On Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:32:47 -0500, jinx the minx
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>Ophelia > wrote:
>> "jinx the minx" wrote in message
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>> My initial thought was about 1/2 tbsp of butter, because I was considering
>> the walnut to be unshelled! Then again, I've been on massive amounts of
>> pain killers this week so my head isn't all that clear. :-)
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>> jinx the minx
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>> You've had your operation???
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>Yes, last Monday. I came home Thursday evening. The doctors say it was
>successful, but only time will tell. The next few weeks will be a
>challenge as there's only so much non-cooking I can do. Tonight I managed
>(with help) to roast a pre-seasoned sirloin tip roast DH thoughtfully
>picked up from the store while I was inpatient and served it with some very
>basic baby red potatoes and green beans. Not the best meal, but it
>sufficed. There's only so much I can do with no lifting, no bending, no
>twisting restrictions. Judging from
>the rebound pain, I may have to scale back (and let go) a bit.

Take care, don't take the chance of pushing it too quickly and
spoiling the surgery. Be patient, although I know that's hard