u/CuriousSurfer19

So I have three cats and I’m interested in doing something to see if I can regrow my hair. I don’t really want to rely on taking a pill every day, I didn’t notice huge difference with the finasteride.

I honestly got to the point where I don’t even care but I’m curious to see if it works. My major concern is that it’s highly toxic to cats.

Any feedback appreciated or even any combination of what to use that’s been helpful to others.

I had surgery Monday morning, decided to keep my ovaries for health reasons - I also had a double hernia repaired at the same time.

I just want to say how amazing I feel!!! I told the surgeon that I would like to keep both ovaries due to recent thyroid testing and holistic doctor advising not to remove them due to long-term consequences, which is controversial but would rather remove them later if need be. I told surgeon if he saw issues with either of them then to use his best discretion to remove if necessary. They both looked normal.

Definitely felt some intense “cramping” the rest of the day Monday but honestly wasn’t more intense than what I would already feel randomly throughout a regular month. Yesterday didn’t feel much pain and today, same thing. I’m definitely taking it easy and being cautious. I will be off work for several weeks, I’m just very impressed with how well I’ve been doing and feeling. Made steak and broccoli for lunch and have been able to do an easy load of laundry. No issues with stairs I actually have to remind myself to take it slower instead of my usual stair walking, taking ibuprofen and Tylenol as needed.

Biggest celebration was having my bowel movement this morning and another this afternoon lol

Originally planned for this procedure back in 2018 or 2019 and whenever I’ve revisited it has fallen through for one reason or another. I couldn’t be happier with my timing because any sooner and I would’ve taken both my ovaries out which I think I would’ve regretted. No matter what continue to have faith in knowing the universe knows when your time is right for you!! I appreciate the support I’ve received from this page with the many questions I’ve posted about leading up to my surgery.

Peace and love ✨💜💙💚💛

Just like the title says, I’ve been using this gel almost every day for the last week maybe twice a day at most but mainly once a day. I just used it and then washed it off. Been using it for tennis elbow, it’s a topical gel. I’m so nervous to tell them I don’t want surgery rescheduled I’ve been waiting months. Any feedback or insight is appreciated, if anything I will tell them I used it three or four days prior hoping that will minimize but still get the point across that I have been taking it so they can help mitigate any risks.

Here’s what the instructions say

OVER THE COUNTER PAIN MEDICATIONS:
Do NOT take Excedrin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Voltaren (Diclofenac), Motrin, Naproxen, or Aleve, Mobic (Meloxicam) for 5 days before surgery, unless your surgeon tells you otherwise.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is ok to take up until the day of surgery, unless your surgeon instructed differently

I have surgery Monday morning - I know they’re doing very small incisions in the abdomen and will pull everything out vaginally.

I’m having it done at an outpatient building where I had no idea they even did procedures because I go there for labs and other doc appts.

I will only be there a few hours total before I’m sent home, curious about others and if they were in and out as well or if they stayed in hospital

I’ve realized I’m avoiding sitting with myself - I am avoiding getting to know myself on a deeper level. I’m not mean to myself consciously, I find my subconscious, making comments that feel very judgmental about the littlest things.

I know quitting would really help me, at the same time I feel so overwhelmed with my feelings and emotions - I am continuously working in therapy on how to regulate my emotions.

I recently did a T break that lasted 3 weeks and I felt fine, felt great, normal and regulated, then the low dopamine set in and I just seek pleasure activities for days straight until I feel so gross about myself that I have to stop. I have adhd and have struggled my whole life with dopamine highs and lows.

Anybody quit who struggled to be present with themselves? Struggled with boredom and feeling like they always have to be doing something. Sometimes I wonder if it really is my time to quit, doing it naturally and waiting for myself to heal feels like it could take a really long time. And I’m tired of feeling like I’m freezing my progress and feeling pain, tired of delaying emotional growth and maturity.

