VACCINATION DAY

I've said before that my veins hide when I go for blood tests. I had to go once a week for bloods when it was discovered that I have haemachromatosis (colloquially called iron overload) and my ferritin level was dangerously high. That was at a local hospital and the nurses always gave me water to drink.

Now when I go for blood to be taken at my local surgery I drink a lot of water beforehand, bring water with me, strap a hot water bottle to my arm (suggested by the.surgery manager to warn my arm!) and get taken indoors instead of having blood taken in the car. Only thing is, I drink lots of water and the toilet in the surgery is unfortunately closed these days!

Take care and stay safe everyone

Tvman xx

I had my vaccination today, my oncologist told me it would be best in my treatment free week, but I could have it earlier if necessary. So far no side effects. 

Re bloods, so far my veins have been fine, I have a PICC, but just use it for stuff going in. The chemotherapy infusion has been much more comfortable via the Picc. 

Hi all, yes had vaccination, quick painless and I'm still her

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HAHA stay safe stay positive

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Well had my first Astra Zeneca vaccine. Very efficient NHS set up . Havent turned into a lizard yet, and I didnt get any chips with it. Feel I might have been short changed.

Congratulations, If you do turn into a lizard, David Icke will give you a job so not all bad news! 

No NO, he doesnt like the Lizards.

How quickly I have become old and confused. There is some good news though, I used to keep reptiles and I did like my lizards. Clean, never answered back and slept for half the year. Oh for a wife like that!

Had my astra zeneca vaccination today - all seems fine so far.  They did say to continue staying home and staying safe as the chemo may make it less effective- still, if it offers some protection that has gotta be good news.

Must be a nice feeling and a big relief to all you lucky ones.

I agree - well done!

It takes three weeks to become effective...