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getting my port put in my neck tomorrow..

14 years ago

If I don't check in on Tuesday or Wednesday, the doctor slipped . LOL

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carol_in_california
14 years ago
Well, I guess I had better be keeping that doc in my prayers.
I will also, as always, keep you in my healing thoughts and prayers.
glenda_al
14 years ago
Thinking about you and sending you loving thoughts! Honest!
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Vickey__MN
14 years ago
Good luck!!

Vickey
gemini40
14 years ago
Good luck Kat..your sense of humor is awesome.

june
wildchild
14 years ago
Hope everything goes exceeding well and we see you back real soon. Good luck Kat.
Mystical Manns
14 years ago
You're definitely in my prayers, Miss Kat ... having the port will be physically more comfortable in the long run for sure, but I know this step will be hard emotionally.
Linda Wayman
14 years ago
I'm thinking of you Kat and keeping you in my prayers. Hope everything goes well.
wanda_va
14 years ago
Kat, you will be fine because there are soooo many prayers going up for you every day. Hugs!
nodakgal
14 years ago
Hang in there Kat!
Sending my best thoughts as always!
bigfoot_liz
14 years ago
you are in my thoughts! and much braver than i am ~ liz
donna_oh
14 years ago
I hope he doesn't slip either!!!!

Keeping you in my prayers Kat!

Donna (^_^)
socks
14 years ago
Don't worry, he won't slip. But it's important to have a little chuckle now and then, isn't it? Good for you Kat for keeping that sense of humor going.

Do check in when you can. I hope it all goes easily for you. Hug to you.

Susan
phyllis__mn
14 years ago
Wishing you well today, as always.

Phyllis
heather_on
14 years ago
Sending you a hug! If you feel the room is crowded when you get there, it is because all of your KT friends are with you in spirit.
Georgysmom
14 years ago
Nothing but good thoughts and prayers coming your way. You always bring a smile to my face. You're incredible.

Dottie
jkayd_il5
14 years ago
You have a great attitude. I will be praying for you.
jannie
14 years ago
Hope the procedure goes well. Justv think, you are getting closer to being cured. I wish you well.
pattico_gw
14 years ago
I wish you the best too Kat...

I'm sure we'll all be there with you in spirit.

patti
Zipper_TX
14 years ago
(((((Kat)))))
maryanntx
14 years ago
I've never seen one in the neck. Mine is in my chest and I'm so glad I got it. It sure beats getting stuck in the arm each time.
pixistix
14 years ago
You know, kat, I'm constantly amazed at your spirit . . . always upbeat, always funny, always joking. You are one in a bazillion ~ just so, so special :)

I love heather's reply about your room feeling crowded; so true, so much love and good wishes for you :)
clubm
14 years ago
Good Luck!! (((Kat)))
kathi_mdgd
14 years ago
Good luck kat.It's an easy peasy process,at least it was for me,and with your good attitude it will be for you as well,i'm sure of that.Mine is in the chest area as well,just a little below the neck.They give you a light sedative,kinda like twilight sleep.You don't feel anything ,and when they wake you up there are no SE'S either.

Best thing to have done for chemo,makes life so much easier.I finished chemo last feb,09,and i still have mine in.
Keep us posted on how you're doing.Prayers being said.(((((((((((Kat)))))))))))
Kathi
patti43
14 years ago
You will be in all our thoughts and prayers, as usual. Hope the doctor is quick and accurate! ((Kat))
noodles1959
14 years ago
Praying for an easy, painless procedure for you and that it leads to your freedom from cancer!
Ann
bulldinkie
14 years ago
Oh yes I had a port in my neck in that major vein,anyway till I got fistula,oh yes much easier,painless,No pain getting it put in,I was awake the whole time not bad.gl,Ill think about you tomorrow
lydia1959
14 years ago
Hoping it all goes well! (((Kat)))
susan_on
14 years ago
I'll be thinking of you, Kat. Let us know how it goes.
glenda_al
14 years ago
Thought I had posted, but I don't see me!

You got my thoughts, Kat!
lindaohnowga
14 years ago
Prayers continue for you.
anneliese_32
14 years ago
All the best wishes. Your good attitude makes a major difference. I loved my port, but I had it also on my chest.
alisande
14 years ago
I'll be thinking of you, Kat. My co-worker had that done a couple of weeks ago. She's feeling good, and I'm confident you will be, too!
katclaws_mo
14 years ago
You're in my prayers as always. (((Kat)))
Wish you didn't have to go thru this, but I'm hoping it puts you back into that 100 year remission.
mamatoad
14 years ago
Adding my good thoughts and prayers, also, Kat. We'll be looking for a post from you soon, letting us know that all went well. (((Kat)))
ruthieg__tx
14 years ago
sending big time hugs Kat...a Port makes life so much easier...
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14 years ago
I hope all is going well.

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