6 months post-PE + lung infarction - weird pec/upper chest pain? Anyone else?

So I survived a PE plus left lung infarction back in February when I was 28. Still on blood thinners until December and I’ve got a VQ scan coming up soon.

I keep getting this weird feeling right in my upper chest around the pecs area. It doesn’t even really hurt it’s just this odd sensation or faint pain that comes out of nowhere. Happens at least a few times a week no matter if I’m walking sitting or lying down. Every time it happens my brain immediately jumps to oh no it’s happening again but it never turns into anything worse. Just this strange sensation that won’t go away.

From what I’ve read this is actually pretty common especially with the infarction. The scar tissue and the lining around the lung healing can pull and feel weird for months. Your muscles also get tense from breathing differently after everything. It’s reassuring that I’m still on blood thinners and the VQ scan will give me a proper clear picture of where everything is at.

I’m definitely keeping an eye out for anything that feels different though. If it gets worse or I get short of breath racing heart or anything new I’m going straight to hospital. But right now it feels like just part of healing even though it’s annoying and a bit scary every time.

Just wondering if anyone else who’s been through this especially with a lung infarction gets that same weird upper chest pec feeling? Would really love to hear I’m not the only one dealing with this. Still grateful to be here and taking it day by day.

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u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 days ago

🚨 ⚠️ Shenzhen McLaren — NOT SELLING REAL 925 SILVER FRAMES ⚠️ 🚨

I’m writing this after getting them tested at a jewellers and doing a test on the frames myself. I can confirm they are NOT silver.

I paid £52 / $65 for the frames + £21 / $27 for prescription photochromic lenses = £73 / $92 total.

They were sold to me as 100% silver. When I showed them the test results, they admitted the frames aren’t silver said their factory gave them fake certificates. They claim they’re pausing silver frames until they find a new maker, but have not offered a refund to me at all for either frames

It might not be fully their fault the factory sold them fake silver. But you still need to know exactly what you’re selling. They was selling these as genuine silver frames, and when they resold them to me, they should’ve checked first. That’s the part that’s really disappointing.

They’re charging silver prices for cheap metal. No refund offered even after admitting the issue. Avoid Shenzhen McLaren if you’re looking for silver frames.

I didn’t want to write this post about them, but I have to be honest, also if you purchase silver frames from them, I’m sorry as I’m the one who shared them, to this community.

Regarding their other non-silver frames they are still decent, but would just avoid them for silver frames at the moment.

I will next try Jimi next to see if their frames are silver.

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 10 days ago

Why I recommend Cindy Optical so much (straight up honest truth)

I found her myself on 1688. I have ordered from her and a few other sellers on 1688, she’s been good.

I tried ordering from other sellers and I get no replies or slow replies. Other sellers charge more, or add fees saying my prescription needs “modification” as I have a stigmatism

Cindy does a good job and I can’t complain. I introduced her into the community. You guys told me to bring her to this community. I told her to make a WhatsApp and everything to get up and running so you guys can have access to her too.

I have helped her get on board on the community and I wouldn’t recommend someone if I didn’t think they are good enough.

This is her first few months, selling internationally as they have been previously selling domestically in China for years.

I just keep recommending her because she’s earned it and I’m happy with her service.

Please stop making false claims. Thank you.

I just had to make this post as I am helping the community only. I want you to save money and get prescription glasses for a good price

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u/TheLondonBoyJ — 23 days ago

🚨 TMX UPDATE: BIG SUMMER SALE IS COMING 🚨

❌ Old Yupoo (being retired soon):
https://yrxvip.x.yupoo.com

✅ New Yupoo:
https://megatronx.x.yupoo.com/

All remaining catalog links drop tomorrow.
Stock is limited, lots of pieces won’t be made again once gone!
Orders ship 1–3 days, agents only please.

📱 Get in touch with TMX:
Telegram: @YRXChat | +447421768852
WhatsApp: +447421768852

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 1 month ago
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CH Cox Ucker from Cindy

This is very first purchase of rep glasses and it’s Cindy, paid all including shipping, frames, Zeiss lenses, 150 euros.

