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Adjusting On The Go

I'm about 2.5 months out from surgery at the time of this post. At home, things are smooth sailing. I make sure my groceries are restocked and stay on a schedule that works for me. Every couple of days I will try something that has been removed from my diet since surgery, such as a little steak or a different cooked vegetable. No complaints and it's feeling easier every day. 

Now, going out of the house is a different story. I'm still trying to figure out how to make sure I get some food in me at appropriate intervals around a schedule that I don't set. It can be frustrating at times. There have been a couple of times when I had to eat earlier than others and then got to watch everyone else eat. There have been times that I struggled with questions as I stuck to mostly protein and refused a piece of birthday cake. 

The things that have worked so far is making sure I have something safe with me. Traveling with protein shakes isn't my ideal solution, but it works. Right now it feels right and makes the most sense. I'm not at the place where a protein bar is recommended (and past experience says my kids will try to steal those). I haven't really found an easily portable snack that doesn't require refrigeration. So, this is where I am right now and that's ok. 

I also have to worry about taking my vitamins while I'm out and about. True confessions, I have put them in my bag to make sure I have them with me and totally forgot. It happens. I take them as soon as I remember. I have thought about setting an alarm on my phone, but that's not always feasible when my phone needs to be silenced. So, it's still a work in progress and I just keep doing my best. 

The movie theater was probably my biggest challenge. We went for the first time in quite a while about a week ago. I knew I needed my water and didn't really want to pay through the nose for a bottle at the theater. I put a bottle in my bag, hoped for the best, and had no issues.  I'm not yet at the point where I want to have that conversation with an usher or ticket taker.  

I also stashed a bag of Elevation Protein Puffs from Aldi's in my bag. I really like popcorn, but theater popcorn (even without butter) isn't for me right now. I knew watching my husband snack away would bother me if I had no options, plus it would be time for a snack during the movie. I was mindful of when and how much I was eating. It was enough to feel like I was taking care of myself and enjoying the movie without restriction. That's a definite win!

Things will continue to change as I move forward in this journey. I'm ok with that. I realize what worked this week may not next week. All I can do is keep trying and find new solutions. 

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