Whew...big relief!

Everyone,
Today, I received confirmation from my surgeon the cancer was well contained within my cervix and no further treatment: chemo/radiation will be required at this point!
Whew...big relief!
To make my day even brighter, I can stop the self-cathing as well. Now that is a great relief as well.
I will return back to his office in 4 weeks when I will likely here confirmation to return back to work.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!
My activity level has picked up as well. I can walk for an appropriate length of time without feeling winded or tired...every day I am feeling more stronger.
Much love,
Robyn

I'm getting bored now...

So I'm wearing the mu-mu fashion out here in St. Louis. Well not really, only within the confines and confidential location of my own home. With the recent recovery from a bladder infection 2 days ago (no shocker - after all my self-cath technique is not fully 100% sterile at home), I'm starting to get a bit of 'cabin fever.'
Today, I ventured out to the local mall and boy was I winded walking around the stores. Within our 1 hour fieldtrip, I had to sit and rest 3 times! Whew-makes you appreciate the various sitting areas all about mall. It was really good to get out and about.
Tomorrow, Jessica will return from her vacation with my father so things will get hopping here when she re-enters the Otty household.
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POD (post-op day) #6

My days have been revolving around my pee-pee procedure - measure, clean,cath, measure again, etc. This part is the most bothersome part of my recovery since I have to cath every time I pee, including once in the middle of the night. I am happy to report this process is much easier to tolerate (still no picnic) and the measurements are showing my bladder is better able to regulate and eliminate most of the urine on it's own. Funny how I am writing about my bladder as a separate from myself. The pain is well controlled with a daily ibuprofen and frequent position changes throughout the day. Today, I finally fell as if I can stand more upright and make more natural strides when walking (vs. the shuffle gait).
I'm hoping to soon venture outside the house with a field trip today to Mc Donalds with my mom.
Thanks to my for the cards, flowers, plants and care packages!
Love,
Robyn