Well... It's been 12 months!!! Woo hoo

I am elated!! This time 12 months ago I was recovering in Dunedin hospital after my latest operation. I got home on the 10th of October. Almost 12 months ago. And although I've had 3 outpatient appointments this year, and one day surgery... I haven't been an inpatient at all. To the best of my memory, this is the first time since my 12yo daughter was born that I've gone 12 months without being an inpatient at hospital. And that's a mighty feeling.

What's even better??? My dream after my surgery was to be able to eat steak with no pain or illness. It's been years, I don't know how many, since I've tried it. And now finally, just 2 weeks ago I ate a steak... a lovely juicy ribeye... and I can't tell you how good it tasted. And I didn't get sick (other than a little lightheaded), no pain, didn't have to lie down!! It was awesome!!! I'm feeling better than I have in a long while. Whereas 3 months ago when I wrote the last blogs, I was sick literally every time I ate, now I can have an entire day that's symtom free. And on the days where I am sick, I am recovering faster.

I'm trying to think posatively that this is not the lull before the next health storm and maybe some more long term improvement in my symptoms. I have lulls before. So I'm not over thinking it, but I am totally accepting it for what it is. Great!!