My barium swallow test came out well so they put me on a restricted diet - basically juice, jello, chicken/beef broth, and/or italian ice. Not a real exciting menu but it worked for me. Last night they upgraded me to less restricted diet and I had a (chopped up) hamburger and some chocolate pudding - good stuff.
Dr. B dropped by to see me last night. The pathology report came back - my tumor still had a bit of cancer left (which means I absolutely needed to have the operation) but the surrounding areas, including the lymph nodes, were all clear which is really good news. He also said that, given my progress, they will probably let me go home Friday or Saturday which is good news too. I still have a number of tubes in me and, as long as eating continues to go well, they plan to remove them tonight or tomorrow morning. That'll be nice.
My sister M went home on Tuesday morning and my mother went home on Wednesday morning - they seem to have had a relatively good time in their visit to NYC, all things considered (thanks mainly to Min playing tour guide. M is no longer afraid of NYC the way she was before and even said "I guess I can see why you might like living up here" when she left). My other sister, GOC, came in yesterday afternoon and will be staying until Tuesday morning so she should be here when I get released.
I continue to exercise as they recommend which basically means a lot of walking, some lung exercises, and a bit of stretching. So far no sign of pneumonia. I also continue to read, surf the net, play w/my blackberry, and otherwise keep busy. More friends from work have also visited over the last few days and I'd sure like to thank them.
l8r,
--Dr. D
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I am really glad that you received such a good report from Dr. B (as I am sure you were). I hope you continue to feel better each day and I am sure you are looking forward to getting the remaining tubes out and going home this weekend. I'll bet a burger (chopped or whatever) never tasted as good as the one you got last night!!!
M
Great news indeed!
dave
Was so thrilled with the report,Gina called today and gave me an update and have to say things continue to really move along so very well..I don't miss cold weather, but do miss not seeing you...know it will be great to get home this weekend..will call..Mom
great news, I like.
you mentioned something about beer?:D
so you may be home by the time you read this, that's fantastic, and it means I can sit in that vibrating chair when when I come to visit.
Jerry
I have some comics and assorted reading materials donated by Lydia to deliver. Not sure if I'll be out on Sat or Sun yet. What is your ETA for returning to the apartment?
Dave
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