I'm recovering from the port placement, but from my position here in the calm before the chemo storm it has yet to endear itself to me. It aches, and I find myself unenthusiastic about moving my right shoulder. They say that one's body and mind both adjust to it after a while--the sooner the better, I say!
I almost had the port put in on the left side of my chest, but luckily my husband asked the surgeon if that was really necessary, given that I am left handed. No, said my surgeon, it can equally well go in on either side. So we chose the right side for the reason my husband had identified. It turns out there is another reason why that was a very good choice: I was already having trouble lying on my right side due to the disruptive presence of seven tumors in and around the lining of my right lung. Having more trouble on the right side turns out to be less disruptive than bringing the left side into the mix.
So I have a starboard port.
Amalia, I am very sorry to hear about the pain you are feeling from the port and from the tumors. (Was a pain in your chest what first made you realize there was something wrong?) Here's hoping that it is manageable with painkillers. In any event gentle hugs to you, and continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteGood idea! Leave one side safe for the cats to lie on!
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