sharps bin.. possibly silly question!

FormerMember
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Hi all

i had my second cycle on Friday, and have to inject myself Tuesday -Saturday. The hospital gave me sharps bin after my first cycle, so it already has a couple of used needles in. However.. I’m going to stay with my parents next weekend- when I still need to do the injections.

Can I close the flap/lid on the bin to stop the needles coming out, and reopen once I’m at my parents.. or is it a case of once it’s closed, that’s it, not to be re-opened?

Many thanks!

(Also pasted on chemo chat group but this one seems to be more active!)

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Once it is shut it is shut I am afraid . If it is too difficult to take it ,get a Tupperware and decant when you get back ( carefully ) .....have a good trip 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi

    thank you for the Tupperware idea.. brain obviousky isn’t functioning as taking an alternative container hasn’t even crossed my mind! Will do that.. many thanks!!