I went in yesterday at Scripp's Hospital for my surgery to have the port placed into my chest area. I had no idea what positions these ports are placed, but Thank goodness my doctor took into account the fact I could acquire a new scar, so he placed it in a manner where the scar will be in my underarm tissue on the right side and also placed it in a manner that won't affect my next surgery when we remove my breasts. What a fantastic team of nurses and doctors. My anesthesiologist was interesting and very professional and very kind. I sailed off very nicely, I might add. Before I knew it was I was awake again. My doctor came and checked in on me 3 times. I felt so taken care of. My nurse, Amy, was awesome. I will have a followup next week with Dr. Hyde and his oncologist. We are trying to get a good plan of chemo for me. They want to make sure all options are on the table for me that will work for my cancer and work for my body. You have to be very careful with amounts and types of chemo drugs. Certain drugs can have ramifications on other body parts. So we are being very proactive and mindful. The medicine and facilities are light years ahead of other facilities I've been to and feel very safe here.
My pain drugs have kicked in now so I better stop writing for now. I must behave myself and not do a thing, which is a challenge for me since I'm always in some kind of motion around my home and in life in general.
It's 70 degrees and I have my backdoor opened while my wind chimes are singing their song in the background. Love it. I'm very relaxed now. Till the next time when I have some additional information or comments.
Enjoy your weekend! Ciao, Ciao
