First follow-up appointment: looking good.

I went to see Dr. Kopke this morning and he was pleased with the state of the wound/stitches.  20 stitches, by the way, in case you're counting.  It felt so good to scratch my head and hair for a little bit until he put the new dressing on.  

Been feeling a little on the weak side today; not quite able to eat as much as I usually do.  Food stays down no problem, just can't handle more than half a plate of food every 4-6 hours or so. Dad and I found a smoothie shop this morning and that hit the spot.

Glad to have the NBA Finals on tonight as a distraction.  Go Magic!  I'm from Sacramento so I can't root for LA.  Besides, LA has won enough championships.

My right ear: so THIS is total deafness.

Right now I'm getting used to zero hearing in my right ear, the ear with the implant.  It's kind of a shock, because I can't hear anything out of my right ear, absolutely nothing.  

Surgery successful!

Thanks for all the prayers and support!  Went into surgery at 7:30 this morning in Oklahoma City... four hours later, I'm well on my way to Bionic Man-hood.  Doesn't feel too bad, but not going to go play basketball today, I don't think.  :)