But they're not like that anymore. In fact, they're basically non-existent from all the poking and prodding, especially since this last hospitalization. After today, peripheral needle sticks are a thing of the past as everything can now be done via the port.
For those of you unfamiliar with mediports, I'm attaching a link...
Check out my Sweet Hubby's new port here
He's sleeping like a baby now and I'm thankful. It was a rough morning for him as they had a bit of trouble getting the guidewire in at the right angle. He's gonna have one HECK of a bruise...
Tomorrow it's back to the lymphedema clinic for an 8 a.m. appointment. Ugh...no rest for the very weary.
"But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
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I'm so sorry taht he had to get a mediport! Do hope he feels better soon. Have a good rest of the week!
Gigi...can't things just go smoothly for your sweet hubby. Steve has such a gentle soul and I know he probably never once complained at all. May you both have a restful night and that his appointment at the lymphodema clinic goes well.
Thank you Jess...I hope your week goes well too!
I know Marlene, I know...and no, he didn't complain. Through the drug haze he said, "They had a hard time getting it in..." So I questioned the vascular surgeon and that's when I found out about the guidewire issue. But you know my Sweet Hubby - he's a trooper! Just gave him and Extra Strength Tylenol because the site is "waking up" as the anesthesia is wearing off and now we're settled in to watch the new Indiana Jones movie! I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow honey! Big {{hugs}} to Miss McKenna! Love you!
Hi Gigi,
Thanks for visiting my blog, today.
Will you please tell me what a mediport is for? I've never heard of it until now.
Good night. Vicki and I still pray for your family.
James, a mediport is a type of central line. This one is implanted under the skin of the upper chest just under the collar bone and the catheter is threaded through the vasculature terminating in a large vein near the heart. They are used primarily in patients needing long term infusions service of some type, like chemo. If you click on the link in my post, it shows you what one looks like and gives a bit more info!
courage my gal, courage...easier said than done..think of you both in good health down in the bahamas laying on the beach in the warm sun
Thank you putz...you always know just what to say :)
Thanks Gigi,
Believe it or not, I clicked on the link. That one gave me the impression that it went in the nose.
Sorry, I missed something. I only looked at the front of the link.
Jim
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