Idk, any feedback is helpful - thanks

I’m new to pressure canning and found this recipe but there are no instructions for pressure canning the bbq sauce — any advice on cooking times and if I can just use pints instead? I’m at 11 for PSI. Thanks!!

Pressure-Canning-Compatible Barbecue Sauce (with dates)

Makes about 6 half-pints.

Ingredients

3 cups ketchup
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
1 cup pitted dates, chopped (about 170–180 g)
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
Use mustard seeds: About 1 teaspoon mustard seeds can replace 1 teaspoon dry mustard. The seeds won't dissolve, so you'll have little flecks in the sauce unless you grind them first. Grind the seeds: If you have a spice grinder, coffee grinder (used only for spices), or a mortar and pestle, grind the mustard seeds into a powder. That will give you a result much closer to dry mustard.

Do not reduce the vinegar!

What “reducing vinegar” means
“Reducing” just means boiling something so long that water evaporates and the liquid becomes thicker and more concentrated.

What you need to do
1. Measure the vinegar first (don’t change it later)
Put in the full amount of vinegar the recipe calls for (1 cup per batch).
That vinegar is part of what keeps the sauce safe for canning.

2. Simmer normally—but don’t aggressively boil it
When you cook the sauce:
Yes: gentle simmer (small bubbles, low/medium-low heat)
Yes: lid slightly on the pot (lets steam escape but slows evaporation)
No: hard boiling uncovered for a long time just to thicken it
This is what people mean by “don’t reduce the vinegar”—they’re trying to avoid accidentally cooking off too much liquid for too long.

3. Thickness comes mostly from ingredients, not boiling it down hard
Your sauce will thicken because of:
ketchup
crushed tomatoes
dates (they add natural body)
So you don’t need to “cook it down” aggressively like a stew.

The blending happens before you add the rest of the ingredients. Here's the workflow:
In a saucepan, combine:
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup chopped pitted dates
Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates are very soft.
Blend the mixture until completely smooth. You can:
Use an immersion blender right in the pot (easiest), or
Carefully transfer it to a regular blender, blend until silky smooth, then pour it back into the saucepan.
Return the saucepan to the stove (if you used a countertop blender).
Stir in:
3 cups ketchup
2 cups crushed tomatoes
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
All of the spices
Simmer another 20–30 minutes over low to medium-low heat, stirring often so it doesn't scorch. The flavors will meld and the sauce will thicken slightly.
Taste the sauce before you put it into jars. At this point, you can safely adjust dry seasonings (like smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, or onion powder). Avoid reducing the vinegar or adding large amounts of low-acid ingredients if you're planning to can it.

The finished sauce should be smooth, glossy, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but still pourable. If it gets too thick, you can stir in a little water to loosen it before filling the jars.

Like the post says I have my hysterectomy coming up and I’m choosing to keep both ovaries for health reasons (i’m showing very early signs of thyroid dysfunction, and my holistic doctor advised against removing ovaries at this time).

For those of you who got a partial hysterectomy in kept your ovaries, did you notice an improvement in brain fog or any mental health symptoms?

A couple of my providers have mentioned they think my body reacts or has sensitivity to hormone fluctuations and that I could be suffering from my from PMDD. Im curious as to what people experienced just having uterus removed, thanks!

I really like the idea of putting foam on the crossbars strapping the kayak flat across the top, i’m also nervous about going on the freeway. I do plan to travel up to a few hours out of town with my kayak.

I don’t really like the idea of the kayak using a J Hook where it’s up and down but open to all suggestions.

Share your set up with me and let me know how it’s working out for you! I have a 10 foot kayak and Honda OEM crossbars

I’m currently feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options and mixed reviews for all these different tables available. They will have almost 5 stars, but then a lot of negative reviews about durability and things breaking.

