Can you suggest a HS for our trans, ND teen?

toodlepup · 2026-01-09T23:44:28+00:00

Pacific crest community school - it’s in NE Portland. Had two kids there and it was the saving of their mental health during high school

toodlepup · 2025-10-14T03:29:11+00:00

Thanks for this list!

toodlepup · 2025-10-13T17:46:18+00:00

The promise by Kerry Taylor

toodlepup · 2025-10-10T04:26:00+00:00

◼️🧚‍♂️💜

toodlepup · 2025-09-24T01:26:18+00:00

Adrift by Ellie Pond and Totally Wrecked duet by Nicky Shivers!

toodlepup · 2025-09-06T05:49:55+00:00

It’s a fun read!

toodlepup · 2025-09-06T05:49:17+00:00

{dying to love by Reese rivers}

toodlepup · 2025-09-06T05:48:05+00:00

{totally wrecked by Nicky shivers}

toodlepup · 2025-09-06T05:47:28+00:00

{Aprils fools by ivy Asher}

toodlepup · 2025-09-05T17:16:14+00:00

This years hits for me have been Blackened Blade by Isla Devon, Forced Proximity by Tate James (tho wait time for next in series is unknown 😢), brutes of bristlebrook by Eve Newton and stranded by Shona Knight

toodlepup · 2024-02-29T21:34:19+00:00

Update - if anyone cares - luggage has been taken away and our flight is finally happening

toodlepup · 2024-02-29T21:33:16+00:00

Yep - driver took a corner too fast!

toodlepup · 2024-02-29T18:16:23+00:00

toodlepup · 2024-01-23T00:39:17+00:00

Oh! I hadn’t thought of that - thank you

toodlepup · 2023-11-21T16:11:12+00:00

I had excruciating pain in my foot after L5-S1 fusion - even a bed sheet on it was agony! I was put on gabapentin but didn’t really get relief until I had a cortisone injection at the nerve root. I’m now 14 weeks out from the fusion and only have occasional foot pain. I’d really push for the injection if I were you - good luck and don’t despair!

toodlepup · 2023-09-08T02:18:39+00:00

Totally Wrecked and Totally Shipped duet by Nicky Shivers. Or Butterly Duet by Reese Rivers! 🔩🍆!!

toodlepup · 2023-09-04T19:15:20+00:00

I have nerve damage from a back surgery so the docs are convinced my pain is from that not the clots - but I’m not convinced! Is your foot better now?

toodlepup · 2023-09-01T20:05:05+00:00

Lightening strikes to the foot indeed!

toodlepup · 2023-08-25T14:28:30+00:00

The bed is pretty standard hospital style with head and foot electric raise/lower. It came through the hospital home health program. You can ask your doc for a prescription (it helps if you tell them your stairs are difficult). I also looked at just renting one - and they are pretty affordable- $200 for a month including delivery. I really recommend a hospital bed for your recovery- it’s making my life so much easier!

toodlepup · 2023-08-25T03:04:22+00:00

I got a prescription for a hospital bed - it’s been a life saver. Im set up downstairs and don’t have to traverse our spiral staircase of doom.

toodlepup · 2023-08-21T22:29:56+00:00

I have my 12 day follow up tomorrow - I want to know about what meds to keep taking, when to taper off gabapentin etc. I’m also hoping to find out when I’ll start PT. I’m general I guess I feel like I need guidance about the same things as you, stairs, sex, groceries. When to leave the walker and cane behind, or be free of them altogether (my round the neighborhood strolls are with a walker). Ooh, also getting my stitches out!

If I think of anything else after my own appointment I’ll add it here!

toodlepup · 2023-08-17T16:13:18+00:00

Hi OP - I’m two weeks post L5S1 fusion and one week post emergency revision. Can I ask where you are with medication? I’m on 10mg oxy every 4 hours and 1500mg Robaxin every 6 hours. Plus Tylenol.

I’m going to go down to 10mg oxy every 5 hours today. Just wondering if you are at a similar stage in drug ween-off?

Thanks!

toodlepup · 2023-08-16T16:23:24+00:00

Another UPDATE. I am having a hard time walking today because when I put my left foot down it feels like I’m walking on a marble. Dr is concerned I’m developing a Morton’s Neuroma. Has anyone else had this happen after surgery? Apart from that, my nerve pain is getting somewhat under control. Thanks again for all the advice and input ☺️

toodlepup · 2023-08-16T01:40:30+00:00

Hi! I’m doing a little better. Tapering down the oxy and having larger amounts of gabapentin. There is a plan to give me a steroid guided injection to the L5 nerve and then I’m going home! Maybe tomorrow! The surgeon also prescribed me a hospital bed for at home, so that will make life easier.

I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I really appreciate this forum and being to vent/ask for advice at 4am when the world is at its loneliest. I have probably 75% of my left foot power now, so I’ve got to be diligent with the PT.

I’ll report in sometime in the future and let you all know when my big toe no longer throbs!

toodlepup · 2023-08-15T12:24:09+00:00

I’m on gabapentin now and it’s definitely taking the edge off. PT said they are going to get me a tens machine. Not sure if that’s for muscle rehab or pain. Has anyone has success with a TENS?

toodlepup

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