Wow! Congratulations on your many successes! That is so great! Your trip sounds like it was wonderful! You should be proud of yourself! Once again woohoo! congratulations! And please keep us posted!
I once ate something that did not agree with me. Turns out I am allergic to it. But my body swiftly protected me by vomitting. So the toxins were expelled from my body and the worse I had was a sore tummy for a few days. Had I not vomitted the bad stuff would have stayed in and I could have had a very bad reaction as I am allergic to it! Sometimes, it is your body's way of protecting you!
I know exactly how you feel. I am so there and doing that right now! I guess what we both need to do is take extra care of ourselves and we will both get through this! Hang in there, I will too!
In my lifetime I have heard a ton of those stories. Not one came true, proof is I am here typing this to you. I agree the best thing is to focus on the here and now. Hang in there!