Mimi...........

CR1954
CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Did you have your port removed?? How was it?

My surgeon said that she will remove mine...it will be the end of the year...with a local, and I thought of you. Should I run the other way??

CR

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  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #2
    Port removal
    Hi CR,

    Yes, I did get the port removed last Wednesday. I think, in general, it is worth it to get it done with a local if only to avoid the effects of general anesthesia. The only unpleasant parts were the initial injections to numb the area. I won't lie. They hurt. But once that was over, I felt nothing as the port was removed except for a weird pressure and pulling feeling -- no pain. The whole thing took about half an hour. Took off the bandages the next day, but I'll keep the steri-strips on for two weeks or so. All in all, I think it's good to get it done in the doctor's office with a local. No grogginess or other anesthesia effects. I got up and was good to go -- no recovery time. Just brace yourself for those injections. You'll be fine!

    Mimi
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #3
    mimivac said:

    Port removal
    Hi CR,

    Yes, I did get the port removed last Wednesday. I think, in general, it is worth it to get it done with a local if only to avoid the effects of general anesthesia. The only unpleasant parts were the initial injections to numb the area. I won't lie. They hurt. But once that was over, I felt nothing as the port was removed except for a weird pressure and pulling feeling -- no pain. The whole thing took about half an hour. Took off the bandages the next day, but I'll keep the steri-strips on for two weeks or so. All in all, I think it's good to get it done in the doctor's office with a local. No grogginess or other anesthesia effects. I got up and was good to go -- no recovery time. Just brace yourself for those injections. You'll be fine!

    Mimi

    Just had to tell you
    Mimi, Love your picture!! You are looking pretty happy these days!! :(-) Pammy
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #4
    Akiss4me said:

    Just had to tell you
    Mimi, Love your picture!! You are looking pretty happy these days!! :(-) Pammy

    Thanks, Pammy. In that
    Thanks, Pammy. In that particular picture, I was having a very nice drink at a restaurant before seeing a great production of "King Lear." I was pretty happy!
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #5
    Thanks Mimi.........
    And i agree with Pammy! Love your picture!

    The only thing I worry about frankly, is that I'm squeamish. I can tolerate pain and that dorsn't scare me so much...but the "ick" part of it. I hate knowing what's going on...lol!
    But, I will do it when the time comes, just as with everything else. I actually will enjoy having it gone!

    CR
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #6
    mimivac said:

    Port removal
    Hi CR,

    Yes, I did get the port removed last Wednesday. I think, in general, it is worth it to get it done with a local if only to avoid the effects of general anesthesia. The only unpleasant parts were the initial injections to numb the area. I won't lie. They hurt. But once that was over, I felt nothing as the port was removed except for a weird pressure and pulling feeling -- no pain. The whole thing took about half an hour. Took off the bandages the next day, but I'll keep the steri-strips on for two weeks or so. All in all, I think it's good to get it done in the doctor's office with a local. No grogginess or other anesthesia effects. I got up and was good to go -- no recovery time. Just brace yourself for those injections. You'll be fine!

    Mimi

    Glad you got your port out
    Glad you got your port out Mimi.

    And, I love that picture of you too. Is it recent? If so, your hair really grew fast, from the other pic you had. You were very lucky. Very pretty!

    Have a great weekend!

    Lex
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #7
    CR1954 said:

    Thanks Mimi.........
    And i agree with Pammy! Love your picture!

    The only thing I worry about frankly, is that I'm squeamish. I can tolerate pain and that dorsn't scare me so much...but the "ick" part of it. I hate knowing what's going on...lol!
    But, I will do it when the time comes, just as with everything else. I actually will enjoy having it gone!

    CR

    I love your picture too
    I love your picture too Mimi! You are so pretty!
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #8
    mimivac said:

    Port removal
    Hi CR,

    Yes, I did get the port removed last Wednesday. I think, in general, it is worth it to get it done with a local if only to avoid the effects of general anesthesia. The only unpleasant parts were the initial injections to numb the area. I won't lie. They hurt. But once that was over, I felt nothing as the port was removed except for a weird pressure and pulling feeling -- no pain. The whole thing took about half an hour. Took off the bandages the next day, but I'll keep the steri-strips on for two weeks or so. All in all, I think it's good to get it done in the doctor's office with a local. No grogginess or other anesthesia effects. I got up and was good to go -- no recovery time. Just brace yourself for those injections. You'll be fine!

