Happy Port-Out Day!!!
Today I got my port out. My port is a central line or internal IV that was inserted into my chest right below my collar bone on my left side. It protrudes just a little and looks pretty weird under the skin. This is where the nurses inject the chemo for my sessions. There were times after chemo that I couldn't even look at it because it would make me nausea.
Today was a big day I felt like I came full circle. The surgeon who took it out also was the one who told us that I had cancer. A rush of emotions came over me as I prepared for my doctors visit and then after when it was all done. We have come a very long ways in the past few months.
As we were coming home from the surgeon Mike took the road that leads to the oncologist's office, and when we came to the street that would take us either home or to the office Mike said "oh no not today, today we are going home." I love that guy, he is amazing! He is my strength and I am so happy that I have him as a part of my life. This has been a tough road for both of us, but he has been the one who has held us together as I laid in bed or not felt good. He has been a single dad, taking care of 5 kids and a sick wife at the same time. This is not only a big day for me but for him and for all of us.
Happy Port-Out Day!!!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I can only imagine what you two have gone through, but I am so happy for you guys! You are a great couple. We miss seeing you. We hope for the best as you continue with the radiation. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad the port is out. One more step in the right direction :) How is the radiation coming? We really missed you all last weekend, but I'm hoping that the rest got you started on the right foot in your treatment. Keep us posted!
ReplyDelete