Here is my picc line. I have two tubes and I alternate them each time I give myself an infusion. It might be silly but I feel a little accomplished after each one. It is one thing that I can do, without pain, and it makes me better everyday.
The other picture is the supplies I was sent home with. Lot and lots of meds!
At this point since my surgery, 2 weeks and a day I still can't get my chest wet so no shower, havent tried to drive yet partly because my husband doesn't want me to and I'm not sure if I have the range of movement to. I'm still wearing button up shirts and nothing over my head and I have a hard time putting my hair in a pony tail. I am to reach for things a bit over my head, with a little discomfort, wash my hair by sitting on the tub and slouching over (big yay), can use my arms a bit to lay down and get up. I put a bit of pressure on them which makes it so much easier getting out of bed.
Even though I am working through this infection and still have my drains and picc line on my right side, I'm feeling stronger. BTW, my right side is much weaker and painful than the left with all these tubes in. I'm hoping my drains come out next week.
I haven't received any injections in my expanders yet, the only thing I'm waiting for is the drainage to stop. The infusions won't delay that process!!!! I had a dream the other night that I finally got an injection and I was so happy! ! Lol I'm getting a bit self conscious with flat chest and my drainage bulbs protruding under my shirt. Not to mention I'm bloated with the constipation. :-\ I don't think I will mind just the my flat chest plus I won't have it for very much longer.
I had my physical therapy consult yesterday, it is going to be painful amd challenging but I'm ready to get back to myself again!! I will go 2-3 x a week. The Dr. said I will be setting my own pace, I will be pushing myself!
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