Is there anyone from Arkansas who has had any wls?? Looking for support from locals as well as around the world friends for supports on wls.

Hot Lemon tea is my go to when I feel blah.. I also love green tea with some ginger and lemon in it. No sugar.. It give me a little pick me up. Also something I haven't done since I got big but would always down when I was smaller and down was go out horse back riding. Gosh I miss it. I can't wait to get back out there..

That sounds really fun! I have only been horse back riding a few times but I would love to go again

I loved it when I was smaller so I'm hoping I can get back into it. We have a friend with some horses who live just down the road from us so maybe when I lose a little more I can go visit and ride.

Are you eating okay? I'm having to force my self to eat then after eating I want to puke. I've been afraid to talk to anyone about it. I'm on soft foods and anything I've tried to eat us soft. But I still have to force it down.

I would just keep pushing through it and try to get in as much protein as possible. In some sense you have to push yourself a little bit because it is part of the healing process but just remember not to push yourself too much. I remember when I got on soft foods I would take two bites of yogurt and be full and content for the whole day. I would just continue to try your best but don't make yourself miserable.

I know its part of the process of eating less at each meal. I guess I just didn't get that two bites and I'd be full all day.. Do you ever get a pain in your chest if you eat or drink to fast. Its happened a few times I keep forgetting to ask if anyone else has had that? (Fibro makes me brain dead some days..) I bought a few baby foods yesterday along with yogurt.

Yes I have felt the chest pain if you eat/drink too fast. I still experience that, I'm not sure if it ever goes away. The pain is less intense now though so it definitely gets better with time.

I believe that is something I could do with out lol. Its awful but teaches you to slow down

Yup. I used to be a water chugger and I definitely can't do that anymore

I hear ya. I'm still learning how slow to go.. I feel awful right now this cold weather sucks.. Bunddled up under blankets. I think 4 lol and now a head cold. What can we take? I've drank oj today bc I don't k ow what else we can do??

What are you wanting to take? I'm pretty sure you can take an alkaseltzer night time. I did, however I would still recommend asking your doctor before taking anything.

I haven't taken anything yet for it other then drinking orange juice to get extra vit c in.. I was afraid to take anything. And I've sleep off and on all day when I could get comfy and missed calling the Dr office. Maybe it will be gone tomorrow fingers crossed. All this weather change kills ya. Warm one day then cold

I hear ya. I hope you get to feeling better soon

Thanks.

How many cal did ur Dr suggest to u?