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3 weeks post-op and going mostly well, except for sleep. I am permitted to remove the sling when relaxing around the house, provided I don't use the arm. I am supposed to continue using the sling to sleep, which I understand for protective purposes. The recliner got uncomfortable pretty quickly, so I've moved back to bed with a pregnancy pillow. I am allowed to lie flat, but that's not really comfortable yet. I mostly sleep on my non-operative side. Because I have the buffer of the pregnancy pillow holding me in place, I am not concerned about rolling over onto my surgery arm. I would 100% order one of those expensive shoulder sleeper pillows, but their shipping takes forever (2 weeks). Has anyone had success with an Amazon pillow? No, I didn't get clearance from my doctor, but I just cannot keep doing the sling at night. I am a small person, so the block "pillow" of the sling is causing pain. I was looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/Muwago-Shoulder-Impingement-Replacement-Collarbone/dp/B0HJ7VRQN4/ref=sr_1_8?channelId=510&clpRedir=Y&content-id=amzn1.sym.48c6b427-a259-44b4-afc3-8cb0f0dbcf97%3Aamzn1.sym.48c6b427-a259-44b4-afc3-8cb0f0dbcf97&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Eh71t0UN3X-KrXQ6V821Pt81cqCLNe8G1tWkycX712RTAVUd7xXiOtBMdwKlj2DHilKED4IdaMWbLSZ05AizZ0-i-E00jW2MYx7888FsZmmFVXHi4WC-c_AKp32KTzff3SC5PhpnW0yoZmlxGgrBlsYNQc57E3lKjIK_XnM3aOURitO6B1qOGmMfs3hoWJX7IORufCrHM4psPSX-8VZ9bS-7vsTgKYaOjI9xm4TtFKioJJx58tGK2hfF_jHGGeR0zTAIJmC2QytSxVe0H5JlZo4_XsN4KJyPIKzez6VqFlQ.18vJThXQSO0RukF1pt_vYatXl-9kt_NSf1hesOKnb7U&dib_tag=se&keywords=rotator%2Bcuff%2Bsurgery%2Bpillow&pd_rd_i=rotator%2Bcuff%2Bsurgery%2Bpillow&pd_rd_r=eae04d1c-a9f7-436f-b79e-659e050b578d&pd_rd_w=UWERg&pd_rd_wg=p8e1h&plpRedirect=mhFallback&qid=1791043701&sr=8-8&th=1

I am taking three weeks off for the surgery. Full supraspinatus tear was repaired on September 15. I am already having some anxiety about my return to work because it is a nonstop busy office. People are used to coming at me from multiple directions asking for help and support all over our large campus. I am not going to be able to do those things for a few weeks. Are there any other school administrators out there who had to create modifications for themselves? I do you want to return to work, but I want people to understand that I will not be able to manage my typical pace.

The title says it all! My surgery to repair my rotator cuff is next week, and I just have to say that if you are on the rotator cuff Facebook group, it is quite terrifying over there. I swear that every single post is about how horrible the surgery and recovery will be. I don’t want to pretend that it will be sunshine and kittens, but the negativity of that Facebook group is really ridiculous. It seems so much more sane over here, so thank you for that.

I have surgery scheduled mid September, and am eager to get this show on the road. I started Tirzepatide in early January along with structured progressive overload. I have always been active, but this is the first time in many years when I've been able to lose the 50-something woman weight. I have a ton of anxiety about losing strength and regaining the 30 lbs that I lost. I intend to keep taking the GLP med (of course, directed by doctor around surgery). Anyone else navigating this concern?

Basically the title - surgery day for a suprasniatus tear is in 3 weeks, and I'm a VP at a very busy K-8. It is not necessarily a physical job. I am not lifting anything. But the demands are pretty high (dealing with parents, shuffling staff when there are shortages, attending meetings, student discipline and supervision, observing teachers, decent amount of typing/computer work, etc.). I've already prepped my office that I will be out for around 2 weeks. Does that seem reasonable? I am not a person who likes sitting around, but I also don't want to return too soon. It's literally a place where I could be on the verge of death, and people will still ask me questions.

Get a message that my membership is already linked. There’s no way to log in otherwise.

Recent MRI results showed a significant tear, and I’ve received a recommendation for surgery. I’ve been a swimmer for a very long time and also lift weights, so I suppose I have done this to myself. Just waiting now for insurance clearance and scheduling to happen. I’ll be reading here for sure for insight and advice. I was glad to find this sub. When the recommendation for surgery was given, my immediate inclination was just to get it done and get recovery started. However, is there ever any reason to delay or try other options? This pain has been going on for quite some time, so I am inclined to just get on the road to recovery. Weirdly, I haven’t lost a significant amount of strength or range of motion due to the tear. Thanks in advance!.

I belong to one location in CA that's about 15 mins from my home, and another one is opening much closer to me. I currently pay the approx. $30/month for the top tier membership and was told that for one day only, I can get the same membership for $15.99/month if I switch. Is this a legit offer? I'd rather avoid scammy offers.

I love both teams and have done series with both. I’m usually not a fan of splitting between two teams, but a split would let me get my fix with my 2 favorite coaches. Anyone incorporate both Evolve and Resilient regularly? Did you do legs with one and upper on the other? Right now, I’m leaning toward upper with Coach Sam and lower with Coach Neen. I’ve had some shoulder stuff lately, and Sam’s mobility work before/after each lift really helps.

