Morning everyone, reporting for teacher's roll call
🙂It has been quiet recently but we seem to get a lull then loads of posts so I'm sure it will pick up soon. Sometimes this happens when we are all (just about!) coping with everything whereas when there are lots of changes there are lots of questions and support needed.
Helen, I hope you are quiet only because you are recovering from the new chemo dosing, it takes a while to settle in so I hope SEs are minimal and your pain has been sorted.
Janette, sorry to hear of your worries re TMs rising, maybe get that scan brought forward so you have less time to wait, and be anxious.
Belinda, I can't remember how long my port area was covered for but not for very long. I have a very neat scar where they inserted it but annoyingly it is quite an obvious bump which I have to disguise with the right clothing. I did ask about the smaller port you can get but the surgeon said that they had more success with the standard size one so they used that. Just wish he had put it a bit to one side where there is a bit more flesh! Having said that it makes life so much easier when having treatment, much quicker as there is no hunt-the-vein and no pain either. I did ask for some numbing cream to use as some ladies have used that in the past but I've not had to use it as the port itself is just under the skin and I don't feel anything when they put the needle in. I freaked out a bit last time though as they had run out of short needles so used a longer one which as far as I could see was sticking out of my chest! However it was secured OK, just looked rather worrying. Actually I have a quick question for anyone who has had a port for a while - have you had any problems if you have been through airport security? Does it set the alarms off? And do you have a letter from your GP or onc to explain what you have? We are going away for the first time since having it fitted and I've just realised this.
Chocolates, enjoy your day off and the sun. It is lovely here as well in the South. Sunny but chilly. Just the right temperature to be able to go for my morning walk and still wear my beanie hat without raising too many stares until my hair grows long enough to eventually be revealed!
Hi to everyone who I have missed out I hope your day is a good one.
Nicky x
Ps just seen that You have posted an update Helen whilst I was typing. Glad that things are being sorted and you are feeling a but better. Get your crayons out and remember not to poke yourself in the eye
😉 x
