09-01-2019, 05:17 AM
1991
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Hope all goes well for you today Ffosse.Are they sure what's actually wrong with you now mate? Do you think this is the start of actually getting you back onto the road to recovery? Ot's been a hell of a hard road for you bud and you're incredibly resilient with all of this.
Best of luck today matey
09-01-2019, 06:30 AM
1992
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Cheers Floydy, well I've got 2 cancers: Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins, the latter being the worse. These are both blood cancers.My last CAT scan showed 3 enflamed lymph nodes so they're going to do a biopsy on one of them and find out if it is cancerous.
Today's assessment isn't a biopsy, merely a checkup to see if my body can withstand surgery.
09-01-2019, 01:14 PM
1994
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Well today went very well, there was a lot to get through with questions, an ECG, blood taken, weight and height observed.Couldn't get over how cold it is outside, -2 when I left, but both taxis were warm and their drivers chatty. My last taxi took cash only but there's a cash machine in the shop below me so it's very handy.
Tomorrow I meet a Clinical Psychiatric Nurse and it's in the opposite direction, but still less to travel than the hospital.
When I have my biopsy, I'm to stay overnight so I find that quite reassuring, having an acquaintance who had a stroke the night after his biopsy.
I've found out that I've now to be at the hospital at 7am; a bit of an early start but I'll be fine, it'll just be dark outside.
09-01-2019, 01:23 PM
1995
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Ffosse
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Well today went very well, there was a lot to get through with questions, an ECG, blood taken, weight and height observed.Couldn't get over how cold it is outside, -2 when I left, but both taxis were warm and their drivers chatty. My last taxi took cash only but there's a cash machine in the shop below me so it's very handy.
Tomorrow I meet a Clinical Psychiatric Nurse and it's in the opposite direction, but still less to travel than the hospital.
When I have my biopsy, I'm to stay overnight so I find that quite reassuring, having an acquaintance who had a stroke the night after his biopsy.
I am glad they will keep you in, I know how worried you will be.
Take a whole list of your thoughts and strange dreams, when you see the Clinical Psychiatric nurse, that way you can cover all worries.
Positive thoughts winging their way to you Dreamy, you can get through this . xxxx
09-01-2019, 02:39 PM
1996
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Thanks, Sweetie, I can't remember being so anxious over a biopsy before. I worry the surgeon, anaesthetist etc. may screw it up although I realise this is unlikely. Perhaps I'll get the chance to explain my worries beforehand.Learnt also that 7am doesn't necessarily mean 7am - my biopsy could be anytime that day. There is a fast from midnight the preceding day - I'll be able to cope with that. And I can drink black coffee if I like.
I just pray that I'm going to be OK on the day.
09-01-2019, 09:53 PM
1998
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Ffosse
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Thanks, Sweetie, I can't remember being so anxious over a biopsy before. I worry the surgeon, anaesthetist etc. may screw it up although I realise this is unlikely. Perhaps I'll get the chance to explain my worries beforehand.Learnt also that 7am doesn't necessarily mean 7am - my biopsy could be anytime that day. There is a fast from midnight the preceding day - I'll be able to cope with that. And I can drink black coffee if I like.
I just pray that I'm going to be OK on the day.
Don't stress please, it sends your blood pressure up.
Don't forget that list. xxxx
10-01-2019, 05:03 PM
1999
Re: I've had my chest x-ray
I've just been called to say that I'm to have a blood transfusion, lasting most of the day, next Monday in Ward 1. No doubt to get me ready for the biopsy on Wednesday.I don't like the process, it's lengthy and tedious with nothing to do but play with my phone.
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