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Kit W

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PICC Line
« on: November 25, 2008, 11:35:53 am »
Hurrah,  Just had my PICC line removed, that's 4 hour's of my day back  ;D

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jazzfunkanne

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Re: PICC Line
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 11:54:57 am »
kit whats a picc line?
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Re: PICC Line
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 12:27:35 pm »
YOU'RE PICC-less!! 
Congratulations!!  Now you can take a real shower!! 
So happy for you!

K   ;D
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Re: PICC Line
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2008, 02:28:45 pm »
Yay!  Hooray for no PICC line!! Kay and I can certainly relate to the joy of being picc-less.

BTW, a PICC line is a Peripherally Inserted Cardiac Catheter - it's a way for the patient to administer their own IV drip at home.  It is used for people on a long course of IV antibiotics or other meds.  Similar to a port that many cancer patients use for chemo.  Not a club you want to join!

Debbi, happily picc-less in New Jersey
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Re: PICC Line
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2008, 02:51:29 pm »
Kit:

Congrats to you on losing the PICC!  These 'small' victories are important and keep us going so enjoy it - and look forward to more progress as your healing continues.  :)

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Re: PICC Line
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2008, 06:21:43 pm »
Hey Kit,
Good to hear you're done with the PICC.  Have a great Thanksgiving.
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Re: PICC Line
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2008, 07:03:06 pm »
Kit,
Glad  to hear your PICCless!  Just one more thing to be thankful for. 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
Wendy
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