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2017.01.16 19:20 zombiegirl2010 Frozen Food Sadness
Frozen foods never look like the picture on the box, or the commercial.
2010.11.03 18:01 mmmyum Slowcooking: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
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2010.07.27 21:51 notalyce r/xxfitness
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2024.05.22 03:17 tsuabsa90 Freezer to freeze unfrozen food
I purchased a Fridgeaire freezer which doesn’t do a good job freezing unfrozen food. Our use case may be different than most people where we constantly have unfrozen food to be frozen rather than keeping frozen food frozen.
Does anyone have recommendations on freezers that can constant freeze unfrozen food ?
Thanks in advance!
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2024.05.22 03:14 Dry-Boot-170 Am I a fool for not "treating myself"?
I consider myself pretty frugal in that I try to avoid spending any money if I can and try my best to save if I have to spend it. Unlike my friends and family, I don't go to Tim Hortons almost every day or to restaurants every week. I make coffee at home with a $30 coffee maker and enjoy frozen fries and chicken strips if I'm feeling gluttonous. My friend said that the money he spends on his daily tims and weekly fast food is insignificant and it doesn't matter anyway because the world will collapse soon and money will be worthless.
Coffee at tims is $2.20, that's $517/year if you buy it every working day. A McDonald's meal is close to $12, that's $624/year if you buy it weekly. In total that's almost $1,200/year. Median income is close to $50,000. I can't imagine spending close to 2-3% of my annual income on shit coffee and shit food. Am I wrong?
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2024.05.22 03:04 Imaginary_Ad_244 Quit or Pump on??
I need a pro/con list for continuing to pump. I'm 8 months postpartum today, and I don't know if I can/want to keep doing this. I'm having serious mom-guilt over it and a little bit of anxiety. What's you pro/con for pumping/quitting??
My backstory, if you want it:
We were in the NICU for 1 week with a feeding tube for a few days because he wouldn't eat. The docs kept requiring him to eat larger and larger quantities each day before we could leave. It was stressful and I felt so guilty force feeding him, so we could get out. He started eating donor milk, then my milk.
When we got home, we tried nursing, but he wasn't gaining weight, which was concerning because when we left the hospital he was well above his birth weight. His pediatrician said my milk wasn't fatty enough, and we should try formula. I tried giving him 2 bottles of formula which he hated and spit up everywhere. BUT, I knew this couldn't be right since he gained weight just fine in the hospital with my milk. This whole situation stressed me out even more and I started eating fatty foods, and trying to get him to drink more. We were doing a combo of breast for 10 min, then bottle, and I basically spent all day trying to feed him. After 3 lactation consultants, a pediatric dentist, chiropractor, osteopath, and a new pediatrician, we still don't know why he couldn't transfer, but 8 weeks had gone by and I was done trying. He was perfectly fine with the bottle, and breastfeeding just wasn't in the cards for us. I wanted to enjoy my baby. I found so much peace in accepting that and exclusively pumping, and he's been doing great!
I've always produced enough for him plus a growing freezer stash, and I probably have a month's worth frozen. I was never anti formula and think there are serious benefits to combo feeding breast milk and formula if he'd drink both, but the feeding experience detailed above gave me a serious complex about my milk vs formula. I'm so worried about switching anything up. Also, I'm a teacher with summer break approaching. I currently pump before work, at lunch, before going home, and before bed. The idea of pumping over the summer does not seem enjoyable to me. It's almost easier with work because I have a set schedule, and someone to watch my baby. Also, bathing suits and these deflating/reinflating boobs are a handful. I hate planning my life around pumping!
My only pros for pumping right now are saving money on formula, not having to deal with my feeding anxiety/my baby is happy with breast milk, and I'm losing weight from making all of this milk. Vain, I know, but whatever. I could make a much longer list of pros for quitting, but is quantity greater than quality?? Your advice is needed!
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2024.05.22 02:34 openroad94 Need to transport food at fridge temp for 3+ hours
This feels like an obvious question, but thermal bags are usually advertised as keeping food hot or frozen, and I actually want to keep the food at refrigerator temp to serve upon arriving at my destination 3+ hours away. If I just pull the food out of the fridge and add a few ice packs to the cooler bag, will that be enough to maintain fridge temp while traveling by car for 3+ hours? Or is it likely to warm up too much in that amount of time? Just hoping for some reassurance!
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2024.05.22 02:31 Collector_2012 land lady strikes again....
Alright, so I have in the past expressed the issues I have with my land lady. I've said and I still do believe she is racist. It's gotten to the point to where she drove everyone out! Just me, the landlord, her and one other guy who isn't around. Now, I physically try to avoid her whenever possible. She is always trying to pick a fight with someone, either verbally or physically. I have accused her of trying to Illegally kick me out; when I pay my rent on time Or early, keep to myself, and clean up after myself. It got so bad that I eventually stopped buy food for months. I recently started buying food again, and tonight she got on me about it. She said if I don't eat my stuff in my freezer then the shelf will break. For the record, I have a few things of chicken breast, and some frozen veggies that I microwave into meals. She didn't yell, just sternly talked to me about it. Then she went on a tangent about how she wants to move, and the landlord doesn't buy anything. Which, he is in the same boat with me. I have watched her beat the shit out of him before, to where the cops got in volved. They wanted her to go to classes for it. She said she was cleaned the refrigerator when she saw that the freezer shelf was off. This shit is so aggravating. I'm finished at this point..... I am trying to go back to school, so I can do better for myself. If anyone feels like taking to me would be nice, but I do not expect it....
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2024.05.22 02:30 Final-Thing-9301 High AST/AlTs scared and worried. fatty liver or worse.
