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Flori - Cabo sounds better to me too!

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You can go to CABO after a short stint in Port-land!

Wow, I say go for what Sheila suggested, based on Rhondalea's photo. That looks smaller than my last "regular" Bard variety.

You really DO get used to them fairly quickly. My first port was placed a little low, and I could wear most of my tops without it sticking out. The second one was mandated to be higher and closer to middle as "no ports in breast tissue" any more. That one was a little more noticeable and, depending where I was going, I wore something with a high "chest" or neck line.

Flori is brave to use her hand. I have some "valves" in my veins there that always stop the access and leave me with a big bruise.

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My port is on my left bicep. No straps to worry about. It is low profile and barely noticeable even in sleeveless situations. I am very active, and it has never bothered me. I can barely feel it when accessed. I hated this thing on my arm at first, but I love it now. I had my expander implant exchange yesterday and the nurse had to stick it twice. Then it dripped too slow, and they had to put an IV into my arm. That was weird, and I hope that the port was not damaged or anything. Overall, what a great invention!!

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Ha ha PinkGirl,
I said what I meant and I meant what I said. Since you are always trying to get me in trouble (remember the blue water bottle?) I worded it very carefully, just for you.:)

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I am in Portland both literally and figuratively. I love my port and haven't had a single problem with it. I call it my "plug and play" device. The only time I remember having it is when I get an infusion.

Also, it's beautiful in Portland, Oregon today. Sunny, blue skies and temps in the low 60s. A lovely, early taste of Spring.

Maryann