Surgery is eleventh of September. 3 weeks!!!

Saturday RUN 1 mile in 10 mins, broken with a few walks
Monday RIDE 26.2 to watch eclipse -- like an eclipse marathon!

Easy to remember date, huh? I've been saying "eleventh of September" instead of "9-11" or "September 11th", that was 16 years ago but still it's a marked day.

Today I had my pre-op check. My risk for sleep apnea is 0. Out of 8. So I think I'm good...

Low BP, low HR, "are you a runner?". Yes! Well, I was...  And I will be!

I had some mental issues adapting to this whole idea, that life is on "hold" until this is over and done. I hesitate to do things like strength training, because I think I'll lose it all anyway in the recovery months. Kinda true, but even if I was going to lose all progress that doesn't make it not worthwhile to be doing some now.

Other issues like cramming in stuff I'd like to do, went for a run and a ride as listed above. The pain is there, most days it's a very uncomfortable feeling. Impingement is the best word sometimes. The popping, clicking, tight pain when I stand, I'm getting used to it. The lack of sleep on many nights from the pain, no comfortable position can be found. Getting used to it. The inability to lean against a bench or countertop, getting used to it.

What else have I been up to? A minsgame! By Labor Day weekend I hope to have 500 items out of the house, I'm currently at 319 items and $442 :)  Heck, $500 would be just as great as 500 items.

I'm cleaning the house like crazy, it's channeling my energy. This past weekend I optimistically planted my fall seeds in the garden, not sure if or when I'll be able to care for and harvest them after surgery, but nothing to lose I guess except a few seeds.

Following Game of Thrones podcasts and watching the clips on YouTube. Meditating more. Hope to break the Blerch habit once the minsgame is done, it sucks me into the app and beyond. Ignoring the news as much as possible, depressing anyway.