OK - I'm officially "de"ported!
Just got back from the surgeon's office. My port is officially out of my body. Time to celebrate. Can't wait for it to heal where I can stretch my left arm up without pulling. It is an interesting little device. The doctor showed it to me. I could feel it pop out when he removed it. I think the apprehension was worse than the pain. Not that it was painless. Just not intolerable. I'm happy to put this behind me. I feel like it was the last step.
Here's to hoping that I never have a need for one again!
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
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I'm so glad to hear it all
I'm so glad to hear it all went well, Cindi!! I think you should celebrate too - another milestone reached. I also hope you (and I) NEVER need one of those darn things again!
Love,
Eldri
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Congrats! I know what amolimoli said:Great news Cindi
Give it no further thought as you move forward my sister.You had a port yesterday,had, leave it there and keep stepping into tomorrow's newness with a brand new thirst for life. congratulations and best wishes.
Moli -Hugging thee.
Congrats! I know what a relief it was to get mine out. My Dr made me keep it in for a year after I finiished treat ment. I got to keep mine. Badge of courage. I wanted to frame and hang it. I don't even notice the scar it is so faint now.
Joanne
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Thanks for celebrating withjoannewtta said:Congrats! I know what a
Congrats! I know what a relief it was to get mine out. My Dr made me keep it in for a year after I finiished treat ment. I got to keep mine. Badge of courage. I wanted to frame and hang it. I don't even notice the scar it is so faint now.
Joanne
Thanks for celebrating with me. I'm looking forward to when the ache goes away! Thank goodness for icepacks and Advil.
I get the sutures out next Wednesday. Then I'll consider this all done forever!
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
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