Nycpanda
Rough_Rock
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- Jul 6, 2022
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Hi everyone! Writing this on a 16 hour flight with nothing else to do.
Coming up to a year ago, I had a major spinal fusion surgery to correct my scoliosis, fusing 14 vertebrae. It has been a real journey through recovery and some days, I still have that lingering bit of regret because of all the struggle, pain, and coming to terms accepting some limitations that I will always have now. The doctor did give me the option, but warned that with the continued progression the last 10 years, it would be likely that I’d need the surgery at 60, when they would then advise not to given how invasive it is. Some of you recently saw my post on my e-ring and soon after proposal, and I also am immensely grateful that after dating for 10 months, my fiancée (as of 9/1!!) had to be my 24/7 caregiver when I cried in pain all night or needed him to help with every little movement from drinking to going to the bathroom for
months! At Tiffany’s he saw me eyeing the woven key necklace as a post-surgery present to myself and surprised me with it, since I was hesitant to buy it for myself.
So now, I’m looking for my post-surgery gift to myself to celebrate 1 year of mental and physical strength and my life to come without scoliosis ! I recently caught the jewelry bug. The necklace and e-ring, all within the last 2.5 months, are my first and only “real” jewelry. I usually opt for experiences over materialistic goods, but now I want something tangible that I can always look at and think what an accomplishment I’ve achieved and how I persevered.
I’d love to round out my collection with diamond earrings, that:
- take up more real estate than studs would at the same budget
- can be versatile for work and special occasions
- timeless with a little design
- budget: $5K?
Here are some ideas that caught my eye and curious to see if anyone has suggestions on what they’ve seen!
While I’m showing Tiffany earrings, I’m indifferent to the brand and prefer quality and craftsmanship more. Would appreciate any recommended jewelers!
Coming up to a year ago, I had a major spinal fusion surgery to correct my scoliosis, fusing 14 vertebrae. It has been a real journey through recovery and some days, I still have that lingering bit of regret because of all the struggle, pain, and coming to terms accepting some limitations that I will always have now. The doctor did give me the option, but warned that with the continued progression the last 10 years, it would be likely that I’d need the surgery at 60, when they would then advise not to given how invasive it is. Some of you recently saw my post on my e-ring and soon after proposal, and I also am immensely grateful that after dating for 10 months, my fiancée (as of 9/1!!) had to be my 24/7 caregiver when I cried in pain all night or needed him to help with every little movement from drinking to going to the bathroom for
months! At Tiffany’s he saw me eyeing the woven key necklace as a post-surgery present to myself and surprised me with it, since I was hesitant to buy it for myself.
So now, I’m looking for my post-surgery gift to myself to celebrate 1 year of mental and physical strength and my life to come without scoliosis ! I recently caught the jewelry bug. The necklace and e-ring, all within the last 2.5 months, are my first and only “real” jewelry. I usually opt for experiences over materialistic goods, but now I want something tangible that I can always look at and think what an accomplishment I’ve achieved and how I persevered.
I’d love to round out my collection with diamond earrings, that:
- take up more real estate than studs would at the same budget
- can be versatile for work and special occasions
- timeless with a little design
- budget: $5K?
Here are some ideas that caught my eye and curious to see if anyone has suggestions on what they’ve seen!
While I’m showing Tiffany earrings, I’m indifferent to the brand and prefer quality and craftsmanship more. Would appreciate any recommended jewelers!
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