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Hopefully some relief from collapsed veins
I will never doubt the benefits of having private health insurance again. Just got a phone call saying I can have an appointment with the surgeon in 2 hours time this afternoon and have surgery for t...
Hi Nadine. Glad you're getting a port. Best thing I did, & I only had 6 cycles of chemo. Be prepared for quite a bit of swelling. I felt like I had a 3rd breast when I woke up. It was also uncomfortable to move for a week or 2, from a muscular perspective. My port was used for chemo 4 days post insertion, & I don't think it was any more uncomfortable than subsequent accessing.
You recently made a comment on where you are from, so I know the surgeon you'll be seeing, & he's excellent, as was the care I received at the private hospital.
Will be thinking of you,
take care, Lyn