I finally gave up last night and took a pain pill for my back pain. Lying in the hospital bed so long and now too much recliner time really hurts. The pill did help me sleep.

I had the staples taken out of the incisions today. The surgeon said it looked good. He recommended continued light duty but lifted the bland food diet--I can eat anything but do it in moderation.

He said it was normal to be weak and tired--for the same reasons Carol gave me a week ago.

Anyway, I continue to strengthen daily and he wants to see me in a month. I assume at that time he will release me to do whatever I want.

Thanks for your continued prayers and thoughts. Ralph