Portocath

Well, I want to tell you ladies, I had my portocath inserted yesterday under local anesthesia like I wanted. It was not bad at all except that it was put in by a resident(I think) with the doctor guiding her all the way. That's the part I didn't like but since I go to UCSD, a teaching hospital, I guess they do those kinds of things. I was very sore last night and in pain, but today, I got chemo and it feels much better. Thanks for all of your support and knowledge. That helped me a lot in making my decision. Now, lets hope and pray the Navelbine works on my tumors. One question, I think I read it on this website about lidocain(sp). I think I read that if you let them put lidocain when you get your blood drawn for count, that it might read wrong or false counts. Have any of you heard of that?
Love and prayers, Hope.