I just had my first port placed last Thursday. I went into it not really knowing what to expect, as far as recovery. It was accessed the very next day (from what I understand, it isn't supposed to be accessed until a week after, but my docs didn't want me lying around the hospital just for that.) I seems to be healing just fine, but I'm just wondering how long I can expect it to be sore. It was placed in my chest and threaded through my jugular. I drove for the first time this morning and decided it wasn't a good idea because I couldn't turn my head all the way to look behind me. I can't make any sudden movements, and coughing is killing me! Is this something I should get used to since the port will always be there, or will I eventually not be able to feel it at all?