It took me 18 months before I could eat anywhere near normal. Many were able to eat much sooner than that. Now I'm back to enjoying going out to restraunts again. I'm also back to enjoying hikes up to my favorite swimming hole on the creek, lounging by the pool at my Mom's place, playing with my very active dog and otherwise enjoying life. There are days when I have to force myself to go out and do something and other days when I just say the heck with it, I'm going to sleep all day, but in general I've settled in to the "new normal" pretty well. You are still young and I'm sure you have plenty to look forward to in time.