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
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
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
Phase II: The Force Awakens
Speaking of which, we still haven't seen Star Wars. We're planning on going to a cushy theater in the next few weeks if anyone wants to join us. Now, on to the business at hand. The cancer has been defined as a high grade papillary cerous ovarian cancer. There was evidence of cancer in both … Continue reading Phase II: The Force Awakens
Freeeeeeeeeeeeedom
I've been discharged. Wrapping things up and leaving in the next 30 minutes. I cannot wait to sleep in my own bed. And shower. Phase I complete.
Two steps forward, one step back
After the initial toot heard 'round the world, there's been no additional passing of gas. Which presented a problem at yesterday's meals. Breakfast went fine, but lunch caused much discomfort. Dinner went smoother. We're not leaving until I have a bowel movement (that way we're here if there are any complications) so we're back to … Continue reading Two steps forward, one step back
Simple pleasures
I got to shower this morning. Like, actually shower. It was glorious. I get a full liquid diet breakfast this morning. Pudding, cream of wheat, coffee and orange juice. They anticipate releasing me tomorrow. Thanks for all your wonderful (and funny) comments and texts. Love you all!
Diet Upgrade!!!!!
Only pictures can really do this news justice... The spread... Ready for chow time So much happy.
All I can Do is Smile 