Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Can someone tell me what this procedure is like? I hear outpatient - is it under general? Is it an all day thing? Do you feel ok the next day? What's the deal Call me " need-to-know " C >> I was there a couple of hours and it was not bad at all. I had the procedure at 8:30 am and by 10:30 am was being released, and hubby and I went to drop off the kids at some classes and had breakfast at Cracker Barrel! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 , I didn't have a port but from what I understand it doesn't take long at all. You might be a little sore for a few days. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com question 1: port Can someone tell me what this procedure is like? I hear outpatient - is it under general? Is it an all day thing? Do you feel ok the next day? What's the deal Call me " need-to-know " ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.5/426 - Release Date: 8/23/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 In a message dated 8/24/2006 4:08:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, msteffers@... writes: the port - though the initial *stick* hurts - it really is a good thing for me - no constant sticking Hi Marisa and all! Ask for a prescription for numbing cream! It is wonderful and you won't even feel that stick each time! Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 In a message dated 8/24/2006 4:08:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, msteffers@... writes: the port - though the initial *stick* hurts - it really is a good thing for me - no constant sticking Hi Marisa and all! Ask for a prescription for numbing cream! It is wonderful and you won't even feel that stick each time! Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 , Since I had already had a lumpectomy and mastectomy, the port was a piece of cake... out-patient. Can't remember how long it took, but not that long and dh took me home. It was under general, but not as much as the other surgeries. I do remember the port was uncomfortable for a few days. Barb question 1: port Can someone tell me what this procedure is like? I hear outpatient - is it under general? Is it an all day thing? Do you feel ok the next day? What's the deal Call me " need-to-know " ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 i have a port - it was an outpatient procedure done under general anesthesia...I recieve all chemo through the port - though the initial *stick* hurts - it really is a good thing for me - no constant sticking for blood draws, etc...and the " A " of A/C is a " push " --and easier to do throgh the port - less damage to your viens. you'll have another scar---but it's not a permamanat thing, ya know? marisa --- racker84 wrote: > Can someone tell me what this procedure is like? I > hear outpatient - > is it under general? Is it an all day thing? Do > you feel ok the next > day? What's the deal > > Call me " need-to-know " ! > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Thanks to those who responded. I am scheduled for port insertion on Monday. They said I will have a MAC (?), more than a local, but less than a general. Fever is down now, post tylenol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 , I had a port inserted with only a shot to deaden the arm. Didn;t take as long as the dentist and not nearly as anxiety producing for me LOL The stick each time for blood checks and chemo was not uncomfortable My only problem was I did not have a lot of fat in my arm for burying the port so the port stuck out a little- and I am clumsy and prone to bump anything and everything. Keep us posted on your progress and I wish you rest and recovery, Andree www.essentialsoapsinc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Thanks Andree and Steph. I go on Monday; it is local with a little sedation (I think kind of like a colonoscopy). My oncologist pretty much insisted that I get the port; I am having chemo now, chemo after surgery, and probably herceptin for a year after that. The port is built to take 2,000 sticks - can you even imagine? Ironically enough, I also have to go to the dentist on Monday. I have 2 crowns that need doing; my oncologist said they have 2 weeks to do dental week, then no more. It stirs up bacteria in the mouth and can cause infection. > > , > I had a port inserted with only a shot to deaden the arm. > Didn;t take as long as the dentist and not nearly as anxiety producing > for me LOL > The stick each time for blood checks and chemo was not uncomfortable > My only problem was I did not have a lot of fat in my arm for burying > the port so the port stuck out a little- and I am clumsy and prone to > bump anything and everything. > Keep us posted on your progress and I wish you rest and recovery, > Andree > www.essentialsoapsinc.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 My port is in my chest (on the right side - the side opposite my cancer) - and it does stick out alittle- and when my son hugs me, he can feel it against his cheek, wheereupos he'll say to me " ooh, sory ma, sorry, did I hurt you ma??? " marisa --- Andree Terry wrote: > , > I had a port inserted with only a shot to deaden the > arm. > Didn;t take as long as the dentist and not nearly as > anxiety producing > for me LOL > The stick each time for blood checks and chemo was > not uncomfortable > My only problem was I did not have a lot of fat in > my arm for burying > the port so the port stuck out a little- and I am > clumsy and prone to > bump anything and everything. > Keep us posted on your progress and I wish you rest > and recovery, > Andree > www.essentialsoapsinc.com > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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