Well I've completed the echo scan and the port so far today. The echo was pretty much just an ultrasound for the heart. Completely non-invasive. Cold and squishy. The live video of my heart was pretty cool to watch.
The port process was intimidating at first. The procedure is completed while conscious. But, Valium and versed did a remarkable job of allowing me to not care. 17 cm tube connects the port to a vein which leads directly into the heart. The tube is pushed all the way into the heart. Those under going chemo are making a wise decision to have a port installed based on my experience so far. While you might be scared at the prospect of a 17 cm tube being inserted into you while conscious, I can assure you that it was a painless and relatively pleasant experience.
Now we are waiting for the pet scan. Should be able to head home in a couple of hours and eat! I wonder if I'll remember dictating this to my wife?
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ReplyDeleteIf "Better Living Through Chemistry" is true to course, you will not remember dictating this, though the time elapsed since you last saw me may allow you to remember your dictation.
Just wait for my input from you holding area comments, and the visions I had!
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That's 6.7 inches for us Americans. ;)
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