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Novelafemme · 06-20-2011, 03:15 PM

DapperButch, a question about your chemo port...did you ever consider leaving it in or was it a no brainer for you as far as having it removed? My thinking is that it's yet another surgery.

DapperButch · 06-20-2011, 03:31 PM

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DapperButch, a question about your chemo port...did you ever consider leaving it in or was it a no brainer for you as far as having it removed? My thinking is that it's yet another surgery.

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.

Novelafemme · 06-20-2011, 03:36 PM

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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.

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!

DapperButch · 06-20-2011, 03:37 PM

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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!

Thanks for the positive thoughts! It should be fine. :-)

If you have any more questions/need support, feel free to PM me!

Tommi · 06-20-2011, 08:00 PM

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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.

Milana, my Buddy had her port in for 10 mos. It got infected last month, had it removed, and she now has a pic line, .have to wait 45 days for infection to clear before doing another port.

Colonoscopy*

*My Doc said "All done. Your colon was boring. See you in 5 years.

Went through that last month. OMGAwd. Prior night->62 OZ of water with bottle of Miramax--fllowed by 32 Oz of water with bottle Miramax in AM before exam.

On Weds. I see my Gyne/Oncologist for the 7 year Endometrial CA follow-up

DapperButch · 06-20-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommi

Milana, my Buddy had her port in for 10 mos. It got infected last month, had it removed, and she now has a pic line, .have to wait 45 days for infection to clear before doing another port.

Colonoscopy*

*My Doc said "All done. Your colon was boring. See you in 5 years.

Went through that last month. OMGAwd. Prior night->62 OZ of water with bottle of Miramax--fllowed by 32 Oz of water with bottle Miramax in AM before exam.

On Weds. I see my Gyne/Oncologist for the 7 year Endometrial CA follow-up

Yeppers...the bathroom would be my friend at this moment. Same routine you describe except magnesium citrate in the morning. Some nasty tasting stuff, as I recall.

Thanks for the good luck. Hopefully, my GI doc will say the same thing!

Novelafemme · 06-20-2011, 10:11 PM

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Yeppers...the bathroom would be my friend at this moment. Same routine you describe except magnesium citrate in the morning. Some nasty tasting stuff, as I recall.

Thanks for the good luck. Hopefully, my GI doc will say the same thing!

OH DEAR...even reading the words mag citrate makes me feel queasy. I think I lost a good 6lbs with the bowel prep alone!!!

Thinking of you on Wednesday, Tommi!!!!!

Spirit Dancer · 06-20-2011, 10:29 PM

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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!

Quote:

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.

DapperButch · 06-21-2011, 06:39 PM

I'm in the clear!

Tommi · 06-21-2011, 06:45 PM

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I'm in the clear!

Glad to her the good news.

The_Lady_Snow · 06-21-2011, 06:47 PM

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I'm in the clear!

Congrats!!!!!

That's great news!!

DapperButch · 06-21-2011, 06:49 PM

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Glad to her the good news.

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Congrats!!!!!

That's great news!!

Thanks, Tommi and Lady Snow. I appreciate it.

I wasn't aware how much I was holding my breath until it was over!

The_Lady_Snow · 06-21-2011, 06:54 PM

Yay you should celebrate BIG!

Tommi · 06-21-2011, 06:54 PM

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Thanks, Tommi and Lady Snow. I appreciate it.

I wasn't aware how much I was holding my breath until it was over!

I get it.

7AM tomorrow, 7 year checkup.. So tonite NetFlix & popcorn.

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