05/13/11

I had my surgery today to put the port in my chest. I got up early 6:30, which is very unusual for me, but managed. Karen picked me up and we made it to my appointment at 7:30. Eric was also there to wish me well. Thanks Eric. I spent over an hour getting prepped. Vital signs, IV, etc…. The Nurse Practitioner came in and explained the procedure to me. They gave me 2 Valiums, and rolled me into the surgery room, which is a bit chilly by the way. They put me on the surgery table, I met everyone, they shaved part of my chest, and well, that was it for my memory. Then I woke up in recovery. 

They gave me the phone and I called Karen so that she could come and pick me up. She brought me my requested Americano, Yummy after no coffee for 2 days. We talked to the nurse about my dressing, and aftercare. We went to Fred Meyers to fill my prescription for antibiotics. We went out to eat, dropped by Karen’s office, and then back to the hospital to change my dressing since it was ‘all red’. We called the hospital and they wanted to change it so that it would stay nice, clean, and sterile. On Monday I will be able to take it off myself. My neck is a little sore, but nothing too bad.

I am going to provide sag support for the Clean Air Challenge this weekend. I was supposed to be a ride leader, but need to stay off of the bike right now. 2 surgeries in less than 2 weeks, and one on my bottom, I surely don’t want to sit on my bike seat!! 

I am grateful for my good friends, and a wonderful sister that has been very helpful through this ordeal. It is hard for everyone.