I also dealt with cancer (twice) and a stoma and abdominal surgeries and have the scars to show for it. The best thing I did was see a physiatrist (basically a cancer rehab doctor) who told me in no uncertain terms “your body has been through a lot and it will never get the same. Throw away your clothes that don’t fit and embrace the new you.” I can’t say it’s been easy, but I appreciate that dose of realism. It feels good to be alive and well, with a healthy working body. My silly hair and belly fat and scars remind me of that. Wishing you peace, acceptance, and especially joy and good health.
What a lovely message. Thank you ❤️ Congrats on getting through all of that and being alive and well!!! You rockstar. I totally agree with your cancer rehab doc – we have to crack on and embrace what we have now. It's a bloody joy that we're here! My body has done nothing but wonderful things. I want to celebrate that. xx
Ohh, Jo.. Yet again, I'm FEELING this 🩷 It's so bloody strange and difficult when we don't look like our usual selves for a period/anymore. But, keep doing lovely things for yourself! 😌 They will help xo
Thank you! I'm glad this has struck a chord with people. It is strange and difficult! But yes, I am doing lovely things for myself... and it is helping! I hope you are too xx
I also dealt with cancer (twice) and a stoma and abdominal surgeries and have the scars to show for it. The best thing I did was see a physiatrist (basically a cancer rehab doctor) who told me in no uncertain terms “your body has been through a lot and it will never get the same. Throw away your clothes that don’t fit and embrace the new you.” I can’t say it’s been easy, but I appreciate that dose of realism. It feels good to be alive and well, with a healthy working body. My silly hair and belly fat and scars remind me of that. Wishing you peace, acceptance, and especially joy and good health.
What a lovely message. Thank you ❤️ Congrats on getting through all of that and being alive and well!!! You rockstar. I totally agree with your cancer rehab doc – we have to crack on and embrace what we have now. It's a bloody joy that we're here! My body has done nothing but wonderful things. I want to celebrate that. xx
this brought me to tears! i can highly suggest my acupuncturist / chinese medicine goddess in ams if that’s something you want to try. she’s magic!
Yeeesssssssss please! Omg, yes! That’s exactly what I’m after. Thank you! 🙏 And thank you for the lovely message xxx
Ohh, Jo.. Yet again, I'm FEELING this 🩷 It's so bloody strange and difficult when we don't look like our usual selves for a period/anymore. But, keep doing lovely things for yourself! 😌 They will help xo
Thank you! I'm glad this has struck a chord with people. It is strange and difficult! But yes, I am doing lovely things for myself... and it is helping! I hope you are too xx
Excuse the typos, which I can’t seem to edit. Body will never BE (not get) the same.