It is funny you mention having your hands free. When I had my first treatment two weeks ago after using the restroom, I kinked the line and it set off alarms. After reading everyone's response to my question, I feel that I made the right decision to get a port. It will be implanted this Tuesday. They mentioned giving me a numbing cream to use before the port is accessed. I told them I definitely wanted it. I am nervous about how it will feel under my skin. I assume that I will eventually get used to it. Thanks for your reply.