This weekend was a good one. It was great to have that darn catheter out however the adjustment to diapers has been a more of a challenge than I expected. I am starting to get myself moving and get some exercise. I was able to walk Max around beautiful Lake Banook on the weekend. It is about 3.5 km round trip and we took our time. Everything was good until the last 1/3 of the leg. Two problems: (1) I seemed to be getting heavier and (2) my legs were getting quite wobbly.
I analyzed the situation and found the problems ... (1) I needed a changing and (2) there was a lot of surgery that happened below. The first issue can be solved easily and the second will need time to heal.
When the urologists talked to us after the surgery they indicated they cut through a couple of arteries in my mid section. What surprised them is that these arteries are not common in most people and they didn't expect to find them. This resulted in a fair amount of blood loss and I was a whisker close to needing a blood transfusion, however, I didn't need this life saving action. I guess these cuts and repairs do take a toll and I will need to practise patience. It seems the Big Guy is always giving me new opportunities to hone my skills.
I am now practising the famous Kegel Exercises and build up the pelvic floor muscles. One of these involves pretending someone is trying to stick a pin in an area where the sun doesn't shine. Doesn't that sound like fun!
All and all, I feel very good and lucky. Thanks to everyone for their support! I am indebted.
Gido
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