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Hey Linda,
Don was mildly sedated when they put his port in. He never had any pain afterwards.
Ports are a true Godsend. They just tell Don to take a deep breath when they access it and he just said it's more like a little sting - and sometimes he can't even tell they have accessed it.
Now that he's transfusions independent he has to have it flushed with saline and Heparin every six weeks. Otherwise he can't even tell it's there.
He has not had the first bit of trouble. It is just under the skin about an inch or two above his left nipple. Al will never regret getting it.
You have both been in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up and keep the faith! Take care of yourself too - if that's possible.
God Bless,
Sally
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