I have been off of work since October 21. After the week in the hospital, Jen and my favorite mother in law were home with me for a week. Then Janet left and mom and dad arrived. My 2 week post op check-up was successful. I had my 18 staples and my JP drain removed. I also met with my new chemo Dr and discussed the treatment plan that will begin in January. Mid-way through moms second week with us, she tripped in the garage and broke her ankle. That was a tough night for all of us. Dad came and got her the next day. She had surgery several days later and is slowly on the mend.
The next 5 weeks were filled with mostly nothing. Just trying to feel a little better everyday and learn to live with my ostomy bag. The Rocky Mountain Cancer Rehabilitaion Institute and my personal trainer were a huge help. I continue to sleep in the recliner in our room, and hope to return to a normal bed in January.
So, that brings us to today. I had another appointment with my surgeon Dr. Sellers. He checked things out down below and was pleased with how the healing was progressing. I was then able to experience a baridium ennima. It was...not much fun. But the preliminary results were positive. I needed to have no wisping or leakage in my new rectum area for the surgery to have been successful.
We have a pretty busy 10 days coming up. After enjoying Christmas in Grand Junction with Jim and Janet, I'm scheduled to have my port placement surgery on the 27th. Then we head to Denver on New Years Eve for the big reconnection. I hope to be pooping like a normal person by the 3rd or 4th! I have several weeks to heal up before starting chemo on January 21. Then possibly heading back to work before my 36th birthday.
So there's the update. Thanks again to everyone who has been praying, giving, supporting, calling, texting and loving on our family. We have rounded second base and are heading full steam towards third!
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Glad to hear things are going well, BF.
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