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How do you shower with a port !

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mum2kj

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My daughter showers every day when accessed (and when not accessed lol)

She uses tegaderm (the non allergenic one) and has no problems whatsoever. It doesn't get wet using the tegaderm.
 
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mum2kj

New member
My daughter showers every day when accessed (and when not accessed lol)

She uses tegaderm (the non allergenic one) and has no problems whatsoever. It doesn't get wet using the tegaderm.
 
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mum2kj

New member
My daughter showers every day when accessed (and when not accessed lol)

She uses tegaderm (the non allergenic one) and has no problems whatsoever. It doesn't get wet using the tegaderm.
 
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mum2kj

New member
My daughter showers every day when accessed (and when not accessed lol)

She uses tegaderm (the non allergenic one) and has no problems whatsoever. It doesn't get wet using the tegaderm.
 
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mum2kj

New member
My daughter showers every day when accessed (and when not accessed lol)

She uses tegaderm (the non allergenic one) and has no problems whatsoever. It doesn't get wet using the tegaderm.
 
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LindseyRose

Member
I wash my hair upside down. My shower head is one of those that has a hose attachment, so I just flip my head over and wash my hair that way. If your shower head doesn't come off then using a large cup will work too. Then I use a washcloth to wash the rest of my body.

When I know I am going to have to access my port for awhile I make sure to take a good, long, relaxing shower beforehand. Then at each week mark when I have to change the needle I take it out after the med, have another good shower, and then access it again.
 
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LindseyRose

Member
I wash my hair upside down. My shower head is one of those that has a hose attachment, so I just flip my head over and wash my hair that way. If your shower head doesn't come off then using a large cup will work too. Then I use a washcloth to wash the rest of my body.

When I know I am going to have to access my port for awhile I make sure to take a good, long, relaxing shower beforehand. Then at each week mark when I have to change the needle I take it out after the med, have another good shower, and then access it again.
 
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LindseyRose

Member
I wash my hair upside down. My shower head is one of those that has a hose attachment, so I just flip my head over and wash my hair that way. If your shower head doesn't come off then using a large cup will work too. Then I use a washcloth to wash the rest of my body.

When I know I am going to have to access my port for awhile I make sure to take a good, long, relaxing shower beforehand. Then at each week mark when I have to change the needle I take it out after the med, have another good shower, and then access it again.
 
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LindseyRose

Member
I wash my hair upside down. My shower head is one of those that has a hose attachment, so I just flip my head over and wash my hair that way. If your shower head doesn't come off then using a large cup will work too. Then I use a washcloth to wash the rest of my body.

When I know I am going to have to access my port for awhile I make sure to take a good, long, relaxing shower beforehand. Then at each week mark when I have to change the needle I take it out after the med, have another good shower, and then access it again.
 
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LindseyRose

Member
I wash my hair upside down. My shower head is one of those that has a hose attachment, so I just flip my head over and wash my hair that way. If your shower head doesn't come off then using a large cup will work too. Then I use a washcloth to wash the rest of my body.

When I know I am going to have to access my port for awhile I make sure to take a good, long, relaxing shower beforehand. Then at each week mark when I have to change the needle I take it out after the med, have another good shower, and then access it again.
 
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idajune

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I shower when my port is accessed as well, it is covered with tagaderm, and the tail (as I call it) always hangs down (my port is located on my left, below my breast about 2-3 inches). It only gets wet underneath sometimes if I have sweat a lot and the tagaderm loosens. I change the dressing/tagaderm myself if it starts to come off. I do try to keep from standing under the direct flow of water when showering. But if I couldn't shower for two-three weeks, I would feel gross.

The reason I mention the tail hanging down is so that the water can't flow in along the tube. I also like it consistent so it is comfortable when I do my vest.

I used to cover it with saran wrap taped to my skin, but I quit that after a couple years. I have had a port for 10 years, this is my second one. I love it.
 
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idajune

New member
I shower when my port is accessed as well, it is covered with tagaderm, and the tail (as I call it) always hangs down (my port is located on my left, below my breast about 2-3 inches). It only gets wet underneath sometimes if I have sweat a lot and the tagaderm loosens. I change the dressing/tagaderm myself if it starts to come off. I do try to keep from standing under the direct flow of water when showering. But if I couldn't shower for two-three weeks, I would feel gross.

The reason I mention the tail hanging down is so that the water can't flow in along the tube. I also like it consistent so it is comfortable when I do my vest.

I used to cover it with saran wrap taped to my skin, but I quit that after a couple years. I have had a port for 10 years, this is my second one. I love it.
 
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idajune

New member
I shower when my port is accessed as well, it is covered with tagaderm, and the tail (as I call it) always hangs down (my port is located on my left, below my breast about 2-3 inches). It only gets wet underneath sometimes if I have sweat a lot and the tagaderm loosens. I change the dressing/tagaderm myself if it starts to come off. I do try to keep from standing under the direct flow of water when showering. But if I couldn't shower for two-three weeks, I would feel gross.

The reason I mention the tail hanging down is so that the water can't flow in along the tube. I also like it consistent so it is comfortable when I do my vest.

I used to cover it with saran wrap taped to my skin, but I quit that after a couple years. I have had a port for 10 years, this is my second one. I love it.
 
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idajune

New member
I shower when my port is accessed as well, it is covered with tagaderm, and the tail (as I call it) always hangs down (my port is located on my left, below my breast about 2-3 inches). It only gets wet underneath sometimes if I have sweat a lot and the tagaderm loosens. I change the dressing/tagaderm myself if it starts to come off. I do try to keep from standing under the direct flow of water when showering. But if I couldn't shower for two-three weeks, I would feel gross.

The reason I mention the tail hanging down is so that the water can't flow in along the tube. I also like it consistent so it is comfortable when I do my vest.

I used to cover it with saran wrap taped to my skin, but I quit that after a couple years. I have had a port for 10 years, this is my second one. I love it.
 
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idajune

New member
I shower when my port is accessed as well, it is covered with tagaderm, and the tail (as I call it) always hangs down (my port is located on my left, below my breast about 2-3 inches). It only gets wet underneath sometimes if I have sweat a lot and the tagaderm loosens. I change the dressing/tagaderm myself if it starts to come off. I do try to keep from standing under the direct flow of water when showering. But if I couldn't shower for two-three weeks, I would feel gross.

The reason I mention the tail hanging down is so that the water can't flow in along the tube. I also like it consistent so it is comfortable when I do my vest.

I used to cover it with saran wrap taped to my skin, but I quit that after a couple years. I have had a port for 10 years, this is my second one. I love it.
 
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