I went in for my 5th fill today. another 1cc put in. On liquids for today and muchy food tomorrow.

I had the nurse take some pictures so I will try to post them. You notice I said try. I have never done this before so bear with me.

this pic is when He was first starting out you can see My port on the screen.

I'm wondering how much of the actual needle goes into your port/skin.

If it's just a portion of the tip - I wouldn't think it would matter how big the needle itself is.

Thanks, for the info!!!!

Patti

Patti, here is another pic. of the needle all the way in. My local Doc uses a smaller needle and still does the fill. So who knows why they use different needles?

Yes, the needle is huge. But I promise, you shouldn't feel it. I've never been numbed either. It makes kind of a pop sound when the needle enters the port, but other than that it's nothing.

Hi I went in for an adjustment friday and my dr. didnt use a big needle. but it took him a long time to find my port. I have a big bruse where he used the needle. do you usually get a bruse after a fill?

thank you

Hi Bandalina, I get a bruise sometimes. I all depends on how hard my Dr. had to search for my port. :grouphug:

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