Hi im a 29 yr old male 5'6 and weighed at 182 lbs as of today. i had a check up with my pcp after not seeing one since 2019. i had some blood work done and i got the results on the patient portal and my heart dropped once i saw my results for my liver enzymes with them at 150 ALT (range 12-78) and my AST 54 (range 5-37). my doctor told me shell follow up with an ultrasound to check things out if they were high , this was before she sent me down the hall to get my blood drawn. i assume she hasnt even checked the results yet. im so damn anxious i came here to reddit to get a piece of mind. im googling all sorts of stuff about fatty liver and liver cancer. i started a low dose of suboxone for kratom use back in december 2023 and in january i switched to a new doctor and he had me go get my blood drawn , i guess suboxone can cause issues with the liver. so the results for that test were sorta high also with my AST being 45 (range 10-40) ALT 69 (range 9-46 ). the sub doctor scared me saying they were a little high and i could have fatty liver disease , this is where this all started . so i actually went to the ER a few days later out of panic and had the doctors draw my blood and my levels came back normal , the only thing the doctor saw was that my blood sugar was a little high and to follow up with my pcp and it took me a long time to get that apt with my pcp. had to wait months! also with todays results it showed my triglycerides levels were high and i know nothing about them but they were 445mg (range 40 - 200 MG/DL). my glucose levels are high also at 129 (range 74 - 106 MG/DL). my glucose wasnt this high back in january at all. im thinking about going to straight to the ER again and try to see if i can get a ultrasound or something done to make sure im alright. i cant stay off google or worrying myself sick. im so depressed that something more serious is going on. the last decade since i left child protective custody ive been on my own. i dont eat any veggies and rarely fruits (these past few weeks ive been eating fruit everyday , grapes, bananas and a apple). anyways the past decade ive ate alot of ramen, microwaved foods, chips and fast food. which are definitely, if not the cause of the high liver enzymes and high blood sugar. the thought of eating veggies grosses me out and makes me gag like it always does. this is gonna be a battle and if feel like its God telling me to take care of myself before i develop something more serious if it already isnt. i wanna live a long life. this is gonna be tough to adjust and change my diet. i come home after work at night and eat alot of crap . pizza rolls , ramen , frozen chicken bites etc. if anyone has any advice , or any words to calm me down so i dont stress myself to death that would be awesome. also is there any subreddits i could join to help fix my diet and where to start ? i plan on making green smoothies to get my greens in and lose weight
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2024.05.22 01:46 creamcandy Chocolate covered cherry
| A favorite at our house. I'm admittimg I'll never actually open an ice cream shop, and sharing the recipe here instead. Let me know if you try it! Ingredients: 136 g (0.68 cup) allulose 1.4 g monk fruit 0.2 g (0.0625 tsp) guar gum 3 pinches table salt 29 g (0.43 cup) powdered skim milk 1 pinch Accent 127 g (0.52 cup) whole milk 51 g (3 x large) egg yolk (pasteurized) 113.4 g (4 oz wt) Frozen sweet cherries 6 drops Black cherry oil 2 drops cherry oil 2 drops almond oil ⅜ tsp Malic acid 1 Tbsp Vanilla extract 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 drops red 448 g (1.87 cup) cream 100 g (.59 cup) bitterrsweet chocolate chips 6 g 1.75 tsp neutral oil (avocado) Directions: - Combine allulose, monk fruit, guar gum, salt, powdered milk, and accent in the pitcher of a blender (like a Vitamix, one that can powder sugar) and blend until finely powdered.
- Add milk and egg yolks, and blend briefly.
- Add frozen cherries, cherry oils, almond oil, malic acid, vanillas, and food color, and blend until smooth.
- Add cream and pulse the blender until just combined. Put blender pitcher in the refrigerator, until you're ready to churn.
- Melt the chocolate and oil together and let cool while it churns. Drizzle into the ice cream when it's soft-serve set, then churn fully and freeze.
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2024.05.22 01:45 Slow_Concern_672 Nestle targeting glp_1 users
2024.05.22 01:42 Shoozie987 Thawing Frozen Bread: Tips For Fresh-Tasting Results
Frozen bread is a convenient staple in many households. It helps reduce food waste and ensures that you always have bread on hand when you need it. However, the challenge comes in when you need to thaw it, as improper techniques can lead to bread that's soggy, dry, or just not quite right. Here at T ........
