Pip is home

[Piparskeggr]

Had to get a new routine established...had surgery last Tuesday (2 June) for pancreatic cancer. Was on the table 6 1/2 hours, all the doctors were very pleased the way I came though it. I will need some chemo, but the surgeon (who has done 100's of the operation) thinks he got everything and the pathology report looks to back that up. Was up and walking 2 days after, started eating solid food 6 days after, am now home. Will be recovering until mid-July at the earliest.

Please folks, if you feel something is off (you or the kitties) get thee to a vet (kitty or human).

[Piparskeggr]

Saw Dr Alexander today for a post procedure consultation and to get the staples out. The incision is almost healed, just a couple sore spots.

He is very pleased with my progress, got another "Wow" from him when I told him how much I am walking. He told me some folks stay in the hospital 3 weeks after this surgery before they are in good enough shape to go home to continue healing. Me, I'm walking 2 miles.

I have a consultation with a local Oncologist, will call tomorrow to confirm. Chemo will likely be over the course of a couple of months (at least).

[zodiacqueen]

Sounds like you're healing very nicely, Pip!!

Let us know how everything goes with the dr. tomorrow.

Hugs
ZQ

[Piparskeggr]

Did 2 miles this morning in just 38 minutes.

Go in tomorrow to have the staples removed, get the preliminary plan for chemo and be interviewed for a study on pancreatic cancer.

[opus88]

good for you Pip......!!!

[Piparskeggr]

Got up earlier than I had been today, had breakfast and got out for my walk a little after 8 AM.

Did 2 full loops of the neighborhood, 1.6 miles.

[AppleBr]

Glad to see you are enjoying your "cat therapy" once more :-)
Message I posted previously and in a hurry didnt come,but I keep thinking about you and yours...