Thoughts?

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 7 days ago

📢 Cindy Optical Update: Sourcing, Ordering & Why She’s Legit

I just received over 10 messages from people asking how to order from Cindy and lot of them don’t have 1688 to make payment. She does accept Wise and Alipay.

Easy fix:
If you can’t send your frame over, just send Cindy a clear photo + the brand/model name. She’s based in China and has a huge network of contacts, so she’ll do her best to source exactly what you need.

What she offers?
She has a wide range of frames and lenses, including Zeiss, photochromic, and all the standard coatings you’d want. She’s truly excellent at her job, and pays close attention to detail and communication is always decent tbh.

👓Cindy Store:
She now has an store AND has set up a dedicated workspace just for processing and fitting our orders. That means she’s built out proper processing space specifically to handle what we need and honestly? It makes me really appreciated that she’s invested this much into her work.

I’ve walked plenty of people through placing orders with Cindy, you can send payment to her via Alipay and Wise atm.

If you need any help dm me or follow any of these guides:

🛠️ FULL GUIDE: How I Order Frames from 1688 & Send Directly to My Lens Seller (NO AGENTS NEEDED!)

🔥 [2026 WORKING METHOD] How to Register for 1688 Without a Mainland China ID

Cindy Yupoo
WhatsApp : +8613968409434

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago

O-M-G ~ 📌 Moncler Tee + Mesh Shorts | £31.50 Each + £20 Shipping to USA 🇺🇸

Seller: O-M-G

My stats: 6’2” / 188cm, 95kg+ / 210lbs+
Sizes ordered: Tee = XL | Shorts = Size 52

🧵 Moncler Two-Tone Heat Transfer Letter Tee

Price: £31.50 (¥280)

Fabric & Quality:

This tee hits the sweet spot, medium-heavy weight cotton blend, not thin or see-through at all. It has that substantial feel you get from retail, soft to the touch but durable enough to hold its shape. The heat transfer lettering is smooth, flat, and well-applied; no rough edges, and it doesn’t feel like it will crack or peel after a few washes. Stitching is clean throughout the neckline, shoulders, side seams, and hem no loose threads or uneven construction.

Fit & Sizing:
I went XL and it fits perfectly for my frame. Length is long enough, sitting just below the waistband so it never rides up when moving around. Chest and shoulder room are generous but not overly baggy; it’s a relaxed. The sleeves land right at the mid-bicep, not too tight or too short. Great length for taller guys.

Rating: 9/10 — honestly as good as I expected. Price is a bit high but you’re paying for premium quality. If you get cheap clothes they won’t last more than 2/3 washes. Cheaper clothes always shrink.

🩳 Moncler Mesh Casual Shorts

Price: £31.50 (¥280)

Fabric & Build:
Main material is a smooth, high quality polyester blend, lightweight. Waistband is reinforced with sturdy elastic plus a solid drawstring. Overall looks very good and feels nice

Fit & Sizing:
Ordered Size 52 and it’s exactly what I needed. Waist sits comfortably without being tight, and there’s plenty of room through the thighs,no pulling or tight spots even with my build. Length hits just above the knee, which is ideal for summer.

Rating: Excellent quality, will definitely be wearing these all summer (I just need to remove the creases)

🚚 Shipping & Costs

Per item: £31.50

• Shipping to USA around: £20 (not included in item price)

• Packaging: Arrived folded in standard poly bags.

📞Contact

WeChat:OMGmoncler
WhatsApp:+8617397205547
Yupoo

I have a few more tees coming in, will update this thread with proper photos and more details once I get some good shots outdoors.

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago

CH & Zeiss Lenses arrived from Cindy 🤓

I sent my frames straight from 1688, and Cindy fitted them perfectly with ZEISS lenses.

Delivery took around 5-6 days to arrive to the USA.

