My thoughts are reflective this morning as I work on my day. I am hoping for good news from the post-op consultation.

I know that in four to five years I will look back and will contemplate these experiences as part of my past, like I do any other experience, but for today I will continue to work on my resolve, so I have the emotional strength to focus.

I want to wake up with nothing taxing to think about. I want today to be a turning point from the assault. I want to turn the last two years into something positive. I feel better, but nervous for what lies ahead today.

In many respects our life has moved on and that's okay. With the operation now clearly behind us, our life has returned to some normality. The recuperation period is always long and drawn-out. I am hoping today will be good.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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6 comments on “Post-op consultation thoughts”

  1. I sincerely hope you get good news and can finally put this terrible experience behind you.

    I admire you for how well you're dealing with all this. Please let us know how it went!

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    1. As soon as I get my thoughts together I will write another blog. Thanks Anne. Lovely to see you on site.

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  2. It would be great for you have some good news from this appointment. With everything you've had to deal with lately, I'm sure it would be a welcome change.

    I know it can get very frustrating when all you're getting is bad news. I hope you feel better soon and try to have a Great Day!

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