Shortly after lunch today I was released from the hospital.   The good news is the infection responded well to the antibiotic Vancomycin.  Get gone infection.  My infectious disease Doctor, newest member to my care team, is gladly welcomed.  The bad news is just a couple doses aren’t enough.   So I’ll be doing it […]

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Today has been a day of waiting ⏱⏱⏱.  I got up this morning and no fever, 24+ hours, but the infection is clearly not any better.  I call the plastic surgeon per his instructions on Monday & he sends me to the hospital (as promised) for IV antibiotics.   Soon after arriving, he arrives & […]

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It’s been an interesting few days & I have a feeling the next few might be even more interesting.  Last Thursday I went for my usual weekly fill for lefty leaking and all was well.  Got up Friday with day’s work to accomplish, but about three o’clock I felt ill.  I was pretty sure I […]

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Happy Monday! This is the first Monday (aside from a couple holidays) that I haven’t spent the majority of the day in the infusion room. It’s been a pretty productive day so far.  Work done at least until the phone rings, laundry going, got the kiddos registered for school.  Amazing how much stuff they want […]

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Today is winding down & I think about how thankful I am to have the people I have around me.  Support & encouragement from far & near.  No matter how big or small.  It all adds up 

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Well here I am….. Last Chemo infusion.  Pretty sure words can’t  describe the excitement & relief to be finished with chemo.   A basket of treats to the oncology nurses with endless appreciation for all they do everyday.  Dr Safa & his staff are incredible! More items concluded this past weekend. House officially sold & […]

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