Sunday, January 23, 2011

Thursday, Denise walked 2 miles to prove to her infusion nurse that she could do it.  A little competitive driving there.  She did it and she was "wiped" out!

Friday, back to the doctor to check the incision.  Two of the problem areas are healing well.  The third, in the belly button, needs to be referred to the surgical oncologist for evaluation and possible little surgical procedure to close an opening.  The doctor did lots of debrieing--ouches!!!!!!

After the doctor's appointment, Denise enjoying having breakfast with a friend at the Black Bear Diner in Tracy.  Wow, the portions are huge!

Then home for another great visit with a colleague from her nurse practitioner program.  Then early evening a few more visitors from her high school days.

As she says, an exhausting but wonderful day.  She wants to fill these days that she's feeling well with good energy and good friends.

Saturday, eleven of us drove to the San Francisco zoo to see the baby anteater (sooo cute), baby monkey and young giraffe amongst many other great animals.  Denise and many of her friends attended UC Irvine and were the UCI Anteaters.  Denise served as the Anteater mascot for a basketball season.

Today, Denise will "veg" and watch football games with her dad.  Next week she has 2 medical appointments plus 2 days of chem therapy.

Yeh for the sunshine!  Joan/Mom