As the Chemo Drips...

After beating ovarian cancer once, I've been re-diagnosed. Here I'll share my journey of chemotherapy and surgery including the ups and downs, laughter and tears and everything in between.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Port

Exhausting day..up early and at the hospital to get my port put back in.  I have a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Hinshaw. I was awake while he did the procedure, some what painful, and my emotions took over.  Shirley, the wonderful nurse, was holding my hand and talking calmly to me. wiped away my tears.  It wasn't a long procedure and I was on my way after a quick chest x-ray to make sure it was in place.  Two of my best friends, Tracey and Beth took me today.  Very humbling to have your girlfriends help you get your clothes on ,  Felt so helpless.  We usually would go out for lunch, but I've been feeling pretty nauseous since the chemo so.instead we stopped at a few garage sales!  It was good for me to be sitting up in the car and not laying down in bed.  After an hour or so , I was totally exhausted and they took me home and I crawled into bed and slept most of the day away.  No appetite for food or drink, thou know I need to keep up with the fluids so I don't get dehydrated. Been an awfully busy week and looking forward to a few days home and no Dr. appointments

4 Comments:

  • At August 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM , Anonymous Judy said...

    Was saddened to hear you were awake for the procedure, cannot imagine how hard that must have been. But am glad to hear that it went well. Monika was just asking me about Dr. Henshaw, and we were both commenting on how good looking he is, or was, haven't seen him for a long time. Hope you rest well over the weekend and feel a little better. Hugs

     
  • At August 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM , Anonymous Beth said...

    After Dr. Henshaw was finished and came out of the procedure room, Tracey and I waved him over. He told us that he made the scar look "prettier", and it went very well. And Marcia, you would do the same for any one of your girlfriends. We ALL know that. Love you!!

     
  • At August 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM , Anonymous Beth said...

    Oh yes, and one more comment. The wonderful nurse, Shirley, came out of the room and demonstrated to me and Tracey the port that was put in, and exactly how it works. The people at the outpatient clinic there at Crittenton are very caring and compassionate. Marcia, you have a good group of professionals taking care of you.

     
  • At August 12, 2011 at 10:06 AM , Blogger Marcia Bolam said...

    Judy, It was my choice to be awake..otherwise I would of had to come in a few hours before and stayed in recovery after..making it a long day. I was awake the last time too..And yes,he is still good looking..:-)

     

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