OK - now to phase 4 of this very interesting and challenging year. My treatment concludes with colon surgery on Wednesday December 21st to remove what is left of the primary tumor - a procedure formally known as a partial colectomy - think cutting a segment of a hose out, then reconnect the two pieces. Mine is the first surgery of the day, so I report to the OHSU hospital on the hill at o'dark thirty. The surgery itself will take from 2 to 3 hours. I asked the surgeon just how much is removed and he responded "just enough" (thanks for that). I expect to be in the hospital for 4-7 days, so I just might be going home on Christmas day. They said to anticipate a 4-6 week recovery time and to take 4 weeks off from work, though I may be able to return sooner.
Having the surgery on the 21st gives me more time to recover from chemo, and the family more time to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
Bring it on - cancer, schmancer. You've knocked the big C on it's ?@$@@&^. You rock Jim.
ReplyDeleteLove you and look forward to celebrating the end of this year! Joan
Finally. This year so challenging, nearing an end. Like all the other therapies, this too will go well. So long tumor!!
ReplyDeleteJimmy, it was fun to hang with you the other night at the Heathman! You have returned to your "normal" self. With more fun to come this weekend, I love that you are feeling so much better. There is much to celebrate and be thankful for during this Holiday Season. love you!!
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