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– Portacath Insertion –

10 – 06 – 16

Due to small veins and scarring from previous PICCs/needles, it has become increasingly difficult to access my veins (even those in my feet!). Like many respiratory patients requiring regular IV antibiotics, I was encouraged to have a portacath put in. This is a small device that sits beneath the skin, and is accessed with a needle when needed to administer IV antibiotics.

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I had the surgery for my port earlier this week. The port went in well, however I had a severe headache post-op so and had to stay in overnight for observation. I’m feeling much better now, and I’m excited about all the things I’ll be able to do when the site has healed – running, biking, kayaking and all the other activities I couldn’t do with a PICC line in!

 

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– Better Out Than In –

06 – 06 – 16

Better Out Than In was fittingly named in reference to my coughing… that being mucus is better out of the lungs than in! Thanks George!