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I have a state-of-the-art PowerPort port-a-cath that was installed under my left shoulder blade. This is where the chemo is administered. Today I had to get my port-a-cath "re-accessed" as the nurses say. I have plenty of chemo drugs still in the pump, but they have a rule that you can only have the needle in the PowerPort for 7 days, then they have to flush it out and give you another needle. The PowerPort is just under the skin and it hurts a little when they put the needle in, but it's not too bad. I was kind of bummed that I had to get it re-accessed since I'm going to get rid of the pump on Friday, in 48 hours. Actually about 46 hours from now, but who's counting?
I am!
State of the art, indeed, but they always have those darn needles, don't they. Oh well, must closer to 35 hour now. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteTGIF big time. Thank goodness it's Friday..soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear family for the generous push for us to have fun together. We appreciate the togetherness we have enjoyed with you this summer. James and I are off to retreat in the mountain cool next week! We feel precious. Thank you all.
I guess it is good they are strict about changing the needles out so you decrease the risk of infection. Still, what a drag. April - of course you and James are precious. Maybe not "most precious" since mom has reserved that for me. But precious none the less.
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