Hi, I feel the same sensation in my chest when eating or drinking too I just know now when I feel it to slow down or take smaller bite or chew more. I don't live too far from u about an hour south of Boston so I have all that snow too lol . I'm sure your too little ones will keep you moving around. I have 1 but she's 12 so she's very independent . I started work yesterday and it wasn't as bad as i thought , just my body ached all day like it used to after having a day off. I was slow going which I'm not used too I work very fast as my job is very busy and I'm on my feet the entire day. I just did what I could . At the end of the day when I got home my stomach was very sore and my body and I was exhausted . I went to bed early and woke up fine . I think after about a week or so back I should be pretty much back to normal except lifting the really heavy stuff. I did find it harder to drink more water though , I'm with customers all day and not allowed to have water near me . I think I just need to find something that will work . It's hard when we can't just take a few big gulps of water and be good . What have u been able to eat lately ? What do u do for your protein ? Are you still on your pain medication ?