Today I was looking at my stomach scar and decided that the scabs seems a bit too uniform so had a closer look and realised that they were little stitches still in there. I texted my nurses who said I could pop over and have them popped out. Only half came out and on investigation she said that they were supposed to be dissolving sutures but they don't look like they are going anywhere to me!
I'm still applying the…
So had my first outpatient appointment yesterday and it was confirmed that they would like me to have 6 weeks of Radiotherapy. Although my margins were clear apparently it was very close on one side and because of my age they would rather take the belt and braces approach. Apparently it won't be on the neck- just on a small area of my neck. They are also going to send me for a breast check to Just make sure they have…
I seem to have developed mild OCD since going in. Having spent 11 days only really having control of what went where on my bedside tray I now seem to be obsessed with lining stuff up and keeping things straight. ( I am not a tidy person usually !) The lump and bruise on my arm still quite sore and took my hospital socks off as the inside of my right knee was feeling a bit numb, and still is. Don't know if that was where…
I did indeed get to go home yesterday!!!! Lying here today can't believe that this part of the journey is over.
Medications I came home with Paracetamol, iron , mouth wash.
Things I've noticed since I got out..... Top of my right arm is quite swollen, I'm assuming this is from the blood thinners being injected there? Also slightly bruised. Seem to be in the edge of getting my period (2 weeks early) a bit of net…
I'm ready- mentally and physically to go home now. Friday they said I was physically ready, but I just wasn't ready myself, but today I am, so hopefully I will be on my way tomorrow.
Today for breakfast I ate bread and jam, porridge tea and soup. With a tea spoon and a bit of occasional poking ( and the crusts cut off) it all went down. ( I know my hair will never curl!!)
MDT meeting Wednesday to decide if my…
