Home, Sweet Home

 

I’m happy to report that all went well in the surgery. No surprises, bad reactions, or undetected landmines. The tumor was removed intact with decent margins.

To my delight, I was discharged on the earlier side of the spectrum. Obviously, the wound needed to begin the healing process, but I also credit early release on presenting a compelling vision of recuperation to the medical staff.

I told the doctors that I envisioned sitting on the couch with my wife, under a blanket, watching our favorite news program on television, with the possibility of a cat on top of the blanket. The doctors weren’t cat aficionados but understood, mentioning this concept approvingly several times as I was being discharged.

I’m home feeling optimistic about the future. In several weeks there will be more scans and decisions about treatment. Until I hear otherwise, I will follow the plan, which is believing that all is under control and this bout of cancer will soon fade into the past.

Thank you for your concern and well wishes!