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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've done it! I have enough stem cells for a transplant!
Ideally, they like to get enough for 2 transplants, but considering the most idea drug for releasing stem cells put me in ICU, they are happy.
Feeling shattered. I've been attached to the collection machine for 12 hours this week (over 3 days). My blood has been extracted from my body and pushed through a machine that I can only describe as a washing machine!! It kept spinning!! It was very strange.
Apologies for not keeping up with the chat. It's been a hell of a week!! Hope everyone is ok xxx
Yeehaaaa! You've done it Julie, and all I can say is what incredible work you've accomplished this last week! Look, ✓ extra stars for getting it done!
Wow, that's impressive how they get the cells ready for transplantation - Hotpoint or Zanussi I wonder? Sorry lovely, I'm a bit delirious that you've reached this important stage without another stint in ICU.
Resting up time again, but you and hubby must be a proud pair right now after all the work you've both put in.
Great big but gentle pat on the back and heaps of love coming by Lush Post now xxx
Hi oh i love coming on here now you are all do warm chatting and supportivd it means so much.
I seem to be having everything all at once so hopefully by next week i will feel better ready for my redultd phonecall on tuesday.
Glad oh enjoyed his tea bless him. What did you have. Something nice. Hunters chicken and hashbrowns and bit of colslaw were having.
Yrs shopping trip in order next week i deserve it
Yes lush sums up so much lol.
Oh i wish i am born and bread in cardiff and cant dpeak welsh ive tried several times to learn in my job with cardiff council but its too difficult xxxx
Aw, I'm so pleased you love it here hon, and so do I as everyone is lovely and supportive, including yourself.
Your tea sounds lush but I bought some soft baps and salami so had sandwiches for mine - cake to follow I think.
Hey, one of my forum friends, Sian, is also Welsh and can't speak the lingo but her hubby can a little, as he took lessons at school. I sometimes watch a Welsh speaking channel, S4C, and although I don't have a clue what they're saying some of the programmes are really interesting and particularly when they roam around the country.
Yep, you definitely need treats for next week so everything crossed you'll be feeling much better. More Lush Post cwtches xxxx
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