Need to rant

[la_vie_boheme1]

If there's nothing I hate more, it's feeling like who I am is being compromised by the whole recovery process. It was so depressing today, finally being able to see the majority of my friends, and not only have some of them not recognize me completely, but also feeling like some kind of freak. I can't do a majority of things they can. I can't play

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[expect4tion]

Hey hey hey! You are NOT a freak. Kat, you just had surgery a while ago. I know it is rough right now, but you know it's all the better for YOU in the long run. You looked fine (if I could underline that, I would). You didn't look bad just a little different. I'm there with scarletonyx17. After the swelling goes down you'll be back up to your usual 110%. Swelling is perfectly normal after surgery, and it will take some time, but you definitely will be back to yourself by the time school starts.

Everything will gradually get better over time, and there is no need for you to defend yourself because everyone SHOULD understand that after surgery you will experience things like swelling and pain. I'm sorry about being insensitive to you, but would it help to explain to everyone what you're going through? It will take some time for everyone else to be up on the same page as you. I know you may be tired of hearing that you have to wait and be patient and such, but if you want your recovery process to go smoothly, that's all you can do for the time being.

Anyway, I'm here with you for this, and if some people get out of line, I'll whip their butts back into shape. *hugs* Sit back and relax for a bit while you wait this storm through. Take it lightly and we'll be there with you alright? If you need anything let me know.