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JustBeth1975
JustBeth1975
I've been on bed rest since 3/4. Only times I've been out it's been in a wheel chair to the Dr or to get an MRI. Tomorrow I'm having surgery.


NOTHING feels better than when the doctor asks how many drinks you have per week than saying NO! Every time I felt so proud and accomplished.
meblonde
meblonde
Praying for you Beth! hope all goes ok.. I know what you mean about the drinking.. no more hiding or feeling ashamed when asked... good luck.
JustBeth1975
JustBeth1975
I can't even imagine the response a doctor would give to 60 ish drinks a week. LOL!
Deogee
Deogee
And you should be proud, JustBeth! Going without alcohol is a real accomplishment! Best of luck on your surgery. I hope everything goes well!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Good luck with your surgery, hope your not too sore afterwards
JustBeth1975
JustBeth1975
Thank you for the well wishes!
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
I hope your surgery goes well. You should feel good about yourself for staying sober -- it is a great accomplishment. Hope you have a fast recovery!
stickywick
stickywick
You will do great with surgery. And you are sober!!!! Mazltov!!
1is2many
1is2many
60 ish. I can so relate and actually find this funny. More like 70 fish for me. Lol. I will pray your surgery goes well. Remember to remain strong because its the weak moments we are vernarable
1is2
1is2many
1is2many
70 ish ,not fish. Dam it splck
JustBeth1975
JustBeth1975
Fish...lol! Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers. I am ready to get my life back.
PebbleBeach55
PebbleBeach55
Praying all goes well for you Beth
1is2many
1is2many
BTT prayers from DS buddies for a quick recovery
Sober2day
Sober2day
Hello Beth

just reading this now ,you are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless...

Lionel
jaya9087ag
jaya9087ag
All the best beth, yes i agree, i'm on day 9 i feel alot better already :)
JustBeth1975
JustBeth1975
Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers. I am 4 days post op, off the pain killers and yes, I'm still SOBER!

The first quarter of 2014 has been interesting and full of changes. I'm embracing all of these challenges as learning experiences. I'm not going to go into it all here but I have a very different perspective on life now. Something totally shifts in the mind when the body has failed.

Wishing everyone a happy, safe and sober weekend!
Beth
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