The results of yesterday's CT scan showed no signs of Prairie Dogs, so I'm now about a year and three-quarters in remission! The doctor says the exact timing is less important than the actual result, so we are celebrating the great news and ignoring any clock right now.
Actually, Terry celebrated the news "hahhed" and is now fast asleep as I write this. I won't be "fahh" behind. (It's a New England thing).
Thanks for the good vibes.
It's good to be alive.
mike
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Good Vibes Needed Twice Coming Up
Team Mike has had a long rest now, which is a sign that my recovery continues to go well. But, we need you to spring back into action for two days in the coming week and a half, and send your good vibes to me and Terry.
On December 14th I have my regular 6-month scan (CT this time), and will get the results the next day--which I'll post. Terry and I had a scare a few weeks ago when I felt some pain that was very similar to what I experienced when all of this started in February of last year. So, for a few days we both thought, "Here we go again." It now appears that it was sinus pressure from a head cold that was starting, and the pain symptoms have gone away. Even so, we are anxious to have this scan so soon after that scare, and need your good vibes to help pull us through.
On December 20th I have my third esophogial dilation, to stretch the scar tissue in that area. I have been able to chew and swallow most anything I want to eat, but do feel increased tightness in that area, so am doing this as a precaution, and for the doctor to check for any constriction since the last dilation. That will tell us how often I can expect to have this procedure done in the future. The procedure is safe and fast, but does require full anesthesia. Think of it as an oral colonoscopy.
I'll end on that thought.
mike
On December 14th I have my regular 6-month scan (CT this time), and will get the results the next day--which I'll post. Terry and I had a scare a few weeks ago when I felt some pain that was very similar to what I experienced when all of this started in February of last year. So, for a few days we both thought, "Here we go again." It now appears that it was sinus pressure from a head cold that was starting, and the pain symptoms have gone away. Even so, we are anxious to have this scan so soon after that scare, and need your good vibes to help pull us through.
On December 20th I have my third esophogial dilation, to stretch the scar tissue in that area. I have been able to chew and swallow most anything I want to eat, but do feel increased tightness in that area, so am doing this as a precaution, and for the doctor to check for any constriction since the last dilation. That will tell us how often I can expect to have this procedure done in the future. The procedure is safe and fast, but does require full anesthesia. Think of it as an oral colonoscopy.
I'll end on that thought.
mike
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