I know I haven't posted in a long time. I have found that as more time gets between me and my surgery the more it becomes a distant memory. For me this is a good thing. I remember a time when that is about all that occupied my mind. In time I was able to make room in my mind for others, and that was probably the beginning of my real recovery. Since my surgery in 2005 so much has happened. I have faced other surgeries, and found out that there are operations worse than bypass surgery. In 2008 I had a total knee replacement of my right knee, and on December 30th of this year I am scheduled to have my left knee replaced. For me the difference in the pain level between TKR and bypass was tremendous. The knee surgery hurt much worse, but there were no emotional issues with the knee as their was with the heart. I have has so many surgeries that my gall bladder surgery in 2009 doesn't even count. Yes, a great deal has happened since May of 2005, but nothing compares to the birth of two beautiful grandchildren. I think only another grandparent can really understand the impact these little people have on your life. More than anything else they have given me even more reason to live well and take care of myself. Savannah and Caleb need their Pappy and he needs them. If you are about to face something as serious as bypass surgery it sure helps to remember that there are people counting on you. You really do have a lot to live for.
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