Getting a Port!

[cysticfibrosisgirl]

Hey everyone! I am getting a port placement in my chest on Friday at 10:00 at are hospital. I getting it becuase I get allot of blood taken and I need IV's often. So does anyone have a port and what are they like? I am not being put out all the way becuase last time I was put out all the way I had severe issues breathing. So just wanted to ask what there like and tell you guys I getting one.




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[cysticfibrosisgirl]

Hey everyone! I am getting a port placement in my chest on Friday at 10:00 at are hospital. I getting it becuase I get allot of blood taken and I need IV's often. So does anyone have a port and what are they like? I am not being put out all the way becuase last time I was put out all the way I had severe issues breathing. So just wanted to ask what there like and tell you guys I getting one.




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[cysticfibrosisgirl]

Hey everyone! I am getting a port placement in my chest on Friday at 10:00 at are hospital. I getting it becuase I get allot of blood taken and I need IV's often. So does anyone have a port and what are they like? I am not being put out all the way becuase last time I was put out all the way I had severe issues breathing. So just wanted to ask what there like and tell you guys I getting one.




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[cysticfibrosisgirl]

Hey everyone! I am getting a port placement in my chest on Friday at 10:00 at are hospital. I getting it becuase I get allot of blood taken and I need IV's often. So does anyone have a port and what are they like? I am not being put out all the way becuase last time I was put out all the way I had severe issues breathing. So just wanted to ask what there like and tell you guys I getting one.




--------Just one more page in the book if CF--------

 

[cysticfibrosisgirl]

Hey everyone! I am getting a port placement in my chest on Friday at 10:00 at are hospital. I getting it becuase I get allot of blood taken and I need IV's often. So does anyone have a port and what are they like? I am not being put out all the way becuase last time I was put out all the way I had severe issues breathing. So just wanted to ask what there like and tell you guys I getting one.




--------Just one more page in the book if CF--------

 

[coltsfan715]

Emily65Roses would probably be a great one to ask about this I talked to her about it when I was going through the process of getting mine.

I got a port placed in January of this year because my veins had started giving me trouble when I would get PICC lines. I was getting IV meds every few months and figured lets just get this over with. Well I had it and used it twice before I was transplanted. Now I have it and I am using it rather frequently for bronchoscopies as they come along.

I will be honest and say at first I hated it - I wished to high heaven that I had not gotten it at all. I was very self conscious about it and did what I could to cover it up.

After I had my transplant I was thanking God that I had gotten it placed. It has helped so much in the things that I have had to do post transplant. I have had blood drawn from it a few times - when it was already accessed - and I have used it for every bronch I have had.

It still itches occasionally but I am thinking that will pass once it heals completely - it is not open or anything just the scar tissue still healing.

I can not offer any info on the procedure itself because I was completely out for mine - I had sinus surgery and a port placement done during the same procedure kind of .. one right after the other so I was asleep.

Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Emily65Roses would probably be a great one to ask about this I talked to her about it when I was going through the process of getting mine.

I got a port placed in January of this year because my veins had started giving me trouble when I would get PICC lines. I was getting IV meds every few months and figured lets just get this over with. Well I had it and used it twice before I was transplanted. Now I have it and I am using it rather frequently for bronchoscopies as they come along.

I will be honest and say at first I hated it - I wished to high heaven that I had not gotten it at all. I was very self conscious about it and did what I could to cover it up.

After I had my transplant I was thanking God that I had gotten it placed. It has helped so much in the things that I have had to do post transplant. I have had blood drawn from it a few times - when it was already accessed - and I have used it for every bronch I have had.

It still itches occasionally but I am thinking that will pass once it heals completely - it is not open or anything just the scar tissue still healing.

I can not offer any info on the procedure itself because I was completely out for mine - I had sinus surgery and a port placement done during the same procedure kind of .. one right after the other so I was asleep.

Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Emily65Roses would probably be a great one to ask about this I talked to her about it when I was going through the process of getting mine.

I got a port placed in January of this year because my veins had started giving me trouble when I would get PICC lines. I was getting IV meds every few months and figured lets just get this over with. Well I had it and used it twice before I was transplanted. Now I have it and I am using it rather frequently for bronchoscopies as they come along.

I will be honest and say at first I hated it - I wished to high heaven that I had not gotten it at all. I was very self conscious about it and did what I could to cover it up.

After I had my transplant I was thanking God that I had gotten it placed. It has helped so much in the things that I have had to do post transplant. I have had blood drawn from it a few times - when it was already accessed - and I have used it for every bronch I have had.

