Category Archives: Updates

Cloud Nine had her 1st launch for 2012 on Friday. The launch went smoothly and we enjoyed cruising beautiful Lake George for several days. Felt TERRIFIC to be back on the water. Barb was a huge help to us and … Continue reading →

Chemo #4 was uneventful yesterday. Of late I seem to feel particularly energized on the day of chemo and for part of the next day. Then I slide off my steroidal high and can feel tired or less energitic for a … Continue reading →

Some fun has been had since my last post! Last Sunday we joined my high school girlfriends Jackie and Sharon, along with Sharon’s husband Jim, for our annual ‘Girlfriend’s Trip’. Sharon and Jim had arranged for us to stay at … Continue reading →

Chemo went well again yesterday. Great group to chat with…the hours flew by. Felt better than I had in days, actually. If I can keep the constipation in check (apparently constipation and chemo go hand in hand, but I haven’t … Continue reading →

So, here we go again with chemo. I have to admit that last night the idea of starting chemo was making me unhappy. Not major unhappy….I just hadn’t wrapped my head around the fact that my ‘recovery vacation’ was over … Continue reading →

Stronger and stronger! Started Physical Therapy exercises late last week and practice every day, along with one to two full walks of the neighborhood each day. Life is getting back to normal with company all gone home now and Craig … Continue reading →

Having a lovely recovery! Slow, but steady. Each day I try to lengthen my neighborhood walk to the ‘next’ driveway. Stairways are still off limits and sometimes I need to rest, but otherwise life is pretty fine.  And we have … Continue reading →

We had a great visit with the surgeon today.  She removed the staples and replaced them with steri-strips.  The incision looks great (I predict it will be a very thin white line scar) with no swelling or sign of infection.  … Continue reading →

I’ve been sporting 21 stainless steel staples marching down my abdominal. Probably enough to set off an airport metal detector! Today they are supposed to come out. No more ‘body jewelry’!  Will let you know how that turns out. Craig, … Continue reading →

After all those quick posts on Wednesday, there has been a dearth of postings since then, and I have received comments to that effect.  The problem is, of course, that it’s boring!  When healing from major surgery, boring is exactly … Continue reading →