(from CaringBridge 2018)
My surgery was October 5th, so today marks the end of 1 full month in recovery! The time has passed in a blur - I can hardly believe it.
Of course, the first week was in the hospital. I remember many fine people who worked with me -- nurses, doctors, therapists -- but the time seems like a...
(from CaringBridge 2018)
Friday was my best day yet, containing a energetic walk and a no-prob trip to the doctor with a stop at Taco Tree for supper. Sitting, standing and reclining (and transitions) were easy peasy.
But sometime during the night I "pulled" my lower back getting off the throne. We've...
(from CaringBridge 2018)
First post-surgery poopy: priceless!
(from CaringBridge 2018)
(from CaringBridge 2018)
"Don't mind me...I'll just, um, hang out over here. You keep looking..."
(from CaringBridge 2018)
In my first oncology orientation appointment, I was learning about what tests were on the docket. When I heard I would be having my FOURTH CT-scan, I semi-joked that "I might start glowing" from all the x-rays. Dr. Chellappah, very professional in her demeanor, turned to me, pointed at...