I loved my port.. I had complications due to a blood clot so it had to come out. I recently got a clot from a picc line , soooo its back to a port <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> w/ blood thinners for me.. I am happy about it.. To me ports are great !!! Let us know how you did.. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni