Monday Milestones

These were some notable milestones reached on Monday (8/22);

  • Made it up the stairs
  • Showered
  • Shaved
  • Made it back down the stairs
  • Didn't take any pain killers
  • Bowel movement (!!!!)

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  1. AnonymousAugust 26, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    Baby steps! 🤣 💩
    Be patient with the recovery.

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