OT. had surgery today

[HVAC]

My infusion port started acting up again. First I spent 5 hours for them to unclog it two Friday's ago. That did not work. Then I had an appointment to do a radiology study last Friday. I got there and they said was the wrong clinic. I had to go to another clinic today and possibly replace it. I was hoping they would just unclog it. They could not so I had to have surgery.

It took 2 hours and I was awake. It was not painful I just wanted it to stop. They were threading plastic tubing through me. Also this week I had this lump in my neck which kept doubling in size. I called the doctor. I thought it was a lymph node. The surgeon wanted to ignore it since it would up set his surgery. It turned out to be a blood clot from them using the port on Friday for chemo. There was a kink in the line so when they put the chemo in it had no where to go so a blood clot formed.. Both of my shoulders are bandaged and sore. One where the old port was and the other where the new one is in. I hope this one lasts more than two years.

I used all my tools. Last night I distracted myself so I would not worry about the unknowns. I walked the dogs and watched Casablanca. When they were doing things I hate like drawing blood from my hand and putting the IV in my hand I thought of my trip to Europe. I thought of watching the White Stallions dance around the riding arena. I told myself the process is time limited. I had to get through two hours. I had my husband there to speak up for my concerns which was great. I was not alone.I let the nurses know I just hate hospitals but have no choices these days. I was polite but not perky. I also thought about my friends here.

Alex

[4happygnomes]

There are no words!    I can't believe all that you have had to endure and overcome.  You are one strong lady!  Hoping today has been a good day for you!      

Karen

[doublevision1]

That stinks, Alex. I hope you're comfortable now and getting plenty of rest.

[mikeysmom1995]

Hi Alex, what a fiasco with your port. I'm sorry for all you have to go through. Your strength is so admirable and such a blessing.  Thank goodness you have your wonderful husband by your side for support.
We are all here sending our thoughts,prayers and support your way.
Gentle HUGS, barb

[supermum_ms]

So sorry to read about your latest medical @#$%......hope your feeling a somewhat better today!

Gentle hugs......JJ

[debgen]

Hi Alex, I am so sorry you have to go through this. You are such a strong amazing person and truly one of my personal hero's! I hope you feel better soon

[TLC1104]

Hi,
oh Alex, you are going through so much!
So glad you've got your husband at your side, and thank you for the distraction techniques and all advice you share.
Hugs to you.
T

[ConfirmedRachel]

What a trooper Alex

Your reserves are bottomless when you know how to tap into them, horrid experiences but fantastic to hear about your 'tap' techniques, well done you xx

Nx

[Corriel]

Many gentle hugs, wonderful Alex.

It never ceases to amaze me how you can continue to dig for that next bit of strength when most would wallow in despair.

Your husband is a treasure and I am glad that you have each other.

Thank you for sharing your distraction techniques, that sort of thing comes in handy. :-)

Corrie

[aspen2]

Oh, I'm sorry ... I've been learning about distraction techniques in a course I'm taking ... thanks for sharing how you dealt with one more situation.

[essdipity]

Oh Alex, I'm so sorry. I hope you're now feeling better.

Hugs,
ess