Finally getting my port removed tomorrow

[banded_for_life 2]

Best wishes for today!

[I'llsucceed 1]

I hope all went smoothly for you today & that your resting comfortably. Heal well & rest. God Bless

[Rockin' Robyn 15]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm home....The procedure itself was about 45 mins with a 2 hour recovery room time. I have to say, I wasn't expecting it to me this much. I am in just as much pain as I was with the band being put in. He removed the port and left a gaping (and I mean gaping/deep) hole in my stomach to drain out all of the infection. Praise the Lord it is over. I had my nurse friend come over the pack it with gauze, as I couldn't do it to myself. I'll try to take some pictures tomorrow when I have another dressing change. Warning though, it is pretty gaudy and not for the squeamish

Thanks again! You guys are awesome:squareeye

[Penni60 45]

It sounds like you are going through the same thing Lisa (DeLarla) had to do with her port removal. She had a gaping wound and had to pack it as well. I have some pics of her wound around here somewhere. I will let you post yours first.

[Rockin' Robyn 15]

Penni-

That would be great if you could post the pics. I have tried searching under Delarla's posts and couldn't find. Thanks.

[Penni60 45]

I will only post one here. They are pretty gross pics. If you wanna see any more just PM me. The wound is packed with gauze in this pic.

[HeatherGurl 0]

eeeewwwwwwwww, and owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

You poor babies!!! I can't imagine the feeling or pain of that!

Hope you are well!

[GeezerSue 7]

Too many de-ported people...