I’m back from the hospital. I’m a little bit sore, but feeling fine. I posted one update already, but tid disappeared. Hopefully, this will work better. Everything was uneventful. I’m taking Vicodin and trying to get lots of rest. Yesterday I felt great, but I’m starting to feel the bruising now.
I have no idea what my chest looks like, since they zipped me into the Shatner girdle while I was still unconscious. I won’t see it until at least my follow-up, which is in one week. The girdle won’t come off altogether for six weeks. No lifting, stooping, or bending for three weeks/month. (I didn’t know about the latter two, and they’re the most difficult restrictions.)
Thanks for the support and good wishes throughout, everyone.