I saw this article on one of the Facebook groups to which I belong. It's a good read but also a tough read. As a new post op, you don't want to make any mistakes! My takeaway from this is that it's important to be aware and especially self-aware. Several of the items on this list are no brainers to nne. Of course I'm not going to eat french fries or drink pop! Of course I'm not going to drink alcohol!
The thing is, this ride I'm on...or this journey if that's what you want to call it. It doesn't feel much like a honeymoon! I'm working my behind off, quite literally! True my big engine of a body is finally working with my efforts instead of against them (wonderful!) but I'm still working! Planning meals, making shakes, comparison shopping, trying to find things my whole family can eat together, planning days out with my son while still taking care of me, forcing myself to get out and take my walks even when I don't feel like it. It's all work. Hard work!
I am determined to frame my experiences as positively as possible. I want to look on the bright side of what's happening to my body and consequently, to my life. That fact does not mean it's all sunshine and roses or that I'm on some magical, year-long honeymoon! I guess I'm left in a bit of a funk after reading this article. What are your thoughts?
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