sounds crazy but i'm certain someone is doing this or knows how.. is there something i can purchase to protect my PICC Line so i can swim? -- sonicbmx
[ 30. March 2008, 01:35 AM: Message edited by: sonicbmx ]
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I'm not sure there's anything that can protect the PICC site completely from total immersion in water.
I remember sitting in a jacuzzi with my arm held up in the air. Got some strange looks!
Maybe someone else has some ideas.
Posted by Mtgirl (Member # 13278) on :
I don't think there is anything available to make a dressing water-tight. There are big risks involved with even getting your picc wet, let alone submerging, so be careful. I, too, taped saran wrap around mine and sat in a hot tub with my arm hanging out. I got the "why is she in here" looks. It was comical.
Posted by savebabe (Member # 9847) on :
I would not swim with a picc line....it is way to dangerous.
Posted by notkrazybrian (Member # 10621) on :
heck no do not attempt to swim with a picc line!!!
Posted by sonicbmx (Member # 12949) on :
thanks MomFromTexas.. you made my day - that's exactly what i'm looking for!
if there's a will, there's always a way. yes, i am a nut and i'm getting one asap. i'll report back after my first session. -- sonicbmx
Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
You want to risk your life with a device that will supposedly keep water out? The warranty could be useless, given the consequences!
A PICC line is not to be taken lightly.
daise Posted by IMHisda (Member # 6998) on :
I was happy to find Xerosox with my PICC just so I could take a shower. You will love it.
It is airtight but still gets pretty damp so you may not want to swim with it. I know if I did freestyle or back stroke I would have pulled my PICC too much.
Make sure you're posture is good with the PICC. My crummy posture for 9 mos. during my PICC has turned into a very bad habit affecting my shoulders and my back. Still getting PT for this problem and I got the PICC out in summer of 05. Hope that helps.
Posted by Dawn in VA (Member # 9693) on :
I would NOT swim with a PICC, no way no way.
Posted by Dawn in VA (Member # 9693) on :
I would NOT swim with a PICC, no way no way.
Posted by breezywings (Member # 9222) on :
I used the Xerosox thingy and it was TERRIBLE!! I have very thin arms and it never seemed to seal around them. Also, even when I just bathed, my arm would be wet. On two occassions, I had to have an immediate dressing change because of the water.
Big risk to swim. I wouldn't do it even if someone was hawking the best device since the wheel.
The risk outweighs the benefit, think of it that way and try to find another way of exercise.
Posted by Michelle M (Member # 7200) on :
Here is a handy PICC cover for showering; way easier than wrapping:
However, that said, I would not swim with it or anything else. It's an invitation to disaster. Sonic, you're a bad boy. Twenty lashes with a wet swim noodle!!
Michelle
Posted by Mathias (Member # 5298) on :
I agree, Xerosox is good for a shower but I don't think swimming with a PICC is a good idea.
Posted by David95928 (Member # 3521) on :
A line is a significant infection risk, even when no chances are taken. There's no way I would try that.
Posted by AmandaM (Member # 17466) on :
Michelle -- might I ask where you purchased that specific protector>
Posted by ebbakarin (Member # 16362) on :
The Dry-pro company makes a product that claims you can go swimming with. I had one for showering and it worked infinitely better than the bungy held sleeve I had before, but I was too scared to go swimming with my PICC given the consequences.
You could swim with the Dry-Pro PICC cover. Make sure you buy the proper size. Try it out at home in the shower first to make sure it seals well. Have fun!
Posted by garunner (Member # 19474) on :
Sonic, In addition to the obvious dangers of getting your PICC wet, as well stated above, don't forget, you shouldn't really use that arm for intense exercise, lifting, etc.
I was instructed not to carry heavy bags, use my arm in a vacuuming motion or in a "painting a wall" motion.
Posted by lymeparfait (Member # 14268) on :
If you mean actually doing laps...it's a no no.
If you mean protecting the pic from splashes, than it will work.
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