Monday, June 1, 2009
Mediport Removed :)
This morning I had my mediport removed. I had a decision to go with conscious sedation or just the local numbing. I asked the surgeon which he preferred and why.
He said 90% of his patients do NOT get the consious sedation and they have no problem and walk out of here after the procedure is finished. The other 10% have to be wheeled up to a room and wait for another two hours before they can be released.
I opted to just go with the local numbing. The only pain I felt was the needle pokes into my chest to numb the area. After a little less than one hour it was out and I was given instructions on care for the next several days.
It's just now starting to feel sore/uncomfortable, so tylenol should calm that down and I'll probably rest awhile on the couch. It's not having it out so much that I feel good about, but more for what it represents!
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I got mine removed. The same day. With only the local. It's great to have that thing out, but truth be told I had gotten used to it and now it seems strange not to have the bump. Anyhow, hope you are staying healthy!
Aloha,
RH
Did they use the medical durabond on your incision too, Charles?
Whatever happened to good old stitches?
Hope that you are doing well my friend!
-Mike
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