In other news, I have to say I already love my portacath. When they accessed it today it didn't hurt a bit (thanks to a bit of lidocaine). My portacath is this tiny thing about the size of a lifesaver with a tube attached to it. The tube goes straight into my jugular vein. This way I don't have someone poking around trying to get a vein every week! Yippee! Keith and I are both wondering why some IV drug users don't go this route (or maybe they do, who knows right?). It seems way easier than trying to find a vein everytime! (albeit expensive).
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Knocking on Wood.
I have been knocking on wood all day... I feel back to normal, pre-chemo normal! My stomach has pretty much calmed down and my energy level is great. Being back at work has been really good. It helps me get out of my head. Add to that the fact that the weather here is gorgeous (low 70's and sunny, LOVE IT!). Red (the dog) and I got out for our 2+ miles and could've kept going. I'm doing well (except for the fact that I have FUCKING CANCER, urgh!).
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It makes us so happy to hear you had such a good day! It's great that work is going well, and you're feeling so perky, Eileen! Here's wishing a lot more of those sunshiny days, and good feelings! Loving thoughts and fight vibes coming your way -- P & A xoxo
ReplyDeleteHooray! So glad you're feeling good, that the weather's a treat, and the portacath has healed in nicely. Hope being back at school is good, too, with the kids & sub having got on well. Happy St Pat's! Love, Sheila
ReplyDeleteEileen,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you are bouncing back with vigor. Nothing is going get you down for long! Enjoy those warm sunny days.. we've got sun but not 70s. the madison gang.
Eileen & Keith,
ReplyDeleteWow! I am very sorry to hear that you had such a frustrating (to put it mildly!) day yesterday. It shouldn't be the case that one has to double-check and follow-up on all the details. I'm with Sheila-- "Let 'er rip!"
But glad to hear that you are knocking on wood; hope you can honestly continue to do so! Yes, get out and enjoy the sunny weather.
Take care.
Love, Jane
So glad you're feeling good, Eileen!! And Keith is so right, you do need to be proactive and to be your own advocates. No one else will do it for you; they just can't.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Washington, NC.