Wow, Kit - what a story! And as if a giant AN wasn't enough, you got the wonderful post surgical infection on top of it. And, a PICC line - you won the tri-fecta!
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My AN wasn't nearly as gigantic as yours, but I did have the post surgical return trip to the hospital for an infection in my incision site, followed by 30 days of picc line and twice daily infusions of antibiotics.
Don't know what kind of antibiotic dispensers they gave you, but mine looked like little lemons (or maybe yellow hand grenades) and I was able to walk all over with one if my pocket while it infused. Much easier than a pole and "bag." I think I've got a picture of me with one of lemons somewhere on my blog. The IV infusions really were pretty easy, once I got past the "yuck factor". I had my husband do them the first day, then did myself after that. Hopefully you'll get into a rythm with it. And, I can guarantee you will be one very happy camper when it is time for the PICC line to come out - that was cause for celebration!
Oh, and one other helpful tip on picc lines - since you aren't supposed to get the site wet, showering can be tricky. I found that Glad Press-n-Seal worked brilliantly to seal the entire arm and prevent any moisture from creeping in while I showered. Much easier than trying to encase your arm in a garbage bag!
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Hey, and by the way, welcome to the clubs - all of 'em!
Debbi, cheering you on from NJ