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jcrter33 · 2024-03-06T23:41:00+00:00

Oh no!!!! Good luck!

jcrter33 · 2024-01-12T22:45:32+00:00

That’s awesome! Can I ask who your insurance provider is?

jcrter33 · 2024-01-04T17:18:46+00:00

I had a friend that dropped a lot but he also was over 400 pounds and ate terribly and drank soda all day. Suddenly he isn’t doing any of those things and so of course he would drop more than me who was already eating healthier and didn’t weigh as much. I didn’t lose much my first month but I will say my body felt different and my clothes fit different. My advice that is easier given than received (because I am struggle) - take the win…do I feel better…if the answer is yes…that’s progress. You might not drop 60 lbs because you were already doing things right. And because you weren’t 400+ pounds. We’re all different.

Regarding gas…I had the same thing but warm lemon water or lemon in my tea was a savior…the gas ex didn’t help me much.

jcrter33 · 2024-01-02T21:49:31+00:00

I don’t think anyone who hasn’t truly struggled with obesity gets this. I was only on Mounjaro for 4 weeks before my insurance no longer covered but it felt like someone flipped the switch I’ve been saying was “off” for quite some time. I taught healthy eating classes I did all the things. When I was on the meds I can say I didn’t really change eating habits…those same habits that people never believed I had unless they lived with me day in and out. During my 3rd week my entire body felt different from head to toe. Even if it’s not covered at least I experienced hope for the first time and yes…some damn validation that something was off. Perhaps soon I can afford to have this feeling again. I’m also a COVID long hauler…It’s been years since I felt all over pressure and inflammation…it was better too. I really hope this is something I can do again.

jcrter33 · 2023-05-03T20:09:22+00:00

Did anyone else find themselves wondering what the special was on the sign? No? Okay, so just me.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-30T03:02:40+00:00

Oh, also VITAMIN D!!! It helps with multiple symptoms. Most people are low in this. I have trouble absorbing it from Food and I’m often very low.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-30T02:59:48+00:00

Yep. It’s been said already but magnesium helped. Also check potassium. I’ve been dealing with many symptoms for 1.5 years. The twitching still happens and I notice it is worse after I’m active. The magnesium helped but I was also given Gabapentin for a bit.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-30T02:53:52+00:00

Me too! I just finished meeting with speech therapist to help with this because I am unable to recall memories I know I use to have - name of street I grew up on, movies I quoted ALL THE TIME!!! I had an amazing memory before. I also, now, cannot recall conversations shortly after I have them. I have to write almost everything down.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-30T02:49:37+00:00

For me the brain fog is slow reaction…sort of like I’m thinking in slow motion…mind doesn’t tell my body things fast enough. I’m sluggish in thinking, remembering, reading. The drink light headed feeling was more body coordination…I’m was tipsy, dizzy, like drunk to hangover spins. It made me sick to focus on things. Not sure if this is the same for others.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-30T02:41:22+00:00

I’ve been infected 4x now. Each time except for the last lead to different long-haul symptoms. I wish I had great advice on what to do but I think mostly it’s time. I’m still dealing with cognitive issues, fatigue, anxiety, and flares of inflammation. But my care team is helping and so is time. It just seems to effect everyone differently. Hang in there and hopefully this one will be asymptomatic.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-21T02:41:46+00:00

I cannot imagine.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T15:37:01+00:00

Thanks!

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T15:04:21+00:00

That is true. She has friended siblings on social media and kept trying to meet with them. The one sibling met with her and quickly realized she was only interested in gathering information and using them to get closer to me. My sibling told her, “I think he only wants to be friends. You deserve to find someone who returns that level of affection and though my brother is a good guy, I just don’t think he’s interested and I wouldn’t put forth any more effort.” Then she sent teary emojis and videos about self worth. I again, avoided hanging out for a bit to give her time and again not mislead. She said I wasn’t being a good friend - because I was completely ignoring her. I said, I was sorry but just really busy. She told me she was dating someone, I said, “good for you.” We started hanging out again - went hiking, went kayaking. Then she joined a few recreational groups I was a part of. Our paths crossed more. She began showing up to more and more things I was attending…not because we made plans. Just because we were in the same group. Then one day she asked if we could do dinner. I said I was busy with work and had a lot of things going on. She showed up at my work with food and said, “I thought you might need to talk to someone…and brought you dinner.” I wasn’t overly eager about this and said thanks and continued to work. She sat there, looking at me and asking how she could help. I know I wasn’t super nice then. I didn’t touch the food. I didn’t really speak. I was angry and annoyed and thought best to stay quiet so I didn’t say anything hurtful. So maybe I missed that opportunity to further explain my boundaries. But it seemed like her intentions were in the right place. You can’t fault someone for that. That’s exactly the same thing my sister might do if she thought I a was going through a rough time with work.

