ONE MONTH!!!

ONE MONTH!!!!  I cannot believe it has been an entire month since I had surgery.  I apologize for not updating anything in the last 2 weeks, but that is because there has not been any real news to report.  My pathology is still not in.  I do have a note in my portal, that looks like it might almost be ready.  I have a zoom call with Dr Richard Kim from Moffit on Monday the 24th.  My guess is that he will have the results and go over them with me.  I think that Dr Kim will be the one that sets the chemo schedule, so I think by Tuesday, I should know what the next step in recovery is going to be.   

I have been sleeping much better.  Now that I am staying up to midnight, I am able to get 5 straight hours of sleep, then I force myself to go back to sleep and get about 2 more.  This has completely helped with my daily energy levels.  I am starting to feel much, much better.  I am so grateful for the people that have been checking in on me and asking how I am doing.  The love and support shown has made it a very pleasant environment to heal in. 

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  1. Lee GApril 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM

    So happy to hear you are sleeping well and having more energy!

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  2. Cecile DallasApril 20, 2023 at 8:08 PM

    Glad your sleeping better. Continue to pray 🙏 for you. Love you and Debbie.

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  3. AnonymousApril 20, 2023 at 8:11 PM

    Great to hear of your excellent progress my friend! Prayers for a great report next week!🙏

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  4. KathleenApril 20, 2023 at 8:48 PM

    You are amazing xo

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  5. AnonymousApril 20, 2023 at 9:11 PM

    Hang in there! You got this! 💗

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  6. AnonymousApril 21, 2023 at 12:56 AM

    Very thankful to hear this report! Thank you for sharing! Will be praying on the 24th! You guys are SO special!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 21, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    Glad to hear you are sleeping better feeling rested is huge.

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  8. Marie EllisApril 21, 2023 at 9:14 AM

    Continued Prayers!🙏🙏🙏

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  9. Andrea WalenApril 21, 2023 at 11:40 AM

    Great news! You saved me a text today 😂 let’s make some plans soon, too!

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  10. AnonymousApril 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    So glad you are feeling better. I keep you in my prayers.

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  11. AnonymousApril 22, 2023 at 8:08 AM

    God is good, believe in the power of prayer ❤️🙏

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  12. AnonymousApril 22, 2023 at 2:33 PM

    It's great to read about your progress. Let's hope your conversation on Monday brings you some awaited answers. Julie and Pete

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  13. SueApril 22, 2023 at 3:32 PM

    Glad your getting better sleep. It’s so important for healing 🙏 .

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  14. AnonymousApril 23, 2023 at 8:12 AM

    Glad to see an update! Think about you often and praying for you and Debbie.

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  15. ReneeApril 24, 2023 at 9:39 AM

    Glad to hear you are getting some energy back.

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