Hi My_2_boys.I had a Hickman line put in in April and don't expect to have it removed until end of February. As I had a broken wrist in plaster I was unable to vac or iron for 5 weeks anyway but have been doing both since. Just be sensible and take it easy. Let the family give a little TLC for a couple of weeks.
Mine is flushed every week at the chemo unit and have had no problems re infection although the dressings make me itch.
For showering I also put it in a plastic bag - one of the ones with zip type lock and the tape it to my shoulder with the opening end down and this does the trick. Good luck Marli xx
Not sure on the Hickman but I have PICC line which comes down out of the arm and am not allowed to lift heavy things with that arm. Was told off while it was healing because I didn't stop lifting things at work. If in any doubt ring your BCN.