It still itches occasionally but I am thinking that will pass once it heals completely - it is not open or anything just the scar tissue still healing.

I can not offer any info on the procedure itself because I was completely out for mine - I had sinus surgery and a port placement done during the same procedure kind of .. one right after the other so I was asleep.

Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Emily65Roses would probably be a great one to ask about this I talked to her about it when I was going through the process of getting mine.

I got a port placed in January of this year because my veins had started giving me trouble when I would get PICC lines. I was getting IV meds every few months and figured lets just get this over with. Well I had it and used it twice before I was transplanted. Now I have it and I am using it rather frequently for bronchoscopies as they come along.

I will be honest and say at first I hated it - I wished to high heaven that I had not gotten it at all. I was very self conscious about it and did what I could to cover it up.

After I had my transplant I was thanking God that I had gotten it placed. It has helped so much in the things that I have had to do post transplant. I have had blood drawn from it a few times - when it was already accessed - and I have used it for every bronch I have had.

It still itches occasionally but I am thinking that will pass once it heals completely - it is not open or anything just the scar tissue still healing.

I can not offer any info on the procedure itself because I was completely out for mine - I had sinus surgery and a port placement done during the same procedure kind of .. one right after the other so I was asleep.

Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Emily65Roses would probably be a great one to ask about this I talked to her about it when I was going through the process of getting mine.

I got a port placed in January of this year because my veins had started giving me trouble when I would get PICC lines. I was getting IV meds every few months and figured lets just get this over with. Well I had it and used it twice before I was transplanted. Now I have it and I am using it rather frequently for bronchoscopies as they come along.

I will be honest and say at first I hated it - I wished to high heaven that I had not gotten it at all. I was very self conscious about it and did what I could to cover it up.

After I had my transplant I was thanking God that I had gotten it placed. It has helped so much in the things that I have had to do post transplant. I have had blood drawn from it a few times - when it was already accessed - and I have used it for every bronch I have had.

It still itches occasionally but I am thinking that will pass once it heals completely - it is not open or anything just the scar tissue still healing.

I can not offer any info on the procedure itself because I was completely out for mine - I had sinus surgery and a port placement done during the same procedure kind of .. one right after the other so I was asleep.

Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[Jane]

My son Josh (16 yrs) got his port a year ago in July. His PICCs were giving him rashes<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> His port was very easy to put in, although he was out. He had a few days discomfort but was fine within a week. In fact, we went on vacation a week to the day after the surgery.

He has no problem with the port all year. His biggest issue with it was that it stuck out too much. He is thin so too much means even a little. He hasn't needed IVs since a few months after it was placed so he's only had to flush it once a month. A nurse comes to do that, but I'm going to learn next time he's on IVs so I can take the needle out for showers or beach.

Good luck with the proceedure. I'm sure you'll be fine. It seems most people are happier.

 

[Jane]

My son Josh (16 yrs) got his port a year ago in July. His PICCs were giving him rashes<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> His port was very easy to put in, although he was out. He had a few days discomfort but was fine within a week. In fact, we went on vacation a week to the day after the surgery.

He has no problem with the port all year. His biggest issue with it was that it stuck out too much. He is thin so too much means even a little. He hasn't needed IVs since a few months after it was placed so he's only had to flush it once a month. A nurse comes to do that, but I'm going to learn next time he's on IVs so I can take the needle out for showers or beach.

Good luck with the proceedure. I'm sure you'll be fine. It seems most people are happier.

 

[Jane]

My son Josh (16 yrs) got his port a year ago in July. His PICCs were giving him rashes<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> His port was very easy to put in, although he was out. He had a few days discomfort but was fine within a week. In fact, we went on vacation a week to the day after the surgery.

He has no problem with the port all year. His biggest issue with it was that it stuck out too much. He is thin so too much means even a little. He hasn't needed IVs since a few months after it was placed so he's only had to flush it once a month. A nurse comes to do that, but I'm going to learn next time he's on IVs so I can take the needle out for showers or beach.

Good luck with the proceedure. I'm sure you'll be fine. It seems most people are happier.

 

[Jane]

My son Josh (16 yrs) got his port a year ago in July. His PICCs were giving him rashes<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> His port was very easy to put in, although he was out. He had a few days discomfort but was fine within a week. In fact, we went on vacation a week to the day after the surgery.

