Yesterday we had follow-up appointments with my plastic surgeon and my oncologist.
The plastic surgeon is pleased with how I am healing. He said (without chemotherapy) he thought everything would be healed within a couple of weeks. He was speaking most specifically about the wound that has not healed since my surgery in May (my surgery incision from two weeks ago is fine).
The plastic surgeon said that trace amounts (he used the word "rare") of the pseudomonas bacteria were found in the fluid from my surgery, two weeks ago. It apparently took several days for the bacteria to grow in the lab, but finding them confirms that we did the right thing by having the spacer removed.
Next we met with my oncologist. He has decided to put off chemotherapy for a couple of weeks, to give me a chance to really heal. Part of me is really disappointed -- I wanted to get back on track with my treatment. Another part of me is also glad -- this is a chance to get some "rest" and to enjoy feeling good for another couple of weeks.
I have permission to be out-and-about more (hockey games, etc.), and I can return to work in November, as was planned. All good news. If everything stays on schedule, I should be finished with chemotherapy (and hence, all of my treatment?) by December 22. A Merry Christmas, indeed!
We also got our dog, Oreo, back from Pauls' parents yesterday. A couple of weeks with his parents have done wonders for her -- she is so much more calm now!? I didn't grow up with dogs in the house, so I am not sure how they "trained" her to behave, but she is like a completely different dog. She used to be a real nuisance to get into everything for attention. I sure hope that her new calmness is here to stay!?
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Yeah! We miss you at work. Looking forward to seeing you even if you're not as energetic. We are having a going away party for EP on Dec. 11 at noon.
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