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Ramblings about Thanksgiving Etc.

pianodiva
pianodiva
My surgery was postponed twice and is now set for next month. I had fully expected to be 24 days post-op today, eating pureed turkey and green beans and praying I wouldn't throw up at the table from eating one morsel too many.

Instead, I am now 15 days pre-op (new date is 12/11) and ate only what I wanted to at dinner tonight. However, it was still too much and I have a stomach ache. The bad news? Too many carbs and not enough veggies or protein on my plate. The good news? The only dessert I had was one bite of a brownie.

I really, really need to get back on track so I will be ready mentally again for surgery. After two postponements, both due to my recent leg infections, I'm having a hard time getting motivated a third time because I'm afraid of another crushing defeat if the date gets cancelled again.

However, I know that's the panicky, worrywart side of me talking. I need to make my inner cheerleader yell louder than my inner worrywart. Any ideas to help me stay motivated? Thanks.
joannannotti
joannannotti
I've read most of your post over the last month or so. The one thing that is very apparent is your strength and determination. You've had a few roadblocks, but you keep finding the way to detour. Your strength and courage amaze me! I think your inner cheerleader already knows how to handle this situation.
The only suggestion I have for you is to concentrate on what helps you stay calm. A warm cup of tea? My favorite is chamomile-lavender. Sitting down at the piano and playing the tune that makes you feel calm? gets rid stress? dumps your anger into the keys? Music is a saving grace. It takes your mind away from EVERYTHING!
I am cheering for you!
Jo
Lcat4
Lcat4
I like joannanotti's idea of playing out your emotions on the piano. It also sounds like some voice dialoging might be in order. When you have two parts of you that are saying different things, a conversation is in order. I have found that writing out the conversation works for me. Let worrywart and cheerleader converse. Worrywart is panicky and cheerleader wants to yell louder. What about allowing cheerleader to listen to what worrywart has to say without judgement. When one part of us feels listened to then communication and resolution can bring loving embrace and compassion. It's amazing what a good conversation with our parts can do to help bring back the motivation!