Thursday, April 11, 2013

Good News!

by Pa Rock
Successful Recuperator

I've had so much good news today that I should have rushed out and bought a Powerball or Mega Millions lottery ticket.

This morning I had the first follow-up appointment with my heart surgeon.  After a hands-on exam, he announced that I was doing very well in my recovery from the open heart surgery that took place four weeks ago next Tuesday.  At that point I asked him which of my several doctors would make the decision to let me start driving.  Without hesitating, he said, "I will, and you can start today."  I had expected approval in six to eight weeks after the surgery, so his announcement was very welcome.

 I decided to go for broke and asked when I could start back to work.  Again he said that I could begin immediately.  (I am going to start on Monday with a week of half-days just to get back into the grind gradually.)

Later, at home, I told my sister that I was going to try lying down on my tall, antique bed.  (I have been sleeping on the couch since returning from the hospital because I was able to get on and off of it without assistance.)  To my utter surprise and pleasure, I learned today that not only can I lie down on my bed, but I can also get myself off of it - without assistance!

My body is getting better, and my psychological state has improved beyond measure!

My thanks to all of you who kept me in your thoughts and prayers.

2 comments:

Xobekim said...

Congrats!

Don said...

Great news, Rock.
Stay well