Final step in treatments being finished - had my port removed
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Port Removal
Congratulations on being "deported." I was deported in January. It was a great decision to get the port to begin with, but it always creeped me out mentally and I was very glad to have it removed. One step closer to normalcy as far as I am concerned. Once again, congratulations.
IRENE0 -
Weird, right .. we have to see our doctor, or specialistjessiesmom1 said:Port Removal
Congratulations on being "deported." I was deported in January. It was a great decision to get the port to begin with, but it always creeped me out mentally and I was very glad to have it removed. One step closer to normalcy as far as I am concerned. Once again, congratulations.
IRENE
several times a week .. for what it seems like forever .. Port taken out .. and it's like see ya, no worries -- ! I sat there for a few minutes, stammering, I don't need a recheck? Keep you eye on your site and stitches, making sure there is no inflammation of any kind. Bruising around the site, will become visible in a day or two - don't despair -- they will fade in time, as will your scar.
Deportation .. Love it .. Now it's time to get your groove back, and taking back your life ..!
Vicki Sam0 -
Congrats Beetle!jessiesmom1 said:Port Removal
Congratulations on being "deported." I was deported in January. It was a great decision to get the port to begin with, but it always creeped me out mentally and I was very glad to have it removed. One step closer to normalcy as far as I am concerned. Once again, congratulations.
IRENE
Congrats Beetle!0 -
You are now port-less! ITammy_H said:Congratulations
Congratulations on having your port removed. I felt free after mine was removed.
You are now port-less! I have port-less envy! Just finished Chemo but my onc wanted it to stay in for another 6 months, says you never know and I have been going for IV Hydration every week after chemo.
So enjoy your freedom and know that in 6 months I will do a happy dance with you!
Be Well,
Dianne0 -
Port Removed
Congrats to you!! I"ll probably have mine in until June! I'm glad I've had it in but it does creep me out sometimes when I accidently touch the area!!
I"ve heard that the removal is so much easier than when they put it in and I'll even be awake!!
I"m sure you feel FREE!!!!!!
Take care
Linda0 -
Congratulations tojoyyee1 said:Port Removed
Congrats to you!! I"ll probably have mine in until June! I'm glad I've had it in but it does creep me out sometimes when I accidently touch the area!!
I"ve heard that the removal is so much easier than when they put it in and I'll even be awake!!
I"m sure you feel FREE!!!!!!
Take care
Linda
Congratulations to you!
Leeza0 -
Hippiechick - I actually hadHippiechick58 said:You are now port-less! I
You are now port-less! I have port-less envy! Just finished Chemo but my onc wanted it to stay in for another 6 months, says you never know and I have been going for IV Hydration every week after chemo.
So enjoy your freedom and know that in 6 months I will do a happy dance with you!
Be Well,
Dianne
Hippiechick - I actually had mine for 9 months following my last chemo treatment. Onco wanted me to keep it until I had the first mammogram following treatments which was in Feb.
I was semi awake for the removal. My surgeon actually takes you back to the operating room and removes the port. I was sedated for the removal..It was pretty easy, wasnt allowed to drive for a day and then no lifting for 48 hours and then back to normal. Having some problems with the site now, will call the surgeons office in the morning and see what they want to do.0 -
Loved being deported! It waspokrydi said:how exciting to be port
how exciting to be port less!! Di
Loved being deported! It was so liberating
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!0 -
I had my port out.....
and felt free after that. It was my last reminder of having had breast cancer; except, the missing breast that I am getting ready to replace. Then I will feel whole again.
Love and Light,
Vicki0
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