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Bev · 03-27-2006, 09:29 PM

Hi to unregistered 3/24, My port was put in by Dr. Newsome(sp?) at Alex Inova Aug 05. I think it's a BARD. Smaller than a dime but still not pretty. Zero problems. Surgery was easy. I woke up but they had told me that was possible. All I remember is feeling happy and chatty until they knocked me out again. Some of my infusion roomies have had problems with ports installed too deeply(which could require a couple of sticks to infuse) or clotting(which requires port replacement). Is it the surgeon or the device brand or the body type?

I hated the whole idea of a port, but I'm used to it now. Some people love them. So in any case, you'll be fine. Good luck, BB

03-27-2006, 09:29 PM	#21
Bev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,055	Hi to unregistered 3/24, My port was put in by Dr. Newsome(sp?) at Alex Inova Aug 05. I think it's a BARD. Smaller than a dime but still not pretty. Zero problems. Surgery was easy. I woke up but they had told me that was possible. All I remember is feeling happy and chatty until they knocked me out again. Some of my infusion roomies have had problems with ports installed too deeply(which could require a couple of sticks to infuse) or clotting(which requires port replacement). Is it the surgeon or the device brand or the body type? I hated the whole idea of a port, but I'm used to it now. Some people love them. So in any case, you'll be fine. Good luck, BB