CH FRAMES

• CH Frames: 125 CNY = £13.75 / $17.50
• ZEISS Sunlens: 540 CNY = £60.40 / $76.90

TOTAL = £74 / $94

Delivery cost around: £20

I sent the frames the same day I ordered them, and Cindy worked very fast, no hassle and no issue at all.

This is just my honest review. I haven’t used any other sellers but I’ve reached out to them and their prices were out of my range/budget for good lenses.

📞 Contact Cindy via WhatsApp:

+86 139 6840 9434
Yupoo

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago

💸 STOP OVERPAYING! Cindy Is Cheaper Than EVERY Trusted Seller - Direct Experiment: 🕶️ Did it again! Zeiss + CH Frames for £74 ✅

Guys, I’ve done it again and I’m officially addicted 😂 This is my 4th pair from Cindy, and every single time she knocks it out of the park.

I sent my frameless CH Lordie frames straight from 1688, and Cindy fitted them perfectly with genuine ZEISS Sunlenses. They are genuine as they have Zeiss markings on the lenses.

CH Frames: 125 CNY = £13.75 / $17.50
ZEISS Sunlens: 540 CNY = £60.40 / $76.90

TOTAL = £74 / $94

Cindy is way cheaper than almost all the big “trusted sellers”, yet quality, fit, and service are just as good, if not better. You will save SO much money trust me, I’ve tested this 4 times now with zero issues.

I sent the frames the same day I ordered them, and Cindy worked very fast, no hassle and no issue at all.

📞 Contact Cindy via WhatsApp:

+86 139 6840 9434
Yupoo

If you want premium lenses, proper fitting, and keep hundreds in your pocket instead of paying marked-up prices go with Cindy. I won’t buy from anyone else anymore unless their prices improve. I’m just being honest.

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago

Direct Experiment: 🧪 I did it again - Zeiss Sunlenses + CH Frames for £74 💰

Guys, I’ve done it again and I’m officially addicted 😂 This is my 4th pair from Cindy, and every single time she knocks it out of the park.

I sent my frameless CH Lordie frames straight from 1688, and Cindy fitted them perfectly with genuine ZEISS Sunlenses. They are genuine as they have Zeiss markings on the lenses.

CH Frames: 125 CNY = £13.75 / $17.50
ZEISS Sunlens: 540 CNY = £60.40 / $76.90

✅ TOTAL = £74 / $94

Cindy is way cheaper than almost all the big “trusted sellers”, yet quality, fit, and service are just as good, if not better. You will save SO much money trust me, I’ve tested this 4 times now with zero issues.

I sent the frames the same day I ordered them, and Cindy worked very fast, no hassle and no issue at all.

📞 Contact Cindy via WhatsApp:
+86 139 6840 9434
Yupoo

If you want premium lenses, proper fitting, and keep hundreds in your pocket instead of paying marked-up prices go with Cindy. I won’t buy from anyone else anymore unless their prices improve. I’m just being honest.

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago

🕶️ Everything you need to know | Guides, Cindy, Payments, Shipping & How I can help

Let me start by clearing up one big thing first.

I am NOT Cindy 😂 I’m just a regular person exactly like you. I found Cindy on my own, tested her products, and honestly think she’s great. I’m already on my 4th pair now and fully addicted… I keep saying I need to stop buying, but here we are lol.

I built this whole community from scratch because I wanted to help everyone get good quality frames at the best possible price. I’m not money oriented at all, I do all of this purely from the goodness of my heart. I don’t gatekeep anything either. Every trick I’ve learned, every source, all my secrets, I’ve shared it all right here, nothing held back.

A lot of you keep asking how to buy from 1688. I’ve already written 3 full step-by-step guides covering exactly how to search, navigate, use agents, and place orders. All of them are posted right here in this group, just check my profile and you’ll find them easily. No need to ask me to rewrite them, they’re already there waiting for you.

Lately I’ve been getting flooded with messages asking for help: pick items on 1688, talk to Cindy since there’s sometimes a language gap, ask her about shipping costs, and arrange the whole flow, buy from 1688, send to Cindy, then she ships straight to your address.

