KhunLA

Doesn't read like your ready or need surgery... yet. I'd go the Chiro and exercise/maintenance of you back muscles that support your disc. Also includes stomach crunches, and weight control. good luck

On my 2 herniated disc, repaired 1995, (not fused) relief was instant & successful. Ask how to keep it that way, told to change jobs and behave myself. Few years later, aggravated it, to bulging again, possibly more, and told by different doc, surgery was needed. Gave that a pass, as pain as less than 1st time, and took the first docs suggestion, and retired. Chiro visit everyday for 30 days & exercised, and I was pain free. Onward forward, exercises and occasional chiro visits, along with behaving myself has, as stated, kept me pain free. First doc after surgery, said 'when you aggravate it again and need surgery, I'll fuse it for you'. Naturedly I asked, why didn't you do it this time. Told I was too young, and fusion is not something you want to do at my age, 40 and very active. So he was right, within 5 yrs I screwed it up again, but not as bad as first time. Before surgery, I couldn't roll over in bed without instant shooting/stabbing pain. Let along stand or walk for any amount of time/distance. Next day, I was up & out of bed, walking around pain free.

Fusion is a last resort option. Have you tried, actually tried everything else. Do you do your daily back exercises, emphasis on daily. Working lower back muscles, both concave/convex, stretching, side to side. As important, is your weight where it should be, taking the stress off the discs. If you think your mobility, 'flexibility' is limited now, it will be more so after the fusion. If all has been exhausted, then yes, fusion works. Haven't read about the one you ask about, as does sound quicker, but fusion is fusion. As stated, a last resort. Don't discount a chiropractor, though finding a good one can be a challenge. Dr Oat in Krung Thep is the only one I found that was good, out of 3 that I've used. I was told I needed surgery 23 yrs ago. I went the chiropractor (excellent/USA) route, and exercises. Been pain free for 23 yrs ago. Also keep my weight where it should be, almost, and don't do anything to aggravate my 2 herniated disc (past surgery, 28 yrs ago) & 5 degenerative discs.

So not as you said 'rare in TH', and even <50 in CM. And that's the city, would expect country side to be a bit better. I'd say most of the county experiences <50 during rainy season.

You not parrot-ing are you, and I don't know what country or where you live, but in my world, as I stated, AQI should be <50 during rainy season. Oh my ... look at all that GREEN ...

Yes ... ???? ... for me , I like Olive Oil (2 types) and Peanut Oil, and almost use exclusively. Sesame Oil once in while ????

It has been in the news. Where does the OP think VOA got it from: "Chetra Chap contributed to this report. Some information came from The Associated Press." One day ago ... hitting all the news outlets now, but really 1 death. Since 2003 to Jan 2023, only 240 cases of, and only Back in 2008/9 when having an outbreak, most of those cases, all of 135 deaths. That's a couple days of scooter deaths here in TH. With a few other, differing reports, but low fatalities. Would think, most cases, as with most viruses, aren't even reported. https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/emergency/surveillance/avian-influenza/ai_20230203.pdf?sfvrsn=5f006f99_110

To the title of thread, it's just fad, as it seems cool to be non binary, sort of like, in style to 'apologize for being white' a few years ago, or saying your were sexually harassed/assaulted, but don't want to name anyone, as trying to put it behind you ???? Or against RU or CH and haven't a clue about either. Or supporting UA and not even able to find it on a map.

Olive oil: On olive oils, pay attention @ 2:56, and why I don't do much fried food in TH.

Another one of their/Clinton's associates (epstein conx) just hit the news, along with, bit the dust. Hung to a tree with a shotgun blast to the chest ... suicide, no shotgun or note to be found. On Topic ... don't mess with corrupt officials, if your life doesn't depend on it.

Try naming a politician that hasn't lied .... ... we'll wait ... or not I can't think of one Yank, other countries, I'll just assume I'm correct and wait to be corrected.

