Bog update 10-1-24

 Good evening and thank you to all those who read and commented on my Last Blog , all comments appreciated.

Update  So todays visit to the Christie didnt start well , although I was up at 5-30 am ( I have to be ready 2 hours before my 9 am Appt ) and despite numerous phone calls saying 5 minutes , my Taxi  arrives at  8-50 am , to be at Christies at 9 am , doubtless I wasnt happy and made  that clear to the Driver in no uncertain terms , then we get stuck in all the Traffic , he starts to comment about delay ,I tell him well if you had been on time we wouldnt be in it would we !!! he never spoke again and neither did I . 

Go straight to Dept 22 Acute Assessment Unit 45 minutes late and apologise  , where once again a very warm welcome , nothing to do with choccies and thank you card for Saturdays care I received . Bev takes me straight through and explains what is happening ,another Canular  going in And more Bloods being taken and all Body readings being taken , .

Then we are Joined by Alice a Nurse Practitioner who explains that Biopsies taken of my wounds on Saturday proved to be contaminated and it was good that I had Rang the Hot Line , my suspicions well founded. They then removed and washed the wounds and retreated the wounds  with the New Ointment which had made a massive difference in just a couple of days , so much better , then a new Collar fitted , Alice tells me they will give me a weeks Anti Biotics  just to make sure (  more meds ha ha ) and I am free to leave . I say my thanks and head for the Main Entrance where my friend Albert Hicks is waiting to bring me home which worked out very well , we had a good catch up and a couple of brews , not seen each other for ages 

Next Appt is 19 th Jan with Doc and Clinician and I ( YES ME ) Am going to drive with Albert as shotgun , just in case.

Thats it for now 

Lots of Love 

Tom   x 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2024 at 5:40 PM

    Great news mate, so glad the new stuff is settling everything down.

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  2. Linda SlatteryJanuary 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Tom, pleased all went well today, and you caught this infection just in time. Nice of your friend to turn up, and no doubt had a really good catch up, hope he made you smile lol.And what a lovely present if a lovely snug shawl, that's a lovely gesture, so take things easy til your next apptmt, and hopefully you will have made more improvement tom, love you lots, you're doing well big brother xx 😘😘

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  3. AdrianJanuary 10, 2024 at 5:42 PM

    That sounds like a good outcome save for the late arrival and good to see Albert

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2024 at 6:51 PM

    Glad it went well and good to see the terrible twins back together again! Jayne

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM

    Xxx

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2024 at 7:06 PM

    Sounds like it’s all in hand Tom. You will soon be back to your usual self. I was going to say normal self but there’s nothing normal about Slattery 😂 love and hugs. Dee xx

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  7. AlbertJanuary 10, 2024 at 7:20 PM

    Always a pleasure to spend time with you mate and I look forward to riding shotgun with you next time

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  8. Julie MasonJanuary 10, 2024 at 8:33 PM

    Glad your wound has been treated and hope it soon settles down and gives you a big relief to ease your pain. Glad you had a good catch up with Albert as your chauffeur. Take it easy. xx

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  9. Rachel MacJanuary 10, 2024 at 8:38 PM

    Such good news to see your wounds are settling. Another hurdle overcome.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM

    Excellent news Tom xx. Lisa

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM

    Pleased to hear your consultation went without issue, which is more than can be said for your journey there; but at least you arrived if not disappointed. Antibiotics good. Hopefully tonight your able to relax and rest well Tom xx julie

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  12. DerekJanuary 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Tom, good job you got that emergency appointment on Saturday and they found the contamination… the blisters and neck problems haven’t help with all the other stuff going on, sounds like you will feel even more improvement in your rehab with the cream and now antibiotics. Just when we all thought the transportation was sorted, this happens!!. Things sounding very positive Tom, please keep the blog going and keep us up to date…🫶❤️

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  13. Hazel BakerJanuary 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Hi Tom, glad to hear that your neck is getting much better and less troublesome, wish it was the same for the transport!! I hope Tom's Transport does a much better job next time 😉 xxx

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  14. OdetteJanuary 10, 2024 at 11:39 PM

    You are doing well Tom. Much better than I had expected. No major complications. Burned skin/infected areas common. You are one tough dude !!

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  15. Pearl Page-GreenJanuary 11, 2024 at 4:54 AM

    Onwards and upwards Tom. You are doing good. Big hugs 😘

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  16. Lynn HoweJanuary 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM

    Pesky transport Tom, glad you had Albert for the return, the staff do love you 🥰

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  17. Sarah CoxJanuary 11, 2024 at 5:29 PM

    Hey Tom - well thanks for the update. Never a dull day with Tom’s Transport! How lovely of Albert to come meet you, so you didn’t have to do all that waiting around for return taxi. Great to catch up with a good buddy. And put the world to rights!

    On the positive note, over 1 week done on the Radiotherapy’s side effects continuing. Bet you can’t wait to get to the 3 week stage!

    So pleased to read your neck is starting to heal with the new ointment! And the amazing care of the Christie’s gang.

    And for lovely Laura’s blanket to keep you snuggly & warm & wrapped up.

    Sending hugs. Keep fighting the good fight!! The Big C can go do one!
    X

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2024 at 8:36 PM

    Tom so sorry to hear about the issues with your neck great news you have a new cream that is working. You are so lucky to have someone make you the shawl a lot of hours has gone into that, you have some amazing friends. Keep you chin up your nearing the end of your marathon lots of love Tanja xx

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    A ying and yang day. Pants transport but good news your wounds are healing. Hopefully you have turned a corner and the only way is up. You've got this Tom. Big hugs xx

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2024 at 10:30 AM

    Just curious, these taxis/drivers you get, are they paid or volunteers?
    All of the love and hugs xxx
    Pixie xxxx

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2024 at 9:40 PM

    🤣 You're doing "Bog" updates now??!!

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