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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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I think you're amazing Sonia, and you could put a lot of much younger folk to shame with your gritty attitude. Your determination to keep moving can only do you good, sweetheart.
But I think they discharged you too soon as well. I don't adhere to their shortage of beds mantra as once you're in one they should keep you there till you feel well enough to leave it.
When OH was in LGI he had 3 different patients on his ward, at different times, all with police escorts sat with them as they'd been up to no good. I hope others weren't moved out to accommodate those characters.
Off my soap box to say well done and hope you continue to mend as soon as possible, my lovely xxx
Hi Soc
Yes it was side effect i was in so much pain from it. Gp was amazing mind very helpful and understanding. My last chemo on tuesday then im finished. Im a bit scared cos i know its going to make me feel dreadful for about 8 or 9 days but like my husband keeps telling me i wont need to feel like it again.
Its nice to know that people on this group understand how i feel.
Big cwtches sent to you too hope you are well xxx
So sorry Amanda's I feel for you with all that pain. Sorry to go on about myself but I was in alot of pain after my op. I have got a 14 inch scar on my right thigh where they took a skin graft and removal of left ear good luck with your last chemo. I am sure you will be relieved when that's over.xxx sending big catches back.
Hi I had my chemmo yesterday its was horrible last night couldnt sleep properly . Had upset stomach during chemo kept going to toilet yuk . Feel much better today though . They changed some of chemmo poison
Would make me sick being with N Sturgen yuk I would prefer more chemmo than been with that bitch
Thank you for that Gill. Thanks for all your kind wishes. I have even done a bit of cleaning today not much.they did me a favour Gill got me doing things for myself and not being reliant on other people. I just thank God for people like you who understand.xxx
Hi Amanda,
I know how you feel, about feeling scared. I have a stem cell transplant soon and will have a very high dose of chemo that's also going to make me feel really unwell for several days. I'm not looking forward to it!
Hope it all goes well xxx
Oh crumbs, Titan. You're to the point but it made me laugh.
Will you be well enough for the bowling club tomorrow hon? You won't want to miss out on the cheap priced drinks. Fingers crossed xxx
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