Hello...I am one year post op for hip infection and was on IV antibiotic through PICC line for 8 weeks. My husband changed my IV bag daily as it was a 24 hour continuous IV. IF you have a relative, friend or neighbor who is willing to commit to coming to your home and doing this daily for you, you can go home with a Home Care Agency coming in for Physical Therapy, Aides to help with bathing, etc. I know this because I too was in a Nursing Home that was not appropriate by any means and my surgeon's office worked with me to get the Home Care, IV Agency to supply the meds and equipment needed for my PICC line. I was out of that Nursing home within 72 hours! I'm a retired nurse, so I knew this could be done at home if you had the proper help. Good luck with your healing process.....Cindy