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working and PICC lines
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kfw1963
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Julie, I would say no to the lifting. I always work with the picc but I do have a desk job. Although I did snow blow the driveway 2-3 times in December with my picc(probably not the smartest thing with all the vibration). I do have to say that being home and resting is probably better but if you have bills to pay you need to work. I have on occassion stayed in the hospital an extra day or 2 to get some more rest before being sent home as once I'm there I will not rest. I just can't sit still unless I am forced to or I am so sick I cannot get out of bed. I think instead of lifting maybe he could ride a bike or something at the gym. This way he can be active and help his lungs. Anyway, bottom line is I always work but I can understand where a doctor would suggest staying home(although with triplets he might get more rest at work).<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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kfw1963
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Julie, I would say no to the lifting. I always work with the picc but I do have a desk job. Although I did snow blow the driveway 2-3 times in December with my picc(probably not the smartest thing with all the vibration). I do have to say that being home and resting is probably better but if you have bills to pay you need to work. I have on occassion stayed in the hospital an extra day or 2 to get some more rest before being sent home as once I'm there I will not rest. I just can't sit still unless I am forced to or I am so sick I cannot get out of bed. I think instead of lifting maybe he could ride a bike or something at the gym. This way he can be active and help his lungs. Anyway, bottom line is I always work but I can understand where a doctor would suggest staying home(although with triplets he might get more rest at work).<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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kfw1963
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Julie, I would say no to the lifting. I always work with the picc but I do have a desk job. Although I did snow blow the driveway 2-3 times in December with my picc(probably not the smartest thing with all the vibration). I do have to say that being home and resting is probably better but if you have bills to pay you need to work. I have on occassion stayed in the hospital an extra day or 2 to get some more rest before being sent home as once I'm there I will not rest. I just can't sit still unless I am forced to or I am so sick I cannot get out of bed. I think instead of lifting maybe he could ride a bike or something at the gym. This way he can be active and help his lungs. Anyway, bottom line is I always work but I can understand where a doctor would suggest staying home(although with triplets he might get more rest at work).<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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kfw1963
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Julie, I would say no to the lifting. I always work with the picc but I do have a desk job. Although I did snow blow the driveway 2-3 times in December with my picc(probably not the smartest thing with all the vibration). I do have to say that being home and resting is probably better but if you have bills to pay you need to work. I have on occassion stayed in the hospital an extra day or 2 to get some more rest before being sent home as once I'm there I will not rest. I just can't sit still unless I am forced to or I am so sick I cannot get out of bed. I think instead of lifting maybe he could ride a bike or something at the gym. This way he can be active and help his lungs. Anyway, bottom line is I always work but I can understand where a doctor would suggest staying home(although with triplets he might get more rest at work).<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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kfw1963
Guest
Julie, I would say no to the lifting. I always work with the picc but I do have a desk job. Although I did snow blow the driveway 2-3 times in December with my picc(probably not the smartest thing with all the vibration). I do have to say that being home and resting is probably better but if you have bills to pay you need to work. I have on occassion stayed in the hospital an extra day or 2 to get some more rest before being sent home as once I'm there I will not rest. I just can't sit still unless I am forced to or I am so sick I cannot get out of bed. I think instead of lifting maybe he could ride a bike or something at the gym. This way he can be active and help his lungs. Anyway, bottom line is I always work but I can understand where a doctor would suggest staying home(although with triplets he might get more rest at work).<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
I have been told by the PICC nurses, no lifting over 5 lbs with that arm. I went a month without working when i had my 1st PICC placed a few years ago. It was very very straining financially. So, early this year when we were discussing a 2nd PICC, I refused it and had worked out with my CF doc to have my coworkers (I'm a paramedic) place peripheral lines every 3 days so I could continue to work. After some research on the CF team's part, they found no policy of restricted weight lifting in the affected arm. They cleared me to continue working with my PICC in place and I never had a problem with it.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
I have been told by the PICC nurses, no lifting over 5 lbs with that arm. I went a month without working when i had my 1st PICC placed a few years ago. It was very very straining financially. So, early this year when we were discussing a 2nd PICC, I refused it and had worked out with my CF doc to have my coworkers (I'm a paramedic) place peripheral lines every 3 days so I could continue to work. After some research on the CF team's part, they found no policy of restricted weight lifting in the affected arm. They cleared me to continue working with my PICC in place and I never had a problem with it.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
I have been told by the PICC nurses, no lifting over 5 lbs with that arm. I went a month without working when i had my 1st PICC placed a few years ago. It was very very straining financially. So, early this year when we were discussing a 2nd PICC, I refused it and had worked out with my CF doc to have my coworkers (I'm a paramedic) place peripheral lines every 3 days so I could continue to work. After some research on the CF team's part, they found no policy of restricted weight lifting in the affected arm. They cleared me to continue working with my PICC in place and I never had a problem with it.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
I have been told by the PICC nurses, no lifting over 5 lbs with that arm. I went a month without working when i had my 1st PICC placed a few years ago. It was very very straining financially. So, early this year when we were discussing a 2nd PICC, I refused it and had worked out with my CF doc to have my coworkers (I'm a paramedic) place peripheral lines every 3 days so I could continue to work. After some research on the CF team's part, they found no policy of restricted weight lifting in the affected arm. They cleared me to continue working with my PICC in place and I never had a problem with it.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
I have been told by the PICC nurses, no lifting over 5 lbs with that arm. I went a month without working when i had my 1st PICC placed a few years ago. It was very very straining financially. So, early this year when we were discussing a 2nd PICC, I refused it and had worked out with my CF doc to have my coworkers (I'm a paramedic) place peripheral lines every 3 days so I could continue to work. After some research on the CF team's part, they found no policy of restricted weight lifting in the affected arm. They cleared me to continue working with my PICC in place and I never had a problem with it.
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<br />For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.
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<br />For most of us I think taking a few weeks to a month off work is just out of the question. It is for me anyway.