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2024.05.22 01:33 JessiJStan Four days, four parks [Trip Report]
| Trip report here! My friend and I took on the exhausting trip of Hersheypark, Kennywood, Cedar Point, and Kings Island all in four days, back to back. Thought I’d share my experience for anyone thinking about embarking on a similar trip. Scroll to the parks section for coaster opinions and such. Overall planning/scheduling We had a 7 hour drive to Hershey on Friday, spent Saturday at Hersheypark, then drove to Pittsburgh, Sunday at Kennywood, drove to Cedar Point that night, Cedar Point Monday, drove to Cincy that night, Kings Island Tuesday (Today). Due to both my friend and I working half days Friday, it worked best for us to save vacation time to do it like this. I DO NOT recommend this as we did not really enjoy the drives after being burnt up in the parks that day lol. It really wasn’t that bad, but I think I would take the extra day next time and drive in the mornings. Accommodations/packing Really go cheap for these. We really spent like two hours awake in each place, so go cheap, spend elsewhere. Hotels cost around 170 a person. We packed everything we could to eat breakfast and lunch with what we packed. We ate once in the parks and just picked up something small each night. Food costs were around 30-40 a day. Parks Hersheypark - I’m not gonna lie, this park kind of disappointed me. Ops were slow to say the least. We were lucky to get rides on everything, and that was not thanks to the operations. We only got one reride on anything (WcR). I really had a great plan on routes for this place due to some speculation this would happen. Top three for me were WcR (#7 overall), Fahrenheit (20), and Skyrush (24). Wildcats was everything it was hyped up to be. One or two dead spots knocked it a bit for me. Fahrenheit was the sleeper hit of the whole trip for me. So intense and whippy and fun. Skyrush is uber intense and some great airtime, but really does have a lot of dead track in my opinion. Still don’t love these lap bars as I still get CRUSHED by them. Kennywood What a cute park! I really felt like it was frozen in time a bit, but in a good way. Ops were a bit better here, but still a little cluttered. It was nice how much shade there was. Top three were Phantom (13), Thunderbolt (32), and Jack Rabbit (33). Whoever maintains these wooden coasters needs a raise. Smoothest janky rides in the world. Phantoms was actually my 100th credit! Some of the most fun airtime but too short! Hopefully Kennywood gets everything figured out on Steel Curtain because this park would be worth coming back to. Cedar Point Ah the holy land of thoosies. Of course this is the capital of great rides, but god was it a pain of a day. We got early access, got two rides on Gatekeeper, then one on wild mouse. Went straight to the back of the park to get on Maverick right at 10. Already a 45 minute wait. So we break down and get fast passes. Still wait like 30 minutes for everything. Sprinted to SteVe every time it reopened, only rode it ONCE the whole day of trying to ride it as much as possible. Everything kept breaking down all day. I’d say each was open MAYBE 60% of the day. Maverick was the only thing that ran consistently all day. Operations were fine. Just a bit disappointing for spending 120 dollars and still only getting to ride most things once. Top three ended up being Steel Vengeance (2), Maverick (11), and Magnum (14). If I could’ve rode SteVe more than once, I could merit putting it first, but with how much of a nightmare it is getting on it and even harder it is to get another ride on it, I can’t put it number one. Maverick was running so smooth and that second launch is something else. So fun and rerideable. Magnum was so interesting. Kind of odd first half, the most aggressive finale ever. Rode in the magic seat and genuinely thought I was going to be ripped at the torso. So crazy. Kings Island This is the one I’ve been to before. Second trip was even more impressive than the first. Ops were incredible, atmosphere was great, rides were even better. This park is the best run park in the country in my opinion. Dollywood (my home park) comes close, but Kings Island’s rides pushes KI over the top for me. Even though the park felt crowded, rides never got over thirty minute wait times ever. Those ops fly those trains out and such fun commentary along with it. Banshee was said to possibly not open, but luckily they got it running by 2 and kept it going all day. Top three for me is Diamondback (12), Orion (14), and Banshee (21). Diamondback is easily the best B&M hyper by far. The layout is just incredible. It was running so fast today that I got ejector on that last hill into the splashdown. Orion is not as much of a letdown as everyone thinks. A three hundred foot drop on anything is so worth it. Of course it’s not Fury, but it’s still such a rush. Banshee’s “rattle” is nothing that’s not bearable. It’s not as intense as some inverts, but the quality and quantity of this ride is worth that placement in my mind. I know all of y’all will jump on me about not including Mystic in my top three, but it’s just not what I look for in a woodie. I wish there were more laterals. Of course it’s a great airtime machine, but my top GCI is still Thunderhead. Thanks for reading! If you have any comments on my opinions, please do share and let me know of other good roadtrips to take! submitted by JessiJStan to rollercoasters [link] [comments] |
2024.05.22 01:13 fulltimeheretic I keep seeing those candied grape videos but no one near me makes them and fruit riot is expensive/always sold out, so I improvised and now I’m hooked
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2024.05.22 00:53 imthedrama1 30F [F4M] South Carolina/anywhere - Meet me where the lines blur together
I don't care where you're from. I don't mind if you come with kids. I just want the love to be there. I want good communication. 🥹 I just wanna find my person. It's OK if my person lives all the way in Sweden or whatever.
I don't want to be pregnant. I do not want to give birth. But I'm 1000% open to being a parent through bonus children or adoption. So, don't let that scare you away. Putting this out early to avoid disappointment.
Facts about moi:
- I work with smol humans for a living.
- You don't have to WANT kids of your own. But, if you don't like kids...you're not for me.
- One of my favorite past-time activities is trying to put together legos high.
- Listening to music high is also an experience (I do Delta since that’s what’s legal. If you’re anti-weed, then we aren’t a match. I don’t do it allll the time. I’m too broke for that life).
- Seriously, doesn't music sound different when you're high?
- Green Day was one of my favorite bands. I’ve been listening to them since I was 10!
- The obsession was real. My ten-year-old self had a binder about the members with all the facts and pictures of Billie (Yes, I was a weird child)
- Now my obsession is more towards bands like AVOID, Dayseeker, The Used, etc. I'll listen to the same songs over and over until I can't stand it. I even have a Playlist for that.
- I love going to concerts. So, it'd be cool if you liked them too.
- I love love love traveling.
- Please don’t be a giant grouch on vacations. Coworkers complain about their spouse being a shitbird on trips. No thanks.
- I also like staying in, of course! But I’m not a homebody. I struggled during the COVID shutdown. Being cooped up SUCKED. I do not want to beg you to get out of the house. Again, I am NOT a homebody.
- I have a spicy brain.
- I’m super duper ADHD. Fun times! I’m also like an anxious puppy. Woop woop.
- The most organized thing in my life is this list
- The Office and Parks and Rec are two of my favorite shows. I also like Bob’s Burgers and Avatar The Last Airbender.
- I don't watch a whole lot of TV, honestly.
