Official time out- before the game even begins

Of course, the pre-game show had to be exciting.
We didn't get into day surgery until 4:30. I became conscious around 6:30. Everything seemed to go smoothly and I didn't feel nauseous afterwards. Yippee! HOWEVER, of the one percent complications you can have- I did. My lung was nicked during insertion (because the lung is right there). Personally, I didn't know your lungs went up that high in your body. In fact, yes they do. So, I had to spend the night at the hospital for observation with a 5-10 percent collapsed lung. It's only painful when you take a really big breath. So little breaths for me. And, I can't go on an airplane, scuba dive or take my sub out for a spin. Good thing I'm staying home for spring break

Despite this incident, the port is a success. It will be put to work tomorrow for my first chemo treatment. I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep at home, but a little nervous for chemo. I know it will be OK, just have to get through the first round.

Thanks for coming to the game- if I forget to tell you.

7 comments:

Unknown said...

Love you, Sara.
Lisa

Schuster said...

sara,

hang in there...my mom had the same complication way back in 1994. she had no lasting complications. i am praying for everything to be the best it could be today. thinking about you continually.

much love and support
cathy

Suma said...

Thinking of you today. My dad was anxious about Day 1 of chemo too. He and my mom played a lot of gin rummy to pass the time during those sessions!

Terrie S said...

Hi, Sara. You are in our thoughts and prayers!!! Love you! Hug David and the kids for us too.

Heather Kopnick said...

Sara,

Hi! I am thinking and praying for you every day and I know you will be OK! You are like the strongest person I know! :)

All the love and support,
Heather K.

Annie said...

Sara -

Thinking about you, and so is Chris Armas!!!!!!

Love you!
Annie

Annie said...

Sara -

Thinking about you, and so is Chris Armas!!!!!!

Love you!
Annie