It is 1:00 pm and I am already home and satisfied with a bellyful of noodles and sweet peppers left over from yesterday's dinner.

The surgery went quickly without any problems. My doctors and nurses were the epitome of efficient and professional health care providers. I woke up without any pain, my left arm wrapped in a large Ace bandage.

After a quick phone call at about 11:50 am, JSP arrived to pick me up at about 12:15 pm and whisked me home. He then went back to work for the afternoon.

I am snug at home listening to the Current and back on the Internet. The snow continues to fall outside, and I think I am going to go upstairs and take a nap soon.

P.S. There was no octopus in the special kit, just polystyrene and cooling packs.