Monday marked my return to the OR.  This time I was the surgeon. A much more comfortable position to embrace. I had scheduled fairly light and performed just six cataract surgeries. After 10,000, I had little loss of confidence, but I was glad to get through the first one without a hitch.  Today, I was pleased to examine all the happy patients and their 20/20 vision. I had my first full day of clinic as well today and fatigue was a nonissue.  It was great to be busy again.

After work today, I managed a nice workout and a run of about 4.5 miles.  My arms were a little sore from playing Pebble Beach on Sunday (simulator). We had a great time at a Super Bowl party at our friends down the street.  Our active lifestyle seems to be getting back into full swing as Hugh returned to his tae kwon do this week. He didn’t skip a beat and was welcomed back.

I continue to embrace my incredible blessings since the discovery of my aneurysm and surgery.  I have been able to overcome my own predictions and my recovery is surpassing most everyone’s expectations this early. I am working very hard, but trying to be careful not to push too hard. Life is certainly a precious gift that cannot be taken for granted.  I find myself finally planning and seeing far into the future again.  As I enter into month three of recovery, I realize there is still work to be done, but so much has already been accomplished. Kathy and I are planning a long weekend in Las Vegas and then the whole family will head to Hilton Head in June.  I predict sunny days for all of us in the days ahead.