I did loose an amount of blood as determined by low level of hematocrit and hemoglobin. Several times a day blood was drawn and analyzed, results showed halting of the slide and up turn in the blood components. The phlebotomists records of hitting a flowing vein for draw was well below 100%, results were many extra needle stabs, several were drawn like 3AM. I didn’t sleep well nor ate enough calories. I was well taken care of. This morning I earned privilege to walk the hallways unaccompanied for 62 mins. At times parts of my bare butt were open. 2 staff people pulled me over for adjustment. I did not receive 1 compliment. As I walked I greeted many staff, became recognized. Home care is combination of icing, elevation, and wrapping. I am able to sort of walk freely, the knee does not want to bend very far. My right arm seems to be just bruised as I have range of motion but less strength. Tomorrow morning raising my bed will tell the tale. Knee is still grossly swollen caused by broken blood vessels, a hematoma aka bruise. Today when I walked back to my van, which was parked in front of ortho building, it was the only rig in the parking lot and my bike was still attached. And the fridge was still running on propane. I stopped at gas station I use for tank refill: 5.5 gallons. Empty is 5.6.
I have a shoulder PT session this Fri, Labor Day weekend. My earliest departure form Bend would be on Tues, where I go will depend upon smoke and fires, I don’t imagine riding between now and then.