Basically, there is a triangular object under my skin that is appx 1/2" in depth that has a rubber type covering that a needle can puncture to get the chemicals in, but when the needle is pulled out, the rubber covering seals back up again. There is a tube from that 'port' that has already been inserted into a vein in my chest. so when the needle goes into me, it isn't going into a vein - it is going into the rubber thing in my chest which is already in my vein. (I know, it sounds and is gross).
The first picture is the one to give you an idea of where it is located on my chest and how big it is to scale. Then I zoomed in on it to give you the full grossness of it - complete with the leftover adhesive from the bandages that look like boogers on my chest. (I was going to photoshop it out, but then decided it was grosser - and funnier - with them in....)
Enjoy!!! lol
I didn't have a port. I had a PICC line. I "just" had a 12" tube hanging out of my arm for 9 weeks. I couldn't get it wet, so it looks like this would be easier for you-mindyou, once I had the tube, then I had no more needles. They even took blood from the "hose".
ReplyDeleteGood for you. You said you were not "fond" of needles!!!
Linda