Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Port or Starboard?

So today I got the port put in.  Took about an hour, and I was out, so I don't remember much of anything.  Had an absolutely hilarious team of techs for my install, and that made it go that much easier.  So now I have this little mouse looking thing inside my body, that will make it easier to get me my treatment, so now comes the fun part.  Of course, no showers to the insertion area, but at least I can bathe so I feel like I haven't been on Survivor.  Gotta get over a little discomfort from today's surgery, but all is well.

So that leaves me with one wake-up till chemo starts.  The wait has seemed to take forever, but truly I don't know where this month has gone.  But tomorrow begins my days of healing, and I am very excited for that.  I have no idea what to expect, but I think I have enough planned to occupy my time.  Now I don't know if installing the Angry Birds app on my iPad was a good or bad thing, but it will surely keep me on my toes during treatment.  So that is it, ready or not, here I come!

iBelieve

While this isn't the greatest of photos, this gives you and idea of the bump I now have from my port going in.  Chemo is from 9:30-5:30, so expect a later post tomorrow :)  My Dad pointed out I had an incorrectly oriented photo, so now I show the port on my right side, which is where it is inserted.


9 comments:

  1. Wishing you well on this adventurous journey! You're a strong man and I know you'll do just fine! If you need anything, you know how to reash us. Thinking of you! *hugs*

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  2. Just keep that positive attitude and that will help you as much as the meds.

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  3. I'll be thinking about you.


    Tom

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  4. Thank you for sharing your daily journal with us. Every prayer I say, you are there! I agree with djohns..your positive attitude is just as well or better than the meds!! iBelieve!!! Know that we are here, if you need ANYTHING!! Jennifer

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  5. Port or Starboard? Doesn't matter... the ship is seaworthy!

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  6. I love you!! Continue with the positive attitude and staying strong. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers all throughout tomorrow. It will be a long and tiring day I'm sure but completely worth it in the end :)

    Love from afar
    Molli

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  7. Praying for you my brother! Holla if you need anything!!! Jeff Mackey

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  8. Thinking about you today Rob, hugs and positive thoughts from Maryland! Karen

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  9. Been thinking about you today. Hope everything is going well. Will continue to pray for you.
    Sandy

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