Hi, Barbadosgal.
Welcome to the forum.
It is quite a shock to have to change your life so suddenly. And yes, it is quite a shock to hear things like "you can only eat 1 slice of bread a day." (for the record since I was diagnosed 14 months ago, I've eaten only maybe 30 slices of bread...I find I *really* don't miss it all that much, although some things *are* more difficult!)
Now, just one comment:
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Originally Posted by Barbadosgal  I feel so cheated of life and the things that make life enjoyable. I am going to a lunch tomorrow for my god son's christening and it will be the first time since I was diagnosed that I will face a social event with food and I am going to be devastated. |
Is it really the food that matters? No...it's the friends & family - your loved ones - and your god son's special day. They're the important thing there. You'll miss some good food & it will be difficult - I'm not denying that at all...but focus on the good things. Don't let the fact you can't have what everyone else is eating "devastate" you...being with your loved ones on a day that is so precious to you is a WONDERFUL thing.
If this was a week before you were diagnosed & you showed up at the christening & there was *NO* food at all...you'd probably think it was strange, but it wouldn't ruin your day, right?
I know it'll be hard, and it will be strange, especially if there are ones there who don't know about the changes you have to make (or those who do & treat you differently than they have before) and we welcome you to come back here & vent about it afterwards if you need to! But...enjoy the day. Give your god-son a kiss on the cheek for all of us here & visit us again soon!
