April Update

Where to begin? Where I left off (March 24th)? Current?? 4 weeks with no post - much to update - probably too much for one post -

I'll start with today and work backwards - today was my birthday. Didn't do a whole lot. We talked about going over to Disney but decided not to. We swam this afternoon - the pool is 90 degrees. The main problem today was the air temp was 80 and breezy, so it was cool when we got out of the water. However, it did feel good to swim again. We also were able to swim yesterday - the pool was 92 degrees - again the air temp was cool (80'ish) but the water was delightful! After we swam, we decided to go to one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota for dinner. We came home by way of the island drive (Bird Key, St. Armand's Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island) and parked by the beach and watched the sunset. It was just beautiful! Yesterday we took Aunti Vi to the doctor. No major problems - she just wanted reassurance from the doctor about a few issues she's having. Basically the doctor said if everyone was in the shape she is, we would have a lot less people "pushing up daisies." After the doctor's appointment, we took her grocery shopping and then home.

Last week, was doctor's appointments for me. Monday, I had my first post-op ortho doctor's appointment. He's thrilled with my progress and told me I was way ahead of the normal recovery curve. The only issue is the flexion in my knees. My right knee flexes 92 degrees and my left knee 91 degrees. He wants both flexing at 120 degrees. I reminded him prior to surgery I had about 80 degrees of flexion in both knees! Tomorrow I have my first outpatient ohysical therapy session. We'll see if I've gained any more flexion in the last 2 weeks (I have been working on my flexion independently). Tuesday was my post op appointment with my family doctor. He too is thrilled with my progress and said I didn't need to come back for 6 or 7 months (which is when I'm due for my annual physical).

Wednesday was choir. It felt good to be back even though I didn't go up on the platform. Just seeing everybody and sing along felt great! Friday night we went out to dinner with friends who are leaving to go back north for the summer this weekend.

Well I'll close for now - this post is long enough. More later.