Boarded group 1 for a 3rd row extra leg room seat - was 2nd person in Group 1 to board and got the last available spot for my roller bag. Everyone who boarded after me had to place bags behind them. It’s been awhile since I flew SW. Thought they’d fixed this situation?

Looking for input on working conditions and finding positions in PA. I am originally from Bucks, and I’m thinking about returning. I’ve been living and working in CA as an AP and teacher for the last 20 years. Had a PA teaching credential many years ago but let it expire. I’m old enough to retire in CA in a year and collect my pension but young enough to work somewhere else for another 5-7 years for extra money. Originally, was going to stay in CA for that length of time, but cost of living is dumb, and I want to be closer to my grandchild while she’s young. Also, is there a central website for education jobs in PA? I recall PA REAP many years ago, but I’m sure that’s defunct.

I could swear that while scrolling the Team Resilient Chat within the last 2 days, I saw a message from Coach Neen about how he does the same workouts that he programs for the team, something that many of us know already. I meant to screenshot it to share with a friend - basically to point out how awesome his program is - but now I can’t find it for the life of me. Did anyone else see it that could share a photo? Unless I’m losing my mind?😁

I’m now in maintenance after losing around 25 lbs since January. For anyone who didn’t know me in the last 5-6 years, yes, I’m much leaner than I was a few months ago. However, I have achieved the weight I maintained for most of my adult life until my 50s, Covid, and Peri all hit at the same damn time. Tirz. was the catalyst, but I’ve also put in the work - heavy weight lifting, mostly clean diet, and very little alcohol. I’m actually at the point with drinking that I even feel comfortable going out and ordering a mocktail or water. The rewards of feeling better are that worth it to me.

Anyway, last night we were out in a group. I have a friend who knows I have taken this med. She might think I’ve stopped, but I never bring it up. Anyway, she kept telling me, you are so skinny. I know her and her tone well enough to know that she was pretending to compliment me, but it was not intended that way. I don’t internalize mean girl nonsense at this point in my life, but it sure was an awkward moment.

Not looking for advice - just wanted to give a reminder that you deserve to feel good about your progress. Don’t let mean people kill your positive vibes!

Hoping Dave can hop in here. I’ve read what I can, and it doesn’t seem to merit the panic I’ve seen online about AB 1990. I’ve managed to avoid panic buying up until now and would like to keep it that way😊 Thanks!

https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca\_202520260ab1990

I've been on Tirzepatide now since early January and have lost 25 lbs. I am also happy to say that I got serious about weight training at the same time, so I've been better able to hold on to muscle. I traded my overconsumption of wine and stress eating for espresso and working out. And I feel great! I am now at/close to goal weight, and my goal has shifted from active weight loss to body recomp. I want to continue to lose more body fat (I am just under 30%) and gain muscle.

I am on my 1st vial of Apothecary. I titrated up from 50 units w/ Red Rock (basically the second dose) to 6.75 with Apothecary. I am 3 doses in so far and VERY happy with its effectiveness. However, now that I am closer to maintenance, I have to admit, getting in the calories is challenging. Here are my questions:

1. Should I titrate back down, so I can eat closer to maintenance calories? Right now, that would be around 2000 calories per day for me based on my TDEE (like I said - I work out pretty hard 5-6 days per week), but I'm struggling to get 1500. Mentally, I have a really tough time with this part - total paranoia of regaining weight.

2. Would titrating down and still injecting weekly be a good first step toward maintenance? I know some people space out the dose to 10 or even 14 days, but I still want the weekly timing.

Thanks!

Finally finished my last Red Rock vial last week, so I did my first injection of Apothecary a few hours ago. Let’s just say that it’s hitting as quickly and strongly as my Red Rock with glycine did for several months. Except now I can say that I’m additive free. Man, I love shot night😄

Can we for the love of balanced strength just stop with the glute obsession? Am I the only woman who wants balanced strength rather than focusing on one body part? Also, if I see one more post from a woman who wants to grow her glutes but "tone" her arms, I am going to lose my mind.

Pretty sure the person I talked to thought I was a Karen, but I was polite in my approach. Realized at the end of a set recently that a woman next to me had a tripod set up to film her bench presses. Anyone walking through (myself included) would end up on her IG reel or whatever nonsense she's filming. I asked one of the people up front what the policy is on tripods, and he said it's a grey area. I told him that I haven't given my consent to be in someone's random IG reel. He told me that they'll talk with the woman. Of course, I never saw him walk over to address it during my last 20 minutes at the gym. So, thoughts on this type of filming?

Have not checked the product yet since I’m at the work, and husband grabbed my FedEx to place in fridge for me. Ordered on 4/29, slight delay. Arrived 5/12 as stated when BEWL reached out regarding delays. Also, for all the angst around FedEx, it made it from PA to CA in one day, so I’m impressed.

Had a moment today while swimming laps at my local gym. There are 3 lanes, and when I’m lucky enough to be the first one there, I love taking the far lane against the wall. The other 2 lanes were soon taken by individual guys. I was down to about 500 yards to go when I noticed a guy on the far side of the pool looking to split a lane. And I could tell that he really wanted to split with me (slender woman) versus one of the other 2 guys. I’m always the person to share a lane. This time I pretended not to see him until he gave up and swam with another guy. So for the men, please know that women know you don’t want to share with another guy. I get it - you would rather bump up against a woman than with a dude. We do NOT feel the same way. When the choice presents itself, please stop expecting women to share when you can jump in w another guy. For the record, a woman came in a couple mins later, and i immediately offered to split.