TJM Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Question for those who have had ports. Mine was installed on Friday and is still pretty tender. I took off the bandage yesterday per instructions and the wound looks OK. No swelling or real redness but when I touch it or move in a certain way it hurts. I assume this will get better? My first use will be Thursday. I will use it bit think it might be more painful than the IV. Thanks in advance Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I'm scheduled to get one as soon as this PIC line comes out after the bizarre-o infection I contracted in the one chest drain they left in. I'm currently six weeks delayed on starting chemo. I just don't like giving cancer that long to run around causing mayhem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Wow. That really sucks. I will take a stab of pain and not complain. I really hope you get treatment started soon Peace Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Hi Tom, Yes, all is going as expected in port land. It takes a few weeks to fully recover. My Mom had her port installed back in 2016 which she elected to retain after chemo. She doesn’t even realize it’s there any longer. Did you get the pre-treatment numbing gel? That’s a must do. One of the clever nurses on this forum discovered that you can put the gel on and then cover it with a the top of a prescription bottle and surgical tape. Keeps the mess to a minimum. Keep the fluid up on chemo day & skip coffee (it’s dehydrating). Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Thanks Rower, Got my prescriptions today. I have come two realize two truths about myself (I have LC so would never lie to myself -right?). Truth number 1 - I really do have a high pain threshold. Truth number 2 - I really dont like pain. Luckily I dont dread it, or fear it coming. But, damn it, it hurts. So. I'm a tough son of a witch that gets real grumpy when I dont get my meds. Is that crazy? 😎 Peace Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFK Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 TJM, My two cents on the numbing cream may be a useful tip. I was told an hour application prior to needle insertion for numbing but I found that if I put the cream on 2-3 hours before needle insertion, this ensured complete numbing during insertion and sometimes the numbing lasted up to 6 hours when the needle was removed. Good luck on your infusions. Take Care, Blessings, DFK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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