The surgery went well today and I'm VERY glad it's over with.
The surgery took less than 30 min. I was given a general anesthesia so was glad I was totally out for the surgery. I haven't seen the incision yet as it's wrapped but I sure am bruised around it.
I had a great anesthesiologist today who found my vein on the first try! I was happy about that! I was dreading the idea that I might get stuck several times today.
I got my dr. to send me a prescription for EMLA for my first infusion on Monday with the new Port. At first he didn't want to send out a prescription but after my Infusion center called him on my behalf he did call it in.
Now I'm hoping that my 2008 will be MUCH better than my 2007......and I hope y'all's will be too!!!!! HUGS to y'all!!!

I am so happy it went successfully. You must be so relieved. Now you can relax.

How come your doctor didn't want to send over the prescription? But then he did so after the infusion center called him.....????

I'm confused.

Melody

Hi Mel!
Yep I'm very glad the surgery is over with!
I'm not sure why my dr. didn't want to send a prescription for the EMLA.....he gives me prescriptions for anything else......he wanted the surgeon to give me the prescription. Luckily the Infusion center stuck up for me. I didn't want to have to keep getting the presciption from the surgeon who I never knew before this week. DOCTORS!! They can drive ya nuts!!

Glad you did ok,those Dr's are goffy. It's you do it no you,hmmm wonder
why we are nervous...I forgot did they change what you were doing
at school???? This should make everything easier,I'm glad it's done.
Sue

After this is all over, I expect to be hearing you sing your version of 'I Did It My WAY!' loud enough for me to hear it all the way on the East Coast....
The Emla Cream is brilliant..thank you to whoever suggested it {honestly I'd forgotten that part] and it does make it much easier for many...Next step? aside from the bruising and the [absolute] need to take a shower [just because you can't] is to keep us all up on how the next infusions go...when IS the next one. Smart about the prescription as well.

I am relieved it went soo well! I was getting worried not hearing from you. But, that you are posting complete sentences after being under general a...Well YOU are definitely tougher than I'd be at this point!

GOOD NEWS! I needed it! Thank you!!!!!!!'s - j

Rox:

I just looked up EMLA and it says it's used on babies for circumcisions.

I'm just wondering what you use it for? I know it's some kind of topical anaesthetic, right??

mel