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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.
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savebabe
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I would not swim with a picc line....it is way to dangerous.
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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.
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I would NOT swim with a PICC, no way no way.
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Dawn in VA
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I would NOT swim with a PICC, no way no way.
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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.
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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!!
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I agree, Xerosox is good for a shower but I don't think swimming with a PICC is a good idea.
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A line is a significant infection risk, even when no chances are taken. There's no way I would try that.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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