Hi everyone,
It has been SO LONG since I last posted. I have been moving along in recovery.

My hair is filling in really well. I have been using Nioxin shampoo and conditioner which is made to thicken hair. I think it really works. I don't have any more bald or patchy spots. I look like someone who chose to chop off their hair. It's coming back the same color and isn't being weird or curly. I am heading towards a lovely Karen hairstyle. 

I have started pelvic floor physical therapy. It sucks. 😩 It's invasive and painful. Does it hurt here? How about here? Yes? 😱 Ok, I will press harder. 😳 Only about 12 more weeks. YAY. 😬 

Here's the good news...
I saw the colorectal surgeon on November 20th. He did a scope and says there is some scar tissue (as expected) but that everything looks "outstanding". 
On Monday, November 30th I had my post-treatment MRI. Not too bad (thanks Valium for dealing with some of the claustrophobia). 
On Tuesday, December 1st I saw my medical oncologist. Blood work is all within normal range. The MRI shows some swelling and some scar tissue (both completely normal).
And...drum roll please...the doctor told me that I am in COMPLETE REMISSION and have NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE. 😁 😎 😍 
That is the best possible news.😃 
I will still have more scans (March 2021 and then annually) and will alternate between the surgeon and medical oncologist every 3 months. But I am now in the surveillance phase and no longer have any active bad guys running around in my system.
Thanks to ALL OF YOU for being such a wonderful support throughout this journey. 😍