Dots, you sound a little stronger with each post. Keeping busy on the computer should help keep your mind off things and you need an outing once in a while too.

Glad the doctor is on top of the ibuprofen. I only wish I could take it. It helps so much. But no more bleeds for me.

When all this is over, you may need to go on a series of probiotics to restore the normal flora to your gut destroyed by antibiotics and steroids (both of which are almost always necessary in orthopedic surgery). We should talk more about that when you're past the worst. Doctors don't seem to know much about it, but I keep reading more about it. I did it and hopefully it helped avoid some of the problems.

Keep getting better. You are in my prayers.
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