I had mine out last Tuesday.
In hospital with vascular surgeon who put it in, but only under heavy sedation apparently with a local anaesthetic. I didn't know any different from a regualr anaesthetic, but it was quick. Probably 1 1/2 hours from being wheeled to the theatre to sitting up having a tea and sandwiches. Same restrictions with food and water prior to surgery.
A bit woozy for the rest of the day, no pain.
it has been rather tender in the area for the last week, and some bruising. Two small incisions, no stitches. No swimming until healed.
One thing I have noticed though is that I am healing a lot more slowly than I expect to.
Not sure if that is still a result of treatment or because I am now on Femara and Palbociclib (Pallas trial)
One end of the larger incision is a red spot and sore.
I am going to the GP today anyway, so I will get it checked.
I did check with my Oncologist several times that I should not be needing it again.
The vascular surgeon said that if I ever needed it again, he could just put another one in.
Or course, I won't need one ever again!
Anyway I am very pleased to no longer have to go and have it flushed out every four weeks.
Psychologically it was a boost, it signified the end of treatment. Yay.
