I thought my blogging days might have ended, but Charlie finds using the computer very tiring, so I will be posting for a few more days. The recovery is definitely following an upward trend, but it is not a straight line. Some days are better than others, and there are always issues with which he must deal with the help of the medical staff. This seems to be a normal and expected part of recovering from major surgery, and the nurse practitioner answering calls this week is particularly kind and helpful.
Today is a good day. Charlie has been out four times to walk around the block, about a quarter of a mile each time. Overall, he is feeling much stronger and more comfortable than yesterday.
