Here is another for the post op people....

Monster A monster lived inside of me Insidious, dark beast One who made me stuff food down Not caring in the least, How much I hurt, how bad I felt He wanted me to die I couldn't make him go away No matter how I'd try. I ate all day, I ate all night The food consumed my life Its complications broke my heart And filled my soul with strife. I begged my monster, "GO AWAY! Please just let me be!" But he heard not a single word- He wanted ALL of me. I'd moan while shoving cheesecake down I'd shake while scarfing pie I'd eat spaghetti through my tears, Knowing I'd soon die. I couldn't stop, I HAD to eat I'd break each daily vow, Of diets and of food control: The monster owned me now. Chinese food at 3:00 A.M. Sandwiches all night People judging, thinking that I'd created my own plight. Not getting that it wasn't I Who made me eat this way But a hideous, black monster Consuming me each day. Then one day my prayers were heard This monster was cut out And finally, I got to see What freedom is about. My angel-surgeon saved my life His scalpel was a wand He scooped the evil monster out And finally broke the bond. So now I'm living day to day Without the awful fears Of madness that my monster caused, Without the pain and tears. I've lost the weight, my monster's dead My heart is finally free And now I'm taking time I need To finally nurture me. Barbara Rice Once again- please delete if not legal!