I have had ports for over 15 years now and, thankfully, never received an infection because I do most of my care. However, I am unfamiliar with Hickmans altogether. When do the stitches come out where they "sewed" the butterfly wings? Will they dissolve? I'm too anxious to wait for my doctor's response tomorrow, so I'm turning to you all. I had the Hickman placed on 11/25, and by Black Friday, it wouldn't draw back blood. What am I doing wrong?

As a side note for my bra-wearing friends, I'm not sure what size I am anymore, but before I got sick, I was a 28JJ (naturally) and always wore a wired bra for support. None of my bras are comfortable anymore. Any suggestions on how to prevent the weight of my mammary glands from pulling the Hickman out?