Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone here has actually tried Girlboss?
So, my OBGYN suggested it to me—mostly because I seem to deal with frequent yeast infections... which is just lovely, isn't it? —and I haven't pulled the trigger on buying it quite yet, so I can't really vouch for it myself. But I am planning to... so I figured I’d check in and see what your experiences have been like? Is it actually worth the hype, or is it just another clever marketing ploy? ☕
Kate Taylor59 said:That’s a huge thumbs down for the doctor right there—he didn't really sit down and walk you through what's actually going on. Honestly, that’s how it goes so often in big hospitals like the Mayo Clinic... they're swamped with the heavy-duty stuff, so things like minor corrections or smaller procedures aren't exactly their top priority—not like, say, brain surgery where neurosurgeons take the lead instead of ENT specialists... A deviated septum—nasal deformity... though if you can breathe just fine, it's strange to call it a "severe" deformity... besides, almost everyone has some level of deviation... I really think people should only go under the knife if they're actually suffering from symptoms... And mucus! That means something is up with the lining... are you dealing with constant post-nasal drip where everything drains down your throat?
Yeah, he was definitely rushing because I was his very last patient of the day—plus, I told him right out of the gate that I wasn't looking for surgery yet and needed to think about it, so I didn't push him for more details at the time... now I'm sitting here regretting it, thinking maybe I *should* be looking into it. As for the cosmetic side of things, I'm honestly torn—part of me wants it, but the other part is terrified of how it might turn out... I don't want to deal with the stress of potentially having to redo the whole thing four times if it doesn't work perfectly the first time 😁 especially since I am struggling with mucus issues and constantly swallowing all that gunk instead of being able to clear it out. 🤷 I think I'll schedule a follow-up exam in a month or two when my schedule settles down, and then I'll make sure to grill him about every single detail...
Kate Taylor59 said:Look, please—just listen to me for a second... before you even think about going under the knife (wait, surgery because of allergies?? lol xD), maybe try seeing a private specialist or just a top-tier ENT first... my doctor mentioned that a deviated septum can be a huge issue for some people, especially if you deal with allergies—since all those allergens just build up in your nose and cause trouble... he also pointed out that you can't actually "cure" an allergy with any kind of surgery—it’s just something you have to live with, you know? maybe take an antihistamine here or there... but why put your body through all that stress...
So, I was prescribed some treatment, but here is what they wrote down—I hope it's okay to post this online without getting flagged or anything: "relative indication for surgical intervention, septoplasty and bilateral submucosal turbinectomy, clinically severe nasal septal deformity on the left side, type 7 (3+5) with near impaction."
Can someone please decode this for me before I start spiraling on Google and convince myself I'm actually dying...😁
Hey everyone, I have a bit of a question... I was seeing Dr. Jurlin over at the Mayo Clinic regarding some allergy issues, and he immediately suggested surgery—even though I told him straight up that breathing isn't really an issue for me (and he saw that himself, too!). But, well, the man is still pushing the procedure on me—though, I can't say I blame him after he caught a glimpse of my profile 😁—anyway, I didn't give him a definitive answer, which led to him subtly mentioning again how much better it would be to just open up some space in my nasal passages to help with airflow and all that. He told me to think about it and get back to him... Now, truth be told, I've always wanted to get my nose done, but once I actually stepped into the hospital and saw all those people covered in bandages, I felt a little lightheaded 😍. Since he was in such a rush and rushed through the exam—just like someone else mentioned here, it felt like only three minutes passed—I didn't really get a chance to grill him about the specifics of the surgery itself. So, I was wondering if he would also handle the aesthetic side of things, since my breathing and sinuses are actually fine 🤷 (please bear with me, I'm totally new to all this, so don't judge my lack of expertise!). My main struggle is just these allergies, but I ended up seeing him because my immunoglobulin E levels were high. I'm really curious about the surgical details and roughly how long the waitlist might be... thanks!
