OhioKat Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Todays the day I get the port inserted (I keep wanting to say installed.. guess I spend too much time on the computer) Lucky me.. they called and want me there at 11:30 am so I don't have to struggle with that 18+ hour fast I would have if it went off as originally scheduled at 4:45 this evening. Thanks for all the support & advice. I just hope its over fast so I can grab some lunch LOL. Darn shame this port isn't a USB.. imagine all the nifty toys I could plug & play into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Good luck on that installation of Port 1.0! I'm sure your DOCTOR has plenty of "plug and play" applications for your enjoyment.... Hope all goes smoothly and you're out and eating in no time! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Think you'll be happy you got one, it makes things much easier. Make sure they give you a perscription for the cream to numb the site prior to chemo etc. It helps especially in the beginning when the site is tender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Best wishes for a successful "installation"! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Praying for smooth insertion. I know you will be glad you got it!! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I think it will go smoothly. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I think you will be glad you got the port. The name of the cream is Emla and Earl says it really works. Happy lunch. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Installation OOPS I mean inSERTION of port! YEAH! You will be happy you did it. Hope it went well. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbysea1 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hello OhioKat, I want to wish you well on your port procedure.I know when it is in place you will be so glad you have it.I have talked to the other patients I meet in chemo and radiation and they all are so glad they have it. I know how bad it hurts to blow veins over and over trying to get your iv's in. OUCH! You seem have such a wonderful spirit. I come and read here when I need to hear positive affirmations. For this being a cancer board I am amazed at all of you all and your wonderful attitudes.I gain strength and courage every time I read posts on this site. I have a son named Zachariah, my son is 29. I don't find many young women naming their boys Zachariah or Zachary. Great names I think. Have a great day, Cheryl_Child of God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKat Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 Well I'll all ported up now and dayum it hurts. I'm really nervous now about having them stick a needle in the port since it seems my entire next & chest are over sensitive now. Hoping that by tomorrow it'll be even less sensitive. Its amazing finding out just how many movements you do that have a direct effect on your neck muscles. Thanks so much for everyones support and kindness. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Glad to hear it was a success!! You won't even know it's there pretty soon. Where I went for my Chemo. they used betadine (sp?) spray to numb the area or I saw a posting about some cream to numb it also. Hang in there and believe me, you will enjoy having the port instead of poking the arms time after time. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Glad to hear it went ok. Hope you got something to eat when it was all over!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rosie (at the library) Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I'm so glad everything went well. Mom's seemed to be better once the initial swelling went down. Love and blessings, Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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