Enjoying Life?

[TheGirlInThePinkScarf 28]

I'm 2 months out from my RNY and my life resolves around my surgery. I'm sure a large part of that is because I stay at home all day, mostly to myself.

I was the same pre-op, so this isn't exactly new. I just feel like the same distractions that helped me get through my days before (social media, Netflix, writing, Pinterest, etc.) don't give me the same kind of satisfaction right now.

I do like spending time with my mom and my sister and I try to make that time with them as normal as possible. I'll eat, take my meds, etc. when I need to but other than that I try to keep my mind off my surgery and just try enjoying their company like always.

I joke that I feel like a robot because my mind is always focused on fluids, Protein, Vitamins, etc. that it doesn't seem like there's much room for anything else.

1. If/When did your daily routine start to feel normal and not so much like a chore?

2. How do you manage to have fun, etc. while still taking care of your daily needs?

[Amber Jessup 7]

You're doing exactly what you should be doing for the stage you're in... you're building great habits so you can keep them as life trickles back in and you have to constantly find balance.

Give it a few more weeks and your energy and confidence will take you to new places and new people and you'll be able to enjoy it! Eventually those robot routines will become natural, but I'm 10 ml this out and still making weekly adjustments to my routine...

Anyway, it gets easy and better-I promise! ?

[blondie66 271]

I agree good advice! It takes a few months and then you'll get used to a routine and also realize you can live a normal life and eat much more then originally thought...which can be good or bad! And clothes shopping will become fun! Picking out cute outfits and going out and meeting people and living life.