waterproof PICC covers

[Wirralian]

hello. I’m new on here. I’ve just finished my chemo and am hoping to go swimming again. I still have a PICC line in for my regular Avastin and would like a completely waterproof cover for it. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[Loorunner]

Hi. I was looking for the same when I still had my Picc and was on Avastin. I went for a BLOCCS picc line cover. I didn't do loads of swimming in it, but I was able to go into the water more confidently that with my previous cover. You need to make sure its a really snug fit and doesn't get too warn. I've now had my line out and went to a pool for the first time properly yesterday - 40 minutes of swimming and the works after (jacuzzi, steam etc) - which was amazing! best wishes

[Wirralian in reply to Loorunner]

thanks so much for your reply. So glad to hear about your swim day. My PICC is quite high on my upper arm which seems to ba a problem with covers. Best wishes

[Wirralian in reply to Loorunner]

can I ask if you had any side effects from the Avastin?

[Loorunner in reply to Wirralian]

Hi. My main side effects were getting tired more easily and some neuropathy. On the whole it wasn't too bad (I continued working etc, and doing stuff, going out etc, but I was usually really tired by about 9pm!)

[Alfiepop]

Hello. Have you considered asking your team about having a portacath instead? You would be able to swim with this/shower more easily.

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Hope you’re back in the water soon

[Wirralian in reply to Alfiepop]

thanks for your reply I will do some research

[Summergold2]

have had a portacath for 3 years a god send no more worries