glad you're doing so well! Hope your pain stays at a 1/10!
And Peace is gorgeous, I bet you cant wait to have him back!

Hi Badass,
So glad to hear you are doing so well :)
Justice is very beautiful
Peace is one gorgeous pup too, bet you cant wait to be reunited :D
What fantastic names for your pets :)

BA,
Get a mental picture in your mind of yourself out on the golf course hitting a golf ball. I think it is important to "picturize" events we want to occur as N. Vincent Peal says in his audio book. But don't "picturize" yourself missing it as I did in my league last Friday, and unfortunately, my friend was present as a "witness," so I had to count it. I probably would have anyway, but I didn't like having a witness to the event.
:IMO:

Hello all. I think I jinxed myself yesterday as this has been a horrible morning. Two very painful BM's preceeded by a restless night. Needless to say I am a little down and totally exhausted physically and mentally.
Lecia was right when she said
"Healing from anorectal sugery is not linear and you will have a lot of ups and downs."
As far as peaks and valleys go I feel like Im at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Cheryl thank you for the Norman Vincent Peale quote. I know him well and have read his books. I will never forget when I got his book "The Power of Enthusiasm" I was thinking about dropping out of college because I didn't think I could do it. My Mom sent me that book and It made all the difference in the world.
Right now I wish I had that copy (I have since passed it on to another) as I most definitely could use its wisdom. Im fighting my way out of this valley but it is soo difficult after so many days and weeks of fighting. I so long for my pain free life.
Next time someone calls me a pain in the ass I will be able to look at them and say not nearly...you have no idea. Im down but Im not out. Sorry for all the venting BA

Sorry, bro! I know those peaks and valleys so well. The other day I found myself singing, "Jesus walked this lonesome valley" and I had not heard that song for years.

When you are having a bad moment just hang on because you will be heading up soon.

I read Norman Vincent Peale quite voraciously for awhile. I wish I still had all of the material. It did really help to focus my mind on the positive. Perhaps we should all do a workbook together.

But be cheered, the fact that you have had good moments means that your bottom is capable of it and it will return. You actually are doing wonderfully. I did not get a reduction in pain for about 2 weeks and the first 4 days I was incapicitated. You are up and about, walking, chatting with us (doesn't that hurt your bum?)

I want some Peace in the house too. I really want a puppy or kitty to hold on to when I feel down.

You are doing better than you think, don't get discouraged!

BA,
Your attitude is an inspiration to me. I try to listen to the Power of Positive Thinking audio books in my home and in my car. Will check out the book you referenced as I had not b/4 year of it.
C

BA - I am so sorry : ( ,but Lecia knows the best how rough is the recovery from such extensive surgery. I know that it sounds crazy - but you are doing great if you take in consideration that you are "just out" of the operation room and that yesterday you had such a great day - it will be that way again - just try to take it easy today :(. Rest and eat nice soft food and watch something funny on TV ! Do anything that might take your mind away from pain at least for a minute at a time : (. Hang in BA !!!! Tomorrow may be great day again !
Lecia- I also crave for a pet : (, but I just know I would not have enough energy for it : (((
Who is the guy in the siggy ; ))) - how very cuuuuuuuuuuute - maybe he can be my pet LOL if you do not mind he he, or we can share

No, Fiss, you have to get your own vampire!!! :D There is a movie coming out in December based on the book Twilight I might have mentioned on here a teen vampire love story. The siggy is part of the trailer for it!

Hello All. What a day. Feeling a little better and wanted to let you know I made it. Riding the roller coaster. Thanks for the support. Im not going to jinx myself by saying anything else. Just going to follow the protocal. Hope tomorrow is better. Still have another week off work so I will continue to take it easy. What a nasty condition I can't wait to beat this thing!!!

That is just awful (wink wink- we have to use codes here ; ), not to jinx anything LOL , so read everything as oposite! I am so sorry that your day was horrid and I am not sure that you will not beat this thing ; ))) !!!
All the best : ) and take it easy !!!
PS: Lecia - you are so cruel : (, I would share with you my last peace of bread (sniffle sniffle..) but I understand ... it is OK : (, really .... NOT !!!!!!!! I challenge you me lady - choose the weapon LOL !!!