Whining and complaining
Well, if I hated my Hickman, I have no words strong enough to describe my loathing of my PICC. Right now it hurts like crazy whenever I move or bend it, but I'm supposed to move it to ensure good bloodflow (is that right, April?) to the area. Hoping this hurting thing will go away in a few days, but it is most definately distracting now. The worst thing though is that I can't do ANYTHING. It's placed on the inside of my bicep. I can't hook up, unhook, change the dressing, anything by myself. I'm terrified of how getting clean with this thing stuck in my arm is going to work. IS NOT COOL. It forces me to ask for help, something I'm not comfortable doing. Maybe it'll be a good learning experience. It's looking like a new hickman will be placed sometime next weekend. 12 days. I'm not sure I can make it 12 days.
I am so thankful for my absolutely wonderful roomie who is taking care of me for the time being. I don't think I would make it without her. You are amazing.
*EDIT*
The nurse who came to change my dressing brought me an extender so now I can actually do things for myself. Very helpful. Also, I figured out how to take a shower and keep this thing dry. It's more than a little bit of a hassle and slightly painful, but do-able. Lissa will not be too gross these next two weeks. Always a positive thing. Now we just need to make it stop hurting (and keep me from stepping on the line and pulling on it)!
I am so thankful for my absolutely wonderful roomie who is taking care of me for the time being. I don't think I would make it without her. You are amazing.
*EDIT*
The nurse who came to change my dressing brought me an extender so now I can actually do things for myself. Very helpful. Also, I figured out how to take a shower and keep this thing dry. It's more than a little bit of a hassle and slightly painful, but do-able. Lissa will not be too gross these next two weeks. Always a positive thing. Now we just need to make it stop hurting (and keep me from stepping on the line and pulling on it)!