Now in recovery from surgery, and it's harder than I thought!

So here's the timeline for surgery

July 29 -- Surgery
30 -- ICU
31 -- Cardiac Ward
August 2 -- Release from hospital

I can't believe that it all happened so quickly, and my head is still spinning as a consequence. But I'm happy that I'm in full recovery mode now, and am so grateful that everything went so smoothly.

I see people on the street and they can't believe that a week from surgery, I'm up and about! And I can't agree more with them... it feels truly miraculous.

I'm starting to get more energy to have people visit, so call me on my cell at 334-5751 and we'll make plans.

The hardest lesson for me has been that although I'm getting better, I've left surgery in a little less health than when I was waiting for surgery. So the patience part of the word "patient" has taken on a whole new dimension for me.

So I alternate activity with rest and try hard not to lift anything very heavy so that my wired up sterum doesn't complain too much.

And last and best, it's great to be back home!