Friday, August 29, 2008

Remove the Baggie Gizmo (2004-07-18)

Last Thu (7/15) I had a CT scan to check the seroma drain/tube and fluid drainage levels. Results were OK so they disconnected the tube and all, patched it up, and sent me home. That was a relief as the tube and baggie gizmo was kind of a nuisance to deal with … so glad to be somewhat “normal” again.

Next up is a meeting with my chemo doctor on Mon (7/19) to review my status and re-determine plans, treatments, and schedules for the upcoming chemo/radiation. This is basically where I was several weeks ago prior to the seroma fluid (since the chemo/radiation had been put on hold at that time). I will also need to do another “simulation” treatment by putting new “ink markings” on the outside my skin around the liver for the radiation beams, as the seroma fluid changed those up somewhat.

My left shoulder pain is continuing to improve … strength and movement … by doing my own “exercises” of the area. Still haven’t heard anymore from the neurologist although I haven’t been pursuing it much either. As it is definitely getting better I’ve decided to wait for awhile and maybe re-visit this at a later date … if I don’t hear from the neurologist before then.