One Week Post-Op

Above, a few hours after the procedure on July 27. Photo by Mitch Geriminsky.

John Bernard Books: You told me I was strong as an ox!
Dr. E.W. Hostetler: Well, even an ox dies.

Today marks one week since the stents were put into one of my coronary arteries. So far, all's good and I have a follow-up check-up next week with a cardiologist.

Most of the guides say that one has to return to full activities gradually. This is basically what I am doing now. I am doing as very little as I can, although I am (admittedly) chafing at the bit wanting to do more.