I really don’t mind helping, that’s what this place is for. But please bear with me, I have so many requests coming in right now, so give me a little time to work through them. I’ll reply to everyone as soon as I can, I promise.

Here’s the latest update on payments: Cindy only accepts two methods right now. Alipay or direct checkout through 1688. No PayPal, Wise, or other options at the moment, so keep that in mind before reaching out. A lot of customers from USA are not able to create an Alipay account or 1688, I need to too look into this and see if I can help you guys bypass this.

Shipping rates depend on where you live, how many pairs you get, and what service you pick. I won’t guess numbers, whenever you ask, I’ll message Cindy and give you the exact price she quotes. For reference, to the US it’s usually around $25-$35 tracked, and to Europe or Germany it’s roughly the same. r reselling. You’ll get full QC photos before anything ships so you can check everything first. And remember these are reps , not official goods risk is very low for personal orders, but it’s good to be aware.

My only goal here is for all of you to get great frames without paying those crazy luxury markups. Everything I know is yours, no extra fees, no strings attached.

If this post saves you time or answers your questions, please hit that upvote, it helps more people find this info and cuts down on repeat messages. And if you found it useful, feel free to leave a reward too, it keeps me motivated to keep putting in the work for all of us.

Thanks so much for being part of this community. Happy hunting everyone! 🕶️

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u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago
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Gentle Monster x Maison Margiela with photochromic prescription lenses.

Frames are from a 1688 seller but I usually buy directly from Wechat (Id: kaka248369) had them ship to Cindy (id: wryhl13)

These are 1.67 photochromic gray lenses.

Frames: ¥165 Lens: ¥412 Quan Zhen Lenses

Shipped to a freight forwarder, as I'm building my haul, just waiting for things to arrive before I ship out. Will update on my experience soon.

S/o u/TheLondonBoyJ for bringing light to lens factories 🔥 As i love buying glasses I'll probably experiment and look for bunch of lens factories in my free time.

u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago
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RB frames | Conant lenses | Cindy Optical

I bought my first pair of rep glasses through Cindy after getting quotes from all the trusted sellers. I’m very glad I did, because I ended up paying significantly less than what I was quoted! Shoutout to u/TheLondonBoyJ for the guides and posts, check them out for further details.

Timeline
- 29 May contacted Cindy, gave my prescription, bought and ordered Conant lenses and arranged for frames that I bought on 1688 to be sent directly to Cindy.
- 31 May frames arrived with Cindy and received photos of the frames.
- 02 June received QC photos with the lenses.
- 10 June received glasses

Cost
- Frames: RayBans = 200 RMB
- Lenses: Conant anti blue 1.67 = 280 RMB
- Delivery: DPD tracked delivery = 180 RMB

Total price = 660 RMB / £75 / $100

Contact
Cindy’s WhatsApp: +86 13968409434

Overall solid communication, great service and the quality of the lenses are excellent. The delivery can be a little frustrating, as you can only track the good once it enters your country, but the wait is worth it.

DM me if you need any help.

u/Leading_Access290 — 2 months ago

TMX / RoyalX Update - From the Mod Team

Hi everyone, just passing along an official notice from TMX/RoyalX:

They are currently updating and adjusting their product links. As part of this process, their Yupoo album and store will be temporarily closed for a few days while they make the changes.

Once everything is updated and back online, they will share the new links and details directly in the group.

Thanks for your patience while they sort this out.