- I talk to myself out loud in public.
- I promise I'm only a little crazy.
Why you should date me:
- We can listen to emo bands together whenever you want
- Emo music can mean many things and I’m OK with that.
- You won’t get food poisoning from my cooking
- I can make more than Hamburger Helper and frozen pizzas. Though, the ranch burger hamburger helper is my fave.
- The velveeta skillets are better, though.
- I’m suuuper short. So, if you’re insecure about your height, I gotchu. I’ll make you feel tall..or taller!
- I don’t care about height and it makes me sad that people feel insecure about something they can’t change.
- I’m a great small spoon…but I guess if you REALLY insist, I can be a jetpack. Buuuuutttt it isn't my first choice.
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2024.05.22 00:24 Then_Farmer8560 Is everyone else ready for Teek tomorrow?
2024.05.22 00:16 burritosupremedream Freezer left slightly open in garage
Freezer was somehow cracked open all night and now all my food is basically thawed. I had lots of frozen bread, bagels, and frozen veggies in there. The bread is basically thawed and the bags on the outsides are all wet. I had two tubs of ice cream that were still cold and didn’t even look melted so I moved them to the freezer in my kitchen to hopefully salvage them. Also had some frozen steamable rice bags that are now completely thawed. Should I toss any of this stuff?
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2024.05.21 23:21 BigTomBombadil Best spots for crab legs?
What’s up everyone, I’ve got a few questions, but it all boils down (pun intended) to one main question:
What’s your favorite spot for crab legs in Austin?
Only place I’ve been is TLC, and I liked it, but realized I don’t even know of other options around the city. Crab legs are one of my favorite meals, but I usually only eat them about once a year due to price. My now pregnant wife has been craving them though, so now might be a could time for my annual crab meal.
A couple tangential questions:
- is there a best “season” for crab legs, similar to crawfish or oysters?
I know most will be frozen so I’m guessing it won’t make as big of a difference.
- is there much availability on crab legs this year?
I searched this sub and saw a post from last year saying they were scarce, and there may not be a fishing season (at least for Alaskan king crab) due to low populations.
- does anyone here do their own boil at home and would you recommend it?
I’m sure this would be the cheaper option, and I’ve seen boxes of frozen king crab legs at Costco before, but I’m always hesitant to cook something that expensive if I’ve never done it before. Don’t want to overcook $150 worth of crab legs and end up with the priciest dog food in the city.
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2024.05.21 23:02 YetiMaster273 Today was a bad pain day...
It was my 8. I woke up feeling mentally rough. Went to work where I barely made it an hour. I cried in front of my director and cried in front of a bunch of teachers. I called it when I could barely get a water pitcher from the sink to the fridge. If I could barely do that an hour after my shift started there's no way I would have been able to work.
My director was able to find coverage for my role, I was able to get home and veg for the day, and fortunately for me at least I don't think I over did it. Hopefully tomorrow is better but god damn did today suck.
I was still gaslighting myself while I was dealing with pain spasms wondering if they were really that bad. I was questioning if I was just worked up or if my muscle tremors were really that bad picking up a serving bowl of bagels. And here I am hours later after a whole day of sitting and resting wondering if I made it up for attention so I didn't have to work.
I have a bubbly personality normally and I couldn't even crack a smile. The difference in my personality was noticed by literally everyone. Why am I wondering if im faking when im clearly not. I'm embarrassed again. I'm tired. And I just hate this trapped stuck feeling that I feel right now.
I self cared. Cuddled my dog, sat outside in the heat with her in the back yard, I played my comfort games, and watched plenty of TV just chilling. I made sure to eat decent food (frozen Healthy Choice) and had a couple scrambled eggs. Plus I drank plenty of water. I'm exhausted physically but my mental capacity doesn't reflect that. I think thats the biggest gaslight of all.
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2024.05.21 22:09 Tikithing How healthy are Vegetable Fingers?
I was just wondering if anyone actually knows if Vegetable fingers are healthy for you or not. There's stuff online on wheather fish fingers ect are healthy, but if you Google Vegetable fingers then you just get a load of Birdseye propaganda.
I know processed food = bad, but how unhealthy can frozen veg be? But maybe the coating outweighs it?
I know there's a few brands, but I'm thinking Birdseye Vegetable fingers that you buy in the average shop, not like, fancy gourmet yokes.
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2024.05.21 22:00 MadMedic21 Another Comprehensive Guide From a Caregiver and ACLr Recipient
Hi all! First off, so glad this sub reddit exists because it was a life saver when I was making decisions on my own ACLr and knowing what to expect from surgery. I'm a 2x cancer surviver, Paramedic, Rugby player, and now have been a caregiver to my partner who just celebrated 3 months from her own ACLr. I collected a bunch of advice and tips and tricks that I have used both during cancer treatment, my own experience with ACLr, and now through care taking my partner through hers. I know there have been guides before, but mine is a bit different and aimed at caregivers so I thought I'd post it here since ya'll helped me so much instead of it just circulating the rugby community every time a teammate or friend has to have ACLr or some other reconstruction. Hope it's allowed and helps!
A Cancer Patients Guide To Knee Reconstruction Recovery
A Comprehensive Guide To Surviving and Thriving In the Pre and Post-op Period Built From The Perspective of Caretaker and Patient.
