jamie6girl
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My fev's have been between 23 and 30 percent for a while... Back in 96 they were a lot better, I think 50 percent or so.
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jamie6girl
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My fev's have been between 23 and 30 percent for a while... Back in 96 they were a lot better, I think 50 percent or so.
jamie6girl
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My fev's have been between 23 and 30 percent for a while... Back in 96 they were a lot better, I think 50 percent or so.
jamie6girl
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My fev's have been between 23 and 30 percent for a while... Back in 96 they were a lot better, I think 50 percent or so.
jamie6girl
New member
My fev's have been between 23 and 30 percent for a while... Back in 96 they were a lot better, I think 50 percent or so.
I am sure there are more than a few people on this forum who IV's have not been a regular part of their routine for one reason or another so don't feel alone. I am one of them, not by my own choosing. Reasons vary: insurance, lack of family support, lack of coverage, ignorance of doctors. Whatever the reasons, all we can ever do is look forward and contine to fight harder. You can move into this next challenge, I know you can<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hugs!
I am sure there are more than a few people on this forum who IV's have not been a regular part of their routine for one reason or another so don't feel alone. I am one of them, not by my own choosing. Reasons vary: insurance, lack of family support, lack of coverage, ignorance of doctors. Whatever the reasons, all we can ever do is look forward and contine to fight harder. You can move into this next challenge, I know you can<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hugs!
I am sure there are more than a few people on this forum who IV's have not been a regular part of their routine for one reason or another so don't feel alone. I am one of them, not by my own choosing. Reasons vary: insurance, lack of family support, lack of coverage, ignorance of doctors. Whatever the reasons, all we can ever do is look forward and contine to fight harder. You can move into this next challenge, I know you can<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hugs!
I am sure there are more than a few people on this forum who IV's have not been a regular part of their routine for one reason or another so don't feel alone. I am one of them, not by my own choosing. Reasons vary: insurance, lack of family support, lack of coverage, ignorance of doctors. Whatever the reasons, all we can ever do is look forward and contine to fight harder. You can move into this next challenge, I know you can<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hugs!
I am sure there are more than a few people on this forum who IV's have not been a regular part of their routine for one reason or another so don't feel alone. I am one of them, not by my own choosing. Reasons vary: insurance, lack of family support, lack of coverage, ignorance of doctors. Whatever the reasons, all we can ever do is look forward and contine to fight harder. You can move into this next challenge, I know you can<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hugs!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
NYCLawGirl
New member
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
NYCLawGirl
New member
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
NYCLawGirl
New member
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
NYCLawGirl
New member
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
1) No more PICCs. Ports are easier on your veins, super easy to access, and allow you more flexibility with your schedule.
2) I have had my port for 8 years and have never had a single problem. They can last quite a long time.
3) I had my port put in on an outpatient basis and was back at school the next day. Literally.
4) As a lawyer at a big firm in NYC, I know what it's like to work with workaholics! With my port I can do IVs at the office without worrying - I know the line isn't going to get infected and I don't have any pain around the access site like I used to with PICCs. In fact, I am doing IVs right now and no one in the office knows. I simply close my door, plug myself in, and 30 minutes later disconnect. I know you could do this with a PICC as well, but for me those things just never went smoothly.
5) This is a little bit odd, but my port is in my inner left upper arm. They do not "have" to be in your chest, although some people apparently prefer this. I wanted it in my arm because it is noticable - it will look like a small circle sticking up under your skin. When mine is not accessed it is miniscule, and I wear tank tops without any self-consciousness. Like I said, I was 18 when I got the port and I was self-conscious about my breasts. You may feel differently and I imagine there must be some reason docs prefer it in the chest, but I am always surprised to learn that most people think they have no options when it comes to placement.
Feel free to private message me if you have any more questions about my port and/or working with IVs.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NYCLawGirl</b></i>
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
</end quote></div>
OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
</end quote></div>
OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NYCLawGirl</b></i>
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
</end quote></div>
OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
</end quote></div>
OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NYCLawGirl</b></i>
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
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OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
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OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NYCLawGirl</b></i>
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
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OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
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OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NYCLawGirl</b></i>
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
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OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.
Jennifer,
My advice is to totally get a port! I was completely resistant to the idea as well when I got mine put in, but I got one put in after a nurse accidently put a PICC line into my artery and nearly left me brain dead (disgusting, I know). At the time I was 18, had a baseline of 85%, and was getting IVs maybe once a year, so the concept of needing a permanent line was confusing, but I can honestly say I have never once regretted it. Things to think about:
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OMG the SAME thing happened to me!! The "best" nurse at putting in PICC lines put one in my artery! We figured it out the next morning when my hand was so sensitive that even touching toilet paper felt like a thousand knives stabbing my fingers (and it had been hurting all night but I didn't like my night nurse and didn't say anything). My hand was also starting to swell. Removing the PICC line was terrible - my artery spasmed and it took me about an hour or 2 to remove it (they let me do it myself) and my arm hurt for 2 weeks afterwards - so much in the first few days I was constantly in tears due to the pain. I had a HUGE bruise on my arm where my artery bled and the blood settled into the tissue and I had limited movement and had to go to a session of physical therapy to help. I was 19 and doing really well - IVs once or twice a year. I heard that after that incident all the nurses had to go to classes about proper PICC line placement. I have a feeling they feel like they dodged a bullet (I probably could have sued)
After that experience and previous experiences of needing several (up to 7) pokes to get a PICC line I opted for the Port. After getting the port I was still going in once or twice a year. And as of right now I haven't needed IVs in 3 years. I still don't regret the port and am very happy with my decision.
My port is in my chest right below my collar bone. I am not underweight (I weigh almost 130 and am 5'5) and it doesn't really stick out and the scar has faded a lot. I wear tank tops all summer long with no problem.