Hi, yep I am a fan of the port as well. I have had mine for 2 years now, it is located in my right upper chest, very easy to access and the best decision I have ever made as far as IV managment goes. Every time I had a PICC placed, I would react to the catheter, so the site of the cath would be reddened and oozing alll of the time. I would then ultimately culture bacteria in my blood, so after 3 times around with that, I asked my doc for a port. Yes, the healing was a bit sore but I would repeat it anyday. My other veins have thanked me for doing this as I am on IV's 3-6 times a year, my last stint was for almost 8 weeks. I access my own port every month, very easy to do. I have only had one blocked incident with my port which was fixed with Alteplase. No bacteremia nada as far as the problems I had with the PICC lines. I reccomend a port to anyone who has to go through IV's frequently. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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Hi, yep I am a fan of the port as well. I have had mine for 2 years now, it is located in my right upper chest, very easy to access and the best decision I have ever made as far as IV managment goes. Every time I had a PICC placed, I would react to the catheter, so the site of the cath would be reddened and oozing alll of the time. I would then ultimately culture bacteria in my blood, so after 3 times around with that, I asked my doc for a port. Yes, the healing was a bit sore but I would repeat it anyday. My other veins have thanked me for doing this as I am on IV's 3-6 times a year, my last stint was for almost 8 weeks. I access my own port every month, very easy to do. I have only had one blocked incident with my port which was fixed with Alteplase. No bacteremia nada as far as the problems I had with the PICC lines. I reccomend a port to anyone who has to go through IV's frequently. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi, yep I am a fan of the port as well. I have had mine for 2 years now, it is located in my right upper chest, very easy to access and the best decision I have ever made as far as IV managment goes. Every time I had a PICC placed, I would react to the catheter, so the site of the cath would be reddened and oozing alll of the time. I would then ultimately culture bacteria in my blood, so after 3 times around with that, I asked my doc for a port. Yes, the healing was a bit sore but I would repeat it anyday. My other veins have thanked me for doing this as I am on IV's 3-6 times a year, my last stint was for almost 8 weeks. I access my own port every month, very easy to do. I have only had one blocked incident with my port which was fixed with Alteplase. No bacteremia nada as far as the problems I had with the PICC lines. I reccomend a port to anyone who has to go through IV's frequently. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi, yep I am a fan of the port as well. I have had mine for 2 years now, it is located in my right upper chest, very easy to access and the best decision I have ever made as far as IV managment goes. Every time I had a PICC placed, I would react to the catheter, so the site of the cath would be reddened and oozing alll of the time. I would then ultimately culture bacteria in my blood, so after 3 times around with that, I asked my doc for a port. Yes, the healing was a bit sore but I would repeat it anyday. My other veins have thanked me for doing this as I am on IV's 3-6 times a year, my last stint was for almost 8 weeks. I access my own port every month, very easy to do. I have only had one blocked incident with my port which was fixed with Alteplase. No bacteremia nada as far as the problems I had with the PICC lines. I reccomend a port to anyone who has to go through IV's frequently. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi, yep I am a fan of the port as well. I have had mine for 2 years now, it is located in my right upper chest, very easy to access and the best decision I have ever made as far as IV managment goes. Every time I had a PICC placed, I would react to the catheter, so the site of the cath would be reddened and oozing alll of the time. I would then ultimately culture bacteria in my blood, so after 3 times around with that, I asked my doc for a port. Yes, the healing was a bit sore but I would repeat it anyday. My other veins have thanked me for doing this as I am on IV's 3-6 times a year, my last stint was for almost 8 weeks. I access my own port every month, very easy to do. I have only had one blocked incident with my port which was fixed with Alteplase. No bacteremia nada as far as the problems I had with the PICC lines. I reccomend a port to anyone who has to go through IV's frequently. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi, yep I am a fan of the port as well. I have had mine for 2 years now, it is located in my right upper chest, very easy to access and the best decision I have ever made as far as IV managment goes. Every time I had a PICC placed, I would react to the catheter, so the site of the cath would be reddened and oozing alll of the time. I would then ultimately culture bacteria in my blood, so after 3 times around with that, I asked my doc for a port. Yes, the healing was a bit sore but I would repeat it anyday. My other veins have thanked me for doing this as I am on IV's 3-6 times a year, my last stint was for almost 8 weeks. I access my own port every month, very easy to do. I have only had one blocked incident with my port which was fixed with Alteplase. No bacteremia nada as far as the problems I had with the PICC lines. I reccomend a port to anyone who has to go through IV's frequently. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Just wanted to add another perspective on the superficial, deeper implanted port. My port is a double-lumen so while it's still one piece there are two access sites, side-by-side. It was placed a little lopsided (I have no idea why) so that one side is much deeper in my breast tissue than the other and it really only shows a small bump (looks like half a port) under my skin. The side that's more hidden, deeper in the breast tissue has developed scar tissue between the top of my skin and where the drum of the port is. It still accesses perfectly fine, but it is really uncomfortable to access. Emla only numbs the surface of the skin, so it doesn't work to control the pain when accessing that side of my port. Also, it has been "missed" quite a few times - meaning they jab the needle in there, but don't actually hit the correct part of the port - so then I end up being stuck additional times. Since the other side of my port is easier to see/feel/access, I have the benefit of being able to compare which I like better. For me, I'd rather have my port be slightly noticeable and be easy and painless to access, than be more hidden but painful and difficult to access. This is really just my experience and it could be that nobody else has had the whole scar tissue issue (hehe, made a rhyme).
