Michelle, I think you're able to read from your body what IT thinks about the port. Excess baggage. And I think having a companion going through the same time is great, if you both decide to wait till October. I bet you can work with Jeremiah enough now that he'll understand when you can't pick him up - make it a game for him to climb into your lap or do something that helps him get the cuddles he needs without hurting your surgery site.

Sounds like you have it all under control. Keep us filled in as you're comfortable with it!

SRS