Before The Date
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Preparation
It is important to adequately prepare for surgery in the weeks and days leading up to the procedure. A significant period of immobility and reliance on support can be expected immediately post-op and will vary by procedure and personal experience. Physical modification of living space and thorough preparation allows for the immediate post-op period to be free of emergency store runs and the small inconveniences that can add up to big frustration. Not having food and drink nearby as well as other essentials may be a small deal now, but can turn into a big deal when you can no longer get those things for yourself. While physical preparation (home modifications, adaptive tools, meal prepping, etc.) are important, mental preparation is crucial to the long term success of the repair. Making small, achievable goals in the immediate post-op period and maintaining a long sighted view of recovery will make the pain and immobility that is initially experienced more bearable. Additionally, social support through a partner, family members, or friends is an essential part of recovery, as is maintaining contact with sports teams or other social groups during rehabilitation.
General PEARLs
- Pre-surgical rehab is an essential part of recovery and can improve immediate outcome so if it is a resource available to you- use it!
- Learn the basics of your procedure such as reconstruction technique, graft type, surgeons recovery timeline, where you will do your rehab, and what you should expect going into and coming out of surgery. Knowledge is power and can give a sense of control and set reasonable expectations in a situation that is otherwise out of your control.
- Seek out positive experiences and recovery stories from other people who have had your procedure and gather as much advice as possible from resources such as ACL. Know that some people will have negative experiences, everyone is an individual, and that much of your long term recovery is in your control.
- Expect and learn to advocate for yourself or the person you are taking care of. Be vocal and honest with any needs you may have and understand that issues may come up in the immediate post-operative time that you as a patient or caregiver may have to contact your surgeon to resolve. Familiarize yourself with who to call and when *before* you leave after surgery, as well as being quick to call with any questions or problems that arise. It is better to be told that what you are experiencing is normal than to sit with the anxiety of the unknown.
- Create a folder with all relevant information: Surgeons name, procedure information, follow-up appointment dates and times, phone numbers, emergency contacts, facility of choice in an emergency situation, and any other important information. Maintain this folder throughout your recovery and add paperwork as it comes.
Days Leading Up To Surgery
- Contact support people and confirm any arrangements that have been made including but not limited to: Who is taking you to/from surgery, child or pet care, transportation to first PT appointments, meals, etc.
- Recommended Items we found essential:
- Ice Machine (Polarcube, etc) if at all possible
- Recommend checking facebook marketplace or other second hand options, as they cost hundreds new but can be found for $40 or so used.
- Studies have shown these do actually reduce pain and lend to earlier mobilisation and our experience has shown this to be essential not just immediately post-op but in the weeks and months afterwards so if you *can* obtain one you absolutely should.
- Large sweatshirt and oversized shorts for surgery day, especially if you wear a bra, as putting clothes on after surgery can be a struggle and it’s easiest to just throw on a sweatshirt and shorts that fit over your post-op bandages and brace.
- In particular, we found a blanket hoodie to be very useful both for going home and the first few days as it could stay on when moving around/when napping.
- Neck Pillow
- Helps with reading or other activities during long hours spent in bed or on the couch and really helped in the first two days to prevent neck strain and provide head positioning during napping.
- Large pillows for body positioning and elevation of the leg
- We found cheap, giant, dog beds from places like TJ Max or Marshalls to be more affordable than specialty products
- A large, thin, dog bed (or blanket) rolled into a tube and secured with stretch bandage or tape around the surgical leg and brace helped significantly with comfort during sleep so that the leg was padded, comfortable, and the other leg didn’t get roughed up from the brace.
- A shower chair
- Can be found used at second hand stores like Goodwill, or cheap online
- Easy substitute is a chair covered in a trash bag
- Allowed showering the second day post-op which was a huge mental boost and relieved physical discomfort and achy muscles
- Extra large leg cast cover
- Can be found cheap online
- Placed around outside of brace covering the entire leg initially, we then found it easier to place on the leg and place the brace outside of the cover for the remaining healing period for the incisions: We did this after the first PT appointment when it was safe to take off the brace for short periods while laying down. We acquired a second post op brace from a friend (you can find on eBay for cheap) and it was amazing to have, as we could let it dry after showering and immediately put her post op brace back on.
- Foldable stool
- Great for elevating the leg during transfers, while on the toilet, etc.
- Lap Desk
- Great for eating on the couch or in bed, but we also found it useful as a side table for holding drinks/meds/remotes/books that could be taken to whatever room they landed in at the time
- A small table works as well, really just anything that can be used to set things on within arms reach
- Assortment of sodas, water, seltzers, snacks, etc.
- There is no way to know what you will want and when, but when you want it it’s nice to *have* it available
- Appetite often decreases after surgery so make sure to have favourites on hand so that when you *are* hungry you have it immediately before your body changes its mind
- A big bucket
- We used a soft plastic beach type bucket from the dollar store, it was extremely useful to have to put small items in, a small towel, a spare water bottle, extra meds, baby wipes, etc.
- Also doubled as an emergency puke bucket, as you never know when a sudden bout of nausea might hit in the first day or two after surgery
- Extra reusable ice packs and bags of ice
- Your home ice maker will not be able to keep up with the demands of constant icing the first week or so
- Reusable ones are great for ‘hot spots’ and short trips where you can’t take the ice machine
- Extra steri-strips and assortment of bandages
- Sometimes there’s extra leakage, sometimes your steri-strips come off and you need to slap a new one on, sometimes you’re allergic to the ones they put on you at the hospital. Always consult a medical professional, but it’s handy to have these on hand just in case.
- We also used a bulky padded bandaid to keep the brace off the healing incisions once the large post-op dressing was taken off which helped immensely.
- Compression sleeves
- Aside from helping with swelling these also provided a layer of protection under the post-op brace
- We found cheap ones at Wal-Mart (copper brand) but also just bought a cheap pair of leggings a size down and cut off one of the legs to use before getting a more expensive one once swelling had fully subsided after a few weeks. Your leg will change so cheap works great at first, then you can get something a bit more substantial when you know what you’ll need long term. Now she wears high compression socks to sleep 3 months out.
