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I think the surgery went well. I am spending one night in the hospital for observation. So far the pain isn't too bad. I'm walking with a walker-less pain than before. Thanks everyone for your prayers, good thoughts and pocket duty!

@chicagoan

Yay you! Hope it's onward and upward from here.

@chicagoan - thanks for updating us so soon. I'm glad it all went well and wish you a speedy recovery.

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@chicagoan - in your pocket for your surgery tomorrow. How wonderful that you didn't have to wait any longer!

@irishlove glad your MO had your back. I hope the rude nurse found one of Mara's Legos in the middle of the night.

@intolight ‐ what on Earth gets into people?! I can't even figure out how any of that makes sense..

I've had a busy couple of days. Trying to bring the house back in order. DH did a great job taking care of me(+ cooking, dishes, laundry), and the non-essentials fell to the wayside. We're leaving on a short trip on Friday, and two days after we get home, family is coming to visit, so I've been working hard and the walking boot is getting a workout. Funny thing is, both my feet seem to hurt more than my ankle. I'm blaming part of that on the AI. Anyway, floors, kitchen, and main bathroom are clean. I still need to clean the guest bath, but that may have to wait until we get back. DH schedule a day of errands tomorrow. Between that and packing, no more chores before we leave.

@chicagoan Still giving pocket duty for Thursday. @irishlove In pocket for a better week for you as well.

Slept a short amount but that is fine, in process of clearing sink, I get tired during the process and stop, really need to continue so no budget boosting or possible walk until both laundry and dishes are done. Co opted a smaller washer as a sink to soak silverware in as well, that is a decent use of equipment. Never soaking in regular washers, either, stay with smaller stuff. I also realized that when instant pot is not in use, can soak dishes in the steel drum of the instant pot, removing the steel drum and endeavour to not let stuff get so out of control. That way, more than one soaking location, shorter soak then clean and clear out sink for thorough clean. Might work better. I just hate scrubbing dishes. Dishwasher is a no go as even if I got a portable one to hook up to sink, I have nowhere to store it. I definitely need better organization skills. Big boxes are helpful, need to strategize where to keep them. Not too worried about floor space because the boxes are large. May also get more of the rubbermaid stackable totes as well, store litter that is scooped in something with a tight lid. I do not really want to store stuff out back may be an option as well. I prefer stuff to be in house. Waffling on the walker and where to store, once I clear the front of the closet, will check inside to check if there is room. All other closets are full.

I have got the sink almost empty, really need to give it a really nice scrub, silverware soaked in wee washer, now drained and waiting to be dried in the bathroom sink, kitchen sink will receive a couple doses of very hot water to clear out anything that might be in there, given the state of the sink once it was cleared. Taking some breaks as I chip away at what I need to do. Need to wash dishes right after eating less scrubbing, less work work as well. I also notice these wee black bugs, thinking they are coming through the drain so once sink is cleaned up, just keep it plugged in to block escape, do regular hot water down the drain. I have been told could be related to neighbours. Other option I am mulling is the litter genie, I scoop into a bag inside the pail but those little buggers are small enough to get out, better served to scoop into garbage bag and put a tighter seal to avoid the situation. I also do make traps with apple cider vinegar too so that is good.

Meals for today, not too sure, still got the stuff I made yesterday leftover, was the burger, chili beans and crushed up ramen noodles. Also seasoned with taco seasoning and put queso and sour cream at end. The noodles and beans heated in the frypan, added a bit of water and had let them soak. Thinking for a first meal, get a meat pie and start the microwave, once down to 30 or 40 seconds of the timer, add some of the leftovers with a bit of cheese. Option two meal for dinner sees an egg cooked in a mini griddle with some shred cheese and put in a tortilla.

I will still be working to finish everything so in own pocket for that, it is garbage day so need to put stuff in bags, triple as I do toss them down them down the four stairs. Easier for me that way.

I hope everyone has a good day and in pockets for everyone.