Today I got my PICC line. Annie and Emily did a great job and I hardly felt anything during the procedure. They numbed a spot on my upper right arm, used an ultrasound to find the right vein, then slowly put the tubing in my arm. This tubing goes from my arm, down my chest until the end is right by my heart.
There are three separate IV access ports coming out. This allows the staff to do three separate things all at once.
I will be admitted at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow to begin Day -6 of the transplant. 6 days of chemo, rATG (these are rabbit antibodies), fluids, steroids, antinaseua meds, pains meds, and more. To say the least, I'm going to be filled with lots of drugs over the next few weeks.
Please be praying for the horrible side effects. That the antinausea meds work quickly and well this time.
As they say, "No Chemo, No Cure", I'm reminding myself of that daily as I head into yet another time of being super sick.
I had a pleasant surprise today. A friend of mines husband was in the area today for business and she had him drop off a care package for me! It had a head scarf, earrings and lots of yummy treats for the hospital room.
Amazing surprise! Feeling so loved and cared for.
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