Yessss! Got two drains out Tuesday at Dr. Bashore's office. Immediately left the office feeling more humanoid, if not quite human, and less marsupial. Bjorn took me for my daily mile to two mile mall walk. Wish we had a better mall.

I started some stretching exercises to make sure I retain as much mobility as possible in both arms.

One of my oldest friends Fred came over yesterday morning to visit and took me grocery shopping. He was very helpful reaching things on high shelves and low shelves and heavy things and carrying bags and of course driving. At his age, 78, seems ironic that he is the one helping me out instead of vice-versa. I came home from simple grocery shopping feeling like I had expended the energy of my former morning routine: walking four miles and kayaking two. It makes me feel angry to be so easily tired out, and everything takes longer than it should.

My sister Judy is driving down today from Atlanta and will stay probably until Monday or Tuesday. Tomorrow I have an 8 AM post-op appt with Dr. K and a 9:15 with Dr. B and I am really hoping to get rid of this last drain. I am planning to spend part of today baking, to bring gourmet goodies to both offices.

All is going very well.