mander31880
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I just got my port in October 2008. I was really worried about not being able to do the things I did before. I am able to ride my horses, lift weights, do push-ups, run, etc. I used it for abx the first time in April and it was a blessing. No pokes for blood draws or IV's. Nothing puts me in a bad mood faster than the lab tech having to stick several times for a blood draw at 3am, but that wasn't an issue. I did get a pneumothorax when they put it in and required a chest tube, but I think I'm susceptible to pneumos. All in all, I think it takes the stress out of hospital stays and you can concentrate on getting better.