Recovery~ma for Epic and JZ. May today include much rest and recuperation.

It doesn't really fit and slips down my leg, and I have to stuff socks in it to sleep at this point because my knee is so bruised.

That doesn't sound like something you want to deal with for weeks. Can you get the brace exchanged or refitted somehow?

Epic is out of surgery. All went well. We’ll know more tomorrow.

Great news!

That doesn't sound like something you want to deal with for weeks. Can you get the brace exchanged or refitted somehow?

I have a post-op appointment on the 5th. Part of the issue is probably that they would prefer I attach it directly to my skin, not the loose pajama pants I've been wearing, but that just isn't comfortable with all the bruising on my knee. Today, I switched to bracing over tighter fitting exercise pants, and that seems to be working better. I also PUT ON SNEAKERS (slip-ons) for the first time since the 23rd. Can't drive for at least another week, but I may try navigating our treacherous driveway so Drew can drive and treat my mom to dinner tonight as a thank you before she leaves tomorrow. I haven't left the house since the surgery, so that will be a big step.

My dad's cognition is slipping again, which is why Drew went out to FL for a few days (he's flying back today). Dad had been doing so well on his new meds up until January, so I'd been really hopeful that would last a bit longer. When he had his GI setback, we all hoped the cognition would return to normal once that was resolved, but, sadly, it seems not. I'll call his neurologist next week to figure out a time when Dad can go back for a check-up and to see if he can make any adjustments to his meds.

Oh, I am sorry to hear that your dad is slipping. The GI stuff no doubt took quite a toll. I hope you can get into the neuro quickly and that he has a good plan. I'm sure you will be happy the have Drew back. Enjoy the big excursion tonight. Don't overdo it!!

JZ is tolerating her meds very well after yesterday's infusion.

Still getting used to the new, more complex and heavier chemo pump she's wearing today.

Oftentimes after the FOLFOX she'd be wiped out the next day. Today she's doing fine on the first infusion of FOLFIRI. It does have a cumulative effect, though, so this is probably the easiest one to tolerate.

Still she felt well enough to go on a stroll around the Beverly Center where we had a glorious view of the rare snowcapped mountains. Now she's polishing off a Starbucks cheese plate, and I finally found the local Eggslut and had that for lunch.

Tomorrow we go in to the hospital at 1pm, and they start her saline flush. At 3pm, they take off the pump, then we hop in a cab and scurry to the airport. Flight at six, arrive by 7:30, home by 8:20ish.

Learning the routine.

It's good to hear that today is going well. It sounds like tomorrow shouldn't be too hectic. Time to sleep in a bit and enough time between the hospital and the flight. Breathe!

That sounds good, given the circumstances, Hec.

I’m sorry about your dad, Pix, but I’m glad ND is able to help.

I am now officially fully in my new position at work. Yay! I’m celebrating with an aperol spritz. It’s quite tasty. Not terribly potent—a good after dinner drink when you want to relax, not get blasted.

Yay! I’m celebrating with an aperol spritz. It’s quite tasty. Not terribly potent—a good after dinner drink when you want to relax, not get blasted.

Yeah, it's my friend's favorite.

That was our go-to drink for outdoor concerts this summer. It looks so pretty and fancy but it’s easy to make out of a cooler.

Thank you so much David for the updates. And msbelle for keeping us up on Epic.