I am getting a Mediport put in on Tuesday, 2/5. I've seen them before on patients in the infusion lab, usually for chemotherapy. Has anyone had one before?
All I know is that I have to have a driver, so I guess I'm going to be put under or in a twilight (which is the same thing for me, basically). Is it going to hurt a lot? I've been told that I won't be able to raise my arm for a few days, will I be able to feel it when it's in? What about when the nurse accesses it? I think I'm most concerned about the feeling when it's being accessed, do they use a regular needle or is it a special one?
I am so worried that the first time someone tries to access it, I'm going to have an anxiety attack an pass out. :eek2:
I just want to be able to get my Remicade!!!
All I know is that I have to have a driver, so I guess I'm going to be put under or in a twilight (which is the same thing for me, basically). Is it going to hurt a lot? I've been told that I won't be able to raise my arm for a few days, will I be able to feel it when it's in? What about when the nurse accesses it? I think I'm most concerned about the feeling when it's being accessed, do they use a regular needle or is it a special one?
I am so worried that the first time someone tries to access it, I'm going to have an anxiety attack an pass out. :eek2:
I just want to be able to get my Remicade!!!