Power Port
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Hi shortstuff,
I don't know which kind of port I have, it was installed 2 years ago. They use my port for just about everything, if the staff is qualified to access the port.I have had anestisia (sp) through it and alot of blood work as well. Mine really sticks out as I have no meat up in the upper chest area, the nurses love it, because they never miss on the first stick!!! LOL. As for your question I believe I was having chemo through my port 3 days later. Hope that helps somewhat..have a happy 4th...(((hugz)))..Joanne0 -
Thanks, Joanne for the info. You probably have the same port as me because they told me that with smaller ports, they could not use the injectable dye used in CT scans because it could rupture the port or something like that. Oh well, as long as it works, I guess I don't care if it sticks up a little. Have a good 4th also.floridajo said:Hi shortstuff,
I don't know which kind of port I have, it was installed 2 years ago. They use my port for just about everything, if the staff is qualified to access the port.I have had anestisia (sp) through it and alot of blood work as well. Mine really sticks out as I have no meat up in the upper chest area, the nurses love it, because they never miss on the first stick!!! LOL. As for your question I believe I was having chemo through my port 3 days later. Hope that helps somewhat..have a happy 4th...(((hugz)))..Joanne0 -
I had chemo in mine 4-5 days after it was implanted. I never heard the word "power port" but I have only used mine for chemo but will have surgery Friday and my surgeon said they will use this for the IV's during the surgery so I won't have to be stuck. It is not used for CT scan or blood draws so far. Mine was swollen about a week but I have had no problems and am glad i got it.0
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Thanks Saundra and Bonnie. I'm sure I'll be glad I did it. It just looks so big right now, but I know a lot of it is swelling. Hugs and prayers to you all.BonnieR said:Hi Polly, I can't use mine for Scan dye and I don't think they had one that would when I got mine, wish they had though. I think I was swollen for about a week after surgery and then still sore for bit longer. It was worth it though. Hugs N Prayers Bonnie
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I have a rather large one too but it doesn't matter too much any more. The most important thing to me now is the ease of getting treatments, both for me and the nurses. I can't imagine how much longer my hands would have taken it. Isn't that smart of your doc to suggest the extra for the ct dye, as that isn't a very comfortable procedure either. The soreness goes but I still have trouble with bras and watch out how you hug:)shortstuff said:Thanks Saundra and Bonnie. I'm sure I'll be glad I did it. It just looks so big right now, but I know a lot of it is swelling. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Good Luck with all this..I know you will dig having it in the long run. God Bless.
Paula20
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