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Phil 's first full day home was spent making the little adjustments that will help the recovery along. We moved a recliner over so that he'd have a few more seating options, adjusted the bed mattress to slightly elevate his head which helps his breathing, and he memorized the daytime TV schedule so that he can time his naps around Oprah and American Chopper - The Series. He's mapped out an indoor walking trail complete with random moguls (the dogs) where he can practice his "old man shuffle". Actually, his stride is pretty strong - slower than normal, but strong.
He's able to laugh now without the excrutiating rib pain and is starting to joke around and tell jokes. And trust me, he could use some new material (hint, time to kick-up the joke emails and comments again). All-in-all, he's off to a great start on a 6-8 week recovery...and determined to do all the right things to make it shorter.
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