things to consider with splenectomy..

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Hi, just a quick update.. firstly PEG site... due to splenectomy scar taking a considerable length along my stomach, PEG site was limited, so a site high up towards my solar plexus area was chosen.. and it wasn't a pleasant experience I must admit, was held back to take extra meds to control the pain.. regarding chemo, given a supply of antibiotics to take twice a day throughout the course of treatment and beyond.. so, getting prepped for my start on Monday..

Beesuit 10 months ago

Good luck. You’re well prepared. Xx

Dani

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RadioactiveRaz 10 months ago

Hi You will be fine the team you see the see every day remember they are your first point if contact . Take all medication as directed don’t look to far in and an e everything one day at a time and before you know is the last day of radiotherapy will be here. We are all here for advise so ask away.
But don’t overthink it none of us react the same we are all different my dirst 10 treatments only left a scratchy throat, By the 2 nd day if week 3 I lost the ability to eat most things and my end if week was in cocodomol then oromorph into the equation. Following week ng tube so we are all different remember that

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