Just a quick update to let you know that Joe had the port removed today. It was the size of a golf ball, purple and oozing unpleasantries. The surgeon said it also had a hole in it from being used so often. They removed it and cleaned the area well. They can't put a new port in until they are sure the infection is cleared. They tried putting in several temporary lines, but they collapsed throughout the day. Joe has been poked more today than he has since this whole thing started. He has a high tolerance for pain, but today really pushed him to his limit. They finally used an ultrasound machine and got a temporary line in so he can get fluids and antibiotics. They are going to try and put another line in tomorrow for TPN. They will have to wait a few weeks before they can put a port back in on the other side. We're hoping to have Joe home within the next couple of days. Until then, we're back on the 4th floor where they treat Joe like a VIP. They went out and got him red popsicles when they heard he was coming back. It's the little things...
XOXO
Sherrie
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