Still here ended up going to theatre to have lines put in my groin,
As the machine started to drag and my veins were getting tired.
So I think I might have an over night stay.love Etta

Hi Gary
Slim had his SCT on 13 may and came out Ist of june
He still takes ante sickness pills used to take Ondansetron but known to make you constipated,so now on Domperidone he was given 2 months supply by Kings,he takes them 30 min before meals,but does eat in between mealtimes.

If your sister is having all this and is still being…[Read more]

Thank You Teresa yep that girl did well 😀 and the four month stint is great especially when he said I know it a long time but you know where we are if you need us 😀

And our Grandkids are getting us fit Lol

Love

Tom and Elaine "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hi Etta

Hope they got enough in one sitting 😎 I hate seconds Lol xxx

Now thats the way to run it 🙂 xxx

Hi Gary

Am pleased your sister got through the SCT pretty well 😀 but am sorry to hear she is still being sick.

I also was same and to be honest was strill taking anti sickness pills for month months after my SCT, my consultant was also saying its a long time for you still to be wanting them :-/ but hey she gave me them and I took them…[Read more]

Hi Tom, Eva and Teresa,
Thanks for all your replys just getting ready to set off to Blackpool vic now.
Fingers crossed the injections worked there magic.
Love Etta

Hi Etta

Not a problem.

When I had my harvest it took 3 hours on the machine, all pain free am pleased to tell you 😀 and collected enough in one session 😎 so didn't have to go back.

Good Luck with yours

Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hi Tom
Thanks for the reply at least I know it's normal so no pain no gain.
Etta

Hi Andy sorry seem to have missed this post :-S
You seem to be doing Ok M8 I do hope the Prof can help in some way

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

Hi Etta
Yep thats normal mine came in spasms and lasted about three days, well worth it though the more pain the more cells 😀

Good Luck and Nice "First" post hope to hear from you Both again.

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hi Stephen,

glad to see things are going well. Nice to here what to expect when Etta goes in soon, I will have to start grabbing some music together to get her through the days.

Keep your spirits up, it will all be worth it in the end!

Craig & Etta

Thank you Ladie's and Pete:-D

Yep to say we had a few drinks am sure would be an understatement Lol.

Many Thanks

Love
Tom and Elaine "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hi Wendy well done and you loog great on the photo 🙂 x

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hi Ali

Am also pleaed your Mum is doing good and I bet your Dad enjoyed his Bacon and Eggs.

Kepp strong and take care of yourself.

Eve I love shopping 😉 but not food nor clothes I love "Junk Shops and car boots lol Elaine (the young Bride) says give over we have thrown better away we dont need to buy it Lol, and she is correct Lol but…[Read more]

Hi Dee

I had my SCT in dec 09 and am now in remission and drug free (age 57 just lol) and I cant do what i used to be able to do its now another learning curve for your dad and he will have to cut down some of the things he used to do till he is a bit better.

Tell you Dad I understand how he feels as I was the same when Eliane (ny young…[Read more]

Hi Jo

Nice to hear from you:-)

I feel much better now,as not going to the hospital so much with Slim,and that by itself is great,as i can get food and drink more regulated at home.

Not needed any platelets so that is a bonus,he is looking a lot better,although he still try,s to over do it,next will be BMB to see if it has worked,then plan…[Read more]

Hi Ali
Good to hear things are going ok with your mum,
You make sure you take it easy as when this is over ,I think it,s when the hard work begins for the person who is doing the caring,it can be a very emotional thing as well as being aware that it takes so much energy away from your mum.
I kept the Grandchildren away for the first month,and…[Read more]

Hi Keith & Sue.
My original BMB showed my marrow was packed with MM but my last one showed I had little bone marrow left! In the little holes where it was supposed to reside but around the outside there was MM cells. So even though there was less bad cells I didn't have many good cells. The one question i didnt ask was which was the more…[Read more]