Post-Surgery Reality: From Hospital to Batman Sheets

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Hey everyone! Back with another update from my mom’s house. This vlog captures my day-to-day as I recover from hip surgery, showcasing my makeshift setup in my childhood room, now my mom's office. Despite the discomfort of a children's bed and Batman sheets, I’m making progress. I’m moving better now, though sleep is still a challenge. Today, I decided to head back to my apartment briefly, mainly for some much-needed privacy and comfort in my own bed.

The vlog also touches on some mundane yet significant moments in my recovery journey, from dealing with bruises and bandages to the little victories like getting up without assistance. You’ll see me navigate through daily routines, sharing candid thoughts on medications like oxycodone, which I’ve almost phased out in favor of Tylenol. It's not all serious though – my mom’s breakfast sandwiches are a highlight, and there’s a humorous bit about my walker and other post-surgery aids.

Reflecting on the past, it’s funny how this phase of life gets documented more than the exciting times of my youth – dating models, traveling, and living the high life. But here we are. This journey is about finding the silver lining, even in the midst of slow recovery. The vlog ends with me back at my mom’s place, planning a potential outing to a Marlins game with my dad, hoping for more positive vibes soon.

I know this isn’t my regular Uber vlog content, but I wanted to share a real, raw update. Life isn’t always upbeat, and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s about showing the struggle and progress, rather than just the highlights. Thanks for sticking around. Maybe tomorrow’s vlog will have a lighter, more fun tone. Stay tuned!

Timestamps
0:00:03 - Standing up in my old room at Mom's house
0:00:29 - Making do with Batman bed sheets
0:00:54 - Walking unencumbered but still bruised
0:01:06 - Changing bandages and incision updates
0:01:39 - Daily routine at Mom’s house
0:02:09 - Heading back to my apartment for comfort
0:02:14 - Struggling with left sock post-surgery
0:02:29 - Setting a court date via Zoom
0:02:54 - Sleeping better on the lazy boy
0:03:33 - Using post-surgery aids sparingly
0:04:17 - Walking like Kevin Spacey in Usual Suspects
0:04:39 - Mom’s breakfast sandwiches
0:05:33 - Getting up without assistance
0:06:30 - Switching from oxycodone to Tylenol
0:07:07 - Dark thoughts from medication
0:08:07 - Thoughts on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu shows
0:09:01 - Testing Old Faithful (my car)
0:09:54 - Reflecting on starting a YouTube channel
0:10:13 - Documenting the mundane part of life
0:11:12 - Early days of social media nostalgia
0:11:51 - Frustration over undocumenting exciting past
0:12:02 - Putting new tires before the accident
0:12:13 - Missing the old blue Volkswagen Beetle
0:12:21 - Struggling with real estate license study
0:12:58 - Makeshift office setup
0:13:10 - Using the elongated shoehorn
0:13:48 - Still needing aids for comfort
0:14:12 - Reflecting on undocumenting youthful adventures
0:15:01 - Feeling good to be back in my bed
0:16:21 - Struggling to bend the left leg
0:16:55 - Updating subscribers on my recovery
0:17:37 - Planning a podcast update
0:18:04 - Livestream reflections
0:19:04 - Returning to Mom's house
0:19:18 - Managing pain and medication at night
0:20:01 - Watching the Marlins game
0:21:02 - Critiquing a movie on streaming
0:22:02 - Ending the day with fresh bandages
0:23:06 - Dealing with post-surgery pain and itching
0:23:35 - Discussing vlog consistency and reality
0:25:20 - Signing off with plans for a Marlins game tomorrow