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We had an
appointment with the oncologist this week.
Before every appointment there is a blood draw to aid them during the
appointment. While not all of George’s
number are totally normal, they are all very close to where they should
be. Based on the last couple of readings
they are still moving in the right direction.
YEAH!! That is good news.
The doctor
has signed off on George’s return to work papers which will be February 2. I think George has mixed feelings about going
back to work at this point. While he is
bored of sitting home he sort of enjoys not having to work. He also does not know what awaits him when he
walks back in the door. The company is
not known for its’ stability these days!
Each day
George tries to do a little something. A
visit to see his mom. A trip to the
grocery store. A walk around the block. He does not require a two hour nap after he
runs errands though he does get tired pretty easily. These are “visible” signs of progress – ones George
can easily measure and thus they give him hope.
He has been
sleeping better these days, not making trips to the living room to finish the
night out anymore. I have been sleeping
in a separate room for the past week - a direct result of George not being able
to sleep on his side so the whoosh of air from his CPAP unit is annoying to
me. I have been sleeping very well
also!! While this is not the ideal
sleeping arrangement, for now it is something we are resigned to.
This weekend
we will take our first overnight trip since before surgery. It is our last opportunity while Mom is still
in rehab and we don’t have to arrange for babysitters for her. I am looking forward to getting away. One of the days I will spend with two of my daughters
as we celebrate the life of their dad who passed from this earth 15 years ago
this coming week. It is an annual ritual
that we derive much enjoyment from.
George will get some much needed “guy time” with our son-in-law as well
as some grandpa time with the twins.
I will write
again once George is back to work and let y’all know how that is going. I imagine it will probably take some time to
get back in the swing of things and get used to being back in the throes of the
woes of work. It has been a LOOOOONG 4 ½
months. His coworkers who have not seen
him will most likely be awestruck with his new, slim figure! And he will tell those who asks that,
although he “looks good” now, he would not recommend this “diet” for
anyone!
Hi Dawn. I just came across your blog following your husband's diagnosis and treatment for appendix cancer. I too am a caregiver for my wife, who had her surgery 3 months ago. It's been rough sledding, as there's been digestive complications. We were in Baltimore for seven weeks post-op and are now back at home in California. I too created a blog for the journey, using Wordpress instead of Google. I post every few days these days. If interested, you can read it at theannachroniclesblog.com. Best of luck for George's recovery and bless you for your perseverance. Mark
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to understand the twists and turns this can take. I am surprised to hear that you went all the way back east for treatment. When we initially found out and did research we found online the closest treatment appeared to be San Diego. We thought we might have to re-locate for a month or so... until our oncologist found a surgeon in our own backyard. Having things happen so close meant that I could return to work sooner than expected and still be close enough to take George to appointments, etc . or work while he was in the hospital at some times because I could get family or friends to help cover staying with him. I love some of the metaphors you use in your blog. Do take care... and please update on your wife's progress...
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