Port or No Port?

[Juls]

Thanks Tiffany & Donna

I did tell the Nurse, as she was attempting this, that it was painful but because it was nearly in place by this time I told her to leave it! Thought worst was over! Only problem was that when she tested it - it didn't work. So she had to remove it. At this point I nicely suggested that I put hand in warm water. 2nd attempt was a bit better. She then started blaming my veins to which I replied they were usually good. ( didn't want to be rude and say that "other Nurses have never had a problem in 4 years - thought it but didn't say!!") I think this might be a problem with this new team - they don't like to use warm water like previous team did. This happened in ward with 5 patients being treated by my old team - all had warm water to soak. I've only had 2 IV's with this new team and neither great.
I think I will have to say before 3rd treatment. Don't want to go through that again!
Bruise is coming along nicely!!! lol
Juls