a Port???

Today John and I had a chemo class.  In a weird way it was kind of neat to learn a lot and what to expect. We watched a video with general information. Then they went over a lot of stuff to do with eating and drinking and diet. Then went over stuff about infections and what to avoid. They talked about the free classes they offer - even a free massage therapy (that I can go to).

The odd thing was that the nurse was telling us John would have his chemo administered through a port. She had gone over every ones files and asked John if he had his port in yet. We told her NO, but the Dr. had told us that his chemo would be done in the office. She said it must have changed and he needed to get his port in?? We were so confused. So, after the class we asked her to check his records again.  Good thing we did - we were right. They had the wrong info on his paper.  I think it is kind of funny, but am glad we had her check.

We will see how right she is about John's hair?? Apparently he should start losing it right around my birthday and it would all be gone within a week of that. Usually about day 14 after you start chemo. When his starts to fall out, he is letting the boys shave it all off :) We are really hoping chemo does not affect him too badly. They say you really should be able to carry on a normal life style. Just with out as much energy. You should have fatigue, but it should be level. Also, super important is to get John to exercise 30 minutes every day!!!!

We do not have any results from the tests yesterday. Although the Dr. does have them. Not sure when we will get them. Maybe not until Monday when we go in for his chemo.  One day at a time.