Finally made it home to complete my gastrectomy recovery. I know being in my own bed, surrounded by my wife and kids, will speed up the healing process.

I go back to see the surgical team on September 10th to get the pathology reports of the tumor and lymph nodes…and hopefully to have the 25 staples running down my abdomen removed.

Until then, a whole lot of bed rest and getting used to my new diet.

Seven days. I have been in the hospital now for seven days. Fortunately, I am getting discharged today!

I am so excited to get home where I can actually rest.

Following the surgery, about every two hours (both night and day) the hospital staff checked on me. Whether I was having my vital signs taken, or getting heparin shots (4x a day) in my belly to prevent blood clots, or blood draws to monitor my metabolic processes, or doctors and nurses just coming in to check on me, I have not slept or rested well in the past week.

Despite the lack of my solace, the hospital staff has been amazing.

All the visitor’s that came helped pass the time, as well. In fact, the nursing staff voted my room the best based on balloons, flowers, and gifts received!

Getting home means one more step closer to conclusion of my treatment.

Thank you to all for the love, support, and prayers! We are crushing this!