Marching band with a picc line

[TonyaH]

Has anyone played the trombone in the marching band with a picc line in their right arm? I'm going to talk to the docs about the safety of this. I can't imagine it will be a problem, but any real life experiences or tips out there?

Aside from the obvious extensive use of his picc arm, I am also thinking about the six hours of practice in the hot afternoon north carolina sun while he's treating this mycobacterium. The exercise would be great for him, but do you think it could hinder his recouperation?

 

[TonyaH]

Has anyone played the trombone in the marching band with a picc line in their right arm? I'm going to talk to the docs about the safety of this. I can't imagine it will be a problem, but any real life experiences or tips out there?

Aside from the obvious extensive use of his picc arm, I am also thinking about the six hours of practice in the hot afternoon north carolina sun while he's treating this mycobacterium. The exercise would be great for him, but do you think it could hinder his recouperation?

 

[TonyaH]

Has anyone played the trombone in the marching band with a picc line in their right arm? I'm going to talk to the docs about the safety of this. I can't imagine it will be a problem, but any real life experiences or tips out there?
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<br />Aside from the obvious extensive use of his picc arm, I am also thinking about the six hours of practice in the hot afternoon north carolina sun while he's treating this mycobacterium. The exercise would be great for him, but do you think it could hinder his recouperation?

 

[mag6125]

I've done marching band with a picc line before, but I played trumpet. I've also played softball with one in, so I can't imagine it would be much of a problem. I even went to hockey practice (with no contact) while I had a picc, although I'm not sure how happy my docs would be about that. . . lol The exercise is always good, it might be good though to make sure his band director knows about it so he can take a rest if need be and make sure he's well hydrated.
I know my pfts were always at the best while I was still in band, good exercise for the lungs!

 

[mag6125]

I've done marching band with a picc line before, but I played trumpet. I've also played softball with one in, so I can't imagine it would be much of a problem. I even went to hockey practice (with no contact) while I had a picc, although I'm not sure how happy my docs would be about that. . . lol The exercise is always good, it might be good though to make sure his band director knows about it so he can take a rest if need be and make sure he's well hydrated.
I know my pfts were always at the best while I was still in band, good exercise for the lungs!

 

[mag6125]

I've done marching band with a picc line before, but I played trumpet. I've also played softball with one in, so I can't imagine it would be much of a problem. I even went to hockey practice (with no contact) while I had a picc, although I'm not sure how happy my docs would be about that. . . lol The exercise is always good, it might be good though to make sure his band director knows about it so he can take a rest if need be and make sure he's well hydrated.
<br />I know my pfts were always at the best while I was still in band, good exercise for the lungs!

 

[TonyaH]

That's what I was hoping to hear! Thank you!!!
PS..I love the sound of a trumpet!

 

[TonyaH]

That's what I was hoping to hear! Thank you!!!
PS..I love the sound of a trumpet!

 

[TonyaH]

That's what I was hoping to hear! Thank you!!!
<br />PS..I love the sound of a trumpet!

 

[Jane]

Yes, he can definately play with a PICC but stay well hydrated, probably with gatorade. My boys did most everything with their piccs(except swim). Do let someone know just in case. Good for ANdrew!

 

[Jane]

Yes, he can definately play with a PICC but stay well hydrated, probably with gatorade. My boys did most everything with their piccs(except swim). Do let someone know just in case. Good for ANdrew!

 

[Jane]

Yes, he can definately play with a PICC but stay well hydrated, probably with gatorade. My boys did most everything with their piccs(except swim). Do let someone know just in case. Good for ANdrew!

 

[falbie13]

I had multiple piccs in highschool and was in the marching band( I played the piccolo) As an adult, piccs havent stopped me from doing anything, I even did kickboxing, which is a major arm workout! The only thing the docs warned me about was lifting heavy weights with the picc arm.

 

[falbie13]

I had multiple piccs in highschool and was in the marching band( I played the piccolo) As an adult, piccs havent stopped me from doing anything, I even did kickboxing, which is a major arm workout! The only thing the docs warned me about was lifting heavy weights with the picc arm.

 

[falbie13]

I had multiple piccs in highschool and was in the marching band( I played the piccolo) As an adult, piccs havent stopped me from doing anything, I even did kickboxing, which is a major arm workout! The only thing the docs warned me about was lifting heavy weights with the picc arm.

