September 8
Yesterday was a 'no shave' day as I unexpectedly spent a day in the ER. I had been experiencing sharp pain in my side and shortness of breath for a couple of days. I mistakenly attributed the pain to a muscle strain. The day began at the Urgent Care center, and the doc there wisely sent me to the ER for a more complete workup. I have blood clots in both lungs and am now on a blood thinner for the next six months. I'm already feeling a little better, but getting back to 100% will be a slow process. I see my family doctor next week for some follow up.
I had great care yesterday. I threw on a t-shirt and gym shorts and left the house in quite a hurry. For a guy that shaves nearly every day and does care about his appearance, I displayed some ratty looking clothes, rough looking stubble, and a bed head to about 20 medical professionals yesterday. I've known one of the ER docs since he was in college, and he wanted to get a selfie with both of us in the photo. I was laying in the hospital bed and looking pretty road worn by that time. He's a sweet guy, but I hope I never see that photo.
I gained 5 lbs overnight due to all the IV fluid and contrast dye that was pumped into me yesterday. I celebrate that sort of weight gain.
I'm taking it easy for the next few days (doctor's orders
) and getting in a few short walks during the day with my beautiful Bride.
God blesses me every day, and He blessed me in a very special way yesterday.
This morning, I shaved with my Trac II (wanted to finish up the cartridge from my recent trip), my Kent BK4, LPL soap, USB, and Trumper Skin Food. It was a good shave, and it felt normal to get cleaned up. I set my Envy White 2 knot in my
B-400 by Tom handle. Pix are forthcoming once the silicone cures.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
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