Barb1260 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 And I’m freaking out because the lady on the phone said I’ll be able to hear them and won’t be completely asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 They said the same to me but I don’t remember a thing. You won’t feel it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thanks Paula, I hope I don’t remember anything either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Just now, Barb1260 said: Thanks Paula, I hope I don’t remember anything either I bet it’ll go smooth and you won’t. Hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Same here. I didn’t remember anything & actually fell asleep from the drugs. You can ask to have a little bit of Valium as part of the pre-medication. Worked like a charm for me. At the time of my port placement I had horrible coughing fits & the drugs got me through the procedure blissfully. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Barb, You won't feel a thing and it will be over very quickly. Port installation will solve sooooo many problems and your veins will thank you for the minor inconvenience. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Well-no port today due to a low grade fever of an unknown origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Well, THAT must be disappointing. Have you been able to make a future appointment? Hang in there--remember, you geared yourself up for today and you can do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Next Friday-gotta find out where the fever is coming from. May be my ear, it’s feeling a little funky. If still tomorrow will get the butt to urgent care to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 So sorry!!!Just figure out the fever the port will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Drink lots of fluids & copious amounts of green tea to knock it out. Such a bummer when you’re mentally prepared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenH Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi, Barb, We're sorry it didn't work out today but glad you have a plan! Hope you feel better! Please continue to keep us posted. We are here for you! With gratitude, Lauren -- Digital Community Manager LUNGevity Foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Got the port yesterday. Was awake the whole time but felt nothing. Was actually joking with all the people in the room. Today I feel like crap, seems any kind of anaesthesia knocks me down for 48 hours. I’m now getting nervous about starting treatment Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Glad the port placement was uneventful. I don't blame you for feeling nervous about starting chemo--I would be, too. My bet, though, is that a lot of it is fear of the unknown. Once you've been through it a few times you will know what to expect and have strategies to manage it. You can do this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hi LexieCat! Yes, fear of the unknown is the worst. On top of not sleeping very well because I couldn’t get comfortable with the port incisions. This too shall pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Well that’s one & done. Glad you’re through it. My hubby ordered a memory foam wedge pillow which helped me sleep post port. I had trouble sleeping too. I understand the fear of the unknown- I went to chemo battle ready in my best Lilly Pulitzer outfit. Looking back I was probably high as a kite from the steroids. Stay Jersey Strong. We’re here with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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