The PICC
Before they could discharge me they removed my PICC line, which was the fastest thing ever. Basically, the lifeline that went from my arm to the middle of the chest, and is where they have been drawing blood, giving me chemo and a million meds for 3 weeks, was simply yanked out it 1 second.
One tug and a big piece of gauze to stop the bleeding.
My Dr. wants to try a port next go round.
The discharge
So, on Tuesday I was discharged with little fanfare. The whisked me out of my room, and then, after a bit of a walk, I was outside feeling the sun and breathing fresh air for the first time in weeks.
It was great.
Home life
It was so wonderful to see Anna. To her I am just back home--and have silly hair. Several times she has said, "Daddy, I'm so happy you are home." which warms my heart--she's a real sweetie. It's really wonderful to watch her shows with her and play games. Thrilled to see her again.
I ate lunch at my favorite pizza place and dinner from a local Chinese place. It's just great getting out and about again.
Visitors
If you are not sick and want to say hi, feel free to come on down. Don't feel obligated though--with all the cards and help and emails, I feel the love, and know you care. I really am a lucky man to have such wonderful family friends and support.
Call first to make sure I am not snoozing--which I'm doing a bit of--energy levels are not quite up to prime.
The next steps
I have an appointment with my Dr. on Monday. I think they do another bone marrow extract to test where I am. I suspect based on that we will schedule my port and the next stage of chemo.
At least this time some of it will be out patient until I get a fever--at which time I am immediately brought back in.
The hiatus
And, at least for now--I am going to take a break from the blog. I am sure I will start up again once things go into round two, but for now, not much to say except everything is great! :)
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