Vent/rant thread

[mrs.jacinthe]

WHY is there no manufacturer that makes a decent prescription swim mask?  I hate using my optical goggles in OWS because they leak and fog uncontrollably (either they're leaking or they're fogging.  Sometimes both!) and have a small field of vision.  I prefer to OWS in aquasphere Kayennes.  But that means I have to freaking wear my contacts when I swim.  Aquasphere makes optical lenses for the Eagle only, and I don't like the way they fit.  Grrrr.

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[trigal]

Why don't you like wearing your contacts? I've always worn my contacts with regular goggles (both in the pool and open water).

[mrs.jacinthe]

May 14, 2013 14:45:33 GMT -5 trigal said:

Why don't you like wearing your contacts? I've always worn my contacts with regular goggles (both in the pool and open water).

My eyes make a lot of protein and they get gritty/cloudy really fast, which makes my eyes feel tired.  It's only tolerable for like, an hour at a time, which doesn't work for the longer OWS.

[trigal]

May 14, 2013 14:55:23 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

May 14, 2013 14:45:33 GMT -5 trigal said:

Why don't you like wearing your contacts? I've always worn my contacts with regular goggles (both in the pool and open water).

My eyes make a lot of protein and they get gritty/cloudy really fast, which makes my eyes feel tired.  It's only tolerable for like, an hour at a time, which doesn't work for the longer OWS.

Interesting! But a bummer! I wish I had a suggestion for you!

[Stingyshark]

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

[pamela]

May 14, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

I was shocked a month after we got married and I got to experience the cost of maintaining DH's vision for the first time.  And he wanted a pair of sunglasses because he'd never had any before. Silly me saw the frame prices and said, that's not so bad.  Yeah, but the $400 lenses are! Then he proceeded to lose them in less than 6 months.

Thankfully he was a good candidate for surgery and can now buy cheap sunglasses.

[Stingyshark]

May 14, 2013 16:47:20 GMT -5 pamela said:

May 14, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

I was shocked a month after we got married and I got to experience the cost of maintaining DH's vision for the first time.  And he wanted a pair of sunglasses because he'd never had any before. Silly me saw the frame prices and said, that's not so bad.  Yeah, but the $400 lenses are! Then he proceeded to lose them in less than 6 months.

Thankfully he was a good candidate for surgery and can now buy cheap sunglasses.

Oh lucky him! The Dr told DH LASIK wouldn't do him any good at this point. Bummer.

[mcc]

That sucks mrs.j

My vent is that I went to PT today for the first time since my concussion. 10 minutes at a slow pace on the elliptical and bam! Headache and dizziness. I just want to be well again!

[vanillahip]

May 14, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

I lose my sunglasses every time I turn around so I took my scrip to Walmart and got a "good enough" pair for $100 out the door *score!* (and of course I haven't lost them once......)

[venice2007]

May 14, 2013 17:29:21 GMT -5 mcc said:

That sucks mrs.j

My vent is that I went to PT today for the first time since my concussion. 10 minutes at a slow pace on the elliptical and bam! Headache and dizziness. I just want to be well again!

Sorry you are still dealing with headaches!!! Hoping you are up to working out again very very soon!!!

[Stingyshark]

May 14, 2013 17:40:58 GMT -5 vanillahip said:

May 14, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

I lose my sunglasses every time I turn around so I took my scrip to Walmart and got a "good enough" pair for $100 out the door *score!* (and of course I haven't lost them once......)

I despise walmart, but I might need to check this out.

[joenali]

May 14, 2013 14:12:53 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

WHY is there no manufacturer that makes a decent prescription swim mask?  I hate using my optical goggles in OWS because they leak and fog uncontrollably (either they're leaking or they're fogging.  Sometimes both!) and have a small field of vision.  I prefer to OWS in aquasphere Kayennes.  But that means I have to freaking wear my contacts when I swim.  Aquasphere makes optical lenses for the Eagle only, and I don't like the way they fit.  Grrrr.

Add yours!

I can't wear contacts either when i swim, i don't have prescription goggles either. When I swim outside I sight blobs. Building blobs,l tree blobs etc.

