Thanks again guys! Troy, yes I FINALLY crapped. The details of how I accomplished it would not be for those with queasy stomachs.
The easy details comprised 3 hours on the toilet, a tube of lunricating jelly, and my own right index finger. VERY painful. But got the work done.
Now it seems I'm somewhat back to "normal" in that respect.
I'm trying to be as active as I can, to not lose more muscle tone. But the doc wants me to take it VERY slow.
My wife has been helping me with things I can't do, like putting on my shoes and making meals for me.