Go my Port out today!!!
 

Just wanted to let everyone know that I got my port out today - it was so much easier than putting it in. The doctor froze me, and 20 minutes later it was all out. I'm home with my dissovable stitches under a clear film bandage which can be removed in 3 days.

Really signifies the end of treatment for me - Yippee!!

all the best
caya

Congratulations, Caya! Thanks for sharing the good news!

Caya congrats. I can't wait to get mine out. Celebrate!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

Congrats Caya!

Caya,

Congratulations! Great news on getting your port removed.

Joan

That was just the thing I needed to hear. This is the next decision I need to make. Port removal. What was your criteria? I see you fininshed treatment in May. I just completed mine in July.

Also glad that removal was easier than install. You had it done in the doctor's office, right?
Thanks for sharing.

Hi Bonnie,

I think my onc. just wanted me to wait until after my first post-Herceptin 3 month checkup to get the port out, and that was basically it. I had it removed in the hospital by a radiologist. I know some people have it done in a doctor's office, but the protocol with my onc. is to do it in the hospital.

Hope this helps, good luck.

all the best
caya

Mazel Tov Caya! It's liberating isn't it? So very happy for you. May you stay NED for all the years to come.

What wonderful news! It's like a release from the chemo and all the infusions. Enjoy this victory and know that you are on the road to yet another freedom from your cancer.

Thanks for the clarifcation Caya. I had my port installed as a surgical proceedure but the surgeon says she removes them in the office . Not my first choice!

Caya, Big congratulations! Isn't it a nice feeling to be rid of your port. I was a little reluctant at first, but after all was said and done I was so glad I did it.

It's another big step in moving forward...I'm glad its behind you now. :) Time to celebrate.

Chelee

Congrats on being able to 'pull the port'!! One more step behind you!

I too couldn't wait until I could get it out. Mine was uncomfortable from the week it went in ... it felt like I had a lobster claw on the inside of my chest. Mine acted up a bit too. My onc nurses never had trouble but it seemed no one else could make it work for lab draws or fluids and then it would get even more tender. Mine was put in my surgeon and removed by surgeon. Afterwards, the surgeon gave me his demo model to keep since mine wasn't sterile. Hmmmmm, titanium ... wonder if I could have it made into a ribbon necklace?

Years ago I had a PIC line in my arm for over 18 months with no problems. If I need to use a line again I plan to check if a PIC would be acceptable. Now that the critter is out, it remains the only portion of scar that hurts and it formed a keloid dot.

The rest of my double mastectomy and node scars are virtually invisible after 2 years. All of those suture lines were glued and I think it made a huge difference for no scarring. Is everyone glued these days? I have chosen to have no reconstruction and can't see myself ever changing my mind. I agree with someone else on this board, I go flat chested as a badge of honor.

Yea! Happy for you:)
xo
Flori

Caya
 

Wonderful news Caya! I am happy the procedure was quick and I hope that you heal up nicely.

Hugs,
Lexi

Caya
Celebration time....its comparable to getting braces off, only better....may you have many years to celebrate!!!!!

Good news! And you've answered my question...so, about three months after my last herceptin treatment...yeah!

Conragtulations, Caya!!

Dana