kamataca Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Mom just had a port put in a week ago. She is thrilled to be able to make chemo so much easier (not having them root around for 45 minutes or blowing veins anymore). She still has quite a bit of pain (she calls it 'discomfort', but I've seen the look on her face). She said if it had been on the left side instead of the right, she would have thought she was having a heart attack Friday night and gone to the hospital. I know to look for infection, etc., but how long does 'normal' pain go on associated with getting a port installed? Again, Mom sees the benefits of having it, but can we hope for some comfort soon? Thanks, folks! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 You need to let the Dr know about this. Mine was put in on a Fri and chemo started on Mon using it. I have never had 'pain' from it in almost 6 yrs-Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelady47 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Kelly ~ I had a port put in before I started chemo this time. It was "tender" for over a week. The port was used 5 days after it was inserted and it was still pretty sore. But after about two weeks any discomfort associated with the port surgery was gone. Hope this helps. With a hug, Pam in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I know Alan had some discomfort with his port, but I can not remember for how long. Not much longer than a week to 10 days if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I don't remember having any pain from the port beyond the first day. My surgeon sent me home with Lorcet tablets and I never took any of them. I'd let the surgeon know if the pain continues. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Had my first chemo treatment the day after my port was installed in my right arm. It has never been a source of pain. Your mom needs to have port reinstalled in fixed. Somethingis wrong. Don't let the nurses and docs say it is from putting it in. Shouldn't hurt that much. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Kelly, I had some discomfort at the port site for about 2 weeks after insertion. Incisional pain, but nothing major. If your mom is having major pain, I would call her doctor. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Definitely talk to the doctor. I had no pain - just bruising. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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