Kicking More ARSE!

First I want to say.... Thank you Dr. T and your nurse! Although I could have done without the cancer, the chemo, the bag, the surgeries, the drains,and the port....I was lucky enough to have you along for the ride. You both have been superb and made me feel nothing but comfortable in your care. I was lucky to have you on call the night I went into the ER and thankful you saved me. My colon has not been the same since we met...and I am forever thankful for you both for that! Thank you! I have come full circle...I had my chemo port removed today. Indeed a scary thing. Mostly because I do not want to jinx myself by ending this chapter...you never know what lies around the corner...but also because this chapter is done. THIS chapter that stole over a year from me. This chapter that changed my life in more ways than one. This chapter...it sucked for the most part. It is over. I am cancer free. I am all things removed and completely 100% human! I am relieved. I cannot say that I have loved all my doctors...but I have truely loved my surgeon and can say that I have had a great one! I will miss him, but am sure glad that he is done cutting on me. (something I think he thoroughly enjoys for some sick reason! :)) My trip to Jefferson City was short and sweet and I never have enough time to see all the people I want. I miss them so much. Driving back always feels like going home...and then reality sets in and I have to make the 3 1/2 hour drive back home. CRAP! I hate that... My Mom and CharlyLarry came along for the day. Lunch with my great friend Kim to catch up, shopping at the Schafer House, Initially Yours, TJ Maxx and of course...BK BAKERY! I miss Jeff City COMPLETELY! Larry was with her Jeff City babysitter Obbie...AKA THE BEST BABYSITTER IN THE WORLD! You absolutely can not meet this family and not fall in love. Charly was excited to spend part of the day with them. The port removal was quick and painless and quite amusing! My mom, who also took on role as photographer, managed to trip over the tray with all the surgical tools for the procedure and crash, bang, boom...the next thing I hear is my surgeon say to my mom, "way to go sasquatch"....HILLARIOUS! Did I mention I love my surgeon. I was impressed my mom did get some pictures and did not throw up, like the last visit we had at the office when my 10 year old nephew came along for staple removal and proceeded to vomit after seeing staples removed from my abdomen. I'm sure that office loves when I bring my posse with me! Today was a great day...I'm excited for what tomorrow will bring. I'm hoping the corners I turn from now on bring nothing but fun for me and that the next few chapters at least are good ones! :) my port...what a love/hate relationship we had. Next week...6 month oncology follow-up visit...