Got my port put in today

nitewind · 08-28-2006, 03:53 PM

Hi Everyone, well, I made it thru the first step without a problem. Had my port put in this morning! I sure hope the rest of this journey is as easy as today was. I'm a little sore but am applying ice to keep the swelling down, they have to use this thing in the morning for my first chemo! My surgeon is so thorough, he had them take an x-ray after I woke up and then he stayed until he got the results to make sure everything is in place where it's supposed to be. I love my doctor, I told him I wish he could go with me to chemo and he said that he wishes he could too. Still awfully nervous about tomorrow but it will be here and gone soon enough. Just wanted to make sure I let you know that I made it and didn't pass out or cry or anything. Keep me in your thoughts tomorrow morning, please. susan

doh2pa · 08-28-2006, 04:13 PM

Congratulations, Susan. This is a one step at a time process, so give yourself a pat on the back each step of the way. The port will become your best friend. I've had mine in almost 1 year and it has worked flawlessly. Good luck tomorrow - we've all made it through and so can you.
Donna

Becky · 08-28-2006, 05:09 PM

Good luck tomorrow Susan. I will be sending good karma your way.

Hugs

Becky

lexigirl · 08-28-2006, 06:26 PM

Susan,

I am so happy that the port surgery went so well. Fantastic! I pray that your chemo goes really smoothly tomorrow.

Hugs,
Lexi

RhondaH · 08-28-2006, 06:30 PM

You'll do fine. The first one is more "anxious" than the remaining ones. Take care and God bless.

Rhonda

Berta · 08-28-2006, 06:44 PM

Susan: Congrats on the port. I'm sure you will be very glad you have it and then you will also be very glad to get rid of it later. The first chemo is the scariest but really, while it certainly isn't a cakewalk, it wasn't nearly as bad as I was afraid it would be. You just have to stay focused on one day at a time and then you'll be done with treatment! Good luck. BERTA