- Slide on shoes
- Self explanatory, bending down to put on shoes becomes a chore after surgery. Avoid flip flops or other styles that can become a trip hazard.
- Baby Wipes/Dude Wipes/etc.
- Wiping down after you get home from surgery can help prevent that icky feeling and restore some sense of normalcy, then can be used over the next few days before you can shower more normally
- Lotion and chapstick
- Hospitals dry out your skin big time, and lips are often cracked post surgery from intubation/LMA placement
- Small, easily labelled tupperware containers
- Regular pill containers are too small to hold pain meds, OTC pain meds, anticoagulants such as aspirin, supplements, and edibles or other small things you take with your medication. We got small tupperware boxes with lids from the dollar store.
- We found it very convenient to have six sets of meds set up and labelled with times which meant we never missed doses and could leave the next dose of meds at bedside, take them with us when going to appointments, and keep up with what had been given and when.
- Small notebook to record med times and other important information
- Two extra changes of clothes already setup and ready to go
- Compression device
- We are athletes so we already had leg compression sleeves but these days off brand versions can be bought online cheap. Studies have shown these lead to reduced pain, increased mobilisation, reduced the chance of blood clots, and there is even some evidence they help with bone healing.
- We used it 3 days post op and beyond and her range of motion was significantly improved after the first time.
- A yoga strap
- Excellent for strapping to the brace and moving the surgical leg
- If possible, pick up post-op medications prior to surgery to prevent any unexpected delay in obtaining them. If this is not possible, verify that the prescription can be filled the day of the surgery by your selected pharmacy and that it has been filled prior to leaving after your surgery. Controlled substances cannot be transferred to another pharmacy without a new prescription sent directly from the provider. You do not want to be trying to get in contact with a physician in the hours after surgery, unable to manage pain, before the pharmacies close for the night.
- Do a thorough clean of your living area, it will make the time after surgery when you cannot independently do normal activities more bearable and a neat organised space is easier to function in when your body is not cooperating. Take special attention to removing tripping hazards and clearing a wide path from wherever you plan to spend your recovery and the bathroom.
- Plan to spend the first couple of days in one spot and on one floor and set up that area the day before surgery. If you have a downstairs bathroom a floor mattress or well setup couch can be your landing pad until you are more mobile and is the easiest during the immediate post-op period. That being said, if you don’t, it’s easier to get upstairs by sliding up on your bum immediately post-op when your pain is still well controlled than realise that you have no bathroom downstairs a few hours later when the pain has started to set in. Wherever you intend to land, plan on staying there at least a couple of days and bring all your supplies to that area. Plan to lay with your surgical leg on the outside of what you are laying on, this makes transferring easier.
- Have your recovery bed setup the day before surgery and prepared for when you return before you leave the day of, including blankets and your supply table setup.
- Meal prep, whether that means cooking or getting easy to make microwave meals is up to you. You won’t feel like cooking and neither will your caretaker the first few days. High protein, easy to eat meals are key! We had chicken and broccoli casserole, egg and sausage frittata, and lots of applesauce the first few days and it was a lifesaver not to have to think about meals.
- Spend some time mentally preparing for the long haul of recovery and make long term plans that fit within your timeline. For example, we planned to attend a rugby game five days after surgery *but* planned nothing else for that day and the next day. We also planned hiking trips the next fall, and other events appropriate for her timeline along the way that could be looked forward to and keep up morale. Remember that this is temporary and that it is okay to be recovering and resting, expect hard moments and days but keep things planned so you don’t get stuck in those down places.
- Eat your favourite meal and eat well the day before surgery. Your body needs fuel to recover and fasting the day of surgery sucks. As weird as it sounds, after multiple surgeries, the pre-surgery night meal of whatever I want is one shiny thing in a crappy situation to hold on to.
- Plan for what you want your first meal to be and consider making a playlist for the ride to and from surgery. Small things, again, help maintain a sense of control and comfort in a situation where you are largely out of control and these things can be done with friends or support people in the days leading up to reduce anxiety and pass time.
- Hit the gym, take a walk, do a hike, visit places or do things you enjoy but won’t be able to do in immediate recovery! We took my partners knee to one last tournament before her surgery, it helped pass time and kept spirits high.
Day Of And Immediate Post-Surgery Phase
- Maintain fasting starting at whatever hour you are told. Some people can drink clear liquids up to a certain point, others are completely nothing by mouth. Your instructions will guide you on this.
- Before leaving home double check that everything is set up how you need it and place a blanket, pillow, drink, and snack of choice in the car. You may or may not need it but if you do it is important to have. Make sure your ice packs are in the freezer ready to go!
- Bring your own post-op snack if you are picky or have food allergies, otherwise you’re stuck with whatever graham cracker and applesauce combo the facility gives you.
- Go with the flow, or as I always say “surrender”. Feel what you feel, have a cry in the car before you go in, listen to your playlist, bring your blanket or other comfort items into pre-op, tell your support person what’s going through your mind, tell your pre-op staff how you’re doing, ask all the questions, and most importantly just do what you have to do. For some people surgery can be overwhelming and the loss of control frightening, but fighting only makes it worse, so whatever you are just be it. I’m pre-op pacer myself, but some people just snuggle up under some warm blankets and wait. Either way, just let the waves take you where they go and know you’re along for the ride. Remember that future you with a healthy joint thanks you for what you’re doing today.
- Speak frankly with your anesthesiologist and utilise any pain control or anxiety control options given to you. There is no award for least meds taken or toughest patient of the day. If a nerve block is available, know that you can request sedation for its placement, and utilise that option if at all possible.
