For some reason, it actually was easier than the last time -- I asked Dr Haakenslash if that is usual and he said it is not -- Kinda like winning a lottery -- Even the ICU wasn't the dim hell it was last time! He doesn't want to see me on his table again either!

Not going home Wed after all because my sister's flight from Back East was canceled for weather -- Maybe Friday -- The real problem is that the hospital sticks their neck out liability-wise if the send a recuperating patient home alone with a trach because something could go wrong fast! Don't know yet how long the trach stays in, but throat is swollen more than last time, so I expect it will be a while.

Have plenty of Nutren 2.0 on hand at home, plus 1.5 cases of VHC!

Misplaced my plastic flies so I didn't have that kind of fun.

Downstairs neighbor is having great fun feeding the rats, esp the yoghurt-covered raisin treats!