The day before yesterday....hospital for PICC line, no go my veins are shot, recommendation, port in chest....no problem
Yesterday hospital again to have blood taken, success on second attempt, saw the cancer nurse and that was like talking to a brick wall, told her my veins are buggered and asked about CT scan due after 3rd chemo, total blank! Asked about stomach swelling, again total blank, saw a girlie doctor who was also blank and as much use as a chocolate tea pot. Went home with the knowledge that I would be getting chemo on day ward and had to be there at 8 am for the day, got a phone call to say they had a bed for me on the ward also! UM
Today....two attempts to put cannula in, small vein found, 15 minutes of fluids in, vein burst, Oh what a surprise! Four more attempts to insert cannula,,total failure so my treatment can't be given even though I need it. My consultant is away until Monday, so the staff are going to push for the port, I could have a Hickman in (had one last time) but the port is suitable for on going treatment and the risks of infection are very low and of course it would stay in situ for possibly ever BUT it all boils down to money, Isn't a life cheap these days, needless to say I don't know if I want to shout, scream, cry or hit something, all I am trying to do is survive, like the rest of us and these assholes just don't listen. I know me, I know my body and as the port nurse said with the amount of chemos and the strength of the 10 I had last time round, it is no wonder my veins can't take it. I am so angry.....Rant over....love and hugs to those who want them.....love Carol xx
