The triple lumen catheter was called a quinton catheter and was situated on the side of my neck at the base of my clavicle. I had to stop working as soon as it was placed so it wouldn't get disrupted. I wouldn't have continued anyway since it looked pretty bad and I felt so bad. I definitely didn't have to stay in the hospital for it though. I had heard that others were admitted for the entire course of PLEX. I'm so thankful they let me go home. It definitely helped my breathing and strength prior to surgery and I was able to get off the vent before going to ICU.