This is unbelievable!

I continue to be amazed at how enjoyable it is to be "normal" again.

I can sit.

I can stand up.

I can walk.

I can ride the stationary bike. (I'm up to 15 minutes a day now -- gonna meet that weight loss goal yet!)

I can lie down.

I can sleep.

I can change positions in bed.

And I can do it all without pain!

Truly, truly amazing.

What a treat it is!

And this, I'm told, is what I have to look forward to once my hip is replaced (on the other side of the recovery scale of course).

Apparently, these steroid injections serve a truly diagnostic purpose for surgeons:  the relief enjoyed by the patient is indicative of what can be expected from total joint replacement.

Based on my experience, both last year and again now, I guess I can look forward to heaven.