He has no problem with the port all year. His biggest issue with it was that it stuck out too much. He is thin so too much means even a little. He hasn't needed IVs since a few months after it was placed so he's only had to flush it once a month. A nurse comes to do that, but I'm going to learn next time he's on IVs so I can take the needle out for showers or beach.

Good luck with the proceedure. I'm sure you'll be fine. It seems most people are happier.

 

[Jane]

My son Josh (16 yrs) got his port a year ago in July. His PICCs were giving him rashes<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> His port was very easy to put in, although he was out. He had a few days discomfort but was fine within a week. In fact, we went on vacation a week to the day after the surgery.

He has no problem with the port all year. His biggest issue with it was that it stuck out too much. He is thin so too much means even a little. He hasn't needed IVs since a few months after it was placed so he's only had to flush it once a month. A nurse comes to do that, but I'm going to learn next time he's on IVs so I can take the needle out for showers or beach.

Good luck with the proceedure. I'm sure you'll be fine. It seems most people are happier.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I hated mine at first too. It's under my boob, and I could only wear sports bras for a few months. The recovery for me was longer than it probably will for you, because mine was on top of my ribs, and every time I coughed, it was like it was ripped open.

After it healed, I was THRILLED I had gotten it. Still am. When the one I have now (it's 5 years old now) finally craps out, I will get another one, no matter how much I hated the recovery. I love it. Love love.

As for the placement, I wasn't under general anesthesia either. I had IV drugs that my mom calls "twilight drugs." I don't remember a single thing from the time they gave me the drugs until I woke up afterwards. No problems with your breathing, since it's in an IV, and I didn't remember even the tiniest thing. So be assured, that should be fine. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

If you have any other questions, please ask.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I hated mine at first too. It's under my boob, and I could only wear sports bras for a few months. The recovery for me was longer than it probably will for you, because mine was on top of my ribs, and every time I coughed, it was like it was ripped open.

After it healed, I was THRILLED I had gotten it. Still am. When the one I have now (it's 5 years old now) finally craps out, I will get another one, no matter how much I hated the recovery. I love it. Love love.

As for the placement, I wasn't under general anesthesia either. I had IV drugs that my mom calls "twilight drugs." I don't remember a single thing from the time they gave me the drugs until I woke up afterwards. No problems with your breathing, since it's in an IV, and I didn't remember even the tiniest thing. So be assured, that should be fine. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

If you have any other questions, please ask.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I hated mine at first too. It's under my boob, and I could only wear sports bras for a few months. The recovery for me was longer than it probably will for you, because mine was on top of my ribs, and every time I coughed, it was like it was ripped open.

After it healed, I was THRILLED I had gotten it. Still am. When the one I have now (it's 5 years old now) finally craps out, I will get another one, no matter how much I hated the recovery. I love it. Love love.

As for the placement, I wasn't under general anesthesia either. I had IV drugs that my mom calls "twilight drugs." I don't remember a single thing from the time they gave me the drugs until I woke up afterwards. No problems with your breathing, since it's in an IV, and I didn't remember even the tiniest thing. So be assured, that should be fine. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

If you have any other questions, please ask.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I hated mine at first too. It's under my boob, and I could only wear sports bras for a few months. The recovery for me was longer than it probably will for you, because mine was on top of my ribs, and every time I coughed, it was like it was ripped open.

After it healed, I was THRILLED I had gotten it. Still am. When the one I have now (it's 5 years old now) finally craps out, I will get another one, no matter how much I hated the recovery. I love it. Love love.

As for the placement, I wasn't under general anesthesia either. I had IV drugs that my mom calls "twilight drugs." I don't remember a single thing from the time they gave me the drugs until I woke up afterwards. No problems with your breathing, since it's in an IV, and I didn't remember even the tiniest thing. So be assured, that should be fine. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

If you have any other questions, please ask.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I hated mine at first too. It's under my boob, and I could only wear sports bras for a few months. The recovery for me was longer than it probably will for you, because mine was on top of my ribs, and every time I coughed, it was like it was ripped open.

After it healed, I was THRILLED I had gotten it. Still am. When the one I have now (it's 5 years old now) finally craps out, I will get another one, no matter how much I hated the recovery. I love it. Love love.

As for the placement, I wasn't under general anesthesia either. I had IV drugs that my mom calls "twilight drugs." I don't remember a single thing from the time they gave me the drugs until I woke up afterwards. No problems with your breathing, since it's in an IV, and I didn't remember even the tiniest thing. So be assured, that should be fine. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

If you have any other questions, please ask.