Tuesday, April 14th -
Seems like there's a Sherlock Holme's story that involves the X% Solution, so that where the refecence to 1% Solution comes in. For me, it means the unexpected return to the hospital and second round of surgery that I've had to go through. According to docs, about 10 percent of their bladder removal surgery patients develop intestinal blockages, and about 10 percent of those blockage patients require surgery to fix the problem. This means I fall into the lucky 1%.
Fortunately, it looks like the 1% solution is working and I'll be going home today!
The plan for the next few weeks includes:
- take at least one week off from work
- walk as much as possible to rebuild some stamina
- over 2 to 4 weeks, ease in to a regular diet. I'm on what's called a soft diet now. So, I'll slowly be adding more fresh vegies, fruits, etc to a basic eggs, dairy, tofu, soups, bread, pasta diet.
- drink LOTS of fluids to keep neo happy
- don't wait too long to get help if neo or bowels are not happy.
Can't wait to get home & see changes with Spring, see family, friends, and co-workers, and get some things done!
Based on my time over the last few days, I do have some movie recommendations, including:
- Supersize Me
- Festival Express (film made during 1970 concert tour & train ride across Canada; features Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Buddy Guy, The Band and a bunch of others)
- Buena Vista Social Club (film based on 1998 visit by American musician Ry Cooder to Cuba and bringing old/forgotten Cuban musicians together. Exellent music, stories, buildings, and vintage cars).
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Jim - you're an inspiration and never far from the minds of many of us I am sure. It about looks like spring out there. Do we trust it? I confess a cloud of doubt as regards the weather, but will keep a good thought there so maybe you can come home and enjoy a walk without an umbrella!
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