Friday, September 6

It's been a busy week.  I went to the orthopedist on Tuesday and got an injection to relieve the pain in my hand and arm.   I was a bit numb after so stayed home the rest of the day and rested.  They said to allow two weeks for full effect.  I felt better on Wednesday and a bit better since but still have some discomfort.

I went to see Cowboy on Wednesday and had lunch with him.  He has really benefited from the physical therapy.  They are trying to get him to use the walker correctly so he won't take so many falls.  So far, so good.

My daughter arrived Wed evening and we went to the city on Thursday for my laser cataract surgery.  They were running late.  Was supposed to get in at 8:15 and it was almost 9.  A bit nerve wracking.  About 11 we were done and headed home.  My daughter and I stopped at IHOP and had breakfast.  Had not been there since Cowboy went to the home.  Enjoyed a good breakfast and then home and long nap.  My eye was a bit painful and the drops stung a bit but by late Wednesday was doing pretty well so we went out to eat.  I had not had a good restaurant meal in a while and it was great.  Had cocktails, an appetizer and fried shrimp and baked potato.  When we got home I went to bed and slept all night with nary a problem.

When I got up this morning I could see really well and only needed my reading glasses for the morning paper.  I had a  couple of cups of tea and my daughter cooked me a nice breakfast.  At 10:30 we left to go for my follow up.  The doc told me I could drive and anything else I wanted to do but not to lift anything heavy and keep up the drops.  All is good.  Go back next week on Wednesday for the other eye.  I am writing this entry without glasses !!  Everything is brighter and clearer and I don't think I had realized how much my vision had been compromised.

After that we drove to see Cowboy and my daughter had a chance to visit with him.  He was in a good humor and very "present".  We had a nice, although short, visit.  Will be going back on Sunday to spend some time with him.

I had made arrangements to meet someone about the car at 4 so came back and barely made it in time. Turned out to be an older fellow who was looking for something to tinker with.  I got the distinct impression his wife was not big on him spending money on something like this.  No sale.  No biggy.  Someone will come along.