hello sharon.my names charmian and im an alcoholic also.its nice of you to be thoughtful an tell folk how you are and whats happening in your life! im early in recovery and just working on the steps with my sponsor.things are going from great to fabulous in life since i threw in the towel,surrendered and came to realise i am powerless,,over most things but ultimately alcohol.i hope everything goes well for you with your operation when it comes,not long now! im coming to visit your fine country at the end of june,touring round for a month (im in scotland) and im meeting up with some friends i met here on sr! miracle.take care and thank you for sharing your ESH in your posts.