Posts by coastalpuma21

Does anyone have firsthand experience from the last year or two regarding DG HAL and RAR surgery at Arither? From what I’ve gathered, the Butterfly Clinic uses general anesthesia, whereas Arither claims "local" (not sure if they mean spinal or just enhanced local). Feel free to DM me. Thanks.

Grace Sullivan42 said:I’m curious about the logic here. Why is discussing Nora Fora—or even being prompted by her story—off-limits when nobody actually said anything nasty about the child? Only one person made a negative comment regarding the parents, but apparently, we aren't allowed to bring up other public figures (even deceased ones) in this thread. Not to mention all the other threads in the Women's Corner where people have dragged through various sick individuals or minors?

Not forbidden? 😬

Discussing the American healthcare system or questioning the efficacy of these types of charity drives isn't, in my view, "dragging" a specific little girl. If this entire forum regularly allows people to tear down all sorts of characters using rather colorful language, why was a thread containing a perfectly civil discussion shut down?

I’m not sure which bank you're dealing with, but in my experience with two different institutions, they didn't care about a minor gap in payroll deposits—as long as I wasn't overdrawn.

It’s not even about being embarrassed; we’re both just dying of laughter.
I’ve worked out so much lately that I can actually trigger one on command (on the condition that I'm lying down or reclined). So, right before bed, I'll let one slip—and yes, those quotes are intentional—while my husband is convinced it was a legitimate gas incident and rushes to crack open a window 😂 😂 it feels exactly like doing Kegel exercises 😬

Jeffrey Walker3 said:So I just went for my checkup, and they gave me the usual paper script... clearly, their system doesn't track your pills the same way. 🤷

Even though some pharmacies here usually just pull up my file on the computer when I stop by...

They just log it for their own records. 😉
A general practitioner can't write a script for birth control; that’s strictly for the OB-GYN. I actually asked my doctor about it once because I was too lazy to trek over to the specialist for a refill. 😁

For birth control, you get a paper script. It stays with the provider and is valid for six months from the issue date. If you've already seen a private specialist and nothing has changed, you don't need a full exam—just ask them to reissue the same thing. Every time you hit the pharmacy, they should stamp the back with the date to track how many boxes have been filled under that specific script.

One pill down, and it’s still hard 😉
Wait a bit and see. If it doesn't pass or if things take a turn for the worse and you start feeling the panic, call 911 and ask them (since tomorrow is Sunday).

If you’re seeing a social worker or a public clinic specialist—who knows. 🤷 All I know is that a general practitioner can't write you a prescription for birth control.
If a private OBGYN recommends contraception, you don't get an e-prescription; instead, you get a paper script with a date, a stamp, and a signature. It’s valid for six months and covers up to six boxes (the pharmacy just stamps and dates the back each time). About ten days ago, I actually picked up a new one (specifically 2 😁) because my old one expired.

I was actually thinking about this recently (back when they started tightening up prescription laws, before I could just grab whatever I needed without a script while walking past the CVS to save myself a trip home), so I went ahead and picked up two private prescriptions from my gynecologist. It’s good practice, anyway, just in case I lose one. 😬

When I was working, I’d take them in the morning before my shift—just integrated it into my daily routine. Now that I’m mostly home, I switch to evenings.
Regarding a "backup" pack, things have become difficult lately because pharmacies have tightened their grip on dispensing everything. Your only options are basically "I lost the box" or "the dog ate it." I recently tried to grab two packs at once to avoid making multiple trips; having a reserve at home gives me some peace of mind since I actually do drop pills sometimes—thankfully the cats find 😬—but anyway, I had to make up some story about going on a trip just to convince the pharmacist to let me have two. And I'm not exactly a teenager, so I wasn't about to act like I was "borrowing them for a friend" or something.

I had a similar experience when I first started taking pills (Trinovum, specifically). They told me it was just an extra layer of protection for that month, just to be safe, and emphasized that I absolutely had to stay on schedule.
You finish the entire pack, you get your period during that seven-day break, and then you just pick up right where you left off. It’s like recalibrating a scale; it takes a little while for the hormones to find their equilibrium.😉

You certainly didn't catch that cold from a stray cat.

Melissa Ward29 said:My suggestion would be the Gulic clinic; they specialize exclusively in ENT, so they seem more focused on nasal surgeries in general. I was there less than a month ago regarding a secondary rhinoplasty because my first one didn't go well. There you have it...

Thanks. In the meantime, I saw the doctor I mentioned first (a maxillofacial surgeon, though he mostly does aesthetics). He confirmed that a septoplasty is mandatory, even if he offered to "tweak" the aesthetics at the same time—which is something I DO NOT want.
Fine, even less than a month until surgery 😲 😬

It lasts longer than what’s printed on the label, but if you're planning on keeping it around for the long haul, just ask them for something with a later expiration date (be polite about it, 😁).
Usually, when you buy it, there's at least a year and a half left before it expires—at least that was my experience whenever I picked some up.

After years of dealing with persistent sore throats and sinus issues that turned chronic—not to mention a deviated septum from some old accidental hits to the nose, though I’ve never actually "broken" it—I finally went in for an exam. I visited the ENT department at Mayo Clinic.
The doctor who saw me (a relatively young specialist) made his call after about 5-6 minutes of examination (rhinoscopy and visual inspection):
"Septoplasty is indicated," with a diagnosis of "nasal septum fracture..."
They scheduled the surgery immediately under general anesthesia; my date is set for next month.
Two days before the procedure, I have a consultation with the anesthesiologist, and in the meantime, there's a mountain of testing required for the anesthesia.

What I was actually expecting was a slightly more thorough conversation with the surgeon—the same one who performed the initial exam—but the clinic was packed and everyone seemed pretty high-strung (even if the doctor himself was fine). There just wasn't an opening for a real talk... 🤷
So now everything is happening fast. I could probably Google "septoplasty" until I pass out, but...
I have zero interest in any cosmetic nose reshaping; I’m perfectly happy with how it looks. I didn't even ask if the shape could remain exactly the same. It's best that the deviation is barely noticeable—just a slight tilt to one side that you'd only see if you were looking closely.

Since the idea of surgery itself makes me nervous, and I have absolutely no clue what the recovery process is like (aside from reading things on forums), nor do I truly understand how necessary this operation is, I'd really like more information. The doctor handled me quite "routinely"—basically, "Aha, surgery, that's that, go see the nurse for a date." I'm planning to get a second opinion.
A friend recommended Dr. Borić over at Johns Hopkins, and I see names like Dr. Tončić and Dr. Ostojić mentioned quite a bit here and elsewhere—but from what I can tell, they focus more on aesthetic surgery, which isn't my priority here.

Does anyone have a recommendation for where to go for a second opinion? I'm looking for a "proper" exam and a detailed discussion regarding the pros and cons of the surgery. Thanks.