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Looks like good progress. I'm really curious to see how these will look a year from now. The tough part for me is going to be keeping a shirt on this summer. The scar is supposed to stay out of the sun.

So driving is something I will need to ease into. I drove myself for an INR test and stopped at the grocery store for a few items. I think that's it for today.

Les, Tell us a little more about what your getting done and about you. It is completely natural to be worried and scared. I sure was. Soon you will be on the other side and your only job will be to recover at your own pace. Gary

Marc, If you are on anticoagulants you may want to call the folks that monitor your levels. Stomach problems can have an effect on your levels.

Just got home from seeing the surgeon. He says all looks good. The Temp fluctuations and high pulse rate are normal and he expects them to start settling down over the next couple of months. I can start driving short distances. Still should wait a bit for the gym but the important thing is not...

Going back to see the surgeon today for my first follow up with him. Tomorrow is 4 weeks since surgery. Hope to find out if/when I can start driving, light exercise, estimated back to work date etc. Sure hope I can start doing something besides walking and reading. Gary

I like to tinker with old cars myself. There are some great mechanics gloves available that can cut down on the cuts and scapes. Check these out http://www.mechanix.com/automotive/m-pact-glove I have 2 pair and plan to use them for any kind of projects not just automotive.

Tabitha, I have to agree with everything Karla said. Don't want to go through this again if I can possibly avoid it. Gary

So when the popping goes away is that a good indication you are close to being healed?

I sure wish I had been warned about this ahead of time. I was thinking that I wasn't healing the bones back together right.

I am getting that popping also at 3 weeks not so bad but it does concern me a little. Non of my docs mentioned it. It doesn't really hurt it's just a little unsettleing to hear that pop.

Tom, Congratulations on going home. It's gonna feel so good. You will start feeling so much better each day. Don't worry about the INR. It'l get there soon enough. Some good time coming up to watch TV and play games with your son. And......................................................no...

Way to turn one night out into two.

I'm pretty sure I would be sleeping through the most of the show. Something else to consider is large crowds of people and all of the germs that go with them.

I wish I could just attach it. I don't get a button with a paper clip attachment symbol. I think I got it back. We'll see if it's there in the morning.

I hate malls. My gym has some machines that move your feet in an elipticle fashion but do not have the moving handles. I'm not sure what they are called but they are my prefered machine anyway. But they may not be the best idea. The weather is supposed to get a litle better tomorrow so I'll see...

I'm having trouble posting a pic as well. I've never used any photo bucket type sites. All my other forums either allow you to just attach a pic or you can create folders in you profile and then insert the URL. Never mind I figured it out.

Today is my 3 week aniversary and things seem to be going well. Thanks all. Gary

With 4 days of rain in the forcast I won't be getting in my 2 walks per day. Should I try going to the gym and using an elipticle trainer? Or just wait it out on the sofa?