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Saturday, March 1, 2014

The Port

So Friday morning we went in to get the port. Well, I went but Kent got the port. Anyways, the staff there was really great. They were really positive and kind. The procedure was done with a mild form of anesthetic, so Kent was awake and aware the entire time, but completely relaxed. The port is located just beneath his right collarbone. There is a lump there where the port is, and there is a small "spaghetti noodle" that goes up his neck, then back down to his heart. You can only see it in his neck though. The surgery was about 45 minutes long and he did great! The port is going to be a real blessing for Kent as it will help keep his veins from being damaged during chemo. (No worries, his heart won't be damaged because of the massive amount of blood pumping through it. I worried about that too. The veins are just so small and fragile that they can become damaged.) We are so grateful that the doctors know how to best take care of him so he doesn't have extra troubles. Overall he is doing well. He is hurting from the procedure but is handling it like a champ.

Now we just wait for Tuesday!

1 comment:

  1. You guys are truly amazing. Such an example of faith, determination, and optimism! Hoping and praying all goes well.

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