Urostomy stoma

Hi Susb 

I haven’t had a port, as I had a cannula for my chemo, but from my understanding it’s not a long procedure to have it inserted-I thought it took about an hour? 

I’m not sure if you are asking whether you could empty your bag during the port insertion procedure or while you’re having the immunotherapy? I hope someone who has had port can come along and help with their experience,

Sarah xx

Thank you Sarah I have had chemotherapy and immunotherapy for just under two years so unfortunately my veins are bad and very difficult to cannulate I was just worried really about the port being put in and if I can’t get up to empty my bag I would hate it to start leaking 

Hi Susb 

I completely get where you’re coming from-any leak is horrible. If I were you I’d ask when you go to have the port fitted what the arrangement would be if you need to empty the bag. I didn’t have stomas when I was having chemo, but was up and down like a yo-yo to use the loo, dragging my infusion stand with me! 

I hope it goes smoothly on Thursday and you get some reassurance about your bag emptying.

Sarah xx