It is finally time...

 


This morning at 830, it was time to get ready for my mediport.

For those that don't know - here is a quick explanation...

The port sits under the skin. 
It is then routed to larger vessel for quicker abosbtion and stuff and stuff and stuff....

The part I care about?
No more needles in my arm.  No more "whoops - I missed, lets try again!"  
There is one spot that is ready to roll for the rest of this process.



I was sedated a bit, they got me to sleep and I woke up with a new upgrade. 



This little guy 8 hours after being implanted....  feels like it is not going to be my best friend, but after it heals up, I know it will makes things soo much easier. 

Tomorrow treatments start... so one last night of felling normal-ish - but with an added tender little bump.


Comments

  1. Jonathan LindstromMarch 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM

    Hang in there man, you've got a lot of cheerleaders on this side rootin' for ya'.

    The port definitely makes everything easier; that's for sure.

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    1. bloakerMarch 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM

      Thank you and it is amazing how much support you all are giving from the east side!

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    2. bloakerMarch 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM

      "From the east side" - The Jefferesons... and now it is in my head.

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