My surgery is over. Whew.. I don't think it gets any easier. OUCH!!!
I have a huge bandage over the upper left side of my chest. My neck is pretty bruised. Needless to say last night was a long.......long night.
On the up side I am now a power port recipient.
When they discharged me from the hospital, they gave me a package with information for any medical personnel I encounter. This is a new technology, I also have a card for traveling purposes a bracelet and key ring so I guess you could call me, " a card caring POWER PORT PERSON" . hah say that fast 3 times.
Today I have a CT scan scheduled and I hope I can make it. Tom and Grace are taking me to my appointment . I don't know what I would do without them. The medication I am on is making me feel pretty nauseous. I hope I can choke down the barium....ick
Wish me luck!
6 comments:
You are the super woman and don't forget it :)
The other "ette"
Too bad they dont make barium in flavors or at least present them to look like a margarita!
No one would have a problem drinking them.
Good luck.
Erin
We all knew you would kick that surgery's butt! Good luck today Lynette :)
POWER THROUGH!
Beth
Hi Lynette,
I've read your kind comments to my friend Chris on his blog (in Toronto) so I thought I would pay a visit to yours. I am sorry to read that you are undergoing a difficult time right now, but it is another step on the road to recovery. Keep spirits high and, even in these difficult times, know that this too will pass. (sometimes, it seems like such trite words, but I've found it really helps) I wish you healing, good health, peace, much laughter and joy.
Lana
Mom, I just wanted to tell you that I am so proud of you for all that you have endured with such great attitude. You are going through so much but when I talk to you on the phone you biggest worry are your grandbabies. You have come so far in your faith through this and I praise God for that! You have always been a pillar of strength in my life and now watching you endure this struggle with a smile makes it easier for me to endure my struggle of not of only a mother in constant pain but a son with constant hardship. I was reading this morning and I came across a few verses that really illuminated to me.
Isaiah 40: 28- 31
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
In constant prayer and believing for no less than a healing to full strength! You my dear mother, are being used by God at this time- and I am honored to be your daughter. We all love you and miss you!
Hi Lynette:
Oh, you give me too much credit. Really, thank you so much for all of your support and for finding inspiration in me for your own battle. I hope that your Port does not give you too much trouble. I had my last treatment today, they cancelled tomorrow to give me the weekend off before I start self injecting on monday.
When do you start your treatment?
I hope that you are getting 500ml of saline after each treatment...if not push this on your Oncologist to order it for you as it makes a lot of difference. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
I wish you all of the best for your Interferon and hope that you have as easy a time of it as I have had. I guess I am one of the lucky ones! I hope you will be too.
Your friend in T.O.
chris
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