Thursday, June 21 Post Op

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Woke up at 3:30 am, got to the hospital at 5:40, was in recovery at 9:30 and was home at 11 am.  It's amazing they do these operations outpatient now.  It doesn't hurt too bad now, ,but I was told tomorrow it will be painful when the shots wear off.  I have my pain meds, so will rely on them to keep me out of agony. So far so good - the pain due to the meniscus tear seems to be gone.  And of course now I see the folly in not getting it fixed months ago.  but, the best time to get it fixed was months ago.  the second best time to get it fixed was today.  and so I did.

I remember years ago I went in for a hernia operation and i was so sure I wasn't going to wake up from the surgery.  Of course I did...or if I didn't, my life has been like the series Lost.  Who can say?  Am I on my own island with ny collection of quirky, unique characters, each of us making our way to the pearly gates?  

I am not in the mood to look for a funny gif.....not in a fun mood at all.  so, in the scheme of things, it is truly the best day of my life.  Just imagine how much better it would be if I did not have surgery.  It's like a golfer that gets a hole in one, then hits the stick on the next par 3.  Just like that.

Alone is on tonight.  Don't forget to watch it so we can discuss when we don't talk.  See what I did there?

follow up...one of the benefits of having wise friends is the advice they offer when asked.  It just so happens I got some good advise that led to today being easily the best day of my life.  so to my wise friend, thank you. 

and now the knee is getting sore.  the shots must be wearing off.  but, as you well know, the pain connects me to my inner self.  and connecting to my inner self makes a perfect day even better.  so bring on the pain.  It will be the slice of pepperoni on the sundae (?)

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