Thanks for all the replies and suggestions you guys! I finally remembered, it wasn't a "pic-line" but a "porta-cath" that's actually surgically implanted in the chest so it doesn't stick out, can shower, etc. Then whenever an IV is needed, it just goes in there. Sounds kind of creepy right now.....EEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!!!!! Thought about asking my neuro -- if I ever get a chance to actually talk to him -- if there is a pill version in a higher dose of the Decadron instead of the IV. Oh Yes -- now if I forget the name of the thingy, I think of porta-potty and go from there. Easy to remember that since I would like to have one with me all the time!!! lol

Cindy -- Your pulley system sounds like a good idea. It probably wouldn't go with my "decor" though! I know what you mean about trying to lasso the foot! Totally exhausted by the time everything is where it should be. Guess that's why I seem to be sleeping in my recliner lately. Wake up without the backache too.

Beth -- I'm so sorry you had to lose your best friend too. It just doesn't seem fair that they have to go so much sooner than we do. Today was a bad day with that for some reason, tears and more tears.

Cheryl -- Isn't it great having such "gentle" veins. NOT!! That's what they told me. What study are you in? I must have missed that post somewhere along the line.

All of your support is appreciated so much! I'm feeling totally alone these days, but it will get better.

Hugs all around.........