Happy anniversary
Tomorrow marks the 6-month anniversary of my cataclysmic surgery.
I’m pleased to say that my body has largely regained its health and vigor.
I have decided not to pursue the law suit against the surgeon whose simple error caused such grief.
When I realized how difficult the recovery was, and how emotional, I decided to give myself 6 months to recover.
My goal during that time was to maintain my weight-loss achievements and just heal.
I released myself from the need to lose weight and instead just focused on getting my life back.
I’m pleased to say that in 6 months, I have managed to stay under the 289-pound mark.
I still no longer qualify for weight-loss surgery.
I am back to making art and writing in my journal and doing other things that are important for my mental health.
I am grateful to all of the people — near and far — who have expressed their care and concern for me during this time. In particular, I am grateful to Sarah J., Vickie, Janie, Laura, John, Barbara, and the others who reached out to me in care and concern (and kept reaching out, even when I couldn’t reach back). I’m truly moved.
I am not one to make grand, sweeping statements of intention, but I am pretty sure that I can say this: I am back.
May 6th, 2009 at 8:12 am
I blinked in surprise when I realized that indeed you have posted!!! I have wondered about you – and am so glad that you are holding your own!
May 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
I’m glad to hear that you’re doing okay and that you’re back.
May 6th, 2009 at 8:54 am
I’ve been thinking about you. Happy to hear you’re alive and well.
May 6th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Glad to have you back. I’m so glad you are doing well.
May 8th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Can’t say it better than this:
http://www.televisiontunes.com/Welcome_Back_Kotter.html
May 26th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I’m so glad to see this! I’ve been coming here and checking in. I’m glad you’re feeling better.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:34 am
just wanted to let you know that good thoughts are being sent your way….everyday :-) hope all is well. miss your posts but i totally understand that there is much going on. happy friday.
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:20 am
just saying hi…hope your monday is going well :-)
June 29th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I still stop by about once a week to see if you have posted – hope things are going well.