After my first chemo it was decided that I needed a port as all the chemo had taken a toll on my veins. I had a port inserted under my skin as day surgery without too much pain. The problem was the IV line that the anaesthesiologist couldn't get in. After 3 attempts (1 using a pediatric cannula) and much blood he decided to wait until we got into the OR. He then decided his only option was the vein on the inside of the wrist. Well let me tell that hurts and hurts. It was the pain of the IV line that distracted me from the pain of the port insertion. In recovery it was still a problem because no one knew I had the IV there and I had to keep my wrist straight! I now have what I refer to as a golf ball. It actually sticks out just like half a golf ball. Everyone asks, does it hurt? Well it did for a few weeks but now it just aches here and there, nothing really much to complain about.
My next chemo we were unable to use the port because it was still new. Then came the bad news. I was unable to have chemo because my WBC count was too low. The next week I was still unable to have it again. So then I decided to have Neupogen injections to raise my WBC. Thankfully there is a program called the Victory Program where the manufacturer will pay for half the cost of the injections if you qualify. Some believe the manufacturer is actually just absorbing their markup (which is probably true!). Even if is is expensive I am very thankful that there is a product out there so I can get my chemo which I desperately need.
The good news is that the injections have worked and I have had 2 more chemo. The skin metastases have responded by shrinking. Thank you Jesus!
As we celebrate Good Friday I am so amazed at Jesus dying on the cross for my sins and yours sins. It really should be called Great Friday. But it is only Good Friday because he arose again on the 3rd day which we celebrate as Easter Sunday.
He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
