A-OK

 Yesterday and the procedure with the bile duct went smoothly. I would say the most challenging part of the day was getting to the hospital during morning rush hour. The system at the DHR Health system at Edinburg TX seems to run smoothly. Butch was able to be with me the entire time with the exception of the surgery itself. He was able to stay in the room that I would be returning to. I had warned him the area was COLD so he dressed appropriately. And the nurses brought both of us warmed blankets. That was nice!!

I had multiple stones removed from the bile duct. Often times this surgery can be done without an incision but apparently, I needed to have a cut made. This was internal as I do not have any on the outside. Of course, I was drowsy most of the day yesterday and a bit off-center this morning. I am sure it will get better as the day goes on. So now I must get on with the day...helping with the planning of the pool hall banquet. I knew there was a reason I didn't want the job!

Time slips away

Procedure...

Butch and I celebrated Valentine's day pretty much in the same way as the last 63 plus years. Mildly sentimental and in the company of each other and that suits us both. I was obliged to get a Covid test so that is what we did in the morning. For those of you who have the image of them stuffing a Q-tip in your nose clear up to your brain, you will be glad to know they do not do it that way anymore. It was not at all unpleasant and they did not call me so it must be a negative for Covid. So most of the week has been in limbo waiting. Waiting for test results, waiting for word on the time and place, and waiting for it to be time to get the procedure done and over with. Well, today is the day and 8:30 am is the time. Being the early riser that I am, I am sitting here at my computer, remembering that I haven't posted anything in a couple of days. 

The medical people keep assuring me that it is not a big deal. I will tell you later today if I agree with them.