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u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago
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Jmm Ascari order process update

Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob ihr meinen Beitrag von letzter Woche gesehen habt, aber ich wollte euch ein Update zu meinem Brillenprojekt geben. Bevor ich darauf eingehe, möchte ich noch erwähnen, dass ich erst seit Kurzem auf Reddit poste. Jahrelang habe ich Reddit hauptsächlich genutzt, um Rezensionen zu lesen, Produktlinks zu finden und Feedback von anderen zu erhalten. In letzter Zeit versuche ich, selbst mehr beizutragen, indem ich meine eigenen Erfahrungen teile. Hoffentlich hilft das jemandem, der etwas Ähnliches plant. Zuvor möchte ich mich aber bei einem anderen Reddit-Nutzer bedanken, der mich zu dieser Idee inspiriert hat. Durch seinen Beitrag wurde mir zum ersten Mal bewusst, dass es tatsächlich möglich ist, ein Gestell bei 1688 zu bestellen und die Korrektionsgläser separat einsetzen zu lassen. Lange Zeit wusste ich nicht so recht, wie ich das angehen sollte. Ich wollte nicht die hohen Preise der Optiker in Deutschland zahlen, vor allem, weil ich mir nicht sicher war, ob diese Gestelle überhaupt für Korrektionsgläser geeignet sind oder ob ich am Ende zu viel für Standardgläser bezahlen würde. Deshalb habe ich fast jeden kontaktiert, der ähnliche Dienstleistungen oder Lösungen anbietet. Da wir (aus dieser Reddit/Discord-Community) wahrscheinlich inzwischen zu dem Schluss gekommen sind, dass die meisten dieser Anbieter lediglich Wiederverkäufer sind, die sehr ähnliche Produkte von 1688 zu unterschiedlichen Preisen anbieten, habe ich einige von ihnen kontaktiert, darunter Jimmy Optical, Zheng, Sheng, Enzo Optical, Larry und andere. Insgesamt wirkten die meisten nicht sehr überzeugend. Entweder waren die Preise für Korrektionsgläser angesichts meiner leichten Fehlsichtigkeit (-0,75) sehr hoch, oder die Kommunikation war langsam und unzuverlässig, sodass Antworten manchmal 2–4 Tage dauerten.

Der Ablauf Ich kaufte ein JMM Ascari-Gestell von 1688 und schickte es an Cindy, damit sie Korrektionsgläser einsetzen konnte. Anschließend verschickte Cindy die fertige Brille mit dem Weiterleitungsdienst to my agent. Ich muss sagen, ich bin extrem positiv überrascht, wie reibungslos der gesamte Ablauf bisher verlaufen ist, und ich werde das definitiv wieder tun. Eine Sache möchte ich noch erwähnen: Ich habe die Brille noch nicht erhalten und kann daher noch nichts zum Endergebnis sagen. Cindy hat mir aber während des gesamten Prozesses einen sehr professionellen Eindruck gemacht. Sie hat mir Empfehlungen gegeben, alle meine Fragen schnell beantwortet und alles sehr unkompliziert gestaltet.

Wie ich bereits in meinem vorherigen Beitrag erwähnt habe, wiegt das Gestell etwa 68 g. Das hat mich zunächst dazu gebracht, über eine Rücksendung nachzudenken, da ich befürchtete, es könnte zu schwer sein. Letztendlich habe ich mich aber doch entschieden, es zu bestellen und abzuwarten, wie es sich anfühlt, wenn ich es dann in der Hand halte.

Preisaufschlüsselung

JMM Ascari Gestell vom Verkäufer 1688: ca. 28 €

Korrektionsgläser von Cindy: ca. 34 €

Die Gläser sind Essilor Diamond Crystal Rock Membrane Gläser. Ich kenne mich mit Brillengläsern nicht so gut aus, deshalb habe ich Cindy einfach gesagt, dass ich etwas Robustes und Kratzfestes möchte.

Sie schickte mir mehrere Optionen zwischen ca. 5 € und 65 €, darunter auch Zeray Zeiss-Gläser. Da meine Sehstärke relativ gering ist (-0,75 Dioptrien), entschied ich mich gegen die Zeiss-Gläser und wählte stattdessen Essilor-Gläser, da der Unterschied für mich wahrscheinlich nicht sichtbar wäre.

