Wednesday, August 13, 2008

One week PICC

Yesterday when I was prepping my IV and letting the line fill, I forgot to engage the brake on the line. The fluid raced down the tube, I engaged the brake though there were some huge air bubbles in the line. So, paranoid as I am, I drained about half a shot glass away to get rid of most of the bubbles.

Last night, friend came over, I didn't feel too great for the first little while though I did feel better around 8pm, just in time for dinner. Barbequed Salmon, Ratatouille, & creamy dill potatoes. Yup that was some good eatin. Watched some Olympics and after the evening was over I had a good sleep.

The PICCs been in for a week now. Went in to get the dressing changed today. The cute nurse was impressed I remembered her name... of course I did, I'm obviously feeling well enough to notice and remember these very important things. Though honestly, I remember all the Nurses names at the community health centre.

Just a couple times throughout the day did I have those temporary lightly piercing headaches.

When I ran my IV today, the fluid came down a bit quick, again, causing some bubbles, though I managed to flick them up the line and it was very minimal.

This early evening I was feeling a bit whacked out and took it easy, feeling a bit stumbly and had one of those sudden heart stopping sensations. After relaxing a bit I went to the folks for dinner as an Uncle of mine was in town, had an Aunt visiting as well and of course my brother's still here.

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