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jennyfromtheblock
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ok, has anyone traveled with a central line? I have talked to the airline, not sure what will happen with the ice pack situation, but I am prepared for anything. The woman told me I could only have 3 oz freezer packs...that's funny

But what do you do on the beach or in the sun with a hickman catheter? I know I can cover it with an aqua guard to protect from any splashing water. I know I can't go swimming.

How do you protect from the sun? I'm sure that a sunburn under a tegaderm is not a good idea. And it will be quite hot so wearing a shirt on the beach is not an option. Any ideas?

This is all providing the actual travel doesn't do me in. When I talked to the airline today about the iv meds, the subc igg pump, the wheelchair, I took a step back and had to laugh...no I'm not 90 I'm 42!

Thanks for any advice

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celiac dx 2012
pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor dx 2012
lyme dx 2/14
poss igm wb, neg igg wb - Igenex/CDC

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poppy
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I went to Australia with a hickman, took no meds because it would be a big hassle. Only took flushes and dressing change gear that didn't need refrigeration.

So sit under an umbrella if you are worried about sunburn. Big floppy hat? Are you really going to let that show in public? I never did. There are swimsuits, one piece, that have high neck that ought to cover the whole thing. But will you be sunbathing, not swimming? My problem with a hickman came from sweating while mowing the lawn, dressing came loose, germs got in and infected the entry point. Line had to be pulled. Anything that makes you really hot is going to loosen the dressing because of the sweat.

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Lymetoo
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Moving to Medical Questions for help

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