I went to Skyridge hospital today at 1130am for my 12:30pm appointment. I went into the "minor procedure room" right on time and the Dr came in shortly afterward. Since this was not a big deal, I still had slacks and dress shoes on as I layed down on the table and buckled me in. The Dr and 2 nurses were in the room, they talked non stop and occasionally threw in some medical terms. After they cleaned the area, dried it and put down a bunch of clean towels, the Dr told me I would feel a quick pinch which he said would be like a bee sting. I have only had external stitches once before (when the port was put in) and I was under a general medicine and was out cold. The shot they gave me hurt BAD and they he took the needle and bounced it off my skin asking if I could feel it. On the 3rd or 4th poke, I felt one and they gave me more medicine. It's pretty strange hearing the talk and feeling the tug of your body even though you do not feel pain. I closed my eyes and let them do their thing and at one point, the nurse asked how long the port had been in as "there was a lot of scar tissue built up" and then the Dr said that is why he it was taking so long and that he was almost done "digging". All of the sudden, I heard a little pop and they told me it was out. They then cleaned it up and stitched it back together. All in all, it was a pretty easy gig although, if given a choice, I would prefer not to hear the operating room chatter. Its a pretty small cut and it's a little sore tonight. I would guess everything will be fine by the weekend.
I'm really glad to have the port out and do not have any medical appointment until 2/26 (I think) and I look forward to having a couple weeks until I need to visit anyone.
I am going to sacramneto tomorrow and need to work on my portion of the presentation.
Sam
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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Glad to hear you're doing well. Have a safe trip!
Mike & Cindy
I totally understand the feeling of hearing too much going on while awake and not feeling anything. It weirds me out.
One time I felt compelled to ask the Dr. if he knew what he was doing as he kept asking the nurses so many questions. Then I thought I was going to pass out
I am happy this is over for you and that you have two full weeks of not having to go to a Dr. or hospital. Yeah!!!
I love you.
Mom
PS How was the El Pollo Loco on Sunday??? As good as you remembered?
Sam,
I do not think I would have liked that either. As a matter of fact, I am going in for a procedure and Aunt Stella told me to have something else done as I would have been awake for it and she said she did not think that was a good thing for me. I am happy to hear that the port is out as it really signifies that they wil lnot be going back for anything more and that is good!
I hope you have a safe and easy trip. Remember that you have just got off a huge physical roller coaster and that your body may still need some recouperation time. Try and take it easy. I know you want to jump back in where you left off but remember to take good care of yourself and your body. If anyone understands how fragile it is, it should be you.
Give yourself a little down time to get back up to full speed.
I am thinking of you and I love you very much!
Always,
Heather
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