Health Update

This is - I think - the last or the next-to-last health update.  Surgery went very very well.  I have nothing but good things to say for all the caregivers involved.  All signs are good for a long and healthy life.  A little detail, to give credit where it is due:

My general surgeon is/was Dr. Michael Stumpf.  He was referred by my plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Angelchik.    They collaborated before and during the surgery - and their skill and kindness is even more than I could have hoped for.  Surgery was February 13th.  Dr. Stumpf removed the breast tissue - and followed the "cut here - save that" lines drawn by Dr. Angelchik.  Dr. Angelchik removed an implant, put in a new one, stitched me up -  boy, does that sound easy.

Release from hospital was February 14th.  I've had one follow-up visit with Dr. Stumpf - and won't see him again until September.  I've had a half dozen follow-ups with Dr. Angelchik, the next one scheduled early April.  He's prescribed physical therapy to build strength and improve range of motion - so that's in the works.

Next is oncology.  Dr. Stumpf recommend Dr. James Choi (whose office is conveniently close to a Starbucks) - and I've met with him once.  He will have another test run on the tumor to confirm that chemo is not warranted.  He is quite emphatic that follow-up hormone replacement therapy is not an option - that it is a "gotta do."  Will know more about that in a couple of weeks.  I'll continue to see Dr. Choi - probably for the next five years.

So - when I say I am good, I mean that all reports indicate good health, that I feel good, that I am aware that  my outcome is wonderfully positive and I am very grateful.  What an understatement.  I've been back at work since sometime toward the end of February - and continue to look for more real estate business.  It's out there - I just need more than my fair share ....