Sunday, August 7, 2011

Port, Cuddly Toy & Reclining Comfort

The week before last I had a "port" put into my chest, which is a way of directly accessing a vein (via a titanium ring and catheter) and will be used to give me chemo from now on. It was a minor operation, which took about an hour with me under "conscious sedation" - awake but dozy, with local anaestethic on the chest. I could feel lots of prodding nd pushing whilst they made a few cuts and put the components in the correct place, but no pain. It was a bit sore for a few days after and I have some lovely stitches to keep in for 2 weeks - a very attractive look, luckily I got to wear the Alex Perry frock the night before!

How the port works

Stitches
 

I have realized that ages ago I made a cuddly toy but never got around to posting it on here. Actually I think I was waiting until I had completely finished it (I had issues with the eyes!) but I haven't had any bright ideas yet, so I figure it is close enough. My cuddly toy is a cute little kangaroo with (an admittedly scary looking) joey in her pouch, done in retro fabric to a Woman's weekly pattern.

Unnamed cuddly kangaroo & joey

Owing to the various aches and pains I now have, our old sofa was just too uncomfortable, so we have now bought a rather lovely leather reclining sofa set. It does make me feel a little bit old, but I have to say that it is really good for tv watching and general lolling about - so comfortable!!

The new sofa

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  1. Anne-LiseAugust 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Paul talked me into getting the recliners and I must say, it was a very good decision! Cute kangaroo. :) The port looks like a horrible ordeal to live with, but I guess it's better than constant needles. Looking forward to seeing you at your bday party! :) PS. I haven't commented for a while because last time, I just couldn't sign in - tried for over 40 minutes - and it gave me the shits! Ha ha!

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