We're all checked in. Kenji will take it from here.
Round 2
Blog
Tomorrow
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend away in Downtown San Diego. Saturday was spent exploring Balboa Park with a dinner at Stone Brewery in Liberty Station (highly recommend a visit to this or their other location in Escondido if you've never had the opportunity). Sunday was spent with some friends and Monday was spent sleeping. Ha! … Continue reading Tomorrow
Hello from San Diego
We're trekking around Balboa Park today. Plenty of places for me to sit and rest and people watch. Right now we're enjoying the Japanese Friendship Garden. Reminds us a bit of our time in Japan. There's even a noodle stand, though something tells me it won't be quite the same...
Today’s walking spot
Drove down the road to Irvine regional park and boy am I glad I did. Simply a beautiful day.
The New Normal
One of the hardest parts of surgery recovery (minus the bowel issues, of course) has been the fatigue. My outside scar is healing very well, but I have to remind myself that the inside is still healing too. My doc says it'll be about 3 months before I'm completely recovered from surgery. (Interesting note: my … Continue reading The New Normal
Surgery & Other Things
My port install & first round of chemo is set for Wednesday, January 20. I'm assuming I'm the first case since they are to give me chemo that day via IV, but I won't find out until my pre-op appointment this week. I have a post-op appointment (standard procedure) but it's the day after my … Continue reading Surgery & Other Things
Genetics
We met with the genetics department yesterday to consult on whether I'd be a good candidate for testing. Given my age and that is rather unusual I'd experience this particular disease, they determined I was, and so I gave three vials of blood for them to do a high/moderate risk cancer gene panel. They will … Continue reading Genetics
Two Weeks
Had the 2nd post-op visit with the doc and got more information about what's coming. She's put the request for surgery in, and the head of the department (Dr. Tewari) will book it. I should hear from scheduling this week with final dates, but we're aiming for 2 weeks from now (either Monday or Wednesday). … Continue reading Two Weeks
Good Days & Bad Days
My bowels continue to be a source of frustration. I have to keep reminding myself that while I look pretty darn okay on the outside, there's a whole lot more healing on the inside. That being said, each day has been different. The newness of being home has worn off, and I'm trying to contend … Continue reading Good Days & Bad Days
Finally picked up the mail
And got a whole 'nother round of loving. Thank you.
All I can Do is Smile 