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Just wanted to add another perspective on the superficial, deeper implanted port. My port is a double-lumen so while it's still one piece there are two access sites, side-by-side. It was placed a little lopsided (I have no idea why) so that one side is much deeper in my breast tissue than the other and it really only shows a small bump (looks like half a port) under my skin. The side that's more hidden, deeper in the breast tissue has developed scar tissue between the top of my skin and where the drum of the port is. It still accesses perfectly fine, but it is really uncomfortable to access. Emla only numbs the surface of the skin, so it doesn't work to control the pain when accessing that side of my port. Also, it has been "missed" quite a few times - meaning they jab the needle in there, but don't actually hit the correct part of the port - so then I end up being stuck additional times. Since the other side of my port is easier to see/feel/access, I have the benefit of being able to compare which I like better. For me, I'd rather have my port be slightly noticeable and be easy and painless to access, than be more hidden but painful and difficult to access. This is really just my experience and it could be that nobody else has had the whole scar tissue issue (hehe, made a rhyme).
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Just wanted to add another perspective on the superficial, deeper implanted port. My port is a double-lumen so while it's still one piece there are two access sites, side-by-side. It was placed a little lopsided (I have no idea why) so that one side is much deeper in my breast tissue than the other and it really only shows a small bump (looks like half a port) under my skin. The side that's more hidden, deeper in the breast tissue has developed scar tissue between the top of my skin and where the drum of the port is. It still accesses perfectly fine, but it is really uncomfortable to access. Emla only numbs the surface of the skin, so it doesn't work to control the pain when accessing that side of my port. Also, it has been "missed" quite a few times - meaning they jab the needle in there, but don't actually hit the correct part of the port - so then I end up being stuck additional times. Since the other side of my port is easier to see/feel/access, I have the benefit of being able to compare which I like better. For me, I'd rather have my port be slightly noticeable and be easy and painless to access, than be more hidden but painful and difficult to access. This is really just my experience and it could be that nobody else has had the whole scar tissue issue (hehe, made a rhyme).
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Just wanted to add another perspective on the superficial, deeper implanted port. My port is a double-lumen so while it's still one piece there are two access sites, side-by-side. It was placed a little lopsided (I have no idea why) so that one side is much deeper in my breast tissue than the other and it really only shows a small bump (looks like half a port) under my skin. The side that's more hidden, deeper in the breast tissue has developed scar tissue between the top of my skin and where the drum of the port is. It still accesses perfectly fine, but it is really uncomfortable to access. Emla only numbs the surface of the skin, so it doesn't work to control the pain when accessing that side of my port. Also, it has been "missed" quite a few times - meaning they jab the needle in there, but don't actually hit the correct part of the port - so then I end up being stuck additional times. Since the other side of my port is easier to see/feel/access, I have the benefit of being able to compare which I like better. For me, I'd rather have my port be slightly noticeable and be easy and painless to access, than be more hidden but painful and difficult to access. This is really just my experience and it could be that nobody else has had the whole scar tissue issue (hehe, made a rhyme).
