7-19-09 morning update

BP 114/71 Pulse 87
Weight 214.5 lbs

The incision and tube holes are healing nicely. The big scabs fell off and smaller ones have formed on all three spots. There do not appear to be any issues with healing.

Taking medications for pain:
Hydrocodone/APAP 5mg/325mg 1 tab every 4 hrs except when experiencing increased pain
Ibuprophen 200mg every 4-6 hrs

During my recovery, breakthrough pain has been a fairly normal occurrence. I just have to stop what I'm doing and wait for it to pass. Yesterday was a good day as far as discomfort goes. Only minimal pain yesterday that broke through the pain med. Hopefully, today sees further improvement.

Yesterday was not the break from extreme heat I had hoped for (was promised?). It was still stinkin' "I think the dog just ignited but don't spray him with the water hose, it is filled with lava" hot. Today is supposed to "just" hit the upper 90s. It seems strange to think that will be a relief but it will.

I got about 7 hours of solid sleep before some nameless little dog woke me to go outside this morning. "Sleep good. Little dog bad."

Hope your day goes as planned.