Monthly Archives: November 2014

Small step back

Remember how great everything was going? Well, it’s really hurting tonight. Turned back to the opiates (Vicodin). I’m not really sure what’s up but the incision sights are puffy, if that makes sense. And the pain seems to radiate between … Continue reading

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Andrew Luck and Me

I read somewhere that if you put Andrew Luck or Peyton Manning in your title, it increase click rate dramatically.  So, I’m trying a little A/B experiment.  Enjoy. Seriously, though, I am just like Andrew Luck.  Here’s how Andrew Luck … Continue reading

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Star Wars episode VII Trailer

We interrupt your regularly scheduled narcissistic pity party to bring you a pop culture post. By now, you’ve probably seen the Star Wars episode VII Trailer.  If you’re like me (skeptical and slightly racist), then you probably thought it was … Continue reading

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Short one tonight…

The first few days were, indeed, better than I thought they’d be.  And the days next few days have been about the same.  As in, I feel the same as I did a few day ago.  Slight pain, fatigue, low-grade … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned

I learned a couple of lessons yesterday.  1) post early.  By the time the day was done and time for settling in, which is when I usually write, I was beat. Tired. Exhausted.  Out of it. So, I didn’t post. … Continue reading

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Random thoughts

There was no relax phase. My rehab began Monday after the surgery.  I was to contract my thigh muscles and do leg lifts.  Ouch.  Today’s physical therapy (PT) session confirmed why.  If I don’t straighten and even hyperextend my knee … Continue reading

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This is the pain part

I was cleared today by my doctor to put weight on my left leg.  And he told me it is very important to straighten my leg to the point of hyperextension.  Guess what two things hurt the most… So, pain … Continue reading

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Streaming

I am not loopy but a weird kind of exhausted. I’m more sleepy than I can remember but every time I close my eyes my brain ratchets up. Strange cycle. This must be how insomnia vs feel. All went well. … Continue reading

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Anticipation

Feeling good today . Not nervous or worried or scared or even regretful. 7:03 – time to go to the hospital 7:34 – waiting in room 7:57 – just waiting for the iv 8:39 – iv on board Typing with … Continue reading

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Nothing ever turns out how you imagine

Tomorrow I go into the shop for repairs. Snip here. Poke there. And I’ll be all fixed up. That is except for the aforementioned pain and suffering of rehab. I’m not nervous or scared and I don’t mind people asking … Continue reading

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