It was a long day. We had to be at the hospital at 6:15 am and we did not get home until late afternoon. There was a minor complication with the insertion of the MediPort so the surgeon had to make an unplanned incision on her neck. So in addition to experiencing soreness at the site of the port (on her right side) and on her arm (where the PICC line used to be), Stella is also experiencing a little bit of neck pain.
And, oh yeah, after all of that was finished yesterday, she still had to undergo a routine spinal tap and methotrexate shot.
The time at the hospital lasted longer than it should have. We noticed the prescription for pain medication that we were handed as we were getting ready to leave was for a liquid. Stella will now only take pills. Believe it or not, it took over an hour to get the prescription rewritten! But it was worth the wait because the medicine has been easing her discomfort.
And as she has handled everything thus far, Stella is being a trouper. She woke up cranky from the anesthesia (she tends to fight being put under so they had to give her a lot of medication). And she'll be sore for a few days. But otherwise she's herself--up and about, doing puzzles, reading her new book for her book club with one of her friends from school, drawing pictures of her favorite subject (Zoe and herself in various situations) and watching High School Musical 2 for the, actually we lost count . . . . yes Adam and I know all of the songs (and dance moves) by heart.
I'm so happy that it was successful and that it is behind you! That sounds like an incredibly long day,
ReplyDeleteStella, excellent job as always! I'm so glad it's over and you're home. I hope your soreness goes away very, very soon. How cool that you're in a book club!
(Also Stella, if at all possible, please try to grab a photo of your parents doing a few High School Musical dance moves. I would pay good money for a copy!)
love,
Kim
Man Stella you continue to make me sooooo proud!!!! You are such a strong and amazing little girl! I hope you are feeling a little less sore and I cant wait to see you on Monday.
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Ashlie
It's pretty amazing what Stella has gone through. I've had a PICC line myself, and it's no fun for a 37-year-old, let alone a youngin'. Keep being brave!!
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