While in the hospital I was lucky enough to get a port. It is a little device placed under my skin in my chest. It is used for my chemo treatments. I think that my mom asked for it to be put in as I do not remember any discussion about it.
So, for the surgery to put it in I was sedated but was awake for most of it. I really did not feel any of the doctor putting it in. I was even able to talk to the doctor and try to crack a joke or two. I did go to sleep some during the process.
After surgery, I did throw up. I have no idea why but it seemed like it just would not stop. Luckily, the nurses were so awesome and seemed like this was a normal, every day kind of thing. That was nice!! They even helped clean me up!! God bless those ladies!!
It has taken awhile for it to feel "natural" for me. I do not notice it as much anymore, especially when I sleep. That is nice!! I will talk a bit more about it during my first chemo treatment. Am I glad to have it? Yes. Will it come out? I am not sure. I probably should have asked about that. Maybe I will ask about that later.
Jenn
I have to have another one put in on the 21st.Once your chemo is over they will take it out.My old site u can still see the scars.Its a life saver.They will access it each time u have chemo then they hep lock it till u go back for your chemo.It def saves your veins.
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