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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2080857" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>It's grief, not self-pity. Comes with a life-altering diagnosis, sadly. [USER=41816]@Brunneria[/USER]'s link is a good one, and we've practically all been there. Perks of T2: you can eat more bacon than your friends are used to. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I haven't had a pizza in years, but I've tossed that sort of topping onto an omelet. You find work-arounds. Even when you're out with friends, you can adjust menu's to suit you. No salad? Get a bunless burger and double up on the extra's. (Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, onion, eggs...).</p><p></p><p>It is an adjustment and the things you used to enjoy aren't the same, right now. But it'll come back. I actually enjoy food more now that my palette's adjusted to non-sugary items. When I was first diagnosed I hauled my own food with me everywhere because I was afraid of eating out, or only went out for short whiles so i could eat at home. Now I do it a couple of times a week (usually lunch when we're out on the weekend). Once you get a knack for it, it'll be alright. And your friends will understand. I mean, my husband, or people I sometimes "do lunch" with, are happy to have the cookies served with my coffee and tea, they get my fries or bread if they want it, or I tell the kitchen to hold it, but.... It works. (And no-one I know has ever declined the extra cookie!). </p><p></p><p>It takes a little getting used to, no doubt... And this will weigh heavy on your heart for a while. It's normal, and not something you should kick yourself around over. Your feelings are valid. Just saying, it'll get better eventually. </p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2080857, member: 401801"] It's grief, not self-pity. Comes with a life-altering diagnosis, sadly. [USER=41816]@Brunneria[/USER]'s link is a good one, and we've practically all been there. Perks of T2: you can eat more bacon than your friends are used to. ;) I haven't had a pizza in years, but I've tossed that sort of topping onto an omelet. You find work-arounds. Even when you're out with friends, you can adjust menu's to suit you. No salad? Get a bunless burger and double up on the extra's. (Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, onion, eggs...). It is an adjustment and the things you used to enjoy aren't the same, right now. But it'll come back. I actually enjoy food more now that my palette's adjusted to non-sugary items. When I was first diagnosed I hauled my own food with me everywhere because I was afraid of eating out, or only went out for short whiles so i could eat at home. Now I do it a couple of times a week (usually lunch when we're out on the weekend). Once you get a knack for it, it'll be alright. And your friends will understand. I mean, my husband, or people I sometimes "do lunch" with, are happy to have the cookies served with my coffee and tea, they get my fries or bread if they want it, or I tell the kitchen to hold it, but.... It works. (And no-one I know has ever declined the extra cookie!). It takes a little getting used to, no doubt... And this will weigh heavy on your heart for a while. It's normal, and not something you should kick yourself around over. Your feelings are valid. Just saying, it'll get better eventually. Hugs, Jo [/QUOTE]
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