Well, it is now a confirmed fact. The port will be removed next Wednesday, February 24th. I can hardly wait to stop living like a "Borg" and start wearing the other half of my wardrobe again. Let me explain. The port is imbedded in the upper left side of my chest. Because I am somewhat thin, the device is visible through my skin. You can actually see the three raised segments on its surface. Then there is the "lovely" thick, red scar above it where the incision was made. Numerous times I put on a dress, sweater, or a shirt, not low-cut at all, only to have to take it off at the last minute and search for something else to wear because the port was visible. So, it became a ritual to check whether or not the port could be seen when deciding what to wear. And forget about a bathing suit. That was a definite "no", unless I was willing to wear a wool scarf around my neck in 90 degree weather. So you can understand my excitement over joining the world of fashionistas again.
By the way, I am grateful for the port as I have been told horror stories about how chemo closes the veins of patients and burns their skin during treatment. Still, it will be nice to look normal again, even if only to myself.
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