I hate them all!

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FormerMember

22 May 2013

OK so my hubby started his chemo today.......6hr session....

When we went for his last appointment i specifically asked if i could be with him to support him...we got told "no......the nurses are there to look after him in the hospital....your job is to look after him at home".

My job? My job? It's not my job......it is my wish..he is my husband!

He has been at the hospital all day...and i have been sat at home crying all day at the thought of him going through this alone.....

Isnt this hard enough without hospital key workers telling you that you are not allowed to be there to support someone......

I just dont know where to turn.....

FormerMember over 11 years ago

Hi Jen, so sorry to hear that you had such a difficult and stressful day. It must have been hard to leave your husband alone. Obviously, I am not aware of the procedure and protocol in the hospital which you attend, but I have certainly been able to sit with my husband as he received his chemo, and the policy of our hospital is one "visitor" allowed to accompany the patient. I wouldn't always stay for the full time, but would pop in and out, and stay or not depending on how he felt at the time. As I said, your hospital may have specific rules, but I would check with them again, and ask to see their policy on the matter.

I hope the treatment went well for him, and that you both got some rest last night. Try not to beat yourself up about not being there. You are there for him every day in so many other ways that count. Take care xx
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