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Nervous about Port
I haven't blogged for a while because I have had a few set backs and didn't really want to keep reliving them or scare anyone by a rant.
Prior to my fourth chemo which was my first Docetaxel I had to have a PICC line inserted but three days aftert my whole arm swelled up and I ended up in hospital. Very scary for me and had to wait until Monday to have ultrasound. It was discovered that I had a DVT in my arm so now I have to self inject a blood thinner for the next three months. The PICC had to be removed and this Wed I am going into hospital to have Port inserted ready for Thursday's chemo (2nd last one).
I am very apprehensive and nervous that my body will reject the port and I will have another difficut situation to get through.
I am trying very hard to challenge my negative thoughts about this but it is easier said than done.
Prior to my discharge from hospital when the PICC was removed I was told that they would ring me to set up an appointment with my oncologist to work out what they were going to do so that they could continue on with my chemo treatment. They didn't and after a week of waiting I had to chase it up. This all makes me very nervous.
I am more anxious now than when I started chemo. My anxiety is more to do with what could go wrong once I am home.
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- Sorry, I have come in at the tale end when everything is over. So glad the port went well for you. When you were talking about it going in it reminded me of when mine was put in. A bit comical I thought at the time. We are having a procedure as we have no veins, but before they can perform it they need a vein. So glad all ok now. Rest up. Paula x
Yes I feel at peace tonight and am now starting to feel excited about finishing up with chemo. It is a good feeling isn't it?
Very best wishes to you Deanne.
Love Joy xx
Thanks Cis. Yes it is a relief and I am pretty tired now so expect to have wonderful sleep to night.
Love
Joy xx
- I'm glad the port was a success. That will be one less thing to worry about as you weather through this round and then only one more to go. I remember counting down to that last chemo and it will soon be over for you too! Take care. Deanne xxx
Glad to hear the port is working well.
Have a good rest.
Cis
Chemo went so well today using the port. I had a much better day today than yesterday and have returned home positive and happy. I know in a few days I will be down and out but as for today I am very happy.
Thanks for enquirying after me. I didn't get home until 3:00 pm so was at the hospital for 7 hours today and haven't had time to blog but I will tomorrow.
You are such an inspiration to others and I hope that I can be too.
Love
Joy xx
Thanks Di for your encouragement. Yes I have found everyone at Robina so lovely and they were very good yesterday even though there were a few dramas.
It is good to hear that you are feeling better and that you noticed that you felt better earlier.
I had saw the pscyhologist today and he was very good in that he suggest that instead of being hyper vigilant with both admin and clinical staff to concentrate only on admin possible problems. I feel happy with this and will do that and trust that once appointments etc are put in place that the clinical staff know what they are doing. This will be much easier for me emotionally.
All the best for your continueing treatment.
Best wishes
Joy xx
Just thought I'd mention that my surgeon at Robina was Dr Alzubaidy he was fantastic and did such a good job on my Lumpectomy even gave me a lift...... I was very happy with everything at Robina and their care so I do hope you dont get mucked around again xxx
Everyone is different so it seems that I am having the same reaction but mine is now peeling like sunburn and extremely itchy so no scratching. Thank you for your message as I feel again that I am not alone having this reaction from the injection.
Feeling back to normal again today thank goodness bit earlier than first time so very happy about that more good days than bad is what we aim for hope you are ok and things improve soon.
Love and hugs xx Di
Hi Joy
Sorry to hear you are going through a rough patch but I am sure with the help of the medical team you will get through this. I have been inspired by your blogs and whether it is good or bad I feel we need to release our fears and frustrations to help us get through these hurdles.
Stay strong ?
Jo
