demonfoo

590 pts ยท April 1, 2011


I recently bought one of these.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

4) If you grow hair in the area where the port is, shave it. I did it every week or so (I also had to shave around my ileostomy... so much fun). Keep some disposable razors handy for this.

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

3) They'll give you a tube of numbing cream for it. Keep it handy, and follow instructions for using it. You can also use Glad Press-n-Seal paper to cover the site of the port once you've prepped it with numbing cream, rather than an actual medical adhesive thingy - they may or may not actually suggest this, but it's what was recommended to me, and it worked well for the job. It's cheap.

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3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

2) You'd be surprised how often you brush that area with your hands or arms. Just after they put the port in, _this will hurt_. Try to avoid doing that. If you can't (I still hit it various times before my skin healed), be ready for it to hurt.

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3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

(Stupid Enter key.)

I used to have a port (yay cancer), so I actually do have a little advice.

1) You may not know what it is; take a deep breath. It's a thing that goes under your skin that a special needle will connect into, to make it easier to access your bloodstream. It freaked me out at first. You'll (sorta) get used to it. Trust me, it is in fact way better than the alternative.

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3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pretty sure from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They fired him *eventually*. After paying out settlements for his harassment and insisting he'd done nothing wrong.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There never will be a reboot. There is nothing better than the original. End of.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No. He was cremated, and Mary Austin was given his ashes. She buried them and has said she will *never* reveal where.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The Cheat is grounded.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

When MTV showed music videos.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

6 months was the sentence. (Rapist) Brock Turner *served* 3 months.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The sentence was 6 months; (rapist) Brock Turner *served* 3 months in a county jail. For felony charges.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You crazy, beautiful bastard.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"I take it back, I'm not ready for this."

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Until the USPS goes under because they have to pre-fund retirements for mail carriers who haven't even been *born* yet.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Brie Larson.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm just about to have this. Ugh.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's when your brain gets fuzzy and you can't think because of what the chemo does to you.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes. Yes it is.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Chickens are good people.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Never mind that the Hyde Amendment prevents any federal dollars from paying for abortions. Someone needs to learn about laws.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

MEEDLYMEEDLYMOWWWW!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Then act like you care when kids come to you. When I was in school, for all the talk, nobody gave a shit. Caring just made their job harder.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Exactly, they just bring in backup, and most school administrators are more interested in uncomplicating their jobs.

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Not really over... more to the side, it'll never happen again, I'll always call you first.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The nerds love it...

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

West River. Rapid City area. Obviously you are Deadwood area. :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hello fellow South Dakota person!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm not your friend, man.

10 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0