Last photo of the beard

Except it wasn't. They shaved small bits where they had to cut, and the rest remains. The ubiquitous and ghastly hospital gown. Taken Just before they took me down one level to theatre. Normally, I have some memory of the start of the induction. This one ends with the anaesthetist telling me he'd be back soon.

Waking up was a relief, and dear S was there to spend time with me before back to sleep

This is a backblip, once I felt up to it. The blip for today is also viewable.