Yesterday I went up to the U of M for an appointment with Dr. Carson.
She is an OB/GYN doctor who specializes in Oncology and surgery. Dr. Oken felt like I needed to be seen by her since the fistula broke open and the pus started draining. That happened last Sunday morning and Dr. Finne was on vacation.
After Dr. Carson examined me and looked at the Pet and CT scans she felt that I needed to be seen by a colo-rectal surgeon and so I am going back to see Dr. Finne on Monday. Dr. Carson said that he needs to be the one in charge of this whole mess and that she would assist him in doing surgery to get things straightened out. So the ball is back in Dr. Finne's court.
Staying focused on the blessings, I have many.
I am not running a fever, nor do I have chills, the abscess found a way to drain out of my body rather than to further pollute it, the feeling in my fingers and toes is back and so I do not have permanent nerve damage from the Vincristine! I am not feeling sick or nauseated any more and some of my strength is coming back. I still have a hard time opening containers with small screw type lids but that is only a minor detail so I count myself as a winner.
Thank you so much for all your prayers and support! They have played a tremendous part in my healing and will continue to play a huge part in my recovery process.
I love you all!
Colletta
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Why the title for this blog?
I struggle with staying positive in the sight of adversity. It is very easy for me to dwell on the negative aspects of my situation and miss the blessings that come from the trial and so I will use this blog to help me stay focused on the rainbows of my life.
About Me
- Colletta
- I was born in Minnesota but spent close to 2o years of my life in Oregon. I loved living in Oregon and vowed that when I grew up I would return there to live. Little did I know that one day I would meet and marry a man who shared that same dream. Brian and I were married on October 10th, 1973.We were blessed with five children. They have all left the nest and some of them have families of their own. We have been blessed with six beautiful grandchildren! I love my family and enjoy visiting with them whenever we get a chance. In my spare time I still check up on my father and sisters in Litchfield and tend to the various chores on the farm. My hobbies include family history research,baking, gardening, mowing lawn, sewing, camping, hiking, bike riding and working to improve my home and farm.
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