Happy to see that you were feeling better the next day. Do not feel alone on having those bad days from built up issues; I have them often, but like you said they are normal and you do get through them ✨💜. Not many more weeks until your trip, and you're walking more which is awesome to hear!! Can't wait for those vlogs 😀
Hi Victoria, I totally understand your frustrations. I like to be in control over certain aspects of my life and when I can’t control a situation I have meltdowns too, I think it’s normal, especially when it comes to medication and illness that you can’t control and you can only stay strong for so long. I have now learnt that when it happens I’m kind to myself and get on with my meltdown which means I do nothing that day. I know people say you’re doing well but that doesn’t always help. When I have a meltdown, I usually feel better and more positive the next day and like you can move on. You are making great progress and don’t feel bad about having a bad day. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I liked your Crocs! Lol.
Thanks Karen :) I can't believe I bought a pair of crocs, I've always maintained that they're the ugliest shoes ever but these are actually nice! I definitely feel better after having a meltdown. I'm just glad I don't have them very often!
Bless you....you are entitled to feel down once in a while with everything you are going through. It's nice you can share it with everyone. I hope you are 100% soon.
Well done on your first solo walk, that's great. I would have had a melt down ages ago, you're doing awesome. It's great to see you are fighting your way back to better health. I'm also trying to catch up on some Disney movies before my trip :) xx
Thank you for sharing the ups and downs associated with healing. It assures others their similar reactions are totally NORMAL 😊 Congrats on 20 minutes of walking. That's fantastic!
I think you are gorgeous! I'm glad you are doing better health wise! I know you were glad to see that bed go! Lol Just taking it day by day is all you can do. I know better said than done! Im the same way! I want it fixed, done and all ove the above right now! Lol Baby steps are good and it looks and sounds as if you are doing great! Know that your Florida trip that is coming up is a great incentive! 😉 Its great seeing doing so much better! Thanks for sharing!💗
Way out of the loop, what a scary experience, I have a comparatively low level physical thing happen recently (hip thing, degenerative but completely mobile for at least the longish term) and I have coped nowhere near as well with it. It's really difficult when you're suddenly physically limited or meds do unpleasant things. I'm on meds and occasionally the side drive me crazy, well crazier than my actual diagnosed crazy! I totally get the lack of control thing, I also ended up taking control of my physical health in the absence of having control over my mental health. Losing weight and logging my food has become my anchor anc coping mechanism. And i make sure to fit in lots of yummy things and not restricting my calories too hard. With primers you have to be careful, if it's silicon based and your foundation is water based they'll separate. I don't bother with primers, don't find they make any sort of difference. I use a mineral foundation and when on holiday I take Kleenex blotting sheets. I am waffling. But I hope things continue to improve at a motivating pace, you're not alone with the medical struggles, I'll keep up to date from now on, might stop me feeling so sorry for myself!
Hi Shona :) Sorry to hear you've also had physical health issues to deal with. It really is tough on your mind as well as your body and the thing I struggle with the most is not feeling 'normal' anymore whatever normal really is! I've always been super lazy when it comes to exercise and now that I can't really do much in the way of cardio I really regret not doing more when I could. Hopefully I'll make a good recovery but it could take a while so I just need to really watch my diet as I don't want to gain more weight and then have a nother thing to feel bad about. That's great that diet and exercise has helped you deal with other things in your life. I really do believe in healthy body, healthy mind. Maybe not as a cure all but it definitely helps :)
That Caramex you got in your package is good! If you have chapped lips or get a cold sore, put that on and your lips will heal quicker. It works really well. I understand what you said about not having control. I get bummed out over thing I can't control. I know that sounds dumb, but at this time if the year with the weather and time changing, I just get into a funk. Know what I mean? But I survive, just like you will. Just hang in there! You'll get better! 👍 It's awesome you have a supportive husband to talk to. That helps for sure! I think it's good you and your husband have a meeting every week to discuss things. That's communication which is important in a marriage. You both have busy schedules so it's good you take time to talk. Other couples should try that. It cracked me up when you talked about getting dollars. Since I live in America, dollars is my currency. So when I see people getting excited about getting dollars, I laugh! I would be feeling the same way if I were to get your currency. 😆 I just thought it was cute! ❤ I've enjoyed your vlogs! Take care!
Ha ha, it is weird to get excited about getting currency. Our money in the UK is switching to weird plastic notes that are waterproof and can't get damaged if they accidently go through the wash etc. They've already switched the £5 and £10 notes. They're so strange.
Victoria you look great, I've seen people way puffier than you on steroids. This was a really positive blog! your doing so well with getting back on your feet. Also I loved saving Mr Banks
I always get a bit nervous for you when you choose an somewhat ominous title for your vlogs...glad nothing went that badly...if a 20 minute walk is the "worlds shortest walk" you are a Very ambitious person! Glad you are finding success with the rehab, sorry for the frustrations
Thanks Ed. I surprised myself with the walk. I was sure I'd only be able to manage about 5mins to the end of the street but I was easily able to keep going without any problems :) It's good news for the walking on the Florida trip in November. I do still have a problem standing for any length of time though. Standing still seems to be worse than walking.
Happy to see that you were feeling better the next day. Do not feel alone on having those bad days from built up issues; I have them often, but like you said they are normal and you do get through them ✨💜. Not many more weeks until your trip, and you're walking more which is awesome to hear!! Can't wait for those vlogs 😀
I'm so excited for Florida and sharing it with you all through the vlogs :) It's such a great motivation to be walking as well as I can by then :)
Hi Victoria, I totally understand your frustrations. I like to be in control over certain aspects of my life and when I can’t control a situation I have meltdowns too, I think it’s normal, especially when it comes to medication and illness that you can’t control and you can only stay strong for so long. I have now learnt that when it happens I’m kind to myself and get on with my meltdown which means I do nothing that day. I know people say you’re doing well but that doesn’t always help. When I have a meltdown, I usually feel better and more positive the next day and like you can move on. You are making great progress and don’t feel bad about having a bad day. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I liked your Crocs! Lol.
