Justakid Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 My doctor called today as soon as I got home from port-a-cath surgery. My insurance company is going to pay for Avastin.....I can't believe it! He was shocked too! Port-a-cath went OK, the surgeon tried to put it on the left side but could not access the vein (go figure!) and put it in on the right. I woke up in the OR hysterically crying, the kind where you make funny noises and are gasping for air. I was screaming that yesterday was a bad day and that I had LC and didn't think the new treatment would work. Everyone was so nice and told me to let it out and cry all I wanted too. Funny how things happen. Of course there was one lady who kept telling me to live everyday to it's fullest and do anything I wanted.....that made me uncomfortable...I was like why do YOU think I'm going to die?! I don't pull punches with people! She said no she thought it would work. Apparently everyone read my chart completely and I had a copy of CT Scan sent over there so they had it. No breathing problems, talked to the Anasthesologist (sp?) about my worries and he was real nice and said he understood and would take care of me, not to worry. I hate going into an OR fully awake....it's scary! But I'm home now with more scars. I laughed at the doctor and told him that if I ever lost my head they could ID my body with all the scars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Glad to hear the Port-a-cath went okay for you. Super happy that your insurance company will cover the cost of the Avastin. What a major relief for you! It will allow you to focus on your treatment!!! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Grateful for the good news and your fighting spirit. Love you Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetg Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Excellent news! Glad to hear you've gotten the port-a-cath and that the Avastin will be covered. All the best with the new treatment. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Hey...Fay got "de-ported" today...and you got "im-ported"! That makes Fay the former porter and you is the new portee!! I think I'm a bit overdosed here on barium. Forgive me. What great news, Justa...about the Avastin. Big relief, eh? And I'm glad the installation of the port went well. It was probably a good relief of tension that you came out crying when you awoke from the anesthesia...and I'm glad too, that there weren't any breathing issues. Living life to the fullest is always a good idea...and maybe more so for those of us here...huh? Just remember, nobody's got any guarantees...but at least we've been alerted to the fact that health can take a nose dive....so it wakes us up to the need to really, truly live each moment. Just remember this....that port is NOT to be used for infusion of anything Cindi carries in the Pub....okay? When your anesthesia wears off....I'm buying, okay? I can see Frank now...he's already salivating and heading towards the pub!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Beth, Good news 2 times over for you today. Glad to hear the port went in ok and that you will be able to get Avistan. I am hoping that better days are ahead for you!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Beth,,,,wonderful news about the Avastin! Hugs and peace, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Beth, I was glad to read the port-a-cath surgery went well. I am so happy your insurance company is going to cover Avastin. This could be the beginning of a lucky streak for you. You sure deserve it. I hope this is the one that does the trick for you. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Beth, You don't know how happy your news from the insurance company has made me. Boy have you been in my prayers. It wonderful that the portacath is over with as well. Now its time to kick cancer butt. Praying that this is the ticket. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Hey Beth, Glad to see that the insurance company is going to pay for the Avastin. I knwo you are glad that the surgery is over. Now time to get down to business and start knocking out that cancer. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Glad you have some good news. Sometimes people react like that when they go through the different levels of conscieness when they are waking up.Obviously you have alot on your mind and it was released when your defenses were down. Take it one day at a time. I feel the new treatment will work for you. Your due for good things to happen. Your in my prayers and everyone here is, daily. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Hi Beth, Sorry I'm late, but I've been gone from the board for a while. I saw your other post, too, where you have to delay the gallbladder surgery because of the cancer. I can't even imagine how tough it is to cope with all this, so I won't even try to say that I understand. I'll just tell you that I am praying for you and I hope that all turns out well. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Hi Beth. Glad to hear the surgery went well. And isn't it a good feeling when the insurance company finally DOES come through? Oh what a relief it is.... Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Beth. very happy that this is one less worry for you. So glad that you were surrounded by angels when you awoke. Sounds like they were just what you needed when you needed them. Sometimes these stories just warm my heart. Enjoy that port. (the mechanical one) love, Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Beth, I'm so glad you got your coverage. It's the last thing you should have to worry about, but the first thing we all do. you sound like my kind of woman, straight shooter AND brave enough to be scared (if that makes any sense). prayers and love to you, xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Good to hear that something went your way!!! I hate going into OR's too, which is why I always ask for a little Pre-op "juice" gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 A Heary "Yippee" -- a little late, but better late than..... This is just the beginning of things finally going your way -- I'm sure of it! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Beth, congratulations, let's hope there are many more to come- My second dose of avastin is next wednesday, Have not had any problems so far, but stay away from pizza, spaghetti-tomato based stuff seemed to make me feel worse especially the first days after treatment. congratulations again and keep us posted joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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