Sorry I haven't posted a message in a while. I've been having some technical difficulties getting into the site. I hope everyone had a nice time over the holidays. I had lots of fun spending time with family. I have begun to eat better over the past week. My appetite has returned and I don't seem to need enzymes anymore. In fact, I am completely off medication now. I am starting to gain back some of the weight I lost (about 12-15 pounds since surgery).
My follow up visit with my surgeon was great. I can consider myself cancer free. Yeah!!!! Because of the very high risk of recurrence of melanoma, I will have CT scans and follow up visits every three months.
I still get tired easily and usually have to find a place to sit if I'm up and about for more than 20 to 30 minutes. My abdominals are very weak and I have to wait a few weeks until I can begin strengthening them.
My doctor said I can begin progressing my activities as I feel able and that I should focus on living my life. Sounds like a plan!!!
I am excited about the New Year and enjoying a HAPPY and HEALTHY 2008. Christian and I had a nice relaxing evening watching movies and playing games with his younger brother Sohel. We rang in the new year sipping sparkling cider.
I wish everyone a healthy and happy 2008, filled with lots of love and laughter!!!!
Love,
Erica
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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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
5 comments:
great news for the new year i love hearing how you are doing wonders into this world. let me know when you are up for a visit or an outing anything. i've been thinking tons about you and love you so sososososo much so whenever you can call me so i can get the ball rolling to see you- besitos Flavia
Hi Erica-
Yay thanks for the update and I'm so glad you're feeling well this new year!! Nate & I just got back from visiting John & fam but hopefully I can see you soon. love you lots!
Karen
Woohoo! Go, Erica!!! :) Here is to a happy and healthy 2008!
It was great seeing you and catching up at the girls' get-together. You looked awesome! :)
With love and gratitude...claiming perfect health for you...a cancer free life for all your days!
And so it is!!!
love, light, and blessings!
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