Posts by Andrew Watson59

Cure, how long after the surgery were you guys unable to wash your hair normally?

I need to ask those of you who have been through this: how bad is the swelling once they take the mold out and pull the packing? Does it stay swollen for weeks? How much are we talking about here? Can I actually walk to my office without looking like a freak, or am I going to scare people off the street? Is the swelling "normal," or am I going to end up looking like this lady:

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Thanks in advance for the input.

ambermason16 said:Which part exactly?

One single horrific example of an idiot isn't enough grounds to claim everyone is The Beast and shut down the whole thread, right?

That doesn't count as a valid reason to lock the topic?

None of that qualifies as a logical explanation. You might as well have said, "The moon is made of cheese, so I'm locking this thread." What "horrific example" are we even talking about? Which specific idiot? Did you actually bother to look at how many people are participating here? Or are you just closing threads based on the title without thinking? Clearly, something is getting lost in translation. Which part don't you get? Everyone here acts like a moderator...🙄

The topic was "The Beast and those who actually care about humanity." I brought up that disturbing video where eighteen different people just walk right past a dead toddler without a second thought, and I asked everyone what kind of species we’re pretending to be. Did anyone take offense or see themselves in that? Because we aren't talking about one outlier here—we're talking about eighteen people. If you didn't like the title, you could have just suggested a change, but locking the thread without any explanation 🙄 is just pathetic.
By the way, I didn't move this to the psychology sub; someone else did.

wiredraven82 said:Oh, I know "well," do I? Why don't you tell me then? Go check out the political forums—I'll even drop some links for you—because over there, I’m actually one of the few people who offers any real political support to Israel. Imagine that 😲. So, based on that, how exactly am I being an "unbelievable antisemite" by posting this topic?

I opened this thread regardless of politics, regardless of anything else. I brought it up because the blatant nepotism in Hollywood is bizarre and far too obvious to ignore—and if questioning nepotism suddenly makes someone "antisemitic," then I honestly have no idea what else qualifies under that label anymore.

Unlike you, I maintain a bit more of an open mind; I don't go hunting for "racism" at every single turn. In fact, it’s people like you—those who see "racism" in every minor detail or perfectly normal question—who are actually the biggest racists. It’s basic reverse psychology; you might want to sit down and think about that for a second.

Don't sweat it, those walls start showing up eventually 😛 I’m interested in this phenomenon too, and frankly, I don't care if someone calls me a chauvinist. I know I'm not, and this topic isn't chauvinistic either. You asked a straightforward question. A much stupider topic would be "intelligent film for an intelligent viewer," so this is fine... It's a perfectly normal question: how is it possible that 99.9% of Hollywood actors are just hacks? Isn't that... hmm... a bit strange 😁?

I’m looking at this IMDb list of Jewish actors and I honestly can’t wrap my head around it. It looks like being Jewish is basically a prerequisite for making it in the movie business. It's wild. I find it hard to believe every single one of them was born into the faith.

Ladies, how long after surgery am I supposed to stay away from sunglasses?

Sophia Booth35 said:Here’s how it actually goes down: the surgeon designs a "computerized" nose, you get excited, they put you under, they cut you open, realize they can't actually build what you dreamed up with the anatomy you have, and then you wake up with a different nose entirely. You fall into a depression and sue the doctor for fraud.
I read an article about this once.
Until the doctor actually makes the incision, nobody knows what’s coming.
As for personal preferences, I’d love a nose like Beyoncé’s—long and straight. But on my round, fleshy face with no defined cheekbones or jawline, that just won't work. He could have gone that route if I had insisted, but then the doctor isn't responsible for me looking like a caricature afterward.
I trusted my surgeon. I believe he’s an expert. I know what looks good to him might not be what I want, but damn it, I’d go back to fix it if it turned out bad.
If we all thought this negatively from the jump, nobody would ever get surgery.

Look, if they can't use a computer to show me a realistic preview of how the nose will look after the procedure, then there's no point in talking. I'm not asking for Nicole Kidman's nose or anything crazy; I'm talking about what can realistically be done with my actual nose. There is a massive difference between seeing how a change looks on your own face versus having someone try to describe it to you with words.

Rachel Barnes5 said:From what I’ve seen, consultations are way too short. He just claims the nose will look more graceful and refined without using any computer simulations or digital modeling. In this day and age, it’s unacceptable for any surgeon to operate without that kind of tech. It’s always the same line: "We'll lower it slightly, lift it a bit, and you'll be happier"...🙄
That isn't enough because you can't even get a rough idea of the final result. From what I can tell, plenty of patients end up unhappy with him because he over-lifts the nose, giving everyone that same cookie-cutter look that lacks structural integrity—just look at what happened to Blanka. Some people might love that look, but personally, I can't stand that approach. 👎
My advice to anyone considering this? Don't let a doctor play guessing games with your face. You know what you want, and if it’s realistic, a competent surgeon should be able to deliver it.
Otherwise, you're just gambling with disappointment. A lot of these high-profile "celebrity" doctors in America base their aesthetic standards on media hype, while the actual results for average patients are mediocre at best.