 

[robert321]

I've never actually tried marching with a picc, but I do play trombone, I have marched, and obviously I've had piccs. Thats the closest thing to experience I have.
I would suggest a trigger horn if one is available to play, hitting the f trigger with your left thumb is easier than stretching out your right arm for 6th or 7th. When I have a picc I have trouble with not being able to fully extend my arm, I have the arms of a primate so I can still hit 7th without reaching out my arm all the way.
If it isn't causing any pain, and the dr doesn't have a problem with it, get out there and get that marching band tan. You know, only one side of you is tan, either the back half or front half depending on which way you face in practice, then the tan lines at your socks, shorts, sleeves, and don't you just love those hang around your neck drill charts that leave a line on your neck too? ha ha, been there, done that.
The right arm doesn't actually hold any weight if you're doing it right, it's just sticking out, your left hand holds the horn.
The only other thing I can think of is be sure and stay really hydrated (our director let us keep a camelbak on while we're on the field, it stopped the whining for a water break <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> ), mine had yellow gatorade in it instead of water, shhh! lol I always stayed exhausted in marching 2 a days, but to beat the heat we started at 6:30 in the morning, then came back for an evening rehearsal. Nothing is hotter than artificial turf in the afternoon Texas sun, I'd rather stand on blacktop, at least that doesn't smell like a tire.
I really think he'll be fine, let him get out there and try it, if it's too much he may need to maybe march without a horn for a bit, so the band isn't learning drill with a hole

 

[robert321]

I've never actually tried marching with a picc, but I do play trombone, I have marched, and obviously I've had piccs. Thats the closest thing to experience I have.
I would suggest a trigger horn if one is available to play, hitting the f trigger with your left thumb is easier than stretching out your right arm for 6th or 7th. When I have a picc I have trouble with not being able to fully extend my arm, I have the arms of a primate so I can still hit 7th without reaching out my arm all the way.
If it isn't causing any pain, and the dr doesn't have a problem with it, get out there and get that marching band tan. You know, only one side of you is tan, either the back half or front half depending on which way you face in practice, then the tan lines at your socks, shorts, sleeves, and don't you just love those hang around your neck drill charts that leave a line on your neck too? ha ha, been there, done that.
The right arm doesn't actually hold any weight if you're doing it right, it's just sticking out, your left hand holds the horn.
The only other thing I can think of is be sure and stay really hydrated (our director let us keep a camelbak on while we're on the field, it stopped the whining for a water break <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> ), mine had yellow gatorade in it instead of water, shhh! lol I always stayed exhausted in marching 2 a days, but to beat the heat we started at 6:30 in the morning, then came back for an evening rehearsal. Nothing is hotter than artificial turf in the afternoon Texas sun, I'd rather stand on blacktop, at least that doesn't smell like a tire.
I really think he'll be fine, let him get out there and try it, if it's too much he may need to maybe march without a horn for a bit, so the band isn't learning drill with a hole

 

[robert321]

I've never actually tried marching with a picc, but I do play trombone, I have marched, and obviously I've had piccs. Thats the closest thing to experience I have.
<br />I would suggest a trigger horn if one is available to play, hitting the f trigger with your left thumb is easier than stretching out your right arm for 6th or 7th. When I have a picc I have trouble with not being able to fully extend my arm, I have the arms of a primate so I can still hit 7th without reaching out my arm all the way.
<br />If it isn't causing any pain, and the dr doesn't have a problem with it, get out there and get that marching band tan. You know, only one side of you is tan, either the back half or front half depending on which way you face in practice, then the tan lines at your socks, shorts, sleeves, and don't you just love those hang around your neck drill charts that leave a line on your neck too? ha ha, been there, done that.
<br />The right arm doesn't actually hold any weight if you're doing it right, it's just sticking out, your left hand holds the horn.
<br />The only other thing I can think of is be sure and stay really hydrated (our director let us keep a camelbak on while we're on the field, it stopped the whining for a water break <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> ), mine had yellow gatorade in it instead of water, shhh! lol I always stayed exhausted in marching 2 a days, but to beat the heat we started at 6:30 in the morning, then came back for an evening rehearsal. Nothing is hotter than artificial turf in the afternoon Texas sun, I'd rather stand on blacktop, at least that doesn't smell like a tire.
<br />I really think he'll be fine, let him get out there and try it, if it's too much he may need to maybe march without a horn for a bit, so the band isn't learning drill with a hole