Wants to eat more but doesn't fancy anything on offer

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FormerMember

3 May 2010

We have both had a good day today.

I managed to clean half the house. Then I went to the hospital and Sal and I watched the snooker together all afternoon. The first time we have done anything together since she went in.

The even better news is that she is now no longer being barrier nursed. So no more gloves and plastic pinny. Notonly that but they took a blood sample this afternoon. Sal was dreading it. The nurse was just super... no pain at all and got it first time. Hopefully that will be the last time she needs a needle stuck in to her to give a blood sample if they manage to fit the Hickman Line tomorrow.

For those that don't know what a Hickman Line is... it is a more permanent alternative to having a cannula or needle inserted into a vein to get blood or to administer drugs. It will be particularly useful to Sal as her veins are very difficult to access with needles. There are risks to having a Hickman Line and careful maintenence is required but it could mean no more needles for Sal for the rest of her treatment.

As Sal is now improving I shall do just one report each day. Tomorrow should be a busy day for us both as I have the rest of the house to clean and Sal is having the Hickman line fitted - I hope.

More tomorrow evening then.

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Thanks for keeping us informed snaxm. and, how fantastic, Sal is finally on the right right road. Don't worry about the Hickman Line - it WILL BE FITTED - medical staff are very determined to treat their patients. Regarding Sal's appetite, I found eating lots of soups, wholemeal bread seemed all I wanted as the chemo and strong medications do change tastes for a while, so whatever Sal fancies, have it. Scrambled eggs became a staple too. Good luck with the spring cleaning and, remember, I bet Sal being a lady will spot a cobweb from miles away! I don't think she'll care this time round though, she'll just be glad to finally get home for some r&r before next dose. Oh, and please remember to keep well meaning friends at bay as it's so important Sal keeps even the tiniest cough/sniff away from her. God bless, looking forward to hearing from you this evening. Ann.
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Thanks Ann. Se is eating mostly sandwiches and soup at the moment. After the first chemo session I started shopping for dinner an hour beforehand. So Sal can decide what she wants and I then go and get it. It works very well because we are less than 5 mins from a major supermarket and we are both self-employed and work from home.

I hear what you say about the visitors. Others have given that advice too. I think we need to quarantine the place at the moment just in case!
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Glad things are looking up for you both - must be great not to have the plastic pinny coming between you! All the best, Val

PS My step-dad loved pineapple and strawberries after his chemo ... and smoked haddock (but not on the same plate!)
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Dear Snaxm,

Sal is very lucky to have such a lovely man by her side during this very difficult time. I'm sure she will appreciate all the cleaning but, if she is like me when I had a spell in hospital, she will just want to come home. My husband, bless him, was so involved in getting the house just right that he was several hours late collecting me from the hospital! When the doctors tell you that you can go, you just want to be out the door!

I find that slices of pineapple or glasses of pineapple juice seem to cut through the "chemo" taste and leave the mouth feeling refreshed. Also, cheesy mash potato was a favourite, along with tomato soup. My very best wishes to you both, love lizzie xx
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