Off day

Thursday was an off day. I was still very sore and really didn't feel like moving. John went down to the small store in the lower level of the hotel and purchased water, eggs and bananas. He made scrambled eggs for breakfast and that was the first meal we cooked in the apartment. The pots and pans that are in the unit are well worn, but the dishes and utensils are nice and in good condition. The kitchen is appointed with a gas stove, a microwave, a relatively new blender and a toaster. It also includes a refrigerator, washer and dryer.

Later in the day John walked to the larger supermarket called Rey's about a quarter mile away and across a busy thoroughfare.  He returned with groceries and a new frying pan. We went down to the small hotel gym and worked out.  Well, John worked out and I attempted the stair master but ended up on the bike because sitting was easier on my stomach than standing. I gently peddled while John lifted weights. There was another american in the gym when we arrived. Nice fellow with with the DOD in some capacity who is down here for training. He had been stationed here for several years in the past and said he was planning to retire here.

After the workout it was time for my first shower since the lipo.  The girdle had caused a mild rash on my midsection that had itched most of the day and it felt good to gently wash that area.  My incision was covered by a clear bandage and after the shower John removed it and applied anti-biotic creme Dr. Crespo had given us. John rubbed aloe cream on my rash and strapped me back into the girdle. The pressure of the girdle actually feels good on my sore muscles.

John made rice in the new frying pan and I cooked up some stir fry with rice and salmon and vegetables. I watched a little TV then it was off to bed. Dr. Crespo had also given me pain pills and I was using them sparingly. I did not take a pain pill prior to going to bed, but at 3:00 am I woke up hurting so I took a pill and went back to bed.