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Just wanted to add another perspective on the superficial, deeper implanted port. My port is a double-lumen so while it's still one piece there are two access sites, side-by-side. It was placed a little lopsided (I have no idea why) so that one side is much deeper in my breast tissue than the other and it really only shows a small bump (looks like half a port) under my skin. The side that's more hidden, deeper in the breast tissue has developed scar tissue between the top of my skin and where the drum of the port is. It still accesses perfectly fine, but it is really uncomfortable to access. Emla only numbs the surface of the skin, so it doesn't work to control the pain when accessing that side of my port. Also, it has been "missed" quite a few times - meaning they jab the needle in there, but don't actually hit the correct part of the port - so then I end up being stuck additional times. Since the other side of my port is easier to see/feel/access, I have the benefit of being able to compare which I like better. For me, I'd rather have my port be slightly noticeable and be easy and painless to access, than be more hidden but painful and difficult to access. This is really just my experience and it could be that nobody else has had the whole scar tissue issue (hehe, made a rhyme).
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Just wanted to add another perspective on the superficial, deeper implanted port. My port is a double-lumen so while it's still one piece there are two access sites, side-by-side. It was placed a little lopsided (I have no idea why) so that one side is much deeper in my breast tissue than the other and it really only shows a small bump (looks like half a port) under my skin. The side that's more hidden, deeper in the breast tissue has developed scar tissue between the top of my skin and where the drum of the port is. It still accesses perfectly fine, but it is really uncomfortable to access. Emla only numbs the surface of the skin, so it doesn't work to control the pain when accessing that side of my port. Also, it has been "missed" quite a few times - meaning they jab the needle in there, but don't actually hit the correct part of the port - so then I end up being stuck additional times. Since the other side of my port is easier to see/feel/access, I have the benefit of being able to compare which I like better. For me, I'd rather have my port be slightly noticeable and be easy and painless to access, than be more hidden but painful and difficult to access. This is really just my experience and it could be that nobody else has had the whole scar tissue issue (hehe, made a rhyme).
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I have another important story about how having a port has really paid off, but I feel like I'm rambling way too much. Once my blog gets activated, I'll write about in there <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
mom2lillian
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Wheezie-that's actually a very good point about the port, I never thought about that (vanity was talking loudly I guess:evil<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> anyway I thought I woudl throw in there that mine is so superficial it doenst ever give me a problem I can actually feel where the membrane is and I dont use emla or anythign becuase it is so thin skin over it that it isnt mcuh worse than getting your blood drawn so I have never bothered.
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
mom2lillian
New member
Wheezie-that's actually a very good point about the port, I never thought about that (vanity was talking loudly I guess:evil<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> anyway I thought I woudl throw in there that mine is so superficial it doenst ever give me a problem I can actually feel where the membrane is and I dont use emla or anythign becuase it is so thin skin over it that it isnt mcuh worse than getting your blood drawn so I have never bothered.
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
mom2lillian
New member
Wheezie-that's actually a very good point about the port, I never thought about that (vanity was talking loudly I guess:evil<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> anyway I thought I woudl throw in there that mine is so superficial it doenst ever give me a problem I can actually feel where the membrane is and I dont use emla or anythign becuase it is so thin skin over it that it isnt mcuh worse than getting your blood drawn so I have never bothered.
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
mom2lillian
New member
Wheezie-that's actually a very good point about the port, I never thought about that (vanity was talking loudly I guess:evil<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> anyway I thought I woudl throw in there that mine is so superficial it doenst ever give me a problem I can actually feel where the membrane is and I dont use emla or anythign becuase it is so thin skin over it that it isnt mcuh worse than getting your blood drawn so I have never bothered.
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
mom2lillian
New member
Wheezie-that's actually a very good point about the port, I never thought about that (vanity was talking loudly I guess:evil<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> anyway I thought I woudl throw in there that mine is so superficial it doenst ever give me a problem I can actually feel where the membrane is and I dont use emla or anythign becuase it is so thin skin over it that it isnt mcuh worse than getting your blood drawn so I have never bothered.
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
mom2lillian
New member
Wheezie-that's actually a very good point about the port, I never thought about that (vanity was talking loudly I guess:evil<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> anyway I thought I woudl throw in there that mine is so superficial it doenst ever give me a problem I can actually feel where the membrane is and I dont use emla or anythign becuase it is so thin skin over it that it isnt mcuh worse than getting your blood drawn so I have never bothered.
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL
btw not everyone reads blogs so I personally think you should ramble on, you never know who will apprecaite readign your rambles LOL