We're home

I'm so happy to be home. Things were simpler in Phoenix, though. Nothing to do but rest. I'm already being pulled mentally by the stuff I want and need to do. It's killing to lay around and watch Anna and Mark try and do everything. Sure, I can do a little, but not a lot for awhile. And I'm wiped out and doubly sore from the travel yesterday. And the day before, I spent the day at the clinic being treated for a severe headache and nausea. So, I'm not my usual self.

I'm a little put out at the universe right now. Mark and I ate the same. He did not gain weight. HOW is that even possible? I did. I have gained close to 30 pounds back in the past three months. My old pattern. I ate too much in Phoenix. Before that, I did not.

Where to go from here? Well, after a settling in period, back on the hard core Protein and Produce diet. Sure, it doesn't make me thin (as it should), but it helps. And I feel good on it. That counts for something.

I need to remind myself, we'll get into a new pattern, a post-op/recovery pattern. We'll work in my physical therapy appointments (if it's like in the past, through the end of the year). The New Normal will form. I WILL get my voice back. Somehow.

We'll move forward.