San Francisco Here I Come!

I had my oncologist appointment today and it was full of good news. For starters, I wore a borrowed jumper that worked perfectly for comfort and hiding the drainage bags. When I got to the doctor's office, Dr. Abrass had just gotten off the phone with a liver specialsist in San Francisco. This is not just a doctor, he is the head liver surgeon there. Dr. Abrass says that this surgeon wants to see me! Dr. Abrass says he can do things nobody else will do and they work. I had been told I was not a liver transplant candidate, but maybe I can get one after all. We'll see what the specialist says. Then he said, "It's hard to feel sorry for you because you don't look sick." What a compliment - I know I'm not looking great, but it's nice to hear.

Also, I gained 2 lbs, which is great news for me, and I have actually felt hungry. I guess all the snacking is paying off. I even woke up at 3:00 a.m. and had some Ensure before going back to sleep.

After that great appointment, we were offered an earlier appointment in San Fransicso! Yay for cancellation lists! My appointment is at 10:00 a.m. so we will leave tonight and stay in a hotel near the hospital. We're driving my mom's Pilot, which has reclining seats, making the travel more comfortable for me. I don't know how I'll do a four hour drive. The one hour drive about does me in, but we'll just have to stop often.

My doctors are great! I need to thank Dr. Griffith at Banner Churchill hospital for recommending a wonderful oncologist and for calling me at home to answer my questions. Dr. Abrass is awesome! He is so kind and has been so very helpful as we navigate this illness and the complications.

Finally, I cannot express how much I appreciate the cards, comments, gifts, meals, prayers, and offers for help. It truly makes all the difference for me! I feel so blessed by your overwhelming love and kindness. Thank you, thank you, thank you!