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ElaineM · 09-21-2010, 03:40 PM

I got my double port in March, 2000. I have used the same port for over 10 years. I lost weight, so it moves around a bit, but according to a recent xray it is okay.
I love it for blood tests, because I don't have to deal with people poking my veins.
The procedure was outpatient in the hospital. I even woke up during that surgery which was a little scary at first, but I heard them talking about stitches, so I calmed down and just waited for them to finish.

09-21-2010, 03:40 PM	#12
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	Re: Have to get a port - anything I should know? I got my double port in March, 2000. I have used the same port for over 10 years. I lost weight, so it moves around a bit, but according to a recent xray it is okay. I love it for blood tests, because I don't have to deal with people poking my veins. The procedure was outpatient in the hospital. I even woke up during that surgery which was a little scary at first, but I heard them talking about stitches, so I calmed down and just waited for them to finish. __________________ Peace, ElaineM 12 years and counting http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48247 Lucky 13 !! I hope so !!!!!! http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52807 14 Year Survivor http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57053 "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." author unknown Shared by a multiple myeloma survivor.