I'm back! Enough so to catch up with the blog for today's update. Today was a painful one, but it all felt like "healing" pain and I made a lot of progress otherwise. All my bowel functions are working again, though it took some painful tries to get all the muscles used to the effort again. As a result, I spent this morning pretty deep inside my inner box, the place I go to get through difficult times. Kind of like the kid in the movie "Martian Boy", who just peeked out through a hole in a box.
Every day is better than the last one. Every part of my body and spirit are showing recovery. All I need now is for time to pass, for healing to continue, and to keep taking steps on the road.
The next scheduled event is a visit with the surgeon on next Thursday. I'm hoping he will take this drain out and pronounce me done with this part. Some time soon I will meet with the oncologist to determine when to get back on chemo, and then with the colon surgeon to work out some idea of when to do the next one. It should go easier than this one, but I'm sure it will not be a picnic. After that a little radiation, some final chemo just to be sure, and that's all they have planned.
In the meantime, days go by, one healing day at a time.
Clem
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Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!
It is good to see you doing so well Clem. While I have not been commenting, I have been following your progress, so know that even when you are not hearing from folks, it doesn't mean we aren't thinking about you.
Hey Clem,
I've just caught up with your news and your blog. You have a couple more cheerleaders downunder now. We're going to Kiwiburn this week, I'll make sure to set something on fire for you, any requests?
We love you, and can't wait until next time we get to see you both!
welcome back clem! glad to hear that good days are here, i'm sure it is a welcomed retreat! hope they continue and you can toss the grenade!
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