    Mimi

    Glad you got your port out
    Glad you got your port out Mimi. And, I agree with the others, cute pic!
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #9
    Hi Cindy
    I had my port out at my surgeon's office last spring. I hardly remember the procedure...I think I used my leftover EMLA cream on the area and my surgeon prescribed some Valium to take an hour before the procedure. Once the Valium hit, I felt great! (in the midst of depression, no less). I remember telling the surgeon that I wished I could always feel that good. She laughed at me and told me that Valium was not a good long-term idea. I don't remember any pain during the procedure - just the tugging. Because of the Valium I was unable to drive, and there was some pain that evening that extra-strength Tylenol put to rest. I visited my surgeon 10 days later for a check-up and after that I was good to go.
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #10
    mimivac said:

    Port removal
    Hi CR,

    Yes, I did get the port removed last Wednesday. I think, in general, it is worth it to get it done with a local if only to avoid the effects of general anesthesia. The only unpleasant parts were the initial injections to numb the area. I won't lie. They hurt. But once that was over, I felt nothing as the port was removed except for a weird pressure and pulling feeling -- no pain. The whole thing took about half an hour. Took off the bandages the next day, but I'll keep the steri-strips on for two weeks or so. All in all, I think it's good to get it done in the doctor's office with a local. No grogginess or other anesthesia effects. I got up and was good to go -- no recovery time. Just brace yourself for those injections. You'll be fine!

    Mimi

    Yeah,
    nice picture,Mimi!
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #11
    mimivac said:

    Thanks, Pammy. In that
    Thanks, Pammy. In that particular picture, I was having a very nice drink at a restaurant before seeing a great production of "King Lear." I was pretty happy!

    I agree with the others, Mimi...
    Very pretty photo of you! Thanks for sharing with us!

    Kind regards, Susan

    P.S. to Cindy - Hope you're feeling reassured now about your port removal. :-)
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #12
    mimivac said:

    Thanks, Pammy. In that
    Thanks, Pammy. In that particular picture, I was having a very nice drink at a restaurant before seeing a great production of "King Lear." I was pretty happy!

    It took me forever to get
    It took me forever to get the refresh to work and to see this lovely picture of our beautiful MiMi. It was worth the wait. Such a great picture. You are adorable.
    Stef
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #13
    lynn1950 said:

    Hi Cindy
    I had my port out at my surgeon's office last spring. I hardly remember the procedure...I think I used my leftover EMLA cream on the area and my surgeon prescribed some Valium to take an hour before the procedure. Once the Valium hit, I felt great! (in the midst of depression, no less). I remember telling the surgeon that I wished I could always feel that good. She laughed at me and told me that Valium was not a good long-term idea. I don't remember any pain during the procedure - just the tugging. Because of the Valium I was unable to drive, and there was some pain that evening that extra-strength Tylenol put to rest. I visited my surgeon 10 days later for a check-up and after that I was good to go.

    Thanks Lynn...
    That's very reassuring/ I think when the time comes, I will ask for Valium..or something!..also.

    Hugs,

    CR
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #14
    lynn1950 said:

    Hi Cindy
    I had my port out at my surgeon's office last spring. I hardly remember the procedure...I think I used my leftover EMLA cream on the area and my surgeon prescribed some Valium to take an hour before the procedure. Once the Valium hit, I felt great! (in the midst of depression, no less). I remember telling the surgeon that I wished I could always feel that good. She laughed at me and told me that Valium was not a good long-term idea. I don't remember any pain during the procedure - just the tugging. Because of the Valium I was unable to drive, and there was some pain that evening that extra-strength Tylenol put to rest. I visited my surgeon 10 days later for a check-up and after that I was good to go.

    Really like your new picture Mimi!

    ♥Kylez♥

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