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Post-Surgery #1

Surgery today went really well. It was a bit longer than expected and I have a fuzzy memory of a conversation with Dr. Modabber in the recovery room about there being more small fragments than he could see on the X-ray. Anyway, I have a long plate (the longest they make – always striving to be the best!) and nine screws. After surgery, I came home and took a long nap and have just been sitting around the house, relaxing and eating since. All things considered, I feel pretty good. I’m expecting tomorrow to be a tougher day, as the hospital pain meds wear off and the soreness sets in. But I’ll take that as – and when – it comes.

A few photos of my day:

This looks familiar:

All smiles on the outside (before surgery):

Recovery room anesthesia and percoset-induced smile (and check out the “NO” on my right shoulder, there’s a “YES” on the left one covered up by the ice pack and bandage):

Finally, not such a convincing smile:

I got tons of text message, email and twitter love today. Thanks to all!

And extra special thanks to Elizabeth and Mom and Dad for taking such good care of me yesterday! Mom’s tomato soup is the best!