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Friday 1st March

I have recently read an article by Greg Sheridan in last week’s Weekend Australian in which he describes in some detail his experiences both pre and post a quadruple bypass operation. Much of what he has written certainly resonates with me but on this day in particular his comment that the recovery process is often two steps forward, one step back certainly rings true.

Waking up after an adequate night’s sleep I decided to walk round the verandah of the house and followed that with a series of stretching exercises, all in line with the laid down exercise program.

Not long afterwards I started to feel somewhat the worse for wear which came as something of a surprise as I had followed a similar program in the hospital.

It was a salutary reminder that the recovery process is an emotional and physical roller coaster and that nothing can be taken for granted.

In the event I did the sensible thing and went back to bed for a couple of hours, waking up feeling in much better shape.

Today’s good news is that my cell-mate Sean has also been cleared to go home .

The remainder of the day is spent being ferried about in the car by Gail on another scorching day and popping the numerous pills that have become a regular part of every day.

Cheers

The Obese Ferret.