‘I felt so good, like anything was possible…’. – great lyric from Tom Petty’s song and it really described how I felt running through Sevenoaks in the sun with Bonzo this morning. It was my second post-op run. The first was yesterday in Knole with Mads and we ran through sun, rain and a hailstorm. So, so good to get back to running. It’s still short runs – today was 2.5 miles in just over 30 minutes – but it’s a start.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of my fifth week back at work and it’s going really well. I still have a bit of pain as the scar tissue inside continues to heal and the top of my left thigh is still numb from the epidural, but otherwise, I feel really well. I’m even eating a well-balanced diet now and I’m very close to my target weight (which sadly means I won’t need to eat ice cream every evening anymore).
This week will be busy as next Sunday is International Women’s Day with lots of great events this week and next. Happily, my energy levels seem to be okay, but I’m trying to be sensible and not overdo it.
So, for now, things are good – I feel well, I’m adapting to the ‘new normal’ of having an ileostomy, and I’m happy to be getting back into the groove.
Brenda won't back down 
This is wonderful! These are big milestones – and you should celebrate them! You look great….lovely dog too. Alastair xx
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Yeah for back to running and ‘normal’! You are an inspiration and so happy for you! Xoxo Bomb
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WOO HOO- Great news Brenda- so pleased for you- you always were a terrific fighter – and you look great! Happy running! love from us all, Diana xx
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Well done… such a positive attitude… 😀
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Oh so good to read this Brenda, enjoy your running! Gillian xxx
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Wow, you look and sound amazing! Keep up the great recovery and don’t overdue it!
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What a wonderful inspiration you are, Brend! Keep on flowing X
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Utterly amazing that one can be so low after surgery and then this…..you look fantastic. So healthy, slim (NOT emaciated), and radiating good vibes.
Thanks for your advice this morning. I really, really appreciate it.
Love,
Sue
On Sun, Mar 1, 2020 at 9:52 PM Brenda won’t back down wrote:
> brendawontbackdown posted: “‘I felt so good, like anything was > possible…’. – great lyric from Tom Petty’s song and it really described > how I felt running through Sevenoaks in the sun with Bonzo this morning. > It was my second post-op run. The first was yesterday in Knole with Mad” >
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Fab-u-lous!-you look wonderful x
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Fantastic Brenda am so pleased to see you looking and sounding so vibrant!
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Looking fabulous and so good to hear you are back enjoying the running! All the best. Jacqui x
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Amazing Brenda!! You are such an inspiration….hugs and blessings.
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you are a source of motivation for many
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