This past Tuesday Sheri had her Port implanted. OUCH! She was apparently NOT properly prepared for the procedure. The surgeon said that it would just take a couple of hours and that she should be ready to go back to work by the next day.
Uh...more than a couple of hours and not quite as SIMPLE as explained. In fact, Sheri told Dr. Harker today that she would choose to have the neck biopsy, PET Scan, and Bone Marrow test all in the same day, over having a Port implanted again!! However, she knows once it stops hurting it will be worth having. At least now her arms can heal from all the poking they have done these last few weeks. They were able to implant the port below her wedding dress line. YEAH for caring doctors!
Eliza, Sheri's niece who is currently going through cancer as well, called Sheri the other night to see how she was feeling. She asked Sheri if she got her Port in. And then asked if it hurt. Sheri said yes, and then asked Eliza if it hurt when she had her's put in. Eliza responded by saying, "I don't remember!" It has been a while and she is only 5! Next, Avery, Eliza's younger sister, gets on the phone and asks Sheri the exact same questions that Eliza had asked. Smart little girl!!
First session of Chemo is next week on the 15th. Happy Day-After Valentines Day to Sheri!!
# 1 on Sheri's To-Do List for this week: Enjoy 6 days off with absolutely ZERO doctors appointments!
5 comments:
ENJOY your 6 days off without testing! You deserve it. I want you to know I am praying for you every single day, for you to have comfort, peace, safety, quick healing, and for the doctors to be inspired how to best handle you throughout this process. I am HAPPY for you that your port is below the dress neckline.... see appreciate those simple pleasures... being grateful can be a miracle all in itself.
Love,
Tracey
Yeah it is pretty sad that a 5 and 3 year old know about ports. They are pretty intrigued with Sheri having cancer.
Sheri,
We are thinking about you all the time...I can't even imagine going through it. Good luck always, and we hope you enjoy your well deserved break...We love you!!!
Sheri, you are remarkable. I had a dream about you and Shane last night. You were getting your home all cleaned up and ready. I was sweeping your floors. My dreams are so weird sometimes. I'm glad you are having a short break from doctors' visits. I love the story about Eliza and Avery talking shop with you. Hang in there.
Hi Sheri. We pray for your comfort everyday. Enjoy your 6 days off. I'm so sorry we will miss seeing you at the wedding, but we will see you soon. xoxo Denise
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