Today I got my power port taken out. I wasn't sure at first that this would be a good idea since it cost $11,000 to have it installed and how do they know I don't need more chemo. Well, apparently you don't get more chemo, just surgery if the tumor comes back. So, I guess it's okay it's out now even though I'm only a month post treatment. Besides, I go to Hawaii in a month and it will be much cuter in my swimsuit not to have that creepy bump on my chest.
They gave the Power Port to me to take home so I'm sharing a photo of it. I am on great terms with the doctors there. They think I'm a freak because I won't be sedated during surgery. I just have them numb it up with lidocaine and cut away. It doesn't hurt. It just feels like wierd tugging and pressing. I guess most people like to forget about the whole event. But I don't like missing out on 30 minutes of my life I'll never get back and plus you kind of feel crappy after sedation so I pass whenever I can. My husband offered to take the sedative for me. He's a great guy. They said no.
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| Much cuter NOT in my body. The fabulous POWER PORT. |
You are crazy. Last time I had an ingrown toenail cut out they had to shoot up my toe 5 times with that needle. Next time, I'm goin' OUT. (I, unfortunately, have a strong resistance to numbing agents). :(
ReplyDeleteAfter they took it out did you say, "Take that, Power Port!" and then punch it? Although, it did help you, so maybe you just thanked it. :\
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Oh my gosh Erin you are hilarious! Punch it..... LOL! No, they were telling me jokes the whole time and we talked about vacations and stuff. Then they handed me the thing in a urine cup. I did thank it for helping me get through chemo so nicely. Maybe I'll frame it.
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