After spending 8 days in a hospital room, no matter the level of attention and concern from the staff, I had grown tired of looking out at the hills above Duarte only wishing for some time outside. So yesterday, with the temps hanging at a comfortable 85, it was the perfect remedy for my cabin fever. Even with limited mobility, due to being attached to my J Tube for feeding 20 hours of each day, nothing beats being outside.
We had friends stop by yesterday to check in on me and share the afternoon. I was taking a break from the tube feeding when they came by, so I think they were surprised to see me moving around so well a week after such a major surgery. I still have quite a ways to go in my recovery, but it felt good to be outside hanging out with friends. Much has been accomplished in the week after surgery and I'm ready for steady progress until things are back to work, back on the bike, back to contributing at home and back to doing all those things that give me such reward in life.
My pathological report came back Friday night after my last post. The prognosis is very good based on the results and my body responded well to their treatment plan. We'll have a testing schedule set over the next 5 years to manage and monitor any changes. No more chemo or radiation required!! At this point, despite a smaller stomach (2/3 size now) and shorter esophagus (1/3 size now), I'm ready to get back to normal life over the next 2, 3, 6 months. My eating and drinking habits will change, but that's actually a small price to pay to have life back.
More friends headed over today, more time to be outside today - another day in my recovery that will be better than the last!! Yup, just what the Doctor ordered......
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