Port in use!

jsabol

Hi all,
Started round 2 today, and used my port to have the blood drawn and get the stuff put in. What a difference. My veins were thanking me, the whole thing went very quickly, no burning when the 5FU was pushed in!! It took half the time for the infusion, and except for feeling a little futuristic with a tube sticking out of my port, I was sooooo pleased. Why didn't they rec this more strongly to begin with? I also switched to a branch office of my onc, closer to home, smaller, friendlier, and I used to work with one of the nurses. The whole atmosphere feels much better, and so do I. Used the travel time saved to stop for a light dinner on the way home. Hubby and I needed that! Thanks to all for your ongoing support. Judy

Unknown

Great!!! Told you so :-). Even though I don't have any experience, I personally know two who have.

More hugs,
Monika

pattieb

Glad to heareverything went well with your port today. They won't take blood out of my port, something to do with not getting a good reading.
Hope your dinner was good.
Pattie

cmcl

Great to hear your good news. I'm sure your veins are crying out in thanks. I never had any trouble with my port. When I got my blood checked inbetween treatments, they used my arm, said I had good veins, no problems there either.
Take care,
Carolyn

spongebob

Judith -

Great news! Glad to hear you are "hooking-up" with old friends.

Best regards

- SB

pleach1

I have a Hickman catheter and it is great for putting stuff in but they have never been able to draw from it. I could have it re done but I am not sure that I want to risk it. Still it is better than having a line pout in each week.