I agree with Scarlett81 about the 'abx wipe out factor' <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I'm not a nap person, but when I'm on IVs, I take a couple hours nap every day. It really zaps my energy level, making me feel like I'm worse. When I'm done with the round, my energy comes back and then I feel much better.
I'm sure since you've never done home IVs, you will either be admitted briefly to learn how to use your PICC or they will send a home health nurse to your house to help you. I no longer use home health, but instead just go into clinic once a week for dressing/line changes, labs etc. Home health pharmacies delivery your drugs and all supplies right to the house.
I've had about 20 PICCs, all placed in radiology under ultrasound and lidocaine. I'm one of the few that can feel the lines being threaded all the way in, not painful but very freaky feeling. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> If you're uncomfortable during insertion, just ask for more lido, they are usually happy to comply.
Good luck, try not to stress about it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I'm not a nap person, but when I'm on IVs, I take a couple hours nap every day. It really zaps my energy level, making me feel like I'm worse. When I'm done with the round, my energy comes back and then I feel much better.
I'm sure since you've never done home IVs, you will either be admitted briefly to learn how to use your PICC or they will send a home health nurse to your house to help you. I no longer use home health, but instead just go into clinic once a week for dressing/line changes, labs etc. Home health pharmacies delivery your drugs and all supplies right to the house.
I've had about 20 PICCs, all placed in radiology under ultrasound and lidocaine. I'm one of the few that can feel the lines being threaded all the way in, not painful but very freaky feeling. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> If you're uncomfortable during insertion, just ask for more lido, they are usually happy to comply.
Good luck, try not to stress about it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">