[swimangel72]

Thanks so much everyone! I researched the pros and cons of the chest port vs the arm port and decided the chest port would be better for me - I have enough problems with my right arm and didn't want any pain or problems in my left.The port surgery went well - the anesthesiologist was great, we had a fun conversation. He didn't use twilight sleep because I'm allergic to morphine - instead he decided to just use iv sedation. I fell asleep and after an hour woke up still in the O.R. and felt fine - picking up a conversation where we left off.

My neck is still sore today though - not where the port incision is, but where the smaller incision is in my neck, just above the collarbone. Hurts like heck all the time, especially when I move my neck. I can feel the tube that runs over my collarbone too. I hope this gets better soon, I can't imagine living with this awful feeling for a year!

Thanks again for all the great advice - and Cindy - good luck with your port install - let us know when your surgery draws near.