Central Line placed

Collin had a central line placed yesterday in preparation for starting chemo today. The surgical team called before to say they may have to cancel the procedure as there would not be a room as the hospital is too full. We explained that Collin was already admitted and they happily put him back on the schedule. Collin ate all the way until midnight the night before knowing he wouldn't get breakfast. He was still up because his nighttime med schedule is pretty heavy. He didn't sleep well as he was worried about the surgery. We started yesterday at 6:00 am by watching Super Hero Squad to get his mind off his anxieties. The surgery went well and the PICC line was pulled out while he was still asleep. He woke up from the surgery very bothered by the central line. In fact, it was a cranky day. He had a rough spell where he was disappointed that the central line was so long and big and felt intrusive. I am sure that it gets better as he gets used to it. He is mad that this is all happening and after 8 weeks I would say he is due to be mad. He has been sad before and contemplative but I think he is finally fed up. However, he kicked out of it for a few minutes to do magic tricks with the nurses. We know that the next couple of weeks will be rough for him from the side effects of chemo. We are gearing up to begin the long process.