Attempted portacath insertion
Hi ladies,
Yesterday I went in for my portacath insertion. I came out with two wounds and no portacath = one very disappointed woman.
They told me my veins were too small, and I am petite so the...
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Hi Sam09,
I was absolutely terrified at having the port inserted. I spoke to the hospital about this and they arranged some medication to help me. I also took a friend who kept me distracted while waiting for the procedure. I really didn't want it done but felt that this was part and parcel of my treatment and just had to deal with it. One foot forward. The veins in my arm had collapsed and I could barely move my arm so any chemo was going to be difficult and painful. Treatment was so much better with the port inserted. I do hope that you go ahead with the procedure. It is not all bad news. Wishing you all the best xx
I was absolutely terrified at having the port inserted. I spoke to the hospital about this and they arranged some medication to help me. I also took a friend who kept me distracted while waiting for the procedure. I really didn't want it done but felt that this was part and parcel of my treatment and just had to deal with it. One foot forward. The veins in my arm had collapsed and I could barely move my arm so any chemo was going to be difficult and painful. Treatment was so much better with the port inserted. I do hope that you go ahead with the procedure. It is not all bad news. Wishing you all the best xx