Adios Mr. Port...Hope to never see you again!

[KellyA]

Well, today was my big day- I had my PASS port removed. A little scary and apprehensive I do have to admit. Its funny, I've spent the last 19 months pretending I don't have it, yet when it came time to give it up, I thought I was having a panic attack. I'm trying not to feel like I am "testing fate", but your mind plays tricks on you......

Anyways, for all of you beginning this journey, I wanted to let you know that it does get better with time, and that I never imagined I'd get to this point. I am so grateful for every day I've been given and have finally reached a level of acceptance that I don't know what tomorrow holds, that its out of my power to control, and that whether I have 1 day left on this earth or fifty years, the last 19mos have been worth every agonizing step and I feel more blessed each and every day.

Love, Kelly

[Believe51]

Fini!!! Kudos Friend and thanks for reminding us of things that are easy to forget. And yes Darling, it does get better with time. Amazing how far we come just by taking baby steps!! Enjoy your freedom for you have certainly worked hard for it.>>Believe51

[caya]

Kelly - Congrats on getting the port out - a very big day indeed - physically, mentally and emotionally...

all the best
caya

[LAURIE]

jan. 10th is the farewell day for my port. I feel the same way as you do. Last year I felt to uncomfortable to ride a roller coaster with it. This year I am going to ride every coaster I can an even try hand gliding. Heres to us, and everyone else before us and after us.

[Yorkiegirl]

Yeah I am so glad that you could do it.

I'm am thinking about having mine removed when I hit my 3yr. mark in March-April, I think I am finally ready to have it pulled out.

[DonnaD]

Well said Kelly. Congrats and farewell to the port.

My last Herceptin is tomorrow!
Donna

[Mary Anne in TX]

Congratulations, Kelly! Goodbye port! You did your job well, but are not needed any more! Celebration time! Thanks for sharing your feelings and your big day!

[dhealey]

Congratulations Kelly! Go out an celebrate. I have my last herceptin treatment Jan. 8th and I go back and forth whether to have it out or leave it in for awhile. I guess I will decide in a few weeks.

[Margerie]

Congrats on being portless Kelly! I have been for a couple of weeks. It is wonderful. And your last herceptin Donna- that must be a great feeling!! Best wishes to you both.

[Joanne S]

Congrats! I hope you will never need Mr. Port again!
Best wishes for continued wellness!
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[nitewind]

Congratulations Kelly. It sounds like we were diagnosed and had treatments on the same time schedule. I know what you mean about the port. I got my last Herceptin on Dec 7th and asked my onc about getting the port removed. He said he'd see me back in two monthes and we could decided then. I have to go back in a couple of weeks to have it flushed. I'm feeling the same way about it. So glad to hear that you got yours out.
Hugs

[Ruth]

Congrats Kelly ~ I was soooooo happy to get rid of mine and I also knew that if I ever needed it again it wouldn't be a big deal to put one back in. I felt free ~ I hope that you have many, many more years of no more Mr. Port!

Love, Ruth