Congrats on your decision...I am on my second port, just got one placed last Thursday. If you visit my blog, there is a recent entry that describes what exactly happened during my procedure and after. It is a bit sore afterwards, kind of feels like something hit you, but after a few days that gets much better. Mine is still a bit bruised but there is hardly any pain. It is located in my upper left chest, I can easily access it myself. Remember, you do have choices as to where you would like it. I prefer the chest because I can reach that area easily, but if you want to conceal it really good, under your breasts (especially if they aren't large...if they are, I would consider another site due to it being dark and moist under there...a perfect breeding ground for yeasts especially), in your arm, in your chest, and even near your groin (although I can't imagine that one being all to convenient!!!)
You will fall in love with your port the moment you are put back on IV's..no more PICC's or IV's. Just access and they can run the antibiotics in a much more timely manner. Usually when I am admitted to the hospital, I access the port before I leave the house. The nurses thank me, so do the docs as they simply order the meds and up they go.
Good luck with your procedure, I will be thinking of you!!! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
You will fall in love with your port the moment you are put back on IV's..no more PICC's or IV's. Just access and they can run the antibiotics in a much more timely manner. Usually when I am admitted to the hospital, I access the port before I leave the house. The nurses thank me, so do the docs as they simply order the meds and up they go.
Good luck with your procedure, I will be thinking of you!!! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">