20 August, 2017
WHMP: 19 August 2017
We have lift off…..the medications I am taken to get things moving have kicked in with some serious action happening this morning to resolve my backlog situation and I am pleased to say that the pain and constant discomfort I am feeling while it’s still there it has definitely eased. Let’s just hope I keep heading in the directions of continuing to improve until I am pain free.
I have had a very busy and social day today which was so nice to be out and about to feel like a person rather then the sick confused slump I have been feeling lately but I’m exhausted now.
I had a catch up this afternoon with a Lee who has become a friend that I have met through a mutual friend. Lee is also heading towards the sleevers bench and it was so nice to be able to share my story and experiences with someone where I can hopefully support him on his journey. While everyone’s experiences are their own and will be different to mine it is nice to be able to be honest and frank about the good, the bad and the AMAZING of this crazy sleeving journey.
I am so excited to take another photo of us 12 months for now to see the differences in us both.
Tonight I had a dinner with a beautiful group of ladies that I have been friends with since high school. I haven’t seen a couple of them in 6 months and one of them since pre-surgery. Getting ready I was so awkward and nervous about seeing them, not so much for me seeing them but for them seeing me….would they notice any difference? Have I made any substantial difference in this time frame? Have I met their expectations of how I am looking? Do I look ok? Is this dress too small? Too tight? Too short? I know they are all stupid thoughts but that’s what was going through my head. With the help of Jamie this is what I decided on even wearing heels for the first time in years!!
Well my fears and anxiety were all unwarranted and the girls where so complimentary and supportive of how things are going. In hindsight I have no idea why I was worried as I have known these lovely ladies for the vast majority of my life and who are there for me and love me for me not for how I look.
