The past week....

It has been a very busy, hectic past few weeks.  Bob and I, along with Abby and Dan took a short trip to Erie to visit with family and just get a few days of relaxing in before undertaking all that was waiting ahead for us.   The shocking news came in a phone call on our way home, when my friend called to tell me that Dr. Fata had been arrested by the FBI.  One of the many charges they are bringing against him is treating patients with chemo when no cancer is present.  Needless to say, I was very upset and still am.  Abby brought it up on her smart phone and read all 20 pages of the indictments that were being brought upon him. As upsetting as all this was, I had to re-focus on my up-coming surgery, which was the next day.   My surgery couldn't of gone any better than it did.  Dr Pugmire was able to do the procedure using the robot, so I have very minimal incisions in my stomach.  He feels that he got all of the tumor and the surrounding tissue and has sent it off to a lab in California to be tested to see what the most effective chemo will be to treat me with.  He also did a saline cavity wash and no cancer cells showed up, which is great news too.  I was under the impression I'd be in the hospital for only 2-3 days, really it was 3-5 days.  Dr. Pugmire felt that I was doing well enough that I got out on day 3.  I had wonderful care in the hospital, being on the same floor that Abby works made a lot of difference as I had her friends taking care of me.  I don't think I was a difficult patient, just laid in bed and slept most of the time!  Now home, recuperating.  I don't have a lot of restrictions,  I just need to take it easy and get my energy and appetite back.  Abby's shower in 2 weeks and I want to be feeling good for that.  As always, I cannot thank my friends and family enough for all their love and support.  The visits, phone calls, messages, meals brought to the house.........when this is all over I plan on having one BIG party to celebrate and everyone will be invited!!!!!  I have a follow up appointment with Dr Pugmire on Aug 22nd.  As it stands right now, the 6 rounds of chemo won't start till after the wedding, guessing mid October.  So once again, sending out thanks to all who have been praying for me near and far. I feel good about all that is happening, extremely happy with Dr, Pugmire and hoping this is the" beginning of the end" and will soon be able to move on with my life.
                                                                                       Peace & Love