Not much to update on. We are in the process of moving, so it’s been busy.
I’m still in a lot of pain where they installed the chemo port in my chest. It comes and goes, and when it’s hurting, it makes my entire upper right side immobile. If I so much as move a thumb, I feel it in my chest. And it’s excruciating. And all the doctors say is basically…”yeah, oops we surgically implanted it right on a nerve. Sucks to suck”
My surgery recovery is still ongoing as well. I have to go from sitting to standing at a snails pace or I’ll get a shooting pain through my lower abdomen. The doctor said this is normal and to expect it for 4-6 months. 😒
On to the good stuff!
With every less than ideal situation, there are some silver linings. And I try to look at the positives, so I’m going to share.
1. My bald head dries so fast after my shower
2. I can take my hair off to do my makeup
3. I scored some expensively free hospital socks
4. If I’m sweating, BOOM, I just take my hair off
5. I get to point at things while Robert moves them
6. I can say really stupid things and then just say, “sorry, chemo brain” after and I’m good to go.
7. If I like someone’s hairstyle, I can just go buy it on Amazon.
8. The dogs recognize something is off and I get extra sweet snuggles.
9. The hair loss included leg hair.
10. This blog, and being able to share everything with you guys!
🙌🏻
Jennifer's Journey 
Hey girlfriend…hopefully the package I mailed you a few days ago gets to you!!! 😘
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I had the port; but it wasn’t installed on a nerve. That’s terrible! Unnecessary pain you don’t need. I removed mine right after the chemotherapy. They try to talk you into keeping it in case the cancer comes back. I suggest you remove it! The power of positive thinking! Keep positive, go back to work! I worked through it, it kept me sane. I needed family to drive me to work because my eyes were doing tricks. Good luck Jennifer! 🙏
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Back to work?! We were supposed to stop working?! 😂
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I’m sorry your doctors aren’t more sympathetic to their improper port placement, after surgery pain sucks too. Hopefully in 4 months you will be free of chemo and better recovered from surgery. Love the “silver linings” . Keep your chin up. I’m praying things get easier for you soon. Love you Jen.
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Jen, Your “Good Stuff” is too funny. 🙂 What a great way to look at having no hair! It sounds rather convenient and quite a time-saver. You are blessed to have such a great guy by your side, not to mention those pups. I hope the medical snafus are few and far between from now on, and that your pain subsides sooner than later.
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