A look into my new life

The transplant not only saved my life but also changed my life. Here is the top ten things that have changed:         
1. I can never be drunk again. RIP wine
2. My new eating lifestyle includes low sodium, low- fat and low carb foods. Basically I can't eat anything that comes from a box, boxes are full of sodium. I also can't eat pickles which I am craving!
3. I take all my medicine. I used to hate medicating myself with prescription drugs but now embrace the 20 plus pills I take everyday since without those pills, I can die. 
4. I have a new respect for nurses. They truly are angels and they took great care of me.
5. I have a new outlook on life. I am so happy to be alive that I will take some more time to stop and smell the roses instead of going going going and saying yes to everything.
6. I am learning how to let people take care of me rather than being so damn independent. I am accepting the fact that I need the help. 
7. I learned that my family, friends and co-workers are amazing. The support everyone has given me is amazing. The cards, the gifts, the prayers truly keep me going.
8. I truly believe praying works and there is a GOD looking after us.
9. I love feeling hungry. After not wanting to eat for a month, it is the best feeling in the world.
10. My donor is my Angel. I am so sad that a family lost a loved one but so grateful they chose to be an organ donor. I hope to one day meet the family so I can personally say, THANK YOU.