Today was an excellent day

Today went about as well as I could have hoped for.

First thing in the morning the catheter went out, that felt good. Later in the day, I had dim sum nearby with my friends. That was good.

I got a massage in the afternoon, that was great.

I had some yummy snacks at the new Japanese restaurant in my 'hood this evening. That was good.

I took half a Vicodin first thing in the AM just in case the catheter removal would be problematic (it wasn't) and I haven't had to take any pain killers since, so I'm only on antibiotics (and the pro-biotic drinks that Jeanne made me get at Whole Foods today).

I honestly feel better than I did the days before the surgery and not just mentally/emotionally.

I'm trying to take it easy, but pretty much feel as normal as I ever have. Tomorrow afternoon it's off to Chicago and then Europe...

Thanks again to all my friends for all your supportive emails, calls and thoughts.