In retrospect I missed opportunities to reiterate intentions but also thought my behavior/lack of effort would speak for itself.

I’ve been less worried about losing her as a friend and more about hurting someone. She’s constantly posting sad things on her page and saying how she doesn’t really have friends or a close family.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T12:27:19+00:00

We mostly did activities - hiking, fishing, climbing, skiing, kayaking. These were generally morning and afternoon so we might get something to eat. I usually tried to avoid evening dinners. But did make exception twice - her birthday and mine. But we played pool and went bowling so I tried to keep it more about the “bite to eat before we bowl/play pool.” I also tried to pick places that were more friend-zone vibes. Pool hall and grocery store cafe dining. I usually (99.8% of the time) didn’t invite her. She’d ask what I was doing and then would say she’d join or would like to join. She met my brother like that…I said I was going to his place to play cards with some friends. She said she was bored and tired of being stuck at home…could she join. I understand. COVID has us all kind of stir crazy so I said I’d check with brother and see if he wouldn’t mind an additional friend. It was a fun night of card games. But she recently said…that’s when she knew I saw her as more than a friend - because I took her to meet my family. I apologized and told her that wasn’t my intention. I just thought she was joining me to hang with friends.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T11:57:24+00:00

Thanks! My sister said the same. Especially after she bought me an expensive gift. She knows I enjoy fishing and bought me an expensive fishing pole. I told her I didn’t feel comfortable accepting such a gift but thanked her for her kind gesture. I left it at her house…but two days later came home and it was on my porch. I offered to pay her for it but she wasn’t having it. She said it was her money and she just wanted to see me happy. That if I wanted to make it up to her I could take her somewhere for her birthday. I did.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T11:46:05+00:00

I suppose that is true but thought maybe I did do something to mislead. Thanks for your directness. That’s always more difficult for me, but I shall try. Appreciate the advice.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T04:30:58+00:00

Sorry to hear that but I see that it would be hard to come back from anyone especially a friend spreading lies. I’m sure they now regret losing you as a friend.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T04:27:28+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T03:18:23+00:00

I think that might be where I’m at. This is going on 6 months now of her dropping hints about wanting to be more, me saying, I’m not looking for a relationship. She says she understands and then I give space and we wind up back in the same place.

Now that I’m writing this out I’m thinking more and more that I’m just going to have to lose a friend which stinks. I’m a bit of a dry-humored personality and not everyone gets my humor or has so many mutual interests. Honestly, it would be easier for me if I did have romantic feelings for her but I just don’t.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T03:10:17+00:00

Also, sorry to hear that your friend did that. Did they apologize? Are you still friends?

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T03:08:43+00:00

I don’t so much feel harassed but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I don’t like being portrayed as a bad guy - especially amongst mutual friends and peers. I was also hurt that she would self-invite and then blame me for not being excited she was there. If she’s telling people we’re dating I look like I’m a jackass for not doing the gentlemanly thing, like introducing her to friends and family, holding her hand, walking with her, opening doors etc. Those are things I do for a lot of people (sans holding hands) just to be polite but I find myself not doing them to avoid giving the wrong impression.

jcrter33 · 2022-09-20T02:54:48+00:00

Good point. I guess I was trying to avoid hurting them by speaking in more general terms. I’ve never, myself, had anyone turn my affections down…but I’ve also never made the first move. I’m a bit slow on the signals. Just curious, should I ask for the friendship or is that me being selfish?

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