Another Bump In The Road Is All

Well, as most of you know, I will soon be starting a regime of 2 additional chemotherapies; I already take a pill-form chemo, and have been for some time. However, in January after another "debulking" surgery at MD Anderson, it was decided
that I should add two more chemos to my repertoire; Oxaliplatin and Avastin.
I thought I would create another blog so friends, family, and other readers could
follow as I travel down the chemo road.

Today was the day I had my chemo port put it; port-a-cath, power-port, it goes by
several names. A pretty purple port as you can tell by the picture above. However,
if I had my choice, I would have chosen pink. Oh well! Only kidding, it is hidden
underneath the skin, so it's not like anyone will be seeing it! It even came with
my own "power-port" ID card, so I guess if I set off any alarms be it in the malls
or airport, I can flash them the card. LOL Just what I need; to be setting off
alarms and having to add something else to my wallet to carry around!
There is a tiny piece of metal on top of the port, but doubt seriously there will
be any alarm ringing!

The procedure was done here in town on an outpatient basis, and I came home this
afternoon. A little sore and I feel as though I have been micro-chipped like
Rufus and Wilson, our dogs. LOL The whole procedure took only about 45 minutes
with some good twilight meds, and then I was done.
Will have to take it easy for a few days; no strenuous activity, or heavy lifting for
a few days, but other than that, pretty much back to normal. It was placed on the left side of my upper chest, just below the collarbone, and I being one who sleeps
on her left side, will probably find out during the night that won't work anymore
for a while. LOL

'Tis been a long but beautiful day, and I hope you had a wonderful day as well!

Until next time...

~K~