Questions about a port

[Honeyfresh]

I recently got a port inserted in September of 2008. My home health nurse came out to flush it a few days ago and she was shocked and a little which, which when she told me this it made me nervous, but it has moved over about an inch from where they first inserted it and I can easily move it side to side about an inch either way. Is this normal? I thought it was because I have no pain, bruising or anything and so I thought it was ok. Also everytime they try to access my port they have to stick me about 2 or 3 times before they can finally ge it in. Has anyone else experienced this? I am still adjusting to my port so I'm not sure whats normal and whats not.

 

[Honeyfresh]

I recently got a port inserted in September of 2008. My home health nurse came out to flush it a few days ago and she was shocked and a little which, which when she told me this it made me nervous, but it has moved over about an inch from where they first inserted it and I can easily move it side to side about an inch either way. Is this normal? I thought it was because I have no pain, bruising or anything and so I thought it was ok. Also everytime they try to access my port they have to stick me about 2 or 3 times before they can finally ge it in. Has anyone else experienced this? I am still adjusting to my port so I'm not sure whats normal and whats not.

 

[Honeyfresh]

I recently got a port inserted in September of 2008. My home health nurse came out to flush it a few days ago and she was shocked and a little which, which when she told me this it made me nervous, but it has moved over about an inch from where they first inserted it and I can easily move it side to side about an inch either way. Is this normal? I thought it was because I have no pain, bruising or anything and so I thought it was ok. Also everytime they try to access my port they have to stick me about 2 or 3 times before they can finally ge it in. Has anyone else experienced this? I am still adjusting to my port so I'm not sure whats normal and whats not.

 

[Honeyfresh]

I recently got a port inserted in September of 2008. My home health nurse came out to flush it a few days ago and she was shocked and a little which, which when she told me this it made me nervous, but it has moved over about an inch from where they first inserted it and I can easily move it side to side about an inch either way. Is this normal? I thought it was because I have no pain, bruising or anything and so I thought it was ok. Also everytime they try to access my port they have to stick me about 2 or 3 times before they can finally ge it in. Has anyone else experienced this? I am still adjusting to my port so I'm not sure whats normal and whats not.

 

[Honeyfresh]

I recently got a port inserted in September of 2008. My home health nurse came out to flush it a few days ago and she was shocked and a little which, which when she told me this it made me nervous, but it has moved over about an inch from where they first inserted it and I can easily move it side to side about an inch either way. Is this normal? I thought it was because I have no pain, bruising or anything and so I thought it was ok. Also everytime they try to access my port they have to stick me about 2 or 3 times before they can finally ge it in. Has anyone else experienced this? I am still adjusting to my port so I'm not sure whats normal and whats not.

 

[just1more]

Some movement is fine. Depending on where they put it, it may slide a bit. My son's shifts about 1/2" easily.

As for 2-3 sticks, NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The process is that you locate and stablize the port w/ the non-needle holding hand, and then stick in the center.

If they are stablizing it, then it won't move and it is easy to hit.

Honestly, unless it is where you physcially can't, I would strongly suggest that you learn to flush yourself. It is not hard, and then you are fully in control.

Just my $0.02

 

[just1more]

Some movement is fine. Depending on where they put it, it may slide a bit. My son's shifts about 1/2" easily.

As for 2-3 sticks, NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The process is that you locate and stablize the port w/ the non-needle holding hand, and then stick in the center.

If they are stablizing it, then it won't move and it is easy to hit.

Honestly, unless it is where you physcially can't, I would strongly suggest that you learn to flush yourself. It is not hard, and then you are fully in control.

Just my $0.02

 

[just1more]

Some movement is fine. Depending on where they put it, it may slide a bit. My son's shifts about 1/2" easily.

As for 2-3 sticks, NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The process is that you locate and stablize the port w/ the non-needle holding hand, and then stick in the center.

If they are stablizing it, then it won't move and it is easy to hit.

Honestly, unless it is where you physcially can't, I would strongly suggest that you learn to flush yourself. It is not hard, and then you are fully in control.

Just my $0.02

 

[just1more]

Some movement is fine. Depending on where they put it, it may slide a bit. My son's shifts about 1/2" easily.

As for 2-3 sticks, NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The process is that you locate and stablize the port w/ the non-needle holding hand, and then stick in the center.

If they are stablizing it, then it won't move and it is easy to hit.

Honestly, unless it is where you physcially can't, I would strongly suggest that you learn to flush yourself. It is not hard, and then you are fully in control.

Just my $0.02

 

[just1more]

Some movement is fine. Depending on where they put it, it may slide a bit. My son's shifts about 1/2" easily.
<br />
<br />As for 2-3 sticks, NOT ACCEPTABLE.
<br />
<br />The process is that you locate and stablize the port w/ the non-needle holding hand, and then stick in the center.
<br />
<br />If they are stablizing it, then it won't move and it is easy to hit.
<br />
<br />Honestly, unless it is where you physcially can't, I would strongly suggest that you learn to flush yourself. It is not hard, and then you are fully in control.
<br />
<br />Just my $0.02

 

[Kelli]

When I got my port, they told me the scar would be below it and after 'unwrapping' the bandage, the scar is above it. I freaked a little but the dr said it's fine.

