It's been 1 week (and one day) since I had my second portacath placed, and I'm feeling good. I'm still in quite a bit of pain, and still taking pain relief, but I'm hoping when I get my needle removed tomorrow I will be able to move my arm slightly better. The operation itself went really well, I was in theatre for a little longer expected though, they originally said about One and a half hours but it ended up being 3 hours In Theatre and then a little more time in recovery. I was in a lot of pain when I woke up but the nurses were great and I had every single pain relief I could have had! (Morphine, general and local anaesthetic, paracetamol, ibuprofen and another one that I can't remember!)
We just have to keep everything crossed that my second port will last just s long as my first one, which was around 7 years! I'm so grateful for my port, and I know for a fact I would struggle having my treatments without one due to me being really scared of needles. It is quite literally a life saver in my eyes!
I'm never too old for a bravery certificate! Haha..
This is the position of my new port! It's pretty much in the same place as last time which I'm happy about!
So as I said before I am getting my gripper needle removed tomorrow as it's the end of my 2 week course of IV antibiotics. I just can't wait to be able to get back to training properly.. (I hate sitting still and watching my team carry on without me!)
Anyway, Thankyou for reading, and all of your continued support. :)
Speak soon,
Emily xo
Hope u get better soon xo
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