Sheryl Update

Jeff and I took a shuttle from Monterey to San Fran so I could have a “procedure”at UCSF.

We rushed to get there by 1:30 and then found out the doctor was running 90 minutes late. The nurse was apologetic but I was thrilled. I was in no hurry to have them put a light and camera imto my urethra and pull out the stentm. We went out to lunch and then headed.

I just assumed the stent was a tiny strawlike thing. Nope turns out its a foot long piece of plastic tubing.

from Google.

I’m s glad I didn’t know this before. When the doctor finally came in I was pretty nervous but the whole think took less than five minutes and I barely felt it.

I was so relieved when it was over. We are staying the night in a hotel by the San Fran airport. We went out for Thai food for dinner but started with celebratory gin.

I have a photo of the actual stent they pulled out. Im not going to post it, but if you want to see it let me know.

Our whale watching trip was canceled due to high winds. It was a bummer but probably good since our family is prone to sea sickness.

We spent the day playing games and taking photos. It was a great, chill day.

Jeff and I went to Point Lobos today. It was spectacular. We also got lucky with the weather. I made sure to sit and rest on every park bench.

After our walk we went to Carmel. My newphews and niece did their own thing while the adults had lunch.

After lunch I got some door photos at the Mission.

Today my family went to the aquarium. All twelve of us walked in together and due to the crowds we all got seperated. My parents, Jeff and I found each other as we all escaped outside.

We braved the crowds to see the jellyfish which we amazing.

Here Jeff and I are in the jellyfish exhibit with a photo bomb from my dad.

Jeff, me and the sloths took a shuttlebus to Monterey. Sven and Sergio had never been on a bus before so they were excited.

We took a walk to the beach.

And most importantly saw my family. I didn’t get photos of everyone. But this is just the first night.

I hope everyone is having a good Christmas Eve. We want to wish everyone a a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.

Thank you all for your support and love! It means the world to us!!

Today we got ready for our trip and packed. Sven and Sergio assumed they were gong in my backpack.

When I told them they were too big, Sergio tried to convince me he could fit in a makeup case.

I finally coaxed them into my suitcase with nuts and granola bars.

We are meeting up with my family in Monterey, CA. Then on Dec 30 I go back to UCSF for a “procedure” to have the stent in my bladder removed.

Today we did our normal weekend walk along the water. Since we do this walk a lit I’m able to chart my recovery progress. I’m still really slow but took less breaks and wasn’t as fatigued after.

Next stop was Coffee Bean and Tea. It’s weird Google says there are 16 Starbucks in Panama and nine Coffee Bean and Tea leaf stores

Even though there are more Stsrbucks they are in weird locations, so we usually end up at Coffee Bean and Tea leaf.

After going home and taking a long nap we went to Panama Costco.

Anyone know why the grapes are next to the champagne?

At midnight peopke eat 12 grapes and make a wish for each month.

Today was a really lazy day but we dos make it to the gym. My doctors have said I can start light weights and stretching again. It’s amazing how much muscle I lost in these last 3 months. I’m starting out with the lightest weights and in some cars no weight. But it feels great to be working out again.

Yesterday I was able to get my first dose of Avastin the maintenance drug.

This it’s great news because it means I’m all healed from surgery. I couldn’t get the drug until I was cleared by my doctors.

Every three weeks I’ll come in and get this little IV bag of the drug. I may be able to switch to a pill in the future but for now it’s this.

I get the drug at the same place I got chemo. While I’d rather never go back there, I know all the nurses and they have the place really decked out for Christmas.

So it’s all good. The drug makes me super sleepy day of but then I’m totally fine which is great.