7 years ago tomorrow, Sheila donated a chunk of her liver to an anonymous recipient. This afternoon, a delivery person from Mad Batter Bakers in Liberty Village came by with a big bag of Happy Liverversary cookies courtesy of a very sweet and thoughtful person… Read More
I ranted the other day after the folks at Rexall cancelled my flu shot appointment (and everybody else’s). I was going to go to an outdoor clinic on Saturday, but they cancelled too, saying they didn’t get vaccine. Then yesterday I got a message from… Read More
I saw the Get Your Flu Shot Here sandwich sign outside my local Rexall pharmacy, and it reminded me I should be getting a flu shot. I had heard there were some supply issues and many more than the usual number of people getting them,… Read More
I returned to St. Joseph’s this morning for an appointment with my surgeon and physiotherapist. All good. I can stop wearing the knee brace and I have a new set of exercises for strengthening the muscle and gaining additional flexibility. I’m thrilled to be done… Read More
I’ve been working on the passive motion exercises I’m supposed to do for my knee, and ever so slowly I’m regaining flexibility. Anytime I’m walking around I keep the knee splint on, and I’m dutifully using 1 crutch, although much of the time I feel… Read More
This morning, Tuffy P drove me over to St. Joe’s for a follow-up appointment for my knee. They removed the 30-some staples from the incision. The surgeon took a look at it and was satisfied with how it is healing so far. A therapist gave… Read More
Today was the day for removing the dressing from my knee. It looks good. Well, no, it doesn’t look good; I take that back. What I mean is it looks like it is healing normally, and is not inflamed or open anywhere. I knew it… Read More
Home from the hospital! I’ve got a dressing around the knee, which stays on for a couple days, and a knee brace to keep the joint in place – and plenty of healing and physio ahead. Thanks everyone for the love and support! Also a… Read More
It seems I have torn my quadriceps tendon, and will need a repair job on it. This qualifies for emergency surgery, which is a good thing, since elective surgeries are on hold for who knows how long. I go in early tomorrow morning, and if… Read More
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