Add the Wat (white), and Big Buddha, along with Ban Dam(maybe) and it's an OK day out & about. The 2 snaps with lake are Singha Park: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gx129SaRig7tAm9q6 The wat is 12 kms, south of, before CR: https://goo.gl/photos/54M3jpPPjXpfBqPo8 If craving a burger & beer munch, SanFran, use to be a small parking lot vendor, now a bit upscale and real brick & mortar. Burgers were quite good, and had Beer Lao. Gmap states 'closed', FB states 'see ya soon' Dec 26th 2022. So 'call first' https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sanfran+Burger+%26+Beer/@19.9409753,99.8266471,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x30d7065933a87543:0xf2d991ca007c17f!8m2!3d19.9409753!4d99.8266471!16s%2Fg%2F11cjjzz13c https://www.facebook.com/SanfranBurgerandBeer/

It's OK, it's free, or was. Been a few years. If in the area, worth popping in for a peek, maybe a munch.

Everything will make you fat, if you don't burn it off.

I have a wide foot, aside from 11.5/12 US size, but have been able to find sneakers/trainers that fit from the NIKE outlet store @ Impact Arena, which also has a bunch of other outlet stores in the same strip. So a good place to shop. Some of the same brands and model can be found at malls, SuperSports & such, but was in the area, and would recommend there if convenient. Large selection via different outlet stores. Used this site to narrow my search down before visiting, and may want to pick a few before venturing out. I had 3 or 5 each of couple brands, and only found 1 @ NIKE that fit. Only bother with top rated ones with multiple reviews: https://runrepeat.com/catalog/nike-running-shoes Outlet stores @ Impact. There's parking across the street in the mall (Cosmo) garage parking lot. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nike+Factory+Store+-+Muang+Thong+Thani/@13.9136606,100.5511365,16.82z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x30e28374b9a38f45:0x8e3961c117327463!8m2!3d13.9140637!4d100.5508574!16s%2Fg%2F11b7lf2xx5

As with everywhere in TH, you can avoid high numbers of both, expats & tourist. Makes my existence here very comfy & relaxed.

I disagree with much of the GI, and agree with many of the thoughts expressed here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-022-00018-z#:~:text=The GI%2C with its narrow,not consider chronic disease risk.

Yes & no. Free to express yourself, though it may cost*** you, but won't be jailed for it, as you might here in TH. Free to earn as much income as you can, and still the Land of Opportunity, for those that take advantage and actually do something to better their finances. Is harder everyday if abiding by all the rules & regulations. Great country to be born in, and retire from, though not that good to live out your retirement in. *** expressing displeasure with any administration to the WH ... 'WILL' get you audited by the IRS. My experience anyway ... YMMV

Also snapped on Phuket ... what's not to love

Well said, hmm ... may have to take you off my ignore list, and unless quoted, wouldn't have seen this. Agree completely with above. Curious how you got on my list now????: ... anti TH ... anti CH ... anti USA ... anti EVs

Only 3 come to mind for myself: ... almost -0- RE Tax ... affordable, accessible healthcare ... close to friendly China Proximity to China making all things inexpensive, especially high ticket electronics: ... EVs ... Solar system components Added plus, ganga able to be enjoyed at your leisure without fear of fine or jail, for 'responsible' adults. Easy long stay visa, IMHO which I really have nothing else to compare to. Can own condo without any length of stay requirement. Since some are stating negatives, only 2 for me; ... air and sea pollution

If wanting, needing fast chargers. MGs for instance will only accept about 76kWh. along with most battery packs in the MGs are 50.3 kWh (46.3 usable), so shouldn't really need much more than 30-45 mins to top back up. Charging from 80-100% slows down a bit as cell are balanced. Why they state in promo 30-80% in about 30 mins, reads better than 50-100, as taking a bit longer. 30ish % to 100% takes about 45 mins, and a welcomed rest stop after 3 hrs on Thai roads.

TA is IMHO, the worst site for travel or any advise. I don't even bother using as a cross reference any more, for any input. I stick with Gmap & Thai sites, with lots of photos for 'customers/visitors'. Rarely disappointed.