Week 5 Tuesday 19- 12-23 Day 22 , Treatment 22
So good evening , thanks to all those who have read or Commented on Yesterdays Blog , some nice comments thank you very much and a lovely surprise package when I got Home from Sara Hindle and Russ Hindle 2 lovely books for me to read , so thoughtful and I have to keep reminding myself what lovely People are supporting me , so kind , Thank you Sara and Russ .
So transport bang on time today so at Christies in good time which was good because Tuesday is Clinic Day, when I have Treatment , then Dietitian , Then Doc .
So arrive and straight to Dept 39 and check in and through suite 4 , 3 patients in front of me so its a waiting time , eventually called in by another New Team member Mary who normally works at Salford Royal , obviously moving staff around to cover Hols , no problem straight on Ray for treatment , where I am given the Box of protein drinks they forgot last week , then dressed and off to wait for next part with my box.
Over to get weighed then sit in a Little consultation room first in come 2 Dietitian Ladies who discuss what I am eating and drinking and any issues , then they see the Box , yes I said should had these last Wednesday ha ha ,weight loss is their main concern , but as I pointed out I would be amazed if anyone didnt lose weight on this Journey , I told them I am a Cake eater , Biscuit Eater , Chocolate Eater and certainly not eating or drinking what I normally and they agreed and were more than happy that I was still eating and cooking stuff daily so seeing I had my Protein drinks they should help and off they went .
Next up was the Doc a lovely Lady and asked How I was doing , I went straight to my issue with Fentanyl Patches I had been given last week , I told That I didnt want to use them at all for various reasons and could I hand them back to Pharmacy , and Instead have a little more Morphine in case the Pain increases over the next few weeks , And that I hadnt taken any since last Saturday because I had Had a bit of a Meltdown and wanted to get myself back on line without it if I could Fentanyl doesnt allow that flexibility , we discussed a few things about Pain Control and she understood my Viewpoint and said it was My Decision that mattered and didnt want to spoil my progress which they were pleased with and gave me a Prescription for some more Morphine to have on stand by if the pain increases over the last few weeks when I am no attending at Hospital every day . I have to admit this took a lot off my mind and I was happier.
So thats today done thanks everyone and Dee Andrews for spotting some had no saved , Just testing ha ha
Night Night x
Well another eventful day,
ReplyDeleteSadly our springer spaniel Tash, decided to put her head on my laptop and sent the first part of my post. So I will continue, hopefully without Tash interrupting again. There was a lot going on today, not sure I got to the end of your blog though. Just hope the protein drinks help with the weight loss, are you not eating any cake, chocolate and biscuits? Keep going Thomas, and I am still here sending those loving vibes. Nite nite big man, love you. xxx
ReplyDelete❤️❤️ glad you got your protein drinks , they should help, I'll just say night night Tom, love you xxx ❤️
ReplyDeleteReading tonight’s blog post while on the ferry to my Homeland.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so good to see that your doctor is listening to you!!
Keep going Tom!! Only 1.5 weeks of treatment to go. xx
A very good and productive day glad you got an understanding doctor and a couple of nice dietitians enjoy the rest of your day Stephen
ReplyDeleteI could be wrong, but the next Tuesday you go to Christie’s…. Will it be Ring the Bell day I think possibly?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you’ve got extra morphine as a back up. Xx
Glad you had a good day and the doctor is in agreement with you. Not long now Tom the finish line is nearly in sight. Thank you for the blogs it does help us understand what you are going through. You are loved by so many people Tom take care have a good sleep tonight lots of love Tanja x
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the books Tom. As you say, friends all over the country are thinking of you and pushing you forward, to the end of this treatment marathon.
ReplyDeleteGlad yougot protein drinks and medication sorted.
Take care xxx
❤️👍❤️ Dee. Xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear all the appointments today went well and you came to an agreement on the meds issue. Keep up the meals & fluids as well as your moisturising routine and the rest will hopefully fall into line. Your doing great matey, keep it up and don't forget to rest when you can xx
ReplyDeleteHi Tom, you’re certainly in the groove now, thankfully the transport has settled into an acceptable ride..lol. It was good you decided yourself about the Fentanyl, the standby morphine patches are a much better option. You mentioned the doctor said they are pleased with your progress, this must have given you a lift? Day 9 done and dusted!!.. doing fantastic Tom. Our eldest son was born in Salford hospital, my wife is a Salford lass, but insists she wasn’t / isn’t a United supporter🤔😳😉 I do hope your not in too much pain, and you are managing to eat okay, even though I know you have no taste or smell. Catch you again tomorrow, day 8..🫶🫶🎄
ReplyDeleteIt’s quite a journey that you are on but you seem to be well on top of it and the doctors are listening so that’s all good. Not too long left now with the treatment and hopefully at some point you will get to ring that bell. Take care.
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