Day 5 of treatment chemo and stem cell replacement done

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    alanjamesbyrne
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    Morning every body day 5 for me and doing fine ,I had the DR round yesterday and he said they are looking to kick me out a week Sunday ,yessssss,so only a 2 week stay instead of 4 ,,that’s if nothing crops up so fingers crossed on that one ,I realise that this treatment effects every body differently ,and so far I’ve sort of breezed it ,little things ,but nothing to complain about ,I think that it helps if you have a positive attitude towards it ,I’m currently in Southampton general,hospital ,on C6L ward the rooms and staff are first class ,got my own room ,tv,wi-fi but that keeps going down ,dvd player,,on suite, fridge ,kettle ,home from home really ,but still boring ,lol,I am lucky that I only live about half a mile away from the hospital ,so the wife and family can keep tabs on me ,,on a down note the food is nothing special ,typical microwave stuff ,puddings are ok ,and there is a kitchen I can microwave up a rice pudding or something ,to keep me going ,got the wife bringing a meal in today ,but certain things you are not allowed ,so please check first ,some  of the treatment is a little scarey ,but honestly not had to many problems ,with any of it ,apart from bone marrow biopsie ,which I don’t like to much ,but it’s something that you have to do ,I’ve had 2 and expecting another in the near future ,but they say no pain no gain ,and my saying is onwards and upwards ,good luck to you all ,and always look on the bright side of life

     

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    jono
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    WD keep up the good work you will be home before you know it I am around day 100 now

    All the best jono…

    #121174

    mattkbo
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    Hi,

    Great to hear you so up beat and sounds like it’s going really well. Keep going, one day at a time and you’ll be out enjoying the sunshine soon. Yes it can be boring, when I had my SCT I wrote a list of all the things I wanted to do when I got out. I’m one year on and I’m still ticking things off, probably because the Wife keeps adding dusting, hoovering and ironing to it.

    Take care, proper food soon.

    Matt

    #121177

    alanjamesbyrne
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    Thanks Matt ,the boredom bit is the worse ,but doesn’t seem like I’ve been here a week tomorrow ,so fingers crossed that every thing stays or progresses and only a week to go ,I think it seems harder as it’s the weekend ,not much football to watch today ,to break the monotony ,onwards and upwards

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    cartdaw
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    It’s good to hear positive comments . I’m just about to embark on my first treatment after being. Asymptomatic for a year. Stem cell transplant in about 6 mths if all goes well with the initial treatment. Good luck guys  dawn x

    #121328

    alanjamesbyrne
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    Well through the worst now hopefully. Will be allowed home tomorrow ,can’t wait ,after nearly 3 weeks so fingers crossed when the Drs do there rounds ,it’s been a long hard struggle at times ,but don’t regret anything of it ,it’s fantastic what they can do ,and very greatfull for the chance ,to prolong my life ,I could not have done it without the support from my wife ,and family ,and friends ,the wife would spend 6/7 hrs a day with me ,helping and encouraging along ,nothing in the treatment is any big cause for worry ,you fell very drained for about 10 days but when the the stem cells start to reproduce you slowly feel better, onwards and upwards ,Alan

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    alanjamesbyrne
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    Sorry I missed one very important bit the staff on C6L  at Southampton genral hospital have been fantastic ,and nothing was or is to much trouble ,I could not have asked for better treatment or care ,thank you one and all

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