Crohnie..... i would highly recommend the port. I was the same way. 3 Years ago while in the hosp. for 36 days, my veins finally became totally useless. Not even a pic line would last more than 4-5...
I have been on pain meds for about 5 years now, started with darvocet & hydocodone 7.5 given to me by my gastro,and have progressed up now to oxycodone 20 mg and hydrocodone 10 mg for breakthrew...