April 13, 2009
Detox Program
When I started having pains in an area next to my stomach, I had to go to the doctor and get help. Fortunately, it wasn’t as bad. There were some problems with my liver, but not enough to require hospitalization. In fact, I was able to go back home the same night. I was on medication for a couple of weeks, and when I finished it, I was instructed to go through a Detox Program.
I must admit that I wasn’t exactly thrilled about it, but having escaped surgery, I decided not to take any chances, so I followed the Detox Program to the letter.
The first days of the Detox Program were the hardest. I was especially affected by the fact that I couldn’t eat red meat. I used to eat meat almost everyday, and having it taken away so suddenly was hard on me. Almost as bad was the prohibition of alcohol. More than once I was tempted to drink, but then I forced myself to remember the pain I had felt just a few weeks before and that somewhat helped. I stopped hanging out with my friends for a bit, in order to reduce temptation.
On the other hand, having to do exercise was the most fun part of the whole detox program. At first it was difficult, but when I joined a group that played basketball, I really got into it. The first games I couldn’t hold more than a quarter without having to call it quits. Nevertheless, I liked the competitive part of the sport and I kept trying harder and harder. Although I never became a great player, I started to look forward to each game, just for the fun of it. Today, I can outrun anyone else at the office, although it’s not a skill that my boss particularly values.
One of the parts of the Detox Program that I had trouble complying with was getting enough sleep. Since the detox program didn’t include taking sick leave, I had to continue working and catch up with my tasks. And when I arrived home I always felt like going to bed early was a waste of time that could have been used on watching TV or reading or spending time with my children. Fortunately, my wife was very supportive and took care of the children while I got some extra sleep.
By the end of the Detox Program, I felt like a completely different person. In fact, I kept some of the habits that I picked up with the Detox Program, like playing basketball. Except now I play with my children on weekends only. I keep drinking water, and although I started drinking and eating red meat again, the quantities I consume now are much more moderate than what I used to consume in the past.
But most importantly, I feel better knowing that my liver is much less likely to fail and suffer a severe disease. I really recommend the experience to everyone who wants to feel better and live longer for the sake of his or her family.
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