I think that all of the movement on your port sounds like it's not 'sewn' in well enough. And I agree, they shouldn't have to poke you that many times. I'd check back with the dr about the placement/movement and I'd tell any nurse before accessing to hold the port because it moves. If they have a firm grip on it, it should stay put while getting the needle in it.

That sounds awful. I hope it's ok and easily fixable. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

kelli
31 f CF

 

[Kelli]

When I got my port, they told me the scar would be below it and after 'unwrapping' the bandage, the scar is above it. I freaked a little but the dr said it's fine.

I think that all of the movement on your port sounds like it's not 'sewn' in well enough. And I agree, they shouldn't have to poke you that many times. I'd check back with the dr about the placement/movement and I'd tell any nurse before accessing to hold the port because it moves. If they have a firm grip on it, it should stay put while getting the needle in it.

That sounds awful. I hope it's ok and easily fixable. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

kelli
31 f CF

 

[Kelli]

When I got my port, they told me the scar would be below it and after 'unwrapping' the bandage, the scar is above it. I freaked a little but the dr said it's fine.

I think that all of the movement on your port sounds like it's not 'sewn' in well enough. And I agree, they shouldn't have to poke you that many times. I'd check back with the dr about the placement/movement and I'd tell any nurse before accessing to hold the port because it moves. If they have a firm grip on it, it should stay put while getting the needle in it.

That sounds awful. I hope it's ok and easily fixable. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

kelli
31 f CF

 

[Kelli]

When I got my port, they told me the scar would be below it and after 'unwrapping' the bandage, the scar is above it. I freaked a little but the dr said it's fine.

I think that all of the movement on your port sounds like it's not 'sewn' in well enough. And I agree, they shouldn't have to poke you that many times. I'd check back with the dr about the placement/movement and I'd tell any nurse before accessing to hold the port because it moves. If they have a firm grip on it, it should stay put while getting the needle in it.

That sounds awful. I hope it's ok and easily fixable. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

kelli
31 f CF

 

[Kelli]

When I got my port, they told me the scar would be below it and after 'unwrapping' the bandage, the scar is above it. I freaked a little but the dr said it's fine.
<br />
<br />I think that all of the movement on your port sounds like it's not 'sewn' in well enough. And I agree, they shouldn't have to poke you that many times. I'd check back with the dr about the placement/movement and I'd tell any nurse before accessing to hold the port because it moves. If they have a firm grip on it, it should stay put while getting the needle in it.
<br />
<br />That sounds awful. I hope it's ok and easily fixable. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />kelli
<br />31 f CF

 

[JenDiS]

What could have happened is the surgeon created a bigger pocket for the port to be in which is why its moving around so much.

How do I know that, because the ***** who put my first port in did that to me and for 4 years I had numerous problems...no blood returns, 3-4 sticks to get the needle in right, needle was popping out of my skin because the port moved around so much, also coughing moved my port around so much it too popped the needle right out.

I advise you go back to your surgeon asap and talk to her/him about this. Because it will become a bigger problem.

 

[JenDiS]

What could have happened is the surgeon created a bigger pocket for the port to be in which is why its moving around so much.

How do I know that, because the ***** who put my first port in did that to me and for 4 years I had numerous problems...no blood returns, 3-4 sticks to get the needle in right, needle was popping out of my skin because the port moved around so much, also coughing moved my port around so much it too popped the needle right out.

I advise you go back to your surgeon asap and talk to her/him about this. Because it will become a bigger problem.

 

[JenDiS]

What could have happened is the surgeon created a bigger pocket for the port to be in which is why its moving around so much.

How do I know that, because the ***** who put my first port in did that to me and for 4 years I had numerous problems...no blood returns, 3-4 sticks to get the needle in right, needle was popping out of my skin because the port moved around so much, also coughing moved my port around so much it too popped the needle right out.

I advise you go back to your surgeon asap and talk to her/him about this. Because it will become a bigger problem.

 

[JenDiS]

What could have happened is the surgeon created a bigger pocket for the port to be in which is why its moving around so much.

How do I know that, because the ***** who put my first port in did that to me and for 4 years I had numerous problems...no blood returns, 3-4 sticks to get the needle in right, needle was popping out of my skin because the port moved around so much, also coughing moved my port around so much it too popped the needle right out.

I advise you go back to your surgeon asap and talk to her/him about this. Because it will become a bigger problem.

 

[JenDiS]

What could have happened is the surgeon created a bigger pocket for the port to be in which is why its moving around so much.
<br />
<br />How do I know that, because the ***** who put my first port in did that to me and for 4 years I had numerous problems...no blood returns, 3-4 sticks to get the needle in right, needle was popping out of my skin because the port moved around so much, also coughing moved my port around so much it too popped the needle right out.
<br />
<br />I advise you go back to your surgeon asap and talk to her/him about this. Because it will become a bigger problem.