Hello Everyone!!! Happy December. Wow, November came and went very quickly. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Though I was in the hospital and only allowed ice chips, it was one of the nicest, most relaxing holidays I've had. It was so nice to be able to spend it with my family.
I am home recovering, and really doing quite well. My pain is manageable with medication and I am relatively comfortable. I am sleeping well (much better than after my liver surgery). Eating was very difficult at first, but I seem to be doing better. I am taking enzymes whenever I eat to help my system break down and digest the food. I am eating small, low fat and bland meals, and am beginning to tolerate more foods now.
Thanks for keeping up with my blog while I was in the hospital. My sister was great to continue posting the updates and my parents printed out your comments so I could read them. As always, they provided me with encouragement and support that helped me to get through the past 2 weeks.
My surgeon was very pleased with how the surgery went. He was able to remove the entire tumor from my pancreas and felt confident that the borders left were free of malignant cells. I will return to see my surgeon on December 19th for my 4 week follow up appointment. After my recovery from this surgery, I will continue with 3 month check ups and CT scans. I am now entering a new phase which is both exciting and a little scary...
Thank you for your support and encouragement...it helps me more than you know.
Love,
Erica
Monday, December 3, 2007
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Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)
Omar getting ready to run
Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles
Star and Christian run for the crowd
Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd
Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)
Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!
Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA
Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory
Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory
A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!
March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly
March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica
March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!
With Uncle David
Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill
7 comments:
Fantastic news! Thanks for the update, we're so glad you're on the mend. Go enzymes!
Love,
Mary
so glad you're home and doing well ms. erica! the soccer crew sends our best!
love, nei and RC
Thanks for the new pics! It was great spending time with you yesterday! Talk to you soon,
love,
Karen
Woo hoo! Cancer-free!!! You rock, girlfriend! It was great to spend some time with you Tues. night. You are way awesome, more than you know. God is great, He has done a mighty work in your body and will continue to do great things in your life. Christian--you are wonderful, we love you!
Love,
Kim
Erica, It was so great to talk to you the other day on the phone. Glad you liked the care package and hope some of that stuff is easing any boredom you may be feeling post-op. Love the photos on the blog from your party and your recovery. Your gorgeous smile makes every stage of your journey beautiful. I know you're scared to embark on this new phase...this living-cancer-free-oh-god-what-do-I-do-now phase. Be patient with yourself and allow your psyche to adjust. It will come in time. In the meantime, you have a slew of friends and family that are always here for you if you need to express your fears, vent your frutrations, or jump for joy. I love you, susie
it is soo nice to hear from you. let me know when you are up for a quick visit...or phone date. i have been thinking alot about you and i am so incredibly happy to hear you with you erica spirit up. te mando muchisomos besos. tell you fam i say hello too.
Edna's and Bob's may have to wait a while but there is still much more that we can come up with. luv you girly -Flavia
Very happy to know you are doing so well. Not surprised though. You are tough! You are in my thoughts daily and I know that you'll be back to work and training for that next marathon soon!!!
love-sam
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