PICC line and being admitted

July 19, 2005

Hi,

I am leaving for the Univ. Of Pa. today. I will be admitted for a few days.

They are going to place a PICC line in me and start me on TPN.

the Nutrition Support Nurse told me that they will start me on 24

hours a day of TPN and then reduce the TPN to 12 hours a day. Once I can

tolerate 12 hours of TPN a day I can come home.

I am nervous, upset, and scared. So many feelings running through my head.

My health is changing and not for the good. I don't like it when my health

has the upper hand. I know i need this b/c I am malnourished(my weight is

down to 75lbs.) and need the nutrition and fluids, but that doesn't make it

any easier.

Within the next few weeks I will be going to NEMC in Boston for J tube

surgery. I hope and pray that my body can handle the J feedings, b/c if not

I will have to have a Hickman placed and go on TPN for the rest of my life.

I don't want to even think about how that will change my life. I am trying

to keep that out of my mind.

I will update when I get home. Please keep me in your thoughts and if you

do pray please say a prayer for me. I am so scared and really don't want to

do this, but know I have to. I wish there was a different decision for me.

Have a great day!!!!

Hugs,

Ann-Marie

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