[Spirit Dancer]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

I was told you could leave them in...but SO good to know it is a far less invasive procedure having it removed! PHEW!!

Positive thoughts for tomorrow's "butt T.V." Oh, how I loathe bowl prepping!

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I don't think you can leave them in, can you?

It was a really simple surgery. They don't put you under like they do when getting it inserted. My doc just gave me a local, cut me about 1.5 inches, and then popped it out. Easy peasy. I asked to look at it b/c I was curious. It just looked like a large tadpole!

And there really isn't much pain afterwards, either. I had some serious pain for a few days when they put it in b/c they have to push and pull on the muscle, but no pain really after it came out. I don't think I even took a Tylenol.

ETA: It is funny that someone posted on this thread today. I have my colonoscopy tomorrow...so I going through the "prep" right now. sucks ass. no pun intended.

Hi sending positive energy to you both, if you have a PICC line it can stay is for a short time, a power port can remain two years and longer as long as it is accessed and flushed every four weeks, and it stay clear of any infections. Power ports are ideally the best for long term chemotherapy IMO they have far less risk of infection. Leaving a for those who are fighting and those who are caring for them.