Went to blood draw for my first appointment. Even though the nurses bring me back to do it, there is always confusion as to what type of port I have and Tim ends up being called and gets it every time! After that it was up to gynecology for my exit interview there - all good. Next came the clinic visit (and removal). My PA, Matt, is always amazed that I still answer no to most of the routine questions they have to ask. They have told me the problems I should have as a result of my trip to ICU, and I haven't had any (knock on wood). Time came for the removal of my line and he was he was going to pull it out. They protected the area on my clothes, snipped the stitches and told me to hum. I was a bit puzzled but they say it's a way they have found to keep people exhaling while it's removed. So Matt and I hummed for about 10 seconds and whaa-laa, it was out. He proudly tried to show it to me, but I told him I wasn't interested. Didn't feel a thing. All they did afterward was put pressure on the site for 10 minutes and I was free to go. Wow! One more appointment with Oral Medicine and I was released from them as well. Nothing tomorrow and on Friday I have my Exit Consultation with Dr. Holmberg. At that time I should be released from the (transplant) team but that doesn't mean it's over. I will have visits with my doctor weekly until at least the beginning of June. That in addition I'll have blood draws and bone marrow biopsies along with whatever else they throw me. But for now, I have no hardware in me and I'm at home. What could be better?
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