>Was operated on yesterday with the surgeons removing an 89% blockage in >my right carotid artery. They released me at noon today and my son drove >me home in a driving rainstorm then turned around and went straight >back. Good kids are a joy. > >I'm sore as the dickens but recovering well. Miz Anne is okay and Sleepy >is finally calming down enough to talk to her. Got a sore throat from >being intubated and was fed so much liquids "inconveniently" that I was >up all night going to the bathroom every 15 minutes. > >I got pain killers and mint tea for the sore throat so am reasonably >happy. Has been raining here all day so don't know what the garden is >doing. It's good to be back home. > >Life is good. > >George I'm glad you're okay and that the blockage is taken care of.. and sending good wishes for a speedy recovery. billie