So the docs poked a hole in my neck, push a fishing instrument down into my heart, and recovered the catheter that went AWOL. No trouble, no pain, and no anesthesia.
The doc said that the catheter was flattened at the end that broke off. It seems that it was crushed by some bone in my chest and eventually gave way. I'm glad I wasn't getting chemo at the time. That wouldn't have been pleasant.
The office that was to help pay for the operation didn't know why I was there and had to wait until they talked to the boss to approve any help. They did finally say that I was to get a discount (though I doubt it'll be much of a discount).
The only real annoyance I had on the trip was a bunch of homeless people asking for money I didn't have.
Otherwise, all went well. And it was nice to get away from town for awhile.
The doc said that the catheter was flattened at the end that broke off. It seems that it was crushed by some bone in my chest and eventually gave way. I'm glad I wasn't getting chemo at the time. That wouldn't have been pleasant.
The office that was to help pay for the operation didn't know why I was there and had to wait until they talked to the boss to approve any help. They did finally say that I was to get a discount (though I doubt it'll be much of a discount).
The only real annoyance I had on the trip was a bunch of homeless people asking for money I didn't have.
Otherwise, all went well. And it was nice to get away from town for awhile.
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