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mts · 10-25-2006, 08:53 AM

Yes, go back to the Doc that put it in and don't let them pass you off... it could be a number of things - keep in mind though, that you may still have swelling and it may be pressing on something that causes your pain. My surgeon recommended that I have a pediatric port (really small) and it has worked the same as any bigger one. There is less of it to bump out, less trauma to the surrounding tissues and smaller scar and overall same benefit as the adult ones... I wonder why pediatric ones aren't used more often...

Maria (MTS)

10-25-2006, 08:53 AM	#3
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	Follow the little voice in your head... Yes, go back to the Doc that put it in and don't let them pass you off... it could be a number of things - keep in mind though, that you may still have swelling and it may be pressing on something that causes your pain. My surgeon recommended that I have a pediatric port (really small) and it has worked the same as any bigger one. There is less of it to bump out, less trauma to the surrounding tissues and smaller scar and overall same benefit as the adult ones... I wonder why pediatric ones aren't used more often... Maria (MTS)