The Hero Inside of Me

It's been a week since the surgery.  And no matter how hard it is and how much it sometimes bothers me when Geoff gets to eat pizzas and pork chops with mashed potatoes and yummy veggies, stopping the automatic reaction of licking your finger when preparing meals,  I know that this is my journey and I am the only one responsible for the outcome.

Some people may say that I've chosen the easy way out.    Having major surgery to help fix a life long medical problem is not considered an easy way out.  Most people who make those remarks are not familiar with my background or my medical history and I forgive them. 

I'm happy to say that I've found the Hero Inside of Me.  The one that is capable of fighting the 'head hunger'.  The one who is capable of enduring the sometimes endless pain associated with the gas build up and the pain still lingering around the many bruises on my abdomen.  The one who has been able to continue being a mom and a wife to the best of my ability throughout all of this.

I'm doing great today.  The sun is shining and inviting me to a short walk to the mailbox.  My honey is off today but is gone for an appointment, but when he returns we have planned to sit out in the back yard and enjoy the weather that will soon change.  We also will be preparing our Christmas cards to be sent out to our friends and family.

I've lost 22 lbs so far and am so excited to be the healthier me.  If I could, I would be bouncing up and down to celebrate my success so far. 

Cheers :-)