The swelling after brian surgery was insane!
I gained 30 pounds and my sleep was destroyed. The weight, I now know, was a cause of all the damn Gatorade’s I was drinking because I was told “it’s got electrolytes and will hydrate you”.
What wasn’t said to me was how much sugar each bottle contained (near 100g and I drank 2-4 a day) and what sugar does to your brain (destroys it). I now have an @ouraring to learn more of my sleep patterns and how to optimize my sleep.
This brain tumor journey that started 9 years ago and continues, as I live with 4 today, has taught me so much about myself and life.
The most important lesson it’s taught me is to become empowered through education.
May seem weird I share that seeing as I dropped out of high school and moved to Greneville, NC when I was a teenager but being told “you’re going to die” sparked a fire in me to find a way to prove them wrong.
They say “knowledge is power” but I agree with @jimkwik when he says that’s not true, unless you act upon the knowledge you gain.
Educate yourself, believe in yourself, and most importantly, take action and be resilient and persistent for the life you desire and deserve.
Josh P. 💚🧠✌️