It amazes me what a person will go through by way of image degradation in the name of comfort. In order to be comfortable with my present body modifaction and assorted attachments, I have taken to wearing extra large baggy shorts and ugly plaid lounging pants. Dianne has been combing the racks at Zellers for this stuff which the normal self appreciating fellow would not be caught dead in. I look forward to making a run to the Salvation Army drop off box with a large garbage bag in the near future.
I have delightfully plunged back into the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, something I had promised myself while I have some time on my hands. Inasmuch as my hat goes off to Peter Jackson for a superb interpretation of the story, the movies do not hold a candle to the books. While I am reading I am constantly reminded of the brilliant pictorial way Tolkien paints his way through the adventures and even on the sixth or seventh reading (I can't remember which) I'm continually blown away at how fresh and richly detailed the story is. Of course I'll probably drag out the Fellowship of the Ring DVD along the way for a little dessert.
My ambulatory ability seems to be improving with each passing day and now I am able to climb the basement stairs with ease, albiet without much speed, and getting around the house and in and out of bed does not pose much of a problem at least not one where I require someone to spot me. There is one niggly little issue I am having, however. Since having a fairly good movement after coming home Tuesday, there hasn't been much activity in the plumbing department since and I'm a tad concerned. I'm starting to eat a little more so there should be something. I'm taking Telenol 3's which have a tendency to cause constipation so I'm trying to drink lots of fluids to keep the system lubricated, but so far I have spent lots of time in the throne room with not much to show for it.
I was contemplating posting a few shots of my incision but in the interests of human decency I thought better of it. Instead I'll show you some of the marvelous flower arrangements and gift baskets that have come our way with much appreciation.
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