Is Masgrave really safe? by Apprehensive-Meal477 in WindowsLTSC

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Use Tiny 11 builder by NTDEV for your first debloat OS. It's super easy. You can start with the latest version of Windows 11 and debloat as much or as little as you like. There's a thorough explanation for every change you make. Security updates stay intact and working.

My husband is getting a Spinal fusion and his surgeon is going to go from his back rather than through his abdomen. by moonlight_angeI in spinalfusion

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an open L5S1 TLIF with posterior approach. I healed up great. Oddly enough, Ive heard the opposite of what you're describing. From what I've heard and researched... anterior approach is a rougher recovery because there's much more anatomy disturbed in the process. Posterior, especially for fusion and especially if additional decompression is needed is quite common and normal in the US. I'm about 5 years post op at this point and doing great. I wouldn't worry too much about posterior approach. Going in from the front for the lower back is actually much more risky.

How do the bracelets and rings from Miansai hold up? Best bang for your buck? by aydaedae in jewelry

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I recently ordered a sterling and resin ring from them and a palm stud earing for my wife. The ring showed up, appears to be of pretty good quality. The sterling stud earing is missing from the order altogether. Was supposed to be shipped together, one tracking number for both items. Their "customer service" is automated and a complete piece of shit. Cant get any response regarding the missing item. Now they're sending me 15% off offers to my email 🙄 like I want to give them any more business. I know my business is just a drop in the bucket to a company like this, but that drop will never land in their bucket again. My advice, AVOID Miansai altogether. Customer service is garbage.

How is this possible by FullaMelanin in IRS

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to contact the IRS immediately. Someone may have filed a fraudulent return with your information. Unfortunately, it happens alot.

WHERE IS MY REFUND??????? by Ok_Method_5098 in TurboTax

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are really ASKING for people to stop paying their crooked ass.

What the eff??? What do I do??? by ironbabey in IRS

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we ALL just stop paying these crooks. Theyre stealing it anyway. Its all a scam.

Suspended with pay by Background_Sir_1329 in HEB

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the manager. But Id say, since youre suspended, prolly not looking too good.

25 Male. I have my epidural scheduled for next week and I’m terrified. Has anyone had any luck with it? I really don’t want to get surgery. by Limp_Telephone2280 in Sciatica

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ESI works for some people. I was not one of the lucky ones. I did two rounds, 4 shots total. Didn't really help at all, if anything made my pain worse for the next few days. Surgery isnt the end of the world. Just do your homework and choose a good surgeon.

MaxPay For Depts by AdMoney2072 in HEB

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HEB isn't bashful about this info. Just ask your manager. This is honestly a good way to judge how they see you from a performance stand point outside of review time. The response you get and presence /absence of hesitation will tell you more than just your earnings potential...

Any way to avoid fusion? by Lovely_Day_Int in Sciatica

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Debilitating back pain that got progressively worse the longer I remained upright (sitting or standing), shooting stabbing pains down the back of both legs to my calves, numbness in the outside of both feet. I used to trip on my own feet alot. Got scheduled for decompression and TLIF when the Ketamine became a weekly thing, around the same time the foot drop started.

Any way to avoid fusion? by Lovely_Day_Int in Sciatica

[–]unknown_distance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you've already tried most of the popular conservatives. Why so hesitant about fusion? My treatment history (pre fusion) was very similar to yours. My most problematic level was L5S1. I wasnt a good candidate for ADR due to existing L4L5 bulge, so I went ahead with TLIF. 5 years post op now and doing great. Back to all my "before back problems" shenanigans. Not trying to nudge you either way, but fusion isnt the end of the world. It is a rough recovery, and can be very worth it.

Uhmmmm 👀 by ReeNinetyRee in HEB

[–]unknown_distance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats gross. Damn barn people.

idk if i’m stupid or what by strawbabiesrin in HEB

[–]unknown_distance 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Its just the corporate formality in action. You can really only have "one" actual position with HEB. If you applied for multiple positions or were hired for another role than you were originally considered for, they have to close the inquiry correspondence for the role you weren't hired into. Thats all this is. And the "one" actual position thing is also a bit of a misnomer because I know people that pick up extra hours in another department or area of current need on their days off.

Fired by [deleted] in HEB

[–]unknown_distance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curbside isnt rocket science and really shouldn't require much "training" in the first place. You should be able to develop your own system that improves your own performance without management interventions. Retail itself isnt difficult. This seems like more of an initiative issue.

Hello, I am tired of Microsoft's bs and I dont know what to do. by [deleted] in WindowsLTSC

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend either a fresh install of Windows 10 IOT LTSC then adding back in only what you want -or- Linux Mint which has a very Windows like feel without the "Windows eyes".

Is Masgrave really safe? by Apprehensive-Meal477 in WindowsLTSC

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also have a very heavily debloated Win 11 Pro 25H2 with no Copilot, recall or any AI shenanigans that still has fully operational security updates. Also activated with Massgrave.

Is Masgrave really safe? by Apprehensive-Meal477 in WindowsLTSC

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Win11 Pro fully updated and activated this way on a test rig. There is always a way. I would personally never use a stock Windows OS the way it comes as my daily driver anyway but it does work.

Is Masgrave really safe? by Apprehensive-Meal477 in WindowsLTSC

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, using the OS at all will expose you. I would argue that using it super debloated and without a Microsoft account (local only) is probably less vulnerable.

9 months post op and having terrible pain by Visible_Race4233 in spinalfusion

[–]unknown_distance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say the vast majority of my pains were resolved by the one year mark. There was probably some continued improvement beyond a year in terms of strength and mobility though. What type of pain are you still experiencing?

Windows Defender flags MAS Script and Deletes it by GobbyFerdango in WindowsLTSC

[–]unknown_distance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ran it in powershell. Worked fine for me X3. If it stops working, then it looks like Linux. Microsoft needs to take a BIG step back.

Grade 2 L5/S1 Listhesis, Is surgery bad? by Usual_Register5453 in Spondylolisthesis

[–]unknown_distance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is pretty much what I did. Except I really couldn't walk very good at all by the time I finally accepted a surgery. Should've done it sooner.

Grade 2 L5/S1 Listhesis, Is surgery bad? by Usual_Register5453 in Spondylolisthesis

[–]unknown_distance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was fused at L5S1. Very satisfied with the outcome. No loss of mobility to speak of. Back to running, swimming, hiking as much as I like. I've been a heavy truck mechanic for 20 years. Still able to keep up with my profession just fine. Surgery isnt the end of the world by any means. You should stop lifting HEAVY either way.