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5. Two more Chemo sessions. They could not get the IV in at first.

Mon Mar 14, 2016, 05:12 PM

Mar 2016

The vein rolled. The probing for the vein kinda hurt. They moved up my arm and got it.

Nap time for me.

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Just finishing my first Chemo. It's all downhill from here. [View all] alfredo Mar 2016 OP

Best wishes to you! n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2016 #1

Thanks alfredo Mar 2016 #12

It seems to be working so far. alfredo Mar 2016 #4

One day down. Keep to your normal routine as much as you can. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #3

Two more Chemo sessions. They could not get the IV in at first. alfredo Mar 2016 #5

I hate it when they opt to hunt for the vein. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #6

I felt sorry for the gal. Good day, guurrrrgghh night alfredo Mar 2016 #8

My pity only extends to the amount of pain caused me. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #9

She was trying so hard alfredo Mar 2016 #11

I've a history of rolling veins. alfredo Mar 2016 #14

Shame on you then! :) Solly Mack Mar 2016 #15

I've been napping all evening alfredo Mar 2016 #16

Ouch! Didn't they put a port in? That helped me as I'm needle phobic.. DiehardLiberal Mar 2016 #7

I'm only having three sessions, so a port might be too much alfredo Mar 2016 #10