I couldn't quite track down a specific thread for this, so I'm starting one regarding medical pedicures—not just your standard salon service, but the actual clinical kind. 🤷 Basically, I’ve got ingrown nails on both of my big toes... honestly, I have no idea how it even happened, but it’s reached that point where I need to find a specialist immediately to get them dealt with—whether that means removal or whatever the actual procedure entails when things get this bad. Does anyone have any recommendations? And please, tell me... does it hurt? Also, what's the aesthetic aftercare like—will my nails look okay once everything is sorted out? 😁
I did spot a specialized clinic over in Brooklyn—it's pretty close to where I am near Poljanica—that focuses exclusively on medical pedicures, so I'm thinking of dropping in there sometime this week since I'm a bit lost on where else to turn... 🤷
Moderators, if there’s already an existing thread for this, please feel free to merge them... 🙏
Rebecca Thompson76 said:Well, I figured I’d jump in here too... if you don't have a deviated septum, you can still go through with it, though you'll be paying out of pocket—but if you *do* have one, they can easily tack on the aesthetic stuff during the procedure. Of course, it really all comes down to the surgeon and whether they decide to charge extra (if they do, it shouldn't be more than $3,000, $1333). I actually just had my septum surgery seven days ago, and my doctor ended up fixing a little bump on my nose at the same time—completely free of charge! Just a heads-up, though: make sure to ask about it when you're scheduling everything... because if you don't bring it up, they aren't going to touch anything outside of what was originally agreed upon—since changing the external shape of the nose technically requires a different diagnosis entirely.
That sounds great... so you think it's possible for me to get my nose done even without a deviation, and that it might cost around $4,000? That would honestly be just perfect 😍
Sophia Hill22 said:From what I gather, it’s a combination of a deviated septum and some cosmetic stuff—not actually sinus issues...
That’s called a septoplasty if it's just the septum—but if they're touching the bridge of the nose too, then it's a septorhinoplasty...
I sent that over to you on purpose!
Aha... so, even if you don't have any actual issues with your septum, you still can't get the surgery? Or is it more like you can go through with it, but you'd have to foot the entire bill yourself? 🤷
Let me just give you a quick heads-up right from the jump—I haven't actually had the chance to read this whole thread from the very beginning because, honestly, life has been a bit hectic lately... so I'll just jump straight in and ask a quick question. 😍 I’m not entirely sure how much I know about the specifics here, so I hope it’s okay to ask, but I was wondering about something: basically, I’ve been thinking about getting nose surgery, but since a private plastic surgeon is a bit out of my budget right now, I wanted to see if there's any way to go through a public hospital instead? I dealt with sinus issues when I was a kid, and even now, whenever I get sick, they act up... so I was wondering if it might be possible to have them perform sinus surgery and then, perhaps, do a little bit of cosmetic reshaping while they're at it 🤣?
Roger Newman50 said:Have the tickets finally hit the retail stores yet?
A friend of mine swung by the Best Buy over in downtown Chicago today—I think that’s the one she went to—and the guy behind the counter told her they haven't even received the tickets yet... so, honestly, who knows what's actually going on with this...🤷
silentdriver12 said:I thought the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival back in '09 was actually pretty decent... I'm really not sure what everyone else is looking for here?
Well, personally, I’m holding out hope for Radiohead—even though deep down, I know it’s probably not happening. Anything would be a win for me at this point... 🙂 And honestly, if they brought back Foo Fighters or even LCD Soundsystem, I wouldn't complain one bit. No complaints from my side.
I'm with you there—that 2009 lineup felt pretty solid to me. If I had my way, I’d love to see Florence + The Machine, Kings of Leon, Radiohead, or maybe even Koop... but let's face it, none of that is likely to happen.☕
Sophia Young3 said:A friend of mine is 25 and has actually never stepped foot in a gynecologist's office—I know plenty of people like that... honestly, I just can't wrap my head around it, especially since I’m practically a regular at my doctor because I deal with constant cysts and infections...
😲 To me, that just isn't right. I mean, these doctors exist for a reason, right? Regardless of whether you're sexually active or not, you really should go in for checkups just to stay on top of your health... I truly don't understand how some women can be so indifferent toward their own bodies. My first visit was when I was 15—which was specifically to deal with some cysts—and of course, I was still a virgin back then, and my doctor told me it was definitely time for a checkup. I know so many girls who are all decked out, you know, layers of makeup and perfume that you could smell from a mile away, yet they won't bother seeing a doctor to make sure everything is actually okay "down there"...
