Another post on things to be grateful for.
- Being able to sleep in any position I want. Not having to worry about tearing or hurting wounds while switching positions. It was so frustrating before when I wanted to sleep on my side.The wounds on the side of my knee were so deep that I couldn't put one leg on top of another. I would occasionally accidentally do this while in a half-sleepy state and the pain would jolt me wide awake - felt like I got hit by lightning.
- Being able to stretch my limbs fully and reach with my arms, walk properly with my legs instead of limping around.
- Having the privilege of sharing my recovery story with people on the Internet. Internet is seriously the best invention in the entire world imo. No internet = a lifetime of suffering for me, unless I'm lucky enough to have someone I know recommend raw paleo, uropathy, coffee enemas to me! But that possibility....is almost zero.
- Feeling as free as a bird (not quite, although I would love to try skydiving or hang gliding sometime) - freedom to go anywhere, do anything (sports) without being afraid of germs. The only freedom I don't have is to eat outside restaurant food, but the benefits of peak physical and mental health is so worth it. No cravings, 100% satisfied after finishing meals. Socializing isn't about the food anyway, or for some it might be, but for me, it's more about the people and the conversation and having FUN. Food is definitely not an obstacle to having a great time.
- To feel happy without any special reason, is such an incredible feeling.