Portecath Question

[1rarebird]

I had my port removed today and I brought up this subject of movement as I discussed the procedure with the surgeon before starting. I was told that the port really shouldn't move much since it is sutured (tied) into place on the chest wall. I had mine in for 3-1/2 years and never noticed it moving about. I could even feel the knot used to secure the suture. At any rate, my surgeon recommended that I have the port taken out since I was not actively receiving infusions and since there is always a risk of infection during the flushing process. For what its worth, my infusion nurse told me that they once had a patient (man) who didn't have his port flushed for several years. Something came up where the port was needed again. She said it worked just fine for him but she didn't receommend I follow that fellow's example. I didn't and now my port is history. I hope I never need another one.--bird