We saw my surgeon, Craig Brown, this morning – any and all concerns about my new system and controlling it came out on the table. I could not imagine the rest of my life having to deal with what I've dealt with these last 2 weeks. The good news is "it will get better, and more manageable." With more fiber, lots more water, and some products to help keep things moving, I should return to normalcy very soon, within 6 months he said. Then he removed my 6 staples, said the incision is healing great, and suggested I get another colonoscopy by November, and another followup with him in 6 months. I thanked him with all my heart and a tear in my eye for saving my life. What a great surgeon, and an incredible man.
It is at this point, at the end of my cancer journey and the beginning of the rest of my life – that I would like to thank each of you who were there for us with support, well wishes, cards, messages, dinners, gifts and most of all your prayers. All of them made us feel good, but it was the last one that performed the Miracle. We ARE truly, truly blessed.
A Note from Debbie.....
It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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You are--we are truly, truly blessed.I know your new beginning will be even better than the first part of your life--and that was pretty spectacular, as I remember.
I wish you good health and happiness from now until eternity.
I love you, as always
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