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My port is used for blood draws. It is also used for my muga scans. I had reconstructive surgery (expanders) on 03/17/06 and after two nurses and the anesthesologist could not get an IV started in my left arm (cannot use the right arm), I told them if they did not access my port I was going home. So they accessed my port, started the iv, and put me under. Once they got me hydrated with the iv solution and while I was asleep, they were finally able to start the iv in the left arm. I am scheduled to have my port removed in December when I stop the herceptin. Needless to say I am a little concerned about how they will be able to draw blood, run tests, etc. after the port is removed. I have thought about keeping it in. I am curious to know how long people have had their ports in?
Peace and Blessings,
Monique
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Monique M
Birmingham, AL
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