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I had my pre-op appointment yesterday but I still haven't got a date for the op. I also saw my anaesthetist. He wants me to come back in and do a bike test. Why we couldn't do it then is anybody's guess. So another eight pounds to find for the busfares. The good news is that I'm very fit and healthy so not too much to worry about as far as the operation is concerned. I've been a smoker up til recently, though, hence the bike test. The nurse gave me some tablets, one to be taken the night before the...
Hi Everyone,
I had my 5th round of FEC 75 last Tuesday (23rd) having had a lumpectomy (14th March) and ANC (8th April) and I am feeling so very down that I don't know what to do with myself. I have just made an appointment to see my GP in the morning because this feeling has been with me now for 3 days and if anything, it is just getting worse. I can't stop crying and I can't see round the next corner - I've felt really ill since Friday - acid reflux causing chest pain, burning sensation under...
Met with the oncologist today. I really like him. He's German and has a sense of humour. He spent a lot of time with me even giving his secretary a rollicking because she put two phone calls through to him when he was dealing with me.
My ex-husband (we're still friends) and my friend Kath came with me which was a good support. The doc said "This is a tough team"! He also said to me "You are tough. You have come in here and you are smiling a beautiful smile. I like that". I think by tough...
Penultimate rchop tomorrow - I hope - then maybe radiotherapy if advised
Seems ok so far - apart from fatigue from time to time
Any tips as to what to expect from radiotherapy much welcomed
Nurses at bMI Bath have been outstanding
Ten days I presented yet another Gross Hematuria. It was after I been for a 10k jog. When I got home I urinated prior to showering and was absolutely shocked to see the output. I immediately went to my GP and after taking a urine test, was put my on the 'Two Week Wait' appointment with Milton Keynes Hospital. He subsequently called me to advise that the urine test disclosed traces of blood.
I attended Milton Keyes hospital last week for an ultrasound scan. Nothing out of the ordinary was...
I've been wondering how big the stoma is likely to be. I have seen pictures but it's hard to judge the size. Does it stay red? What are the best seals? Does one have to buy a rubber sheet or are they supplied? Do they give one stuff to take home? How big is the bag? Any answers welcome.
I still haven't heard when my operation will be. It's my pre op on Tuesday so I guess they'll tell me then. I can't say I'm not worried because I am. It's a big operation, four and a half hours. I only stopped smoking a short while ago and I still have the odd one, occasionally. I'm trying not to have any more but it's hard. I have a Nutribullet and it's great so I will be getting my fruit and vegetables in a daily drink or two. It should help me to eat after the op too. I've ordered two nightshirts...
