What I am referring to in the immediate present, however, is the ability to eat. I have never had any difficulty with eating. I love food, I love to cook, I love to eat at restaurants, I love food to a fault. Since I had abdominal surgery last week, though, I have had great difficulty with eating. The gut does not like to be touched. That is why it is housed in a muscular enclosure that protects it from much manipulation from the outside. So having abdominal surgery, where hands are all over the gut, and in my case trying to figure out whether I had any tumors in the gut, so they were gone over with a fine tooth comb, every inch was manipulated and massaged, so guess what? My gut was not happy. Not at all. Completely on strike for over a week, and even when it deigned to start working again, it did so ever so slowly.
When I can once again eye something delicious, put it in my mouth, savor it, and then swallow it without a veritable riot occurring inside, I swear I will be thankful for that pleasure. Every part of illness makes one all the more grateful for the health I have had.
Catherine, I am so sorry you gut has rebelled against your desire. Be patient, it will happen.
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Hi Cathy: Sadly, there is nothing like serious illness to make one grateful for the things we take for granted in day-to-day life. Remembering this was my goal, once I returned to health. Eating is so basic (and you are such a good cook!) that I can only imagine how tough this must be. I'm hoping that you'll be enjoying food again, very soon. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy, thank you for the nudge to all of us to treasure each and every day and not to wait (for retirement, rainy days, etc) to go out and relish each day to its fullest with those who matter most in our lives. Continued prayers for healing and the ability to enjoy and savor your favorite people and activities!
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy, thank you for the nudge to all of us to treasure each and every day and not to wait (for retirement, rainy days, etc) to go out and relish each day to its fullest with those who matter most in our lives. Continued prayers for healing and the ability to enjoy and savor your favorite people and activities!
ReplyDeleteI remember being able to eat nothing but lemon yogurt for a while after they poked and prodded the bowel. Oy vay! Hope you are soon able to enjoy your family's great cooking.
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