May 22, 2021 - Carrying a chemo pump around 24/7 for 46 hours, while a needle is connected to your chest, when you're already feeling lousy must royally suck. I can't think of a nicer way to say it. By Saturday afternoon, she was ready for Concordia Home Health to arrive to disconnect the pump so she could finally take a shower, get back to posting about her disdain for 45, and not tote around a crossbody bag, which she had to wear even while she slept.
Jason, the nurse from Concordia, arrived at 1:30 and immediately requested the Haz-Mat supplies, which were given to us by Hillman. With my dad and Zoe watching to make sure he wasn't hurting her, Jason started the arduous process of removing the adhesive, which I think is one of the worst parts for her. Again, her skin is paper thin, so any quick pulling (like the newbie nurse at Hillman!) results in tearing and lifting a layer of skin.
Jason was prepared and had brought some adhesive solvent. It took about 45 minutes from start to finish to safely remove the bandages and pump. He flushed the line leading into her port, added some gauze, handed me our sharps container for safekeeping, and he was on his way. We won't see him again until June 5.
This is what the port looks like now:
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