Six days after surgery, my top 5 most favourite things

As promised, here’s my positive spin on the side effects of surgery! Top 5 Most Favourite Things about Surgery (6 days later) Daily incremental improvements in your stamina, sleep and health are rewarding, especially if you’re a stats nerd. Being forced to slow down gives time to be more thoughtful, introspective and observant. This came into focus yesterday when I went for a walk and tried my usual pace (oops), then slowed down and really just took my time and soaked in the pleasantness of a warm spring day and the inviting breeze along the river trail. The breathing exercises help reinforce good daily habits. Who knew this would be a side effect of coughing every hour? Sympathy! It’s nice to know people care. In a weird way, despite the pain and discomfort, the break from routine is refreshing. Sometimes change is good, or at least tolerable. Bonus item, at least as of the first six days: Losing weight. I’ve dropped about four pounds. This is, I think, largely due to two things:…