I had one of those central lines with a button on my chest and HATED IT! the tub leads up your internal jugular and you feel it every time you move your head. it was awful! I hated it and couldnt wait for my treatment to be over so I could have it removed. The picc line is sooooo much more comfy! you dont feel it once its in other than to have the bandage changed. if they tape it well to her arm, it should stay in place.

Having a distended belly and COPD... I cant even imagine how uncomfy she was. To beg someone to "dig" you out is a horrible thing, she must have been desperate. Im glad she went on her own.

nursing care has changed DRAMATICALLY over the last 10 years. They are given 30 patients a piece to care for, they have no time to do social care, let alone insurance company care, and deal with families, and the rounding MDs. They are over worked, underpaid, and pushed for 12 hours to go go go! Im afraid I wouldnt cut it as a hospital nurse anymore.

Hope mom continues to do well. Hang in there.