Yesterday was a momentous day in many ways. For starters, it was a big day because it marked a milestone in my treatment—my last visit with my plastic surgeon until June 28. He removed the staples from the top of my head and checked everything and said it all looked good — that I no longer need to put lotion on my head and on my nose, and that we should take a break until after the next step, a course of radiation treatments five days a week for six weeks to wipe out any possible remnant cells of cancer.
About no longer putting lotion on my head and the outer skin of my nose. — That’s a big deal because I can wear my glasses again without Vaseline and antibiotic ointment all over them, and I’ll no longer get the greasy stuff all over everything my head touches. I put on a pullover sweatshirt for the first time in two months this morning.
I’ve started driving around town again in the last week, self-limited to in town only because I still tire out easily, so I don’t want to drive on the freeway until I feel good and ready.
Speaking of driving on the freeway, Gabi and I were driven to the doctor’s appointment in Bellevue yesterday by a wonderful friend. We were in our car because theirs is a two-seater. A few minutes after leaving the doctor’s office, our driver was changing lanes on I-405 when we were hit from behind by a truck. It ripped off the taillight and a hunk of the left bumper.
Nobody was hurt, but we were all shaken by the experience. The Incident Response person who first arrived on the scene and the WA State Patrol officer did their jobs, and we were told that the car was safe to drive, so we were able to get home to Olympia. The accident has been reported to our insurance company, so now we’re just hoping that they will do right by us.
Thank goodness no one was hurt in the collision! And Alec, you are looking great! You’ve come through a very tough time and are on the homeward stretch. Sending much love to you and Gabi!
Alec, you look terrific! Who could know you had surgery that removed part or your nose! Why did you have staples on the top of your head? May your forthcoming radiation go as smoothly as possible. So sorry about your car accident.
Blessings to you and to Gabi.
The surgery results are amazing, and I love the way your smile twinkles your eyes. Glad no one’s was hurt in the accident.
Alec, you look utterly beautiful.
Wow Alec you look great! So glad you have had good medical care.
You have been through a lot and survived. I love your writings. I’m glad you’re back on the mend. And you look fantastic! Keep up the good work I love hearing from you. Take care Marybeth.
I love how much progress has been made and how good you look! Your skin looks amazing. I’m sorry about your car though, that must be frustrating and disappointing.
Love you and Grandma Gabi
Thanks. Love to you and Ret and all the girls.
So glad to hear all the good news about you (including no injury in the accident)
{{hugs}}