It's my first day on short term disability after using my requisite 3 sick days last week. I am like a kid in a candy store (only metaphorically, lol, don't worry) when I think about all the things I could do with my time. Topping my list are:
1. learning to live with this thing including getting in all my protein, water, vitamins each day
2. being active and having fun - dog parks, long walks, bike rides once I feel up to it
3. Finding a local psychologist and starting to see him/her
4. Making time for pampering (facials, manicures, etc.)
5. Getting stuff done around the house that I've put off too long (unpacking from the move, decorating, painting)
6. Taking a class and learning something new at a local community center. Everything from sports to music lessons to art classes - wow!
7. Go to the barn as much as humanly possible to exercise my horse (from the ground) and get him in shape for my return
8. Sample lots of new restaurants thanks to many 80% off coupons from Restaurant.com
9. Make new friends with people going through the WLS experience
I am so overwhelmed but in a good way. I still have some residual pain but I'm handling it with only tylenol now. I cannot wait until I'm 100% pain free so I can move around more. It still hurts to twist my middle at all and I avoid bending at the waist. I'm doing a lot of squatting to pick things up. Those muscles will be buff in n time!
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