Update

We are now six days post-operation for Herself. The procedure itself went relatively smoothly; despite the presence of some unexpected intricacy during the surgery, there were no significant complications and Herself was released from the hospital in a timely manner the next day.

Convalescence is slow but as expected. Herself is doing her very best to maintain a cheerful demeanor, although her inability to move about in any significant way is quickly eroding her patience and good humor. I am certain that once she is able to walk a couple of miles or use the elliptical trainer, her outlook will improve significantly.

I am very grateful to those who have managed to provide moments of humor for Herself during this time. While it is a well-worn cliché to say that laughter is the best medicine, there is more than a mere kernel of truth therein. As the Irish proverb states: A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.