An Uncharacteristic Burst of Energy
We had beautiful weather yesterday, a little cool, but very sunny. Sun usually energizes me and it overdid it Monday. I finally had to slow myself down for fear I’d be exhausted today. My primary care doctor evaluated my old body this morning to see if it’s in shape for surgery. She pronounced me fit to be cut.
It was another nice day today—cold, but with a great sunset tonight and a bright half-moon when I came back from my swim. I’m going to get as much exercise as I can this week. I probably won’t get back to the pool for nearly a month. I’ll have to walk for exercise—not much fun in November. The last major surgery I had was the end of June and I had good weather for walking. If it was too hot in July I walked in my large basement. This time I don’t have any large indoor space for walking. The Sherwood Y has an indoor track, but by the time I’m able to drive there, I’ll probably be able to swim.
Actually, walking isn’t much fun for me anymore at all, because of painful feet. But I’ll do it, to get well.
I continually run into people who have had similar surgery to mine, or have relatives who did, and had a good outcome. That’s encouraging. Realistically, perhaps those who didn’t come out well aren’t around, but I choose to be optimistic.
Tomorrow I have writing class and critique group. Thursday is my T.O.P.S. meeting and I’ll try to get another swim in that day. Other than a couple more trips to the pool on the weekend, those will be my last outings for a while.