Gall Bladder Gratitude

1. Had pain, changed diet
2. Ate better food, better nutrition
3. Arthritis subsided
4. Lost 50 pounds ... So far
5. Had pain, got a stand up desk
6. Sat less, moved more, practiced better balance
7. Learned that I'm NOT fearless and canceled the surgery. 
8. Doctors will listen, agreed with canceling surgery
9. Pain, in the wake of canceled surgery outwitted fear. Pain circumnavigated fear.
10. Health care is miraculous. GB surgery, which kept people in the hospital for days, is now done outpatient like laundry, in by 7 out by 6.
11. Health care is miraculous. Pain required 5 doses of narcotics over 36 hours only, ibuprophen for another 48. Boom! Done.
12. Health care is miraculous. 4 incisions, three of which, where the tape is smaller than half a postage stamp.
13. Sister care showed me unconditional love.
14. Neighbor care proved she meant, "I get up early"
15. Friends wishing me well, bringing meals reminds me I'm surrounded by love.
16. Took time off for recovery taught me I'm human. I needed it. I could use more time. Why did I think I could be back full time in one week?
17. Time off showed me what I would do if I had more time...
18. Time with friends and family, create, create, read, create.
19. Time off showed me that I have a love hate thing with structured time.
20. Health, though always an integral part of my life, feels more vulnerable/fleeting than ever.
21. Death isn't my concern. Pain, inability to learn and create, lack of care and love are.

Grateful I only have one gall bladder and it won't return.