Exactly. I read these posts and wonder why surgeons here don't use software to show a preview of the final look first. Without it, you have no clue if the surgeon actually understood your vision or just did whatever they felt like. It's a massive risk.

This movie is so pathetic my only reaction was 🙄.2/10

urbanpilot said:I borrowed a Kosmodisk from a coworker just to test the waters before committing. Honestly, it’s $159 a significant investment, and I have zero interest in throwing money down the drain.
But...
After wearing it for just a week, I’m already feeling less pain.
The thing is, dealing with a large bust means my spine takes a massive beating, and since I don't have $5,000 lying around for surgery, these $159 are a minor fix.

I ended up buying one yesterday. My husband and I both use it now, and I don't regret spending a single cent on it.👍

So, both you and your husband just "fell" for the placebo effect, just like I did.

Sam Martinez25 said:That "guy" was actually me. I get where you're coming from, especially since most people don't really grasp how different alternative products "work." Don't feel bad about hitting the placebo effect; if anything, it's inevitable because you're human. It doesn't mean you're crazy or imagining things. If you're curious about what that actually entails, I've got an article that dives deep into that whole personal experience thing. Good luck. 🙂

Well, in that case, if I find some miracle cure with that same "placebo effect" for migraines, I'm buying it immediately!

Sam Martinez25 said:Honestly, despite all the hype and ads, Kosmodisk is total garbage...
KOSMODISK – a useless "tool" that’s officially become a joke.

And that whole thing about rigging the Atlas seems like a complete fabrication to me. If anyone actually cares, I can dig a little deeper into it...

I don't get this guy. He's trashing the product just because he didn't like how the salespeople responded, even though he hasn't even used it himself. What a joke. Honestly, I couldn't care less about posts like this; this thing actually ended my chronic pain, and that's more than enough proof for me that Kosmodisk isn't crap. Now I'm supposed to let someone try to convince me that I'm just making things up?🙄

I just watched the remake. It’s good—brutal, honestly. It isn't for everyone, but I have a weakness for those heavy, shocking films. Definitely one of the better horror movies I've seen lately.

Grace Anderson3 said:I haven't checked out the remake yet, but nothing beats the original:

House of Wax (1953)

How can you claim the original is better if you haven't even seen the new one? Personally, I actually prefer the original less.

Thanks for the help. It’s becoming pretty clear this site has way deeper issues than just failing to load.

I haven't been able to use this forum properly for days now. It either won't load at all, or it just hangs indefinitely until I eventually give up. This site is the only one giving me grief; everything else on the web works perfectly fine.

I heard this movie is absolute garbage...

This thing literally saved my back. It completely wiped out the pain in my lower back and shoulders... just total relief. I finally picked one up when even regular exercises stopped working for me. I bought mine about five or six years ago, and even now, whenever the aches start acting up—especially during the winter months—I go back to my Kosmodisk. Honestly, nothing else even comes close. It’s worth every penny. I've already had four people in my circle try it, and they’re all stoked. Even if it is just a placebo effect, it works for me.😁

Kenneth Scott41 said:That’s precisely the part I haven't quite wrapped my head around yet; I struggle to view depression through that serious lens. I guess I've started seeing it as more significant since I began dealing with it myself, but how are we supposed to take it seriously when our parents act like it's a joke? They say things like, "Depression? Please, quit being so sensitive, go get a job and you'll feel better." I'm fairly certain about ninety-nine percent of parents hold that exact mindset. It makes me wonder how one is even meant to explain why they're on medication when their own family refuses to see it as a real medical condition, even once you're an adult. That seems to be the core of the issue.😠 And it’s incredibly frustrating, though I suppose there isn't much else I can do... I just have this forum and my own thoughts to lean on.
On top of all that, the side effects from taking antidepressants can be quite unpleasant, especially with things like libido issues and whatnot. I've lost count of how many times I've made those dark, sarcastic comments to my parents about wanting to end it all—treating it like a joke just to gauge their reaction—when, in reality, I actually meant it. They just laugh it off with a comment like, "Oh, stop talking nonsense." It's exhausting...🙄

In my experience, 90% of people struggling with depression run into this exact wall with their parents. With the help of my therapist, I eventually just gave up on trying to make them understand. I stopped attempting to bridge the gap. The reality is, I see something clearly that they are simply blind to, and you can't force sight. Now, I don't even discuss my depression or my AD use with them anymore.