Reply To: medi-port

The first port they put in my arm. It interfeared with a nerve in there, and I could not flex my index finger. It stayed out all the time. Not good for finger thumb function. It was removed very shortly thereafter, and put in my chest. That was in Jan of 2003 and I’ve had no problems with it since. And, My finger got back it’s flexability in about 2 weeks. Thankfully ! I also appreciate the port for the ease of getting labs done. Since I get my I V I G three days in a row, they leave the needle in for the three days, and flush it with heprin and saline each morning. Then remove it at the end of the third day. You have made a good choice. Do not worry, anxiety just saps your strength. It will be just fine.
Mary Ann