The catheter (affectionately known as my accessory nipples) came out yesterday so this morning was my first real shower in over 5 weeks. Quite a treat.

No Compazine for several days, and only one nightly dose of lorazepam, so I’m going to try and wean the Zofran. My weight has been falling despite pushing down about as many calories as my old normal; no doubt my requirements are up but I suspect not everything is absorbed, either. Fortunately, I intentionally entered this process about fifteen pounds heavy so I remain well within my IBW limits. Still, I’d like to add back a bit against the possibility of infection in the next few months. This is not a weight loss program I would recommend.

I thank everyone again for all the good thoughts and prayers.