Any solid options between $200 - $300 max? I am looking for personal feedback from people who have tables they haven’t had any issues with - I would be traveling with mine frequently

Thank you 🙏🏼

EDIT: Just called insurance and provided Integra code HCPCS: Q4105 and CPT 15271 for application of Integra and was told the following:

Prior auth is NOT required for either of these - it will be based on medical necessity of the primary procedure, which is creating the phallus. She did not see it listed as cosmetic, and these are covered codes as long as it’s covered under a medical necessity diagnosis.

*I have my consult with my surgeon team tomorrow and to my understanding they recommend getting Integra for RFF. My insurance covers all stages for fellow, curious how I could possibly get Integra covered. Thighs are too thick for ALT even though I’m muscular athletic build.

I plan to let my surgeon know tomorrow about all my circulation issues with my Raynaud’s disease - which is secondary to autoimmune condition (Celiac). I own a business and hand arm function is a must so dexterity is very important to me and recovery. I doubt saying that I play sports is enough reason for medical necessity lol

I’m afraid there may not be enough medical evidence/necessity that Integra can help with recovery. Even though there is evidence that it can help muscles and tendons not stick to graph site vs not getting it. And also read that it can help promote circulation.

Looking for all feedback from persons who went with Integra and what your experience was like with insurance, and if you had to pay out-of-pocket, what was the cost?

Not only did I smoke to escape but smoking also connected me to myself in deeper ways where I’d experience profound realizations. This is the longest I’ve been without it in several I mean several months.

Things been going well so far no crazy cravings — sometimes when a song comes on, I just wanna smoke and be so deep in my feels. It takes me inward where I explore and learn things about deeper parts of myself and make connections with things in my life.

How do others maneuver wanting to escape life for a checkout break — and how to deal with the urge to connect deeper to myself (usually spiritually) without cannabis? Smoking joints was my thing. Anxiety is guaranteed to be present not long after smoking even if I am very introspective.

I’ve been staying active and exercising, walks, playing instruments that are healing to me - but still want to send myself deep into my feels ugh. Sometimes it feels like I’m connecting with my higher self, I am so encouraging to myself and have conversations to myself like I’m someone who’s encouraging their best friend and lifting them up. Saying things like “you are only human and you’re doing so well, take your time and trust the process” etc etc. Part of me wonders if it is the attic mind, but I really don’t think it is. Who knows, maybe it’s the part of my weed identity.

Thanks

Also, for some reason I thought burial was close to the testicles? When I look at my current anatomy and try to picture creating phallus it looks low - can someone explain, I play a lot of sports so I do not want the base of the phallus to be too low?

Thanks !

Has anybody had liposuction in their thighs in order to qualify for ALT? I don’t quite understand the delayed ALT concept, but I do know that my surgeon said that I do not qualify for ALT because my thighs are too thick. I have an athletic build with thick thighs - For RFF I kind of have skinny arms, but I’ve been told by the same team they can use more skin as they can get closer to the muscle. I plan to get Integra if I do go with RFF.

Any feedback appreciated, and yes I did search the subreddit prior to posting - thanks!

Looking to obtain Schumann tuning forks:

54.81 Hz
62.64 Hz

Any other good quality options besides paying $170 through the biofield website?

I’m taking Level 2 for tuning forks and these were suggested.

Also, is 128 hz fork weighted or unweighted? That was also suggested - Is it a good fork for my collection? Only weighted fork I have is Sonic slider.

Thanks!

So I help care for a gentleman part time and I’m wondering how long others waited before going back to work as a caregiver.

I don’t lift him up - the things I do is help dress him, push him in his wheelchair, and I will hold down his walker with my arm while he stands up. Putting pressure downward on the walker not lifting. Once in a blue morning I will put my arm under his underarm area for a little bit of support while he stands.

Any feedback appreciate thanks

PS: My surgeon was vague on recovery and said 4-6 weeks but didn’t have time for me to go into detail. I plan to ask again but curious about others experience here. I’m getting laparoscopic