Felt really good today. Had a blood draw and clinic visit this afternoon. Went to blood draw and they couldn't figure out what type of port I had in my neck. After much discussion, they didn't draw the blood but instead sent me upstairs to confirm the correct type of port since each type has a different type of flush and amount of Heperin to insert in the line. My temperature was perfect, blood gas good and the blood pressure ok. They looked at the entry point from my old Hickman and said it was probably 95% healed :) The new port is again in a funky place in my neck and very difficult to shower with. So they gave me all kinds of gadgets, tape and films to cover it and insist it must be kept dry. I'm kind of tired of waking and finding my ports in unique places that even baffle the nurses and doctors. All in all, the visit was good and I had my visit for tomorrow eliminated! Mary was my designated nurse today and did a fine job while John had most of the day off and Connie helped out at the house.
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