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Hello @julie67
After reading your post, I see that while it's only been a few weeks since your surgery, you've had complications and problems that have slowed down your progress. It is hard to feel optimistic when you are physically low. So, if I could offer one thought it would be this: The way you are feeling now won't last forever. Healing from major surgery takes longer than three weeks and perhaps a bit longer because of the fluid on your lungs.
It's important, during this healing process, to adopt some positive thoughts. I know it is difficult when you are feeling physically low, but it is important for you to begin to take control of your thinking. I would encourage you to read some of the posts in a Cancer discussion group titled,
--What Brought You Joy Today
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-brought-you-joy-today/?pg=10#comment-1132365
As you read these posts, you will see that many are quite simple like, listening to my favorite music, reading a good book, etc. After you read some of these posts, spend some time thinking of ways you can bring joy in your life.
Changing your thoughts and becoming more grateful for the little things in your life will not make the difficulties go away completely, but it will begin to change your attitude. As your attitude changes, then your mood will most likely change as well.
Read these posts and then post one of your own. What can you do to bring joy into your life today? Will you try this?