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July the first--and soon to be the 4th and noise. I'm recovering--had a few bowel movements. Will see the doctor tomorrow--and get my stitches pulled.

I've started a slow ramp exercise regime--3-4 10 minute walks the first week. Then 15 minute, 20 minute, and 30 minute jaunts--over the next few weeks. In my initial forays--I discovered that my legs are weak and 10 minutes is a long time it seems.

Slow and go is the rule--it will take several weeks to build up my stamina and before I can even begin any aerobic activity. I won't get back to RSB until August or September--and then only in measured doses. Will have to see if that's also true with dancing--my legs are not moving smoothly.

I'm eating quite a bit--compared to my pre-surgical adventures. I'm enjoying ingesting ice cream--and a lot of things I was not eating before the operation. But I know that I've got to exercise--and restore what I've lost in the surgical episode.

So for now it's lots of walking--every day just keep on walking.