Merry Christmas, December 26

I had a great Christmas, it is good to be on the road to recovery. The surgery last week went well. The surgeon did only half the anticipated repair work because my body had already healed part way on the second part of the surgery; so in mid surgery he decided not to stitch me but see if I could heal on my own as the chemo moves out of my system. If it works great, if not I will have another minor surgery before the big one.

I have started acupuncture and pranic healing to help my body recover and heal. It is quite an experience but it seems to be working as far as I can tell. I am reading more on the combination of the eastern medicine with the current treatments; it is very interesting especially while I am going through it. There is so much to learn.

The last treatment has stayed with me quite a while, or so it seems. I still have good and bad days but the good days seem a little better each time and the bad days seem easier to get through. I know some of the side effects can/will stay with me for 6-18 months, but it is a small price to pay for the anticipated results.

I will have a CT scan on the 13th and another visit/exam with the surgeon and oncologist on the 22nd of January. If all shows well, they will schedule the "final" surgery at the end of January. that will be 2-3 days in the hospital and then I will start the final road to recovery. I am really looking forward to my 50th birthday in April anticipating that almost every part of this journey will be behind me.

I hope everyone has a great holiday and a Happy New Year, for me it will be a great New Year.

Bruce

Merry Christmas

December 26

Through the Last Storm

I had may last chemo session last Wednesday. I am getting through with the knowledge that everyday I will be feeling better and getting rid of all the drugs in my system.

These last sessions have been harder on my body. To help get through it I have take 2 sessions of acupuncture and 1 session of pranic healing at the yoga studio. I definitely feel the difference with the acupuncture. The pranic healing should help with the post surgeries recoveries.

Cynthia still thinks I am rushing everything, especially with the surgery this Wednesday, but I am so anxious to put this behind me and moving forward. The oncology staff was amazed that I stayed on schedule, but do to the good care from Cynthia and all the prayers and good wished, I was the 1 in 500 according to the receptionist.

I will update the blog after the results of the surgery, I am anticipating a smooth procedure and a quick recovery for a Merry Christmas.

Bruce