Shielding

Hi my story is on profile feel feel to read .

Welcome to the site have a look around at the threads you will find some really useful supportive ones here .

look under discussions there is September chemo thread with people at the same point in treatment as yourself 

Also nearly always someone on Awake thread lots of experience on there .

I had finished chemo by the time covid started but was shielded in March . Have a look online gov.uk guidelines where you can see the difference between shielding and isolation. 

Personally I would say with certain precautions in place you should be able exercise at least once a day .

You most probably will not want to in first week after chemo but I used to build up over the cycle . Keep a diary you will soon see a pattern emerge . 

You should be good if you in rural area that doesn't see much activity from others . Always make sure you have antibacterial with you as well as mask . I still follow the new country code of bac before and after gates and styles.

I still shop mostly online and everything is isolated then wiped / sprayed before it comes in house . Still do not let anyone else into our home .

All sounds a pain but it keeps you clear of not just covid but other infections as well .

With regards cross  infection ..because I was shielded the only time I was out was to go to hospital chemo unit  for herceptin injections every three weeks . I would take usual precautions but would also shower on return putting hospital clothing in wash . Bear in mind this was over peak of Covid

take care one step at a time 

margaret x

Hi winegums

Margaret has given you a good comprehensive answer.

It is really important to take full precautions whilst around staff and other patients in hospital.  Absolutely do not touch your mouth, nose or eyes.

D

Thank you, Margaret, so very much appreciate your reply. It will be one walk a day and only on my little back county lanes, no gates or anything. I shop online, Mr ASDA came yesterday and left it all for me in the garage, they have been very good. I am lucky in many ways as I am not forced to see anyone, I can really self isolate - but I would like my little walk to help keep me in some form of shape as well as stop me going mentally downhill, I already have a MH illness. I have mass ordered antibacterial stuff, I am not finding my GP supportive at all if not for the local chemist widening the gate posts I would not be getting my meds delivered, tried the online services that deliver but apparently my GP does not allow that. So as well as fighting the illness it seems hard in other quarters. Thank you so much ~xx~

e calpne

Once again thank you, and I do and will respect other patients. I am waiting to receive the phone call from one of the nurses before I start my chemo  who I suspect tells you more about what will happen, and what you can and cannot do. My transport has been sorted and I am putting together my bag to take with me, with some of the things that will help me. I take the point about not wearing bu taking my mask with me so much appreciated. xx