Today was my 2nd day fever free. So hopefully the infection is gone.
Sven and Sergio are on temperature duty so they make sure I’m checking regularly. I was able to walk a little bit further and sit up for a little longer today so that was good.
Today I felt really good. Still tired but I was able to sit up a lot more today. My sister Laura got me out for a short walk. It was only ten minutes long and I moved really slowly but it felt great. I’m hoping every day I can go a bit longer.
I’m back at the Airbnb surrounded by sloths. They pumped me full of antibiotics and said I was good to go. Besides being tired I’m feeling good.
Sven and Sergiob are mad at me because they didn’t get to come with me yesterday. At around 5pm I got a fever. That led to a call with the nurse and a trip to ER. I thought it would be quick and I didn’t want them to get lost or traumatized seeing an ER.
After a night at the ER in Walnut Creek they decided I have an infection in my abdomon. I’ve been transferred back to UCSF.
Right now I’m getting IV antibiotics and waiting for the doctors to decide if they need to put in a drain. But my fever is gone.
Not too much to report. Everyday I improve but it’s not as noticable. I’m still pretty weak. I lost blood during surgery and was on the boarderline for a blood transfusion. My doctor opted not to give me one which is good but its taking awhioe for my body to make more.
I am however back to drinking coffee which is great.
It dawned on me today that since they were able to get all the cancer, the number of days post surgery are also the days I’ve been cancer-free!
Today I was able to go up the 6 steps that led to the backyard. It felt so great to sit up outside. Although after two hours I was so wiped out my knees were shaking on the walk back in. But after many hours of resting I’m feeling good.
Everyday is getting better. Today I was able to walk around the Airbnb without the walker.
This deep dish Chicago style pizza, was also really good medicine.
Things are moving along in te recovery process but it’s slow. My digestion is better and I don’t have any pain. Fatigue is the big obstacle now. I’m supposed to sit up as much as possible but it’s so tiring. I never thought sitting up could be a workout. I’m trying a bit more each day but am spending a lot of time hogging the entire couch.
Today I felt well enough to play some board games with my family. I’ve been so extremely lucky to have then here helping me recover. It’s made such an incredible difference in my recovery having them by my side through this.
Care team Cutilletta:
front row- Joey (my wonderful niece), sisters Laura and Jenny. Sloths Sergio and Sven
back row – Mom, me, Dad and Jeff
I’m doing well and it feels so great to be out of the hospital! I’ve done nothing but rest today with breaks to eat. Jeff has been great making me yummy food. My strength is coming back slowly and my digestion is sorting itself out. My parents came by earlier. And my sisters will visit this evening.
