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Daily updates have become a bore; almost a choreHeadaches repeatAlmost as much as smelly feet Best feature now is the walking, stiff rainbow I’ll take the loss–poor lighting. Within these three exists every ROY G. BIV color.  Perhaps even more importantly is the noticeable shrink–lower leg is down to not much more than normal size. … Read moreEnter the Rainbow Warrior

I’m getting a better idea of part of the aging process. I mean really aging; not just aging so you go buy a vacation home, new spouse, sports car, faster boat or new parts for the current spouse. I mean aging as in graciously accepting a door being opened, a bag being carried, or a … Read moreBFF vs. FBF vs. FF vs. Real Friends

A little over two days post-op and I can attest to the standards of exponential improvement the first few days (even without much effort) which typically gives way to incremental improvement. Made it up in the middle of the night solo (almost) and slept through the night (almost) after a late night screening of Shutter … Read moreRehab Begins In Earnest

 The follow-up nurse finally tracked me down late afternoon after a couple earlier calls. Had my phone off part of the day and in another room the other part. She was friendly enough yet clearly had her own agenda. It began with a request that I give a rating to Pain, unfortunately not the Loop … Read moreRating Pain (Not the Loop Of)

Unable to lift myself out of a couch or chair I was in a completely dependent position through heading to sleep Tuesday(Wednesday?? a bit foggy and losing track) night. My first attempt at getting up required BG to step in and lend a hand; much appreciated.  I find it humbling to ring a bell for … Read morePost-op Night #1