I know this might sound a little ridiculous to some of you, but I promise you, it doesn't feel funny to us... My brother has been dealing with sleep issues since he was in elementary school—it started out as these intense night terrors where he’d just scream, and then there were times he’d bolt upright and start sprinting through the house until we could get to him and calm him down. For years, we were lucky because either my parents or I were always awake to rush in, flip the lights on, and settle him back down. It seemed to happen less frequently as time went on, but honestly? I have this nagging feeling that even though it's rarer now, it's actually getting much worse... Yesterday, I was upstairs in my room studying when I suddenly heard him—since his room is directly below mine, I could hear those frantic footsteps running around—so I rushed downstairs, fully expecting to find my parents already up and trying to soothe him. But there was no screaming... I reached his door and saw my parents still fast asleep, and his window was wide open. He was gone. Total panic set in—I mean, thank God he lives on the ground floor—but I was terrified he’d jumped out of the window! I called his name frantically, nothing... Then, out of nowhere, he rings the doorbell. I run to open the door and there he is, standing there in just his boxers, looking completely disoriented and having absolutely no clue what he had just done. He eventually just went back to bed, and thankfully, nothing happened during the rest of the night.
About two years ago, he saw a specialist—a psychiatrist—and she suggested some kind of medication. I can't recall the specific name right now, but she mentioned it wouldn't be wise to use it daily, but perhaps as an occasional thing if he's having an especially high-stress day... the idea being that it might help him "process" things during the night so the episodes don't escalate. He's twenty years old now. We are at a complete loss as to what to do next, but personally, I feel like jumping straight to medication seems a bit extreme... maybe we should try things like keeping a light on, or herbal teas before bed, or even actual therapy first, and then consider the pills as a last resort? We really aren't making very smart decisions here 🤷
I would be so grateful if anyone could offer some advice, especially if you're going through something similar or if you know someone who has dealt with this kind of thing. 🙂
swifteagle16 said:Hey there, everyone! Just wanted to drop in and say hello... hope you're all having a wonderful day so far!
I’m jumping into this thread for the very first time—I suppose I should introduce myself... I'm just another person who has been feeling pretty unhappy with my nose, and after a long period of weighing everything up, I've finally decided to take the plunge and actually look into surgery. I've already got a consultation scheduled with Dr. Glumičić, so we'll see what his take is on the situation... I’ve been scrolling through this entire thread—just absorbing all the different names and surgeons being tossed around—and I couldn't help but notice something rather curious... it seems like Dr. Zdenko Stanec is rarely mentioned at all, if he's mentioned at all... which feels a bit odd, don't you think? Zdenko Stanec... now there's a name that always seems to spark a bit of a conversation, doesn't it? It’s funny how certain names just linger in the back of your mind—almost like a melody you can't quite shake—and I find myself wondering what everyone else thinks about him today... though I suppose we all have our own theories, don't we? He actually serves as the department head over at the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic at the Mayo Clinic—but he also runs his own private practice, EDUMED... which he operates alongside his wife...
I was wondering if anyone here might have some firsthand experience or perhaps a few stories to share regarding that specific clinic... I've been looking into them lately—just doing my due diligence, you know how it goes—and I'm curious to hear what people actually think once they've walked through the doors... EDUMED... well, I suppose that’s where we start, isn't it? It’s one of those names that just sticks in your mind—sort of like a catchy jingle you can't quite shake—but when you actually sit down to look into what they offer, things get a bit more... nuanced, shall we say? I was thinking about it the other day while sipping my coffee—it was one of those perfect, crisp mornings in Seattle—and I realized how much our perception of these institutions can shift depending on the context... anyway, I digress. If you're looking into EDUMED, you really have to take the time to dig beneath the surface... it's not always as straightforward as the initial glance suggests... And what about Dr. Zdenko Stanec? ...
I was just thinking about a colleague of mine—someone I’ve worked with for quite some time now—who recently went through a really intense health battle... she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it was just one of those situations where the doctors had to be incredibly thorough. They ended up having to perform a major surgery to remove both the breast and the underlying muscle tissue... It’s such a heavy thing to process, you know? To go through something that transformative... life really does throw these unexpected curves at you sometimes... It’s been about five months now since she got her new Chevy... turns out, having a fresh ride changes everything—well, maybe just my perspective on it...😁 Well, I was just thinking about what happened with Zdenko Stanec... she looks absolutely incredible after her procedure—really stunning—and she’s feeling so confident about the results that she actually mentioned getting a tattoo! She wants to get his signature tattooed... you know, just as a little tribute to show everyone whose hands actually did the work... like a permanent "Made by Dr. Stanec" mark... it's such a sweet, quirky sentiment, really... 😁 Ugh, she is just absolutely thrilled with herself... honestly... there you have it.