Two-Fold Dennis Health Update

Ruth and I spent Jan 25-28 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. The routine test for the presence of my cancer again showed no sign. Glory to God, and thanks to Mayo!

The second condition that took me there is going to soon send me back. Tests showed that stomach pains I've had for about a month probably come from a restriction where my small intestine joins my large intestine. Fixing it will require an abdominal incision on Feb. 9, probably a reconstruction of the junction, then a week or more of recovery in the hospital there at Mayo. This time is what it takes for our intestines to wake up again after a shock like surgery. But after that I should be able to eat a wider variety of foods, and not experience any more disabling pain.

As an investment in life after surgery, I have started building a presence on both Facebook and LinkedIn. It's so new that it doesn't show up yet. But It's fun to work on, and perhaps connect with you on it. I hope it will help me take my counseling business to the next level, especially with younger clients.

Thanks for praying and caring.

Dennis L. Gibson, Ph.D.