Jessica did make it home from South Korea and she is here for another couple of weeks. We had a nice quiet Christmas with just the 5 of us. It was nice to be all together again.
I’ve been doing really well. I’ve had no real pain after the surgery and everything seems to be healing nicely. I am starting to get phantom pain now though. It is like an itch you can’t scratch or a sharp pain in tissue that is no longer there. I guess it would be much like someone having an itchy foot after their leg has been amputated. It is unpleasant but it doesn’t happen all the time so it isn’t too problematic yet. I went to physio last week where they mostly just checked the exercises I was doing and made sure I was doing them right. I go back in two weeks to show my progress. It is coming along and I can go a little farther each day. I saw Dr. S yesterday and everything is good so far. I have a seroma (fluid pocket) at the surgery site. He said my body will probably absorb it but if it gets worse he may have to aspirate it. (ugh) It doesn’t hurt but is just rather uncomfortable. He also went over my first pathology report with me and explained a few things. I thought that since all of the lymph nodes weren’t involved that I didn’t really have to worry about it spreading but apparently even if only one has cancer it can spread it to other parts. Way to burst my bubble.
I go to see Dr. H on January 12. Hopefully he will have all my pathology reports and liver scan results back by then and I am really hoping for some good news this time. This waiting is the hardest part. I am scheduled for the bone scan on Jan 14. I am trying to change that to the 12th or at least the 13th so I don’t have to stay in the city for 3 days but it isn’t looking good. They just give you an appointment and you just need to be grateful for it and never mind finding a time that is convenient for you.
So now I just wait for the next appointment, wait for results, wait to heal enough to start treatments and wait to see the oncologist. (I have no idea when I will see him or her). I have been playing the waiting game since September and it is far from over.
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I remember with my sister the waiting game was the hardest. Keep your chin up my friend. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
So glad to hear you had a good time with the family for Christmas. Also glad to hear you aren't in any pain. Sorry I haven't called you like I said but will do so soon. Keep positive & keep well. Enjoy your visit with Jessica. Talk to ya soon.
Your friend,
Denise B
Hi Berny, thanks for keeping us so informed. My prayers are ongoing and I continue to be positive for you. With love, Aud
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