@LizK Dear Liz:
Thank you for your 3rd effort to write a reply post on your own thread!!! I know that is so very frustrating to compose a lengthy and detailed comment and just about the time that you hit the send button.... it all disappears...
I have learned, particularly on long replies to "copy" it at least half way through so I don't lose the entire thing when the worst happens.
Yes, I am glad to see that you are at the point of your transition journey when FINALLY you are not totally consumed with everything that relates to transition and that you can start dealing with living your life and paying attention to other areas that have been neglected in your everyday life.
For sure, put the hospital bad experience behind you... there will always be unpleasant moments that will try to pull you down but the important thing is to move on and get on with what is enjoyable and pleasant to you. Hang around those that fully accept you and be involved in encouraging life endeavors.
Yes indeed, the road ahead for you will be continuing recovery and getting back in shape for more surgery procedures.... and in the process you are getting in better shape physically and with your weight .... and naturally you will indeed feel better, and feel better about yourself.
In spite of all that is going on I am so glad that you are staying positive and optimistic about your future as you continue toward your goals.
And in responsive to you very last sentence .... don't worry about your "somewhat rambling thread" .... what you are chronicling are your life events, by definition life events are indeed "rambling"...
Your followers are enjoying reading about your journey and we are always ready to lend an ear to listen or a shoulder to lean on.
Thanks for letting us into your life ....
Best wishes and HUGS,
Danielle