MD Anderson

It was a rainy trip but we got great info and are still on track for surgery on Nov. 4.

We arrived at MD this morning for routine blood work.  Then we met with Jason, a PA for Dr. Fleming, my GI surgeon.  He went over most of the information.

Jason went said my blood work looks good, but  now that some of the side effects from the radiation are more under control, he wants me to try the enzymes again to help my body absorb  more proteins.

  After surgery, I will remain in the hospital for 10 days, then stay with family in Houston another week to 10 days. Hopefully home after Thanksgiving.  The first week they are watching for infection, blood clots and making sure organs like the stomach begin functioning again.  Possible temporary small feeding tube may be used if I cannot drink liquids.  Dr. Fleming doesn't think that will be necessary. Foods will be added slowly and I will have a nutritionist to help with the recovery diet.   About  8 week after surgery, I will have 1 chemo treatment every 3 weeks for 6 months to cover all the bases and make sure the sucker is ALL gone.

Thank you again for your prayers and support.  We will let you know about visitations after surgery as it gets closer.

Hugs,
Cindy