All Done

The surgery (laparoscopic) went well and I'm finally free of that pesky, stone filled gall bladder.  It took a little longer than expected from all the scar tissue and my surgeon said I should feel really sore for a few days.  At least that's what I remember hearing.  I do know the pain is more than I had anticipated.   Because I had general anesthesia, intubation was necessary so I also have a bit of a sore throat.  I'm walking around (for every day one stays bedridden, it takes two days longer to regain strength), taking frequent naps, snacking on Trader Joe's oyster crackers and drinking ginger ale.  Right now I'm depending mostly on Tylenol and an ice pack.  I'm saving the heavy stuff for night time.

I've said it before: nurses are angels.  They were kind, expert in their ministrations, patient, and concerned.

I did some yoga before the surgery and will be doing what I can today and tomorrow (without hurting myself) to help the healing.

Meanwhile, I'll be thinking of me neck-deep in an 89° Gulf of Mexico.  That'll help, too.  Namaste, Kathy

Storm At Sea and Repealing The Jones Act

After visiting Senior Moments I thought I'd post this for Skywatch Friday.  I took this in Fort Lauderdale in October.  The storm eventually came ashore and was a real wowser.

And speaking of the sea, I just learned that there are tankers from other countries able and waiting to help out in the Gulf of Mexico, but are prevented from doing so by the The Jones Act -- a bill originally designed to protect US maritime interests. I'm acquainted with this antiquated piece of legislation, but only as it applies to cruise ships and their crews and ports of call. In our discussions The Jones Act --its purpose served long ago-- was not well thought of -- now it seems  more than an antiquated nuisance.  I was wondering if a law could be over-ridden by executive (presidential) order? I recently read that Bush 'waived' The Jones Act after Hurricane Katrina, but am not certain of this. Anyone??