Hopefully these notes keep getting shorter. But for now, a list:
- Sleep continues to be an issue, but there is some progress:
- I can sleep with the bed in its normal setting (it’s adjustable).
- I’ve learned that sleeping on my good side is a bad idea because it makes my left shoulder hurt like crazy (which is extra ironic, since the good side is my right).
- The Garmin watch is still having trouble figuring things out. It said I got no REM sleep last night, despite multiple dreams. But I’m still not sleeping great, regardless.
- Energy level has flagged a bit the past few days, probably due to erratic sleep.
- The incisions and tube wound seem to be healing up normally.
- I’m a lot more flexible and mobile.
- I’d like a nice bubble bath.
- I re-read my take-home instructions, and it says I can’t carry more than 10 pounds for four weeks. By then I’ll have the muscle tone of an emaciated chipmunk.
- Speaking of muscle, I seem to be shedding it, my weight has dropped about six pounds since leaving the hospital.
On balance, mostly good. I’d really like to have a decent night’s sleep again, though.
