10 days it is...

Since my last post.
Its been an interesting 10 days for sure. Surgery went ahead as scheduled last Tuesday. According to my surgeon, things went well and from what he could tell, every thing else looked normal in there, so now we just have to wait for some pathology results which should come in a few weeks. And then we see what challenges need to be faced if any.
My stay in the hospital was actually not to bad other than missing Tammy and the boys.
I very Grateful to all the staff at the Rockyview General Hospital take took part in my care.
Starting with Tammy who was nothing short of the best Partner I could ask for. Dr D. Metcalf and the operating team: Dr Pitka and nurse Veronica and many more who`s names I forgot.
Also the entire nursing and support staff of unit 71, including Mark, Brynn, Carroll, Diane ,Kara and also the night shift nurses who helped me through a wicked migraine on my first night.

A big MERCI to all friends and family who got get well messages to me through Email, phone calls Tammy`s Facebook, my Facebook and in person. Some from as far away as Scottland!!

Through some very good luck I was in a private room for both nights of my stay. I actually lied in bed awake in the morning for the first time in years and actually did not mind it. I was able to leave for home after 2 days rather than the normal 3 , which , funny enuff, I was a little nervous about. I wanted to be home but had come to realize this was a fairly major operation and felt a little nervous about not having all this world class medical help at the press of a button.
Its all good now. We still have a very good support system in Calgary. Tammy and the boys are amazing for me.I`m finding putting my body in a slower gear easier than I thought. I`m too damn scared to hurt it worse and then be in more trouble later I guess. But I don't want to be lazy.So for now I`m enjoying just hanging back in first gear. Actually paying attention to the birds that have taken residence in our yard and trying to learn about them with Matt and Shaun. Also going through some planning Ideas with Tammy regarding the next Garden projects after I`m well again.

As for what I did this past weekend,I enjoyed very much The Canadian GP yesterday. About time we have some real Racing in F1 on a consistent basis. Hats off to the Chicago Blackhawks. And now FIFA world cup soccer Time!! Go Go Deutschland!!!
Now I have to go warm up the Xbox.

Later....

The countdown has started.

Hmmm. May 4th, that was a while ago. A few things have changed since then. Mainly for us, the date of my surgery was pushed back to June 8th from May 21st. After thinking about it I thought it was an OK thing. After all the original date was the Friday before the long weekend...
As someone once told me "don`t buy a car built on Friday or a Monday..."lol. So I hope Tuesday the 8th is a good choice.

I was just reviewing the robotic procedure I`m about to go through. I did find it reassuring.
I`m not sure If this is normal but the procedure I`m very comfortable with and confident about.
What I`m unsure of is the 2 to 3 days in the hospital. I`m a little worried I will be bored silly.
I`m sure the time off at home will be a great thing for my whole being. Docs say I can expect 4 to 6 weeks without being allowed to lift more than 10 pounds. The garden projects will have to wait. Good thing the soccer World cup will be on. I`ve decided , following Matts lead to choose Germany as my favorite. Matt chose Italy because certain man named Enzo is from there and Matt loves his cars. So me being a fan of Porches and Mercedes-Benz......

As for work, Today Friday the 4th was my last day. I`m very grateful for the bosses I`ve had over the last few years. They have allowed me to grow within the company and have supported me and my family during some tuff times . Thank you .

I was assured today that I will have a job when my recovery is complete. That is always good to hear from the brass. Means we may have a pergola in the garden by the fall after all. :-)

I had a meeting with my family doc last Monday. Had not seen him in a few months. He was very happy with my weight loss and overall health and feels I`m on the right track for a good recovery. Sure helps to hear that.

So hopefully I`ll be able to post an update in 10 days or so. I should be able to find the time I think..

So I leave with another quote from "Anticancer": "we can`t live healthy on a sick planet".

And here is a link that explains the procedure I will undergo.
http://www.cpcn.org/arch_0054_robotic.htm

A plus tard.

Patou