Anyone else had a port put in?

I’ve had one put in & removed. Neither hurt during the process. They numb you up really well. You’ll have soreness once the numbing agent wears off. OTC pain reliever was sufficient. Good luck

I’ve had a port twice now, I was worried about the same thing. Never felt it going in or being removed. I also never felt anything when it was accessed (never used a numbing cream). It was so easy and convenient, I was very glad I had it.

dlittkemann : I am so thankful that I got the port. Placement procedure was a breeze, although they only gave me sedation, did not knock me out, so that was different. But no pain whatsoever. Healed fast. There will be two incisions, one under your collarbone and one lower on your chest, if it's like mine.

Getting an IV into my arms or hands is very difficult for every nurse and technician that has tried it. Most of the time it is an ordeal. The port is so easy that there is no pain and no anxiety about whether or not they will find a vein that will work, or if they find one, if it will cooperate.

I agree about wearing a V-neck top to treatment, or layering a tank top under a covering shirt or sweater with buttons. Then they can keep you modest when it's time to access the port.

Best Wishes to everyone. I'm on Day 3 of my 3rd cycle of TC + Neulasta. Side effects manageable so far. Hopeful.

My port was put in 8 years ago, under sedation. No pain afterward. A/c is hard on veins, I don’t like getting stuck multiple times. One and done. The nurses use a freeze spray on me.

I still have it, don’t want it out.

As for a/c itself, it was pretty hard on me. Nothing, even water, tasted good. I tried to eat what I could. Stayed in touch with MOs office for help. Drink lots of fluids. Gatorade or similar is good.

The Nulasta shot the next day didn’t bother me much. But I had an hour to do anything because I needed a nap!!! Now I’ve heard they’re using a preprogrammed device so you don’t have to drag your tired self in for the shot. Some take NON drowsy Claritin to help with bone pain from the stuff.

I just got my port put in on the 10th. I was sedated (so I remember nothing). It did hurt a bit when I first woke up, but the nurse gave me a shot and nothing hurt after that. I slept most of the day. It was a tad sore to sleep on the next two nights, but other than that not bad. They tried to use it two days later when I had an MRI, but it was too swollen and they couldn't find the bumps. That was mostly because I'm allergic to everything and reacted to the adhesive on the bandage they'd covered it with. Story of my life. Lol. I'm excited for them to use it and save my poor bruised arm.

I was sedated for the insertion, done on a Monday. Tuesday was first infusion. Went great, never had any discomfort with it. I got prescription for Emla creme to put on prior to infusion. I finished my infusions May 2018, still have my port. Doesn't bother, most of the time forget i have it. I go in every 4-6 weeks and have it flushed. MO said I can have it removed anytime..