Thanks to all My Port is OUT!

Glv49
Glv49 Member Posts: 206 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All,
Just wanted to thank everyone to my post last weekend about my Port Removal. I had it done today, with just a local.. and it wasn't too bad. I had a lot of scar tissue around it, since it was in there for 3 years and 2 mos. So other than the pressure it wasn't too bad. I have stitches that will come out in a week, and I have to keep clean gauze on it. I took a couple of Motrin after the numbness wore off, and its a bit sore, but thats to be expected. I am just thankful its gone.. and so is the colostomy bag.. almost a year now! All those reminders of my fight.. So.. thanks again, everyone, and your all in my prayers.

Gail in PA

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  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #2
    Hey, that's great Gail.

    I'm toying with the idea of getting mine out. Although the thought of a local is both scary and welcomed. You see I get terrible vertigo. I got it after waking up from the port insertion. Took a few hours to wear off. So, the local sounds nice.

    I guess I just get worried. I mean geez, it's a major vein and all that blood floating around in there. ICK. Maybe I just need my ipod, some Rolling Stones and a stiff drink!!! (ah, I'll pass on the drink)

    Anyway, congrats for the removal(s)!!!

    Barb
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    Sooooooo naked happy dancing in Boulder, CO next year?????? I have it on good authority that I was spotted...hehehehehe!

    You are a brave soul, I was out for the proceedure...but I told a joke just before the anesthesia went in...I heard laughter as I was falling under!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #4
    No Mo port, and no mo bag...what will you do whthout all these friends? Remember to thank god for all your orfices every day.. Bud
  • DK2006
    DK2006 Member Posts: 126
    #5
    YEAH Gail!!
    Let the healing continue!
    Best wishes,
    Donna
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
    #6
    Congrats!!

    I had mine out and it wasn't too bad. I guess getting another one in at the same place during the same operation might have made my thoughts colored. I know I was crying by the end of the operation since there was only a local and a little morphine. Glad it went ok and you are doing fine. HUGS.

    Lisa F (also in PA!)

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