The Big Day actually started with a late Thursday afternoon phone call from the oncologist’s office. Laura was advised of a last-minute cancellation at Centrum Surgical Center and the subsequent availability for her to have installed a “Power Port,” an implantable device which will facilitate the efficient and repeated injections of medicine into her blood system. The port surgery was scheduled for Friday. Laura’s surgery required about 45 minutes, and was successful in every aspect.
Here’s the Big News: With the port now installed, the blueprinted 16-week chemo therapy regimen will commence Tuesday.
The past two weeks have been like drinking from a fire hose. There have been instances of blurry and often teary eyes, fact-filled briefings, counseling from health professionals, blood draws, plans made, plans changed, insurance confirmations, diagnostic imagings, related meetings, restless nights, uncountable phone calls, and a semester’s worth of research all being simultaneously spun around in the mind. During this time, while attempting to keep two feet on the ground, Laura’s also been riding the front seat on an emotional roller coaster.
I know how eag
er Laura is to initiate a prompt and a vigorous response to the uninvited guest – all of us have all harbored that urge. That time is now here. The train is leaving the station – it was a mighty Big Day!Post-Op Port Pic
2 comments:
Laura: The fact that there was a "last minute" cancelation proves one thing-you are going to be able to get a jump start on beating this thing. And...I don't believe in coincidences. This happened for a reason. By the way, you look good in short hair!! I love seeing you being so proactive in this. It's a good sign. Take care this week and you know you will be in our prayers.
I totally agree and am SO happy I took that appointment when I was offered that time slot. It's healing nicely (the port skin pouch). Will post pics of that soon. Thank you for your kind notes - love them!
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