Results of Dye Study

I went in this morning to have the dye study of my port to check for fractures or leaking.  Immediately they were able to tell that the port had not been accessed in the right place.  The surgeon who placed the port put the access point below the incision and very deep, so it is very difficult to tell where it is from the outside.  The nurse had actually accessed it through the catheter and that is why she was able to get a blood return.  They rely heavily upon the blood return to tell them that the port has been accessed properly but in this case it was not enough.  They removed the needle from yesterday and accessed the port in the proper place using the x-ray as guidance.  They used a needle that was one inch, but it was not long enough.  They went to find a longer needle and then tried again.  This time they were able to access the port properly and inject the dye.  The results showed that the port did not seem to be damaged and there was no leaking.  He then marked a circle around the port area and advised me to keep it marked with a Sharpie when it begins to fade and always make sure they use a longer needle.  It is possible for them to go in and try to raise the port, but at this point I am comfortable with them trying again with the knowledge they received today.  I am waiting for a call from my oncologist to let me know her opinion on how to proceed.  I am thankful that God is in control and resting in his promise that "All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28 KJV)