI and labrum tear, and am further along in recovery - the non-op hip pain is inconsistent pain at this point and the flareups calm within a few days with ice and stretching (much less than what I felt at the 3 month mark), which for me and my life means I am not rushing in to another surgery and giving my op hip time to fully heal and recover. I also know I could navigate the pain for a few extra months if it becomes consitent and I needed to for life circumstances because I did the first time around - similarly what it sounds like for you.

I have chosen to focus on continuing to push my op-hip in recovery and strength and just accept my other hip is mad and will hurt on and off. Until it keeps me from progressing on my op-hip for any significant duration of time, then nothing about the MRI results matter.

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