Erfahrung mit Cindy Ich war während des gesamten Prozesses sehr zufrieden mit Cindy. Sie antwortete immer schnell auf 1688, war sehr freundlich und beantwortete alle meine Fragen. Das Gestell kam nach etwa vier Tagen bei ihr an, und die Gläser wurden am nächsten Tag eingesetzt und an meinen agenten versandt. Alles erreichte das Lager einige Tage später

The links for the frame and the seller can be found in my previous post. If anyone can’t find it, feel free to ask and I can share them again here.

Fazit Wenn Sie an so einem System interessiert sind, brauchen Sie sich vom Prozess nicht abschrecken zu lassen. Auch wenn die Kommunikation manchmal auf Chinesisch stattfindet, erleichtern Tools wie ChatGPT die Übersetzung und Beantwortung erheblich. Ich persönlich habe die ganze Zeit problemlos auf Englisch mit Cindy kommuniziert. Insgesamt war die Erfahrung viel einfacher als erwartet, und ich werde ein Update posten, sobald ich die Brille erhalten und getragen habe.

u/OkPotential5765 — 2 months ago

🔥 [2026 WORKING METHOD] How to Register for 1688 Without a Mainland China ID

Trying to sign up directly on 1688 as a foreigner? You’ll almost always get blocked. Foreign numbers, overseas IPs, and direct registrations are flagged quickly now. But there’s a completely legitimate official workaround using Alibaba’s own linked system and it works perfectly in 2026.

1688 is built mainly for domestic use but because all Alibaba platforms share the same account system you can use that connection to get full stable access. Here’s exactly how I set mine up safely.

Step 1: DO NOT start on 1688
Registering directly on their website or app with a non Chinese number is almost guaranteed to get your account frozen within 48 hours. Skip it entirely at first.

Step 2: Use Taobao as your gateway
Taobao is designed for regular shoppers worldwide and is far more open to international users.

• Download the official Taobao app iOS or Android

• Sign up with your real personal phone number. Avoid virtual or VoIP numbers because you need to receive SMS codes reliably

• Complete your basic profile

Step 3: Verify with Alipay
This is the key to making your account permanent and usable.

• Download the official Alipay app and log in using the exact same phone number

• Go to Account then Identity Verification

• Select Passport. Foreign passports are fully accepted here

• Once approved link your Visa or Mastercard for payments

Step 4: Log straight into 1688 instantly
All three platforms share the same backend so your verified access carries over.

• Download the official 1688 app

• On the login screen choose Sign in with Taobao or Alipay

• Confirm the authorization and you are in

You now have a fully verified stable 1688 account that will not be blocked just because you are outside China. You can message sellers browse listings and even pay directly with your international card.

💡 Pro Tip Always use the official apps and avoid third party tools. This keeps your account safe long term.

Drop a comment if you get stuck and upvote so others do not waste time with old outdated methods.

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u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago

My Guide to Using 1688 as a Foreigner - What Works Right Now

I’ve been buying from 1688 for years now, so I wanted to put together a real world guide for anyone just starting out. A lot of the tips online are outdated, so this is based on what actually works in 2026

Use image search instead of typing

If you can’t read or write Chinese, forget searching with words. Just upload or drag a picture of the item you want straight into the search box. It works surprisingly well and often pulls up listings from actual manufacturers that you’d never find otherwise. This is really helpful if you’ve seen the same product on Taobao or AliExpress marked up way higher.

Not all sellers are factories

This is one of the most common misunderstandings. Plenty of people on 1688 are just middlemen who buy from real factories and resell for more. Look for official verified badges and check how long the store has been running. Real factories usually have a wider range of similar items, list higher order minimums, and their photos tend to be simple and focused on the product rather than fancy styling.

Paying and shipping without an agent

Nowadays you can actually pay directly through the 1688 app using international Alipay, which makes things way simpler than it used to be. That said, sellers almost never ship directly to other countries. You’ll still need a local address or forwarding service inside China to receive your items first, then send them to you internationally, that’s still the standard method for most buyers outside China.

Happy to help if anyone gets stuck on any part of the process. What’s been the trickiest part for you when using 1688?

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u/TheLondonBoyJ — 2 months ago