OK we have a plan. And it’s a good one.
This Friday I get the port. That is going to be like a mini surgery. I won’t be put under, but will be drugged up. I better be VERY drugged up if I’m going to be awake for it.
It’s going to be inserted under my skin (gross) so I have to heal from that a bit. Then the following week I start chemo. It’s going to be 4 times, each 3 weeks apart.
The way they explained it is like this:
- Get a blood test the day before to make sure everything is good.
- Day of meet with oncologist in the morning.
- Then start the infusion. It lasts 4 hours! It will include the chemo drugs but also anti nausea meds and allergy meds. I can have snacks, watch movies, sleep, play with my phone during it. Jeff will come with me as well.
- The first week after my immune system will be shot and I’ll be tired and nauseous. But week 2 and 3 I should feel better.
- Then at 21 days repeat with step 1.
Jeff and I have got ready by having a great long weekend doing fun stuff and buying these great chair for me to be able to relax in. Of course we got two so that Jeff can entertain me while I relax.
I wish I could come sit next to you in those comfy lookin chairs.