Next, there was Rehab and bad hospital food

Once my surgery happened I was moved to the 11th floor for a couple days where I didn't do much but lay there and push the button for my pain meds. That's right, I'm a lucky kid that they hooked up to one of those controlled machines that you just push a button and it gives you a dose of the pain meds you're on. Best. Thing. Ever.

After a few days of that I was finally moved to my new digs in the Rehab unit--7C to be specific. I am actually on the stroke rehab unit but they deal with Ortho patients sometimes, too. That just means I am the youngest person on the floor by at least 15 years, probably 20.

I started my Physical therapy on Thursday April 7th and it's going to be a lot of work but it's all going to be worth it of course. I hope to be out of the hospital and on my way home by next week!

Now, things I've learned so far during my lengthy hospital stay:
#1- Nurses have to deal with a lot of crap (literally and metaphorically) and I don't think they are thanked often enough. Thank you, Nurses, for all that you do.
#2- There is definitely a "Scrub Heirarchy" as far as who gets to wear what colors. This is very fascinating to me.
#3- Having a remote that doesn't let you go backwards in TV channels is really annoying.
#4- Most of the people here at MHMC don't understand that difference between Playhouse Square and The Cleveland Play House. I forgive them, but, **sigh**.
#5- Hospital food is really really not very good.
#6- I do get to take home my super-sweet MHMC water bottle. Win!
#7- I keep my room at a nice 60* and it's excellent.
#8- When you're in the hospital and you're as disabled as I am, all independence goes out the window as well as all modesty.
#9- It's so bizarre to shower sitting down, also to have someone have to help you.
#10- The Game Show Network has some crazy weird game shows.
#11- There must be some code that says that Physical Therapy doctors and male Physical therapists must be attractive because I have yet to find an exception to this.

Also, tomorrow I am determined to see my xrays from Pre and Post Op.

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