lifestyle changes....... ( Archived) (47)

Due to my treatment Ive had to make major lifestyle changes such as no alcohol/junk food/cannabis..also having to take prescription drugs long term which throughout my life I have always avoided I know these changes are for my benefit to assist with my treatment but it dont make it any easier going from someone who was out partying every week enjoying life to the max is something I really struggle with....have you ever had to make big changes and if so how did you cope....

Yeah...got divorced and got pissed to celebrate!

thats my point steve when i split from my ex I went out an got pissed....somehow green tea doesnt have the same effect tho...

when I was diagnosed with diabetes I had to drastically alter my diet , much to my horror ( and yes childish temper tantrums) , also making sure I eat regularly etc, for my BSL . It has been worth it. Now I have new diet restrictions, exercise & work restrictions all because of surgery I have just under gone.

This time around it has been a struggle trying to stick to everything but I am perceviering.

good for you steve...it is hard when the restrictions are forced on you,keep up the good work tho .. ....

Thankyou & you keep up your great work also

My life has been a life full of changes, discipline and overcoming alot of madness as well. I had a fall about 8 yrs ago that left me with an injured back.....hairline fractured disc.....for the first three years i have had excruciating pain constantly. It changed my life ...i have to be careful how i bend, i miss wearing the heels i use to wear, i still do but i wear alot of wedges for work as they are more comfortable if i have to stand for any extended period of time. I stopped eating red meat about 20 years now because it was not digesting in my body as it should hence it caused me to get ill, then i stopped eating poultry because after i would get sick if i eat that too. Just recently started eating some seafood because i was ordered by the doctor to try some fish.....been eating a lot of salmon for the protein and lots of shrimp...so far so good.
I dont drink ...after drinking two beers got voilently sick for two weeeks , went to the doctor ...was told i cannot drink no alcoholic beverages because my body does not produce the enzyme that breaks down alcohol, however, i must say i do have a serious aversion to alcohol so that does not affect me in the least.

Now the latest is ...a few months ago i went to see a doctor about pain i was getting in my right heel for a long time...because of the nature of my job i thought it was just being on my feet all day everyday .....nope ...i have spurs in my heel...seen a podiatrist ....have to have an operation....its really painful......have to wear certain shoes....its really a pain ..not being able to walk long distances....i use to walk 4 miles and back everyday or jog...now i cant. Not fun.

Betty, I had to give up my Rock'n'Roll lifestyle as well in order to rescue my health and sanity. My G.P. was invaluble in helping me do this. I know now that one can still party without substances and that life is better...much better. Even changed my poor diet. I haven't 'exchanged' the usage for another interest. I've just learned that there are worse things in life than abstinance. People actually admire you for it and your attitudes change. Well, in my experience at least.

All the best to you Steve Keep pushing on. I can understand how you feel...i live in an island where diabetes is the number one killer...........here its due to poor eating habits and lifestyles as well as hereditary too