I am not looking forward to leaving my time off. I got to spend a lot of time during my recovery with my wife, kids, grandkids. I will remember and cherish that time.
Fortunately there is a silver lining to returning to work. It is June 4th and it is expected to be between 103• and 107• all week. These temperatures usually come around mid July as many of you know. So going back to work maybe the escape I need.
I have many relationships to rekindle that will get me through my first couple of days then it will be work as usual. I have to thank the friends from work that took a moment directly or indirectly to check on me. Some even checked in on a regular basis. Being a day one employee I have solid relationships with co-workers that I been through many casino wars with. I have never been to war but I sure know of the camaraderie. I become’s brilliantly clear who you friends really are.
When I was able to I got to get a few things done. I felt better until I tried to push myself against the doctors orders. I am going back with some uncertainty. I still have no feeling in the top of my right thigh. I seem to get around OK but I am still going to need to see a neurologist to figure out my nerve issue. I also have not been given an all clear on my cancer removal. The prostate has been removed and I was told that the cancer was contained. Case closed right? Wrong! At the precise point of removal microscopic cells existed according to pathology. Were they destroyed when cauterized? The prostate was sent to Johns Hopkins Urology for another opinion. No urgent phone call has been made for a date with radiation which would be the next course of action. My next follow-up appointment is not scheduled until August. Keeping my fingers crossed.