- Caregivers should bring something to keep them entertained and be prepared for a long period without update once surgery has started. Honour your feelings as well, it can be tough to watch someone you care about go through this! Consider having someone to act as a support person for you as well through text or phone, that way you can divert your own worries or struggles to them and away from the person having surgery while still making sure you are also taken care of.
- Make sure that pain is well controlled before leaving after surgery. You have more options there than you will at home and getting things under control once pain has become unbearable can be very difficult.
- Make sure you note when the next dose of medication is due, what medication they should be taking, and write it down.
- Double check contacts from your surgeons office and add any post op paperwork to your folder in case you need the information later.
- If your post-op meal requires picking up, or your prescription, try and do that immediately after leaving surgery even if you are not hungry yet. This is the most comfortable you will be for a while and your support person will be unable to leave for at least that day and night. I have been known to peruse the big gas station after surgery in search of snacks, my partner however simply waved to the nice people at the drive through and napped the rest of the way home before eating some hours later.
- Once you get home crash wherever you plan on spending the rest of the time. Don’t have friends or family over that first day. Just go ahead and sleep through the rest of the anaesthesia and get comfortable.
- Try and keep your home cool, and consider keeping the room dim for the first few hours if not days. Sleep is precious and pain meds can make you hot, and getting hot can lead to nausea. It is better to have the home cool and the person snuggled under blankets and comfortable than be trying to cool someone down who just had surgery and got too hot and is now dizzy, nauseous, and miserable. The least stimulation for the first little while the better, and naps will happen throughout the rest of the day and over the next few days. A cool, dim place lets this happen much easier than a bright, warm place where they might be overstimulated or awakened by noise or activity.
- If allowed, try and activate the quad muscle immediately after returning home and once every few hours by having them squeeze it and feeling for contraction while in the brace. Some people will be able to begin range of motion exercises immediately and if so, make sure to do them as soon as allowed even if that means just helping them by doing gentle manual range of motion movements in the brace.
- If it’s not already on, begin continuous icing as soon as you come out of surgery either by meticulously timing the replacement of ice packs or with the ice machine. Make sure to check the ice machine, replace ice as often as needed, and keep it on *continuously* for the next few days. For us this meant I checked it at every medication dose throughout the night and added ice during that time as well. We went through frozen mini water bottles and bags of ice like crazy the first week.
- Elevate the surgical leg as high as possible, placing support under the heel and calf but not directly under the knee to promote extension and prevent more headaches with gaining range of motion later on.
- We found that icepacks directly under the knee helped tremendously with the discomfort associated with this.
- Anticipate that bathroom trips will not be fun or easy and take them extremely slow. As a caregiver allow the person to guide you on what they need and don’t need your help with and avoid grabbing or moving someone unexpectedly. Standing, acclimating to being upright, and then proceeding to the bathroom is the best way to do things and rushing will only result in frustration for both of you. A rolling chair or wheelchair can be helpful, but for some people standing up and sitting down is harder than just moving on to the bathroom. Pay attention as a caregiver and know that it is possible they may need your help getting off the toilet or back from the bathroom so be close by and available should that happen. For the first few days do not lock the bathroom door in case of an emergency.
- Place chairs or things to sit on around your path to the bathroom, kitchen, etc. And consider a small backpack or using a rolling chair to carry items around the house.
- Once you know when your next dose is, set alarms for each time your doses are due. If using the med boxes this makes doing meds and keeping track very easy, as they are each labelled with a time and all we had to do was open the box and take the meds instead of finding each bottle and dosing each med individually each time. As the days went on we were able to re-label and time the boxes as needed and remove meds as needed or adapt to what was needed when sleeping or up during the day.
- For example day 1 would look like:
- First post-op doses at 4pm box: 250mg tylenol, 10mg oxycodone, 5mg edible.
- 8pm box: 250mg tylenol, 10mg oxycodone, 800mg ibuprofen, 10mg edible, 12.5mg diphenhydramine (itching and sleep), stool softener, and regular night time meds.
- Midnight box: 250mg tylenol, 5mg oxycodone, 5mg edible.
- 4AM: 250mg tylenol, 5mg oxycodone, 800mg ibuprofen, edible (if nauseas or restless).
- 8AM box (preparing to get up): 250mg tylenol, 10mg oxycodone, 5mg edible, aspirin, stool softener, normal morning meds.
- 12pm: 250mg tylenol, 10mg oxycodone, 5mg edible, 800mg ibuprofen.
- Repeated on time, reducing pain med dose as tolerable, and refilling boxes 1x a day.
- If possible do scheduled tylenol (paracetamol) and ibuprofen (or another NSAID), alternating them on the dosing schedule, and take them religiously even through the night. This also goes for additional pain medications, which you will also need to wake to take through the night if you are prescribed for at least the first night.
- Staying on schedule might mean waking up in the night, but it’s better to be awoken to take meds than to wake up in pain and spend several hours trying to get it under control. You may find you seldom need them if your nerve block is in place, or you may just not need very much at all during your recovery. It is easier to trial run this after the first day by stretching out the time between doses from 4 to 6 to 8 and then potentially off entirely, but everyone will have their preferences.
- Eat a small snack with every med dose and keep emergency meds (extra pain med doses, nausea meds, etc.) at bedside as well as the next set of meds due so they can be taken when it is time.
- We found that edibles were a great addition to pain and nausea control after surgery. There are medication options available and having at least one option for nausea is advisable for the first few days after surgery when anaesthesia and medication can really make you want to puke.
