1st Holiday Get-togethers

Jul 05, 2012

Yesterday was the 4th of July and we had a family get-together. It was tough with all the traditional yummy foods and I got to eat Jell-o and water! It was not as hard as I thought but I am having psychological cravings for something crunchy and with texture.

Before the surgery we kept it quiet for fear of others reactions and negative comments. It felt so good yesterday to talk to others about the surgery and how I am feeling. They were so supportive and excited for me to become smaller and have less back pain. It was reassuring. Everyone either asked to eat in front of me or apologized when they didn't know for eating. I'm OK with it as my parents eat "normal" food in front of me so it is normal. I enjoy the smells but the kicker was the grilled corn. Hopefully next year I can partake in the summer specialty.

I'm a little concerned that I don't feel so negative or put-out by other eating foods I cannot but it was so hot yesterday that I really didn't mind as I didn't feel like eating anyway. I packed a cooler full of items I could eat yet I only drank fluids as I was so hot and didn't want to get dehydrated.

I think I over-did the time up and about yesterday as I am more sore today than i have been in a few days.

It is wonderful to have an outlet for my frustrations and concerns where only others with similar issues can relate.

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