The Port is In!

There is some discomfort but it is very bearable and I have to be careful how I move my arm because some movements are more painful than others.

We went in to St. Mary's at 6:45 ... way too early! I recognized some of my surgical team .. I got nurse Mike from my recovery room on March 1. He was so good I didn't even feel the IV needle go in! Dr. Knaysi stopped by and explained that the port is a plastic ball flattened into a disc with a thin tubing that will feed into a vein. He is placing it close to the arm socket and will actually stay hidden better. I thought it would be more towards the center of the chest. Dr. Knaysi's way will better hide whatever scar will result from this procedure because there will also be surgery to remove the disc.

We were back home just after 12. Took a nap in the armchair before I made myself some ginseng green tea with honey and freshly grated ginger, and some toast ... yumm! Dozed on the couch again.

Am sneezing like crazy and am taking Benadryl for it. This had better be allergies!

Sarah is up in Northern Virginia ... I have missed her nattering on the couch next to me.