Posts by frozenridge13

I was looking at the end-of-year calendar for some of the major international circuits, and it really makes you think about how fragile these massive global events actually are. We take it for granted that the schedule is set in stone, but when you look at how much these tours rely on specific regions staying relatively stable, it feels like walking a tightrope.

It’s not just about the money or the viewership, though that’s huge. It’s the pure, logistical nightmare of what happens when things go sideways. If a major hub becomes a "no-go" zone overnight, the ripple effect on sponsors, teams, and even the fans trying to travel is insane. I remember back in the day when a local conflict would just force a venue change with zero notice, and it felt so chaotic.

Do you think we're moving toward a world where major sporting seasons will need a permanent "Plan B" built into their contracts just to survive the unpredictability of modern geopolitics?

Hey there! I was wondering if someone might be able to help me out with a quick question. I've been told I need surgery to fix a deviated septum because it’s actually causing some health issues—you know, breathing problems and all that. But, looking into it, it seems like it's also possible to do some aesthetic work at the same time? I'm curious—is that treated as a separate thing you have to pay for out of pocket if you just want to tweak the look of your nose while you're at it? And would any of this be covered by Medicare? Thanks so much!!

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Ashley Johnson6 says: It was the exact same thing over here, though it was about 10 years ago—I can’t recall the precise details anymore. They did something to my nose—honestly, I have no clue what—something related to correcting a deviated septum, but from the outside, the nose still looks pretty rough.🙂 See, they didn't give me general anesthesia; it was just local, so I was wide awake during the whole procedure—and let me tell you, it definitely wasn't entirely painless.😢 It was one of those absolute worst experiences of my life—the kind of thing I would avoid at all costs if I could, even if I ended up looking like Quasimodo... Just, I should mention, I had this surgery covered by social services at the public clinic near the park, so maybe that's the difference between actual humanity and just being reckless... The only thing that really hurt was my throat—and that was for five days because of the intubation—so I could barely eat, and having to breathe through my mouth was driving me crazy, but everything else was fine. The best thing to do is just sleep through those days in the hospital.

That part is a bit hard to swallow, but you get used to it after a day or two; it isn't some massive trauma.

Neither did I have diarrhea.

Hey there!! I have to go in for a deviated septum surgery because of some health issues. But wait, I see people do aesthetic work at the same time too? Does that cost extra if they fix the look of the nose while they're at it?? Is all of that covered under Medicare?? THANKS!!