Ed's Heart Surgery, and Arnie Pics

Ed's Heart Surgery, and Arnie Pics I'm having heart surgery. And I have a cat.

I graduated myself out of cardiac rehab today. I didn't have to do it for this long, but the folks at Winona health were...
10/11/2024

I graduated myself out of cardiac rehab today. I didn't have to do it for this long, but the folks at Winona health were really friendly and it was a fun place to go. I'm in a pretty good exercise routine these days, and I don't think I would be without those folks. I'm very appreciative of them all.

I'm back to work. It takes up too much time. Now it's harder to work in chores, exercise, visiting the parents, hobby st...
07/11/2024

I'm back to work. It takes up too much time. Now it's harder to work in chores, exercise, visiting the parents, hobby stuff and so on. It's not an improvement.

But the surgery is pretty much behind me. Sternum has another month or so before it's completely healed, but pain is gone and I'm not limited much.

I expected to be bed ridden for a while, and thought I'd have little energy for much besides posting cat pictures where for a while. But, as it turned out I never was. I certainly took some naps and rested in bed some, but walked away from the hospital without major issues, really.

So, all went great. Thanks for watching :D

Here is a health update. And some pictures of Arnie, which is really why we're all here. I mowed the lawn today, kind of...
06/25/2024

Here is a health update. And some pictures of Arnie, which is really why we're all here. I mowed the lawn today, kind of a rookie mistake to tell Kim I could do it. I know it's just a rider mower, but I was worried about the steering wheel and my sternum. But the sternum is healing up real well. Sneezing really sucks still, that hurts, but otherwise I have good range of motion and can do most things. A while ago I got into a painful period, but that's over. The nurse at rehab says it was my young healthy nerves letting me know they were still working. Lots of people she deals with aren't so lucky to have healthy nervous systems. Yes, in this context I am young and in fairly good shape. Comparatively speaking.

So it's been far more of a smooth ride than I could have hoped for. I took down two ash trees last fall, and have two more that need to come down. But I'm not doing that type of work until next year. And I'll stay off the motorcycle until this fall if not next year. So still being careful until everything's fully healed, but I'm starting to be able to pull my weight around the house. I'll be going back to work on July 5.

06/20/2024

HealthPartners denied a bunch of my claims and says I owe $172,000 on the heart surgery. I'm pretty sure it's just a paperwork snafu, but I hate calling customer service. I may just pay $50 a month, then they'll have to keep me alive for 286 years to get their money back. Checkmate

Handsome Man
06/19/2024

Handsome Man

Sorry, I promise Arnie pictures, not selfies with Kim and videos of puppies and stuff. Here's some proper pictures of Ar...
06/18/2024

Sorry, I promise Arnie pictures, not selfies with Kim and videos of puppies and stuff. Here's some proper pictures of Arnie.

We are wind blown.
06/18/2024

We are wind blown.

06/18/2024

Arnie has a new sister, Lottie. At this point, the affection is not fully reciprocated between the two. It will come, I predict they will be buddies.

I'm healing on Lake Superior today with my lovely wife, on a 4 day outing. It's a hot one, but we're in the shade and th...
06/18/2024

I'm healing on Lake Superior today with my lovely wife, on a 4 day outing. It's a hot one, but we're in the shade and the wind is blowing. All is well.

Keeping Dad company. I'm into a patch of rib and chest pain. It might be the nerves they cut when they opened the sternu...
06/09/2024

Keeping Dad company.

I'm into a patch of rib and chest pain. It might be the nerves they cut when they opened the sternum healing back together and causing pain as they reconnect. Either way, it's a good excuse to lay with my cat and chill. I'm still walking a couple times today, which easy to do when the weather is so perfect.

This seems to be Arnie's favorite position of late. He sits on the top step looking at squirrels I think. Right now a hu...
06/08/2024

This seems to be Arnie's favorite position of late. He sits on the top step looking at squirrels I think. Right now a hummingbird is dancing in front of him, he finds that interesting.

06/04/2024

Making the bed with Arnie

A mile walk in 21 minutes. It felt good. I'll take it, all things considered.
06/04/2024

A mile walk in 21 minutes. It felt good. I'll take it, all things considered.

Kim makes me recovery smoothies. Today is frozen cherries, spinach, yogurt, oat milk, whey protein powder, honey and van...
06/04/2024

Kim makes me recovery smoothies. Today is frozen cherries, spinach, yogurt, oat milk, whey protein powder, honey and vanilla. It tastes great, you wouldn't even know they're good for you.

Arnie's eye is clearing up. And he got a second harness, in blue. Just to change things up sometimes. And if a harness g...
06/04/2024

Arnie's eye is clearing up. And he got a second harness, in blue. Just to change things up sometimes. And if a harness got lost, it would be an emergency. The guy is very used to going out to feed the birds with Mom, and hang out on the deck with us. A harness-free life would be untenable.

I started cardiac rehab today, a week early but I feel good. Half my minor ill feelings are due to not moving enough now, so back at it. Slow and steady, not going to push it.

Arnie has a sneeze and a watery eye. The vet said it's likely just a virus cold, or maybe allergies. Vet stained his eye...
05/29/2024

Arnie has a sneeze and a watery eye. The vet said it's likely just a virus cold, or maybe allergies. Vet stained his eye to make sure it's not scratched, but it's not. He's acting a little subdued, but basically OK. We're giving him rest, time should heal it fine.

I'm OK, too.

Lazy day. Arnie spent much of it on Jake's bed. I was in a near-nap trance most of the day myself.
05/26/2024

Lazy day. Arnie spent much of it on Jake's bed. I was in a near-nap trance most of the day myself.

The critters stay closed to make sure I'm doing well. Or to borrow my body warmth, or something.
05/25/2024

The critters stay closed to make sure I'm doing well. Or to borrow my body warmth, or something.

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