[joenali]

May 14, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

Again, I can't wear contacts either because my astigmatism is so bad. But, yeah sunglasses are super expensive. I bought new ones last year for about $350. It's so worth it though!!

[Stingyshark]

May 14, 2013 20:29:15 GMT -5 joenali said:

May 14, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

somewhat related to your post OP, (but not really). DH has an astigmatism and while they make contacts for astigmatism patients, he can't wear them w/o a lot of discomfort. I finally convinced him he needs to just wear glasses. So he does. But he drives a lot and needs sunglasses.. I priced a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.. $430 .. OH Em GEEEEE .. WHY are they so much $$$ ?? We are exploring other options for sunglasses, but holy shit i about fell out of my chair, and that is using frames that he already has. If we didn't already have frames it would be an additional $129 .. I love you DH, but no, just no.

Again, I can't wear contacts either because my astigmatism is so bad. But, yeah sunglasses are super expensive. I bought new ones last year for about $350. It's so worth it though!!

I was expecting to pay between $300-$350... but $430 (which is only $80 more, but I have to draw the line somewhere)  + another $129 (if we didn't use the frames he has). that is ABSURD.  I'm going to look at some other brands - What brand do you wear? Are they polarized?   He "needs" polarized for fishing.

[sadlebred]

www.zennioptical.com/

My consumer hero Clark Howard swears by Zenni Optical. I ordered a pair of regular glasses from there last year for about $15. They are not the quality of my $300+ local optometrist, but they are good enough to leave in my purse. They were cheap enough that it won't hurt my wallet if I lose them. It's worth a shot.

[joenali]

May 14, 2013 20:45:43 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

May 14, 2013 20:29:15 GMT -5 joenali said:

Again, I can't wear contacts either because my astigmatism is so bad. But, yeah sunglasses are super expensive. I bought new ones last year for about $350. It's so worth it though!!

I was expecting to pay between $300-$350... but $430 (which is only $80 more, but I have to draw the line somewhere)  + another $129 (if we didn't use the frames he has). that is ABSURD.  I'm going to look at some other brands - What brand do you wear? Are they polarized?   He "needs" polarized for fishing.

I have the Nike Shows, with a prescription lens insert. Maybe an insert is the way to go since he wants polarized.

[sadlebred]

PS I have ordered sports sunglasses from sportrx.com and have been VERY happy with them. They were about $200 and worth every penny.

[Deleted]

I'm annoyed because it never fails that the night before I plan on going to a bootcamp workout I CANNOT fall asleep or stay asleep.

Tonight I kind of half slept until DH came into the bed and turned on the tv and that was it. I was freaking up. I'm so dang annoyed right now. It happened all three days I planned on going last week. I ended up skipping on Friday because I woke up at 3:30 and fell back asleep at 4:30.

I switched to morning classes because I just about passed out during an afternoon session but I'm thinking I may hae to switch back if it means I'll get some sleep. Blerg.

[libbygrl109]

I am so sick of catching every stomach bug that DS has brought home in the last 6 months. It has derailed my training for at least a week each time, and mower I have one again. I really hope the appt I have with a GI in a couple weeks sheds some light on things. And, I really don't want to miss the race I have on Thursday night.

I have prescription sunglasses, too. I go to the optometrist I've been using for years, and find the cheapest frames I can tolerate to offset the cost of the lenses. Thankfully my prescription is pretty simple, but the lenses still end up costing at least $200.

[hurricanedrunk]

All workout clothes should have some form of pocket. Preferably one that zips.

[Brit]

ditzydi - I feel your pain. I was supposed to run this am but barely slept last night. Happens every time. Either H keeps me up, the dog keeps me up, DD randomly wakes up a million times, the weather radio, always something if I have an early AM workout.

[Brit]

I have one more: The LLL sport bra that I bought to go under my Tame Me Tank (both have 'regular' non-racer back straps) sucks. It is itchy and uncomfortable, but I don't have another sport bra with straps that go under the Tame Me Tank, which I absolutely adore. Annoying.