There is a boy I know who LOVES his procedure days. Loves them, I tell you. Loves them so much he has been counting down to the one he had this morning.
Actively marking off days on his calendar.
He says he likes his procedure days because:
1. he gets to sleep more (sedation)
2. he doesn't know why he likes them
3. he gets Chick fil-A afterward
4. he likes the people there
Okay. So, he likes his procedure days. Mama still doesn't.
Driving to...
Post check-in... (Frozen)
Post access... pre-procedure...
Post-procedure...
Just a reminder about what procedure day means.
NO food/ drink 8 hrs prior (1am).
Port access - needle in his chest.
Lab draw - 3 vials of blood.
Sedation - versed, ketamine.
Lumbar puncture - needle in his spine to inject methotrexate into his cerebral spinal fluid.
Infusion of vincristine (chemo).
Sedations wears off, he can sit up, drink, snack.
Once he can walk he gets discharged and we head to Chick fil-A.