- Expect absolutely nothing in the first few days post-op. Some people will feel well enough to move around, others will not be able to do anything but get up to use the bathroom. Expecting nothing is better than expecting more and being disappointed or frustrated. I would highly suggest not making plans until your first follow up 7 or so days after surgery.
- Be obsessive about icing, meds, any PT you have been given, and keeping track of appointments. Give yourself the best start to your recovery that you can and you will thank yourself later!
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2024.05.21 21:41 SaveTroc Building the Ultimate Japanese-Style Vending Machine Boutique in America – What Would You Include?
Hello vending enthusiasts,
I've been thinking a lot about how vending machines are evolving, especially with Japan's reputation for having some of the most innovative and diverse vending machines in the world. Imagine if we could create a Japanese-style vending boutique in a high-traffic area in the U.S. – what would be the ideal setup?
If you had the budget and could include a variety of vending machines in a convenience store setting, what categories would you choose and which specific models or vendors would you recommend?
Here’s a hypothetical setup I'm considering:
- Snack and Drink Machines:
- Machines offering a wide variety of snacks and drinks, including healthier options and culturally diverse items.
- Examples: Combination snack and beverage machines that can be stocked with chips, granola bars, soft drinks, and bottled water. Healthier options like dried fruits, nuts, and low-sugar beverages would also be included.
- Cold and Frozen Food Machines:
- Machines that can store and dispense cold and frozen meals, perfect for busy consumers looking for quick meal solutions.
- Examples: Glass-front freezers and refrigerated units that offer frozen dinners, ice cream, and chilled sandwiches. Ideal for locations like office buildings, gyms, and residential complexes.
- Hot Food Vending:
- Machines capable of preparing and dispensing hot meals such as pizza, ramen, and other quick-serve dishes.
- Examples: Automated pizza makers that bake fresh pizzas on demand and ramen vending machines that prepare hot noodles. Perfect for college campuses and high-traffic urban areas.
- Healthy and Specialty Foods:
- Vending machines focused on providing healthy options like salads, fresh produce, yogurt-based products, and fermented snacks.
- Examples: Machines offering fresh salads, cut fruits, yogurt, and smoothies. Specialty vending machines can also provide culturally diverse snacks like hummus, sushi, and plantain chips.
- Ice and Water Vending:
- Essential for rural or high-traffic areas where clean water and ice are in demand.
- Examples: Standalone ice vending machines that dispense bags of ice and filtered water, perfect for hot climates and areas with limited access to clean drinking water.
Requirements for All Machines: - Interactive and Cashless Technology: All machines should be equipped with touchscreens and AI to enhance user experience, offering personalized recommendations and multiple payment options, including mobile payments and credit cards.
To make it even more exciting, what additional categories would you include if you were setting up the ultimate vending machine expo in a convenience store? What specific models and vendors would you recommend for each category to ensure the highest quality and user experience?
Looking forward to your suggestions and expertise!
Thanks!
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2024.05.21 21:25 Icy-Paramedic-6550 AITA for kicking my boyfriend's friends out after they ate my soup?
Throwaway account for multiple reasons.
So I (26F) have a cold. I've had it for a few days now, but I ran out of sick leave so I still had to go to work today and Monday. Its left me tired and, admittedly, irritable. I just wanted soup. I had soup from a while ago that was frozen, so when I came home, I made a beeline for the freezer and set it on the stove to defrost. My boyfriend (27m, let's call him John) and a few of his friends were in the livingroom, our kitchen doesn't have any seats, so I went to our bedroom to wait for it.
After waiting a bit, I walk into the livingroom to see that they'd dished up my soup for themselves (mind you, they had three empty pizza boxes on the table. Pizza that no one thought to leave slice for me.) And they were almost all done with it. But, I think it's whatever and go to the kitchen to pour myself some. It was gone. They scrapped every bit of my soup and took it for themselves.
I was mad and told them to just get out. John then starts getting mad at me for "being a bad host" and that I can't make food while we have guests and not make some for them. I told his friends to leave again, but no one was budging and then John told me that I should leave since I was getting so worked up and "overreacting". I told him that I was sick and THIS MAN SAID THE FRESH AIR WOULD HELP ME HEAL.
It was uncomfortable just having his scary looking guy friends stare at me waiting for me to go, so ofc I left. And I think that he had some point about making food while there were guests but that was my soup. They didn't ask, they didn't leave me some, and they had already eaten. Was I being selfish? Should I have waited til they left to make my soup? AITA?
*Sorry, the title is misleading. I meant TRYING to kick my bf's friends out.
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2024.05.21 21:14 burritosupremedream Freezer was left cracked in my garage.
Freezer was somehow cracked all night and now all my food is basically thawed. I had lots of frozen bread, bagels, and frozen veggies in there. The bread is basically thawed and the bags on the outsides are all wet. I had two tubs of ice cream that were still cold and didn’t even look melted so I moved them to the freezer in my kitchen to hopefully salvage them. Also had some frozen steamable rice bags that are now completely thawed. Should I toss any of this stuff?
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2024.05.21 20:55 marys1001 GEProfole fridge smells bad!
I've checked and double checked for bad food.
No water lines as I have a counter depth with no icemaker or waterline
Internet blah blahs about drip pan but these don't seem to have much of one? Can't access. Nothing smells under the fridge.
Looked under the drawers for spills
Can't remember if it happened at same time, before or after but the freezer drawer door started not shutting right. It would pop back a little like the seal wasn't holding it. I think I caught it pretty fast? Pushed shut with rolled up dish towels. Everything seems frozen
Tech coming Th or Fri for the freezer door.
The smell is horrible and I feel like I want to throw away everything in there because of stink particles.
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