Thanks Karen :) I can't believe I bought a pair of crocs, I've always maintained that they're the ugliest shoes ever but these are actually nice! I definitely feel better after having a meltdown. I'm just glad I don't have them very often!
I have the same sandals!! They are soooo comfy they make such a difference 😊
I'm so glad I found them :) I think they'll be so much better for Florida than other ones I've had.
Carmax is the best lip bam. No color but they keep lips moisturized.
Bless you....you are entitled to feel down once in a while with everything you are going through. It's nice you can share it with everyone. I hope you are 100% soon.
Thanks Debbie :) It's really helped sharing the whole experience through the vlogs and everyone has been so nice and supportive :)
I love the idea of weekly meetings. DH & I need to do that. Otherwise things get forgotten about, procrastinated on, etc.
It really helps us a lot. You should definitely give it a go :)
Well done on your first solo walk, that's great. I would have had a melt down ages ago, you're doing awesome. It's great to see you are fighting your way back to better health. I'm also trying to catch up on some Disney movies before my trip :) xx
Thank you :)
Those weekly meetings are a great idea. It's understandable that you'll have down days. We're thinking of you and wishing the best.
Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing the ups and downs associated with healing. It assures others their similar reactions are totally NORMAL 😊 Congrats on 20 minutes of walking. That's fantastic!
Thanks Mimi :) I really hope it does help someone. There's so little info out there on the problem I had especially in regards to recovery.
I think you are gorgeous!
I'm glad you are doing better health wise! I know you were glad to see that bed go! Lol
Just taking it day by day is all you can do. I know better said than done! Im the same way! I want it fixed, done and all ove the above right now! Lol Baby steps are good and it looks and sounds as if you are doing great! Know that your Florida trip that is coming up is a great incentive! 😉
Its great seeing doing so much better! Thanks for sharing!💗
Thanks Joi :) The Florida trip really is the best motivation! Even though I have bad days I'm generally doing so much better which is great.
Way out of the loop, what a scary experience, I have a comparatively low level physical thing happen recently (hip thing, degenerative but completely mobile for at least the longish term) and I have coped nowhere near as well with it. It's really difficult when you're suddenly physically limited or meds do unpleasant things. I'm on meds and occasionally the side drive me crazy, well crazier than my actual diagnosed crazy! I totally get the lack of control thing, I also ended up taking control of my physical health in the absence of having control over my mental health. Losing weight and logging my food has become my anchor anc coping mechanism. And i make sure to fit in lots of yummy things and not restricting my calories too hard.
With primers you have to be careful, if it's silicon based and your foundation is water based they'll separate. I don't bother with primers, don't find they make any sort of difference. I use a mineral foundation and when on holiday I take Kleenex blotting sheets.
I am waffling. But I hope things continue to improve at a motivating pace, you're not alone with the medical struggles, I'll keep up to date from now on, might stop me feeling so sorry for myself!
Hi Shona :) Sorry to hear you've also had physical health issues to deal with. It really is tough on your mind as well as your body and the thing I struggle with the most is not feeling 'normal' anymore whatever normal really is! I've always been super lazy when it comes to exercise and now that I can't really do much in the way of cardio I really regret not doing more when I could. Hopefully I'll make a good recovery but it could take a while so I just need to really watch my diet as I don't want to gain more weight and then have a nother thing to feel bad about. That's great that diet and exercise has helped you deal with other things in your life. I really do believe in healthy body, healthy mind. Maybe not as a cure all but it definitely helps :)
Wonder core! I always want one of them every time I see the advert. You should watch the Crime & Investigation channel you would love it. I do lol
I'll check that out, I love crime documentaries. :)
That Caramex you got in your package is good! If you have chapped lips or get a cold sore, put that on and your lips will heal quicker. It works really well.
I understand what you said about not having control.
I get bummed out over thing I can't control. I know that sounds dumb, but at this time if the year with the weather and time changing, I just get into a funk. Know what I mean? But I survive, just like you will. Just hang in there! You'll get better! 👍
It's awesome you have a supportive husband to talk to. That helps for sure!
I think it's good you and your husband have a meeting every week to discuss things. That's communication which is important in a marriage. You both have busy schedules so it's good you take time to talk. Other couples should try that.
It cracked me up when you talked about getting dollars. Since I live in America, dollars is my currency. So when I see people getting excited about getting dollars, I laugh! I would be feeling the same way if I were to get your currency. 😆 I just thought it was cute! ❤
I've enjoyed your vlogs! Take care!
Ha ha, it is weird to get excited about getting currency. Our money in the UK is switching to weird plastic notes that are waterproof and can't get damaged if they accidently go through the wash etc. They've already switched the £5 and £10 notes. They're so strange.
Victoria you look great, I've seen people way puffier than you on steroids. This was a really positive blog! your doing so well with getting back on your feet. Also I loved saving Mr Banks
Thanks Sian :) x
I always get a bit nervous for you when you choose an somewhat ominous title for your vlogs...glad nothing went that badly...if a 20 minute walk is the "worlds shortest walk" you are a Very ambitious person! Glad you are finding success with the rehab, sorry for the frustrations
Thanks Ed. I surprised myself with the walk. I was sure I'd only be able to manage about 5mins to the end of the street but I was easily able to keep going without any problems :) It's good news for the walking on the Florida trip in November. I do still have a problem standing for any length of time though. Standing still seems to be worse than walking.