Day 8: Notes on surgery

Hopefully these notes keep getting shorter. But for now, a list: Sleep continues to be an issue, but there is some progress: I can sleep with the bed in its normal setting (it’s adjustable). I’ve learned that sleeping on my good side is a bad idea because it makes my left shoulder hurt like crazy (which is extra ironic, since the good side is my right). The Garmin watch is still having trouble figuring things out. It said I got no REM sleep last night, despite multiple dreams. But I’m still not sleeping great, regardless. Energy level has flagged a bit the past few days, probably due to erratic sleep. The incisions and tube wound seem to be healing up normally. I’m a lot more flexible and mobile. I’d like a nice bubble bath. I re-read my take-home instructions, and it says I can’t carry more than 10 pounds for four weeks. By then I’ll have the muscle tone of an emaciated chipmunk. Speaking of muscle, I seem to be shedding it, my weight has dropped about six pounds since leaving the…