Sun and Fun

Today is Sunday, I have achieved my only objective today which was to call my Mother. I got an update on her condition(s) and she got an update on my condition.

Janna and Travis are going out for a visit and we will get an update from them later.

I was up again at 5:45 am just before my pain meds wore off. I had some breakfast, some medication, some coffee watched the news and before I knew it, it was 9 am.

I then proceeded to lie down again for about an hour and a half and then went outside to watch Merete work. The dogs were stuck to me like canine leeches from the time I got up. It's frustrating not being able help in the garden but I am sure it won't be too long before I can putter a bit within reason. Still no lifting for a minimum of ten weeks. In the meantime I will just have to get used to the dog leeches stuck to me, following my every move.

The scar is healing very well, however the muscle spasms in my back have eased slightly but I am painfully aware when the pain killers start to loose their strength. Tomorrow is blood test day, this will let me know where my coumadin level is which controls the thickness of blood. It has to be between 2.0 and 3.0, as specified by the surgeon. This prevents clots forming around the valve.