Does your port hurt - have to wear bra 24/7?

[Lnmum]

My port is uncomfortable, too. I have to sleep with a pillow wrapped in my arms and seat belts hurt. I long for the day I have it removed. My general practitioner said the port may be pressing against a nerve. For now, it is necessary. My veins blow with any and all IVs!

[linzer]

I've had my port for 8 weeks. It's not uncomfortable during the day, but I find it is a bit when trying to sleep on that side (left) or on my stomach. It also itches sometimes lately. Perhaps more healing going on around incision etc. I can totally see that it would possibly hurt if a breast was pulling on it. I'm a 34C so that isn't an issue I can comment on knowledgeably. Sometimes I also get a funny sensation with the tubing leading off of it comes in contact with a nerve. Just a split second little zap and then done. Maybe you could chat with your oncologist about it just to double check that all is well. From what I've read, lots of people have love/hate relationships with the port. I'm glad that I have mine, but also would prefer not to Good luck - I hope you get some relief and figure out something that works for you.

[Nurse4u2day]

My port hurt and the tubing at times would protrude like a lot . It took a good 4 months for the pain and irritability to go away. At first I wanted it removed once chemo was done and mastectomy . But now finally I am use to it and don't often think about it anymore . Mind you though once I'm done with my Herceptin I want this thing out. I am glad for it now however, glad my Surgical Oncologist encouraged me to keep it until then. As for expanders Argh lol