morning all. Had a bit of a stressy night last night. We had arranged a girls' night in at my friend's house (the one with cancer). We had decided to watch a film we'd all been trying to see together a few months ago and never could get a date between the 4 of us, so i duly got it out from Blockbuster and we all headed round there with popcorn and chocolate in hand. However, not 15 minutes after we got there, my friend got a call from the night doctor to say one of her blood tests from earlier in the day was worrying, and that she had to go to Watford General there and then. So, one of our number had a stinking cold and went home, the other two of us took our lovely friend to Watford gen, where we discovered that her INR result was really rediculously high. Turns out her GP forgot to tell her that she shouldn't be taking warfarin which she's been on for the last 3 years...apparently she should have stopped as soon as the chemo started. Idiot Doc!! So, after more tests and getting her settled in the AAU, we finally headed home in the early hours this morning. The INR level has gone up since last night unbelievably and even then it was the highest the nurse had ever seen. Worrying times. So, not feeling at my best this morning, off to visit my friend soon, so if i'm quiet, you know why. Should be here for the match tomorrow though, all being well. Gotta say, the staff at Watford Gen were amazing last night...god bless the national health service.
Im so sorry to hear that H. Im just glad the staff were good to you. They were amazing when my Grandad was there in the weeks prior to his death. They did everything they could to help my parents and Nanny when they visited.
So, today I was told by my supervisor at work that I would be in the office a lot more and therefore could not keep wearing jeans and a hoodie. This means I now have to go clothes shopping this weekend which is always a nightmare due to my lack of fashion sense and my need for strange sizes. Not particularly looking forward to it, I might have to go before the match tomorrow.
she has one son...he's 27, but to be honest, he's at 6's and 7's and doing his best, but what with his stressy job and all that he's contending with, we're trying to take as much pressure off him as we can. She also has a mum and a sister who are very supportive. thanks Dan. i think most hospital staff are incredible..totally vocation, it's not just a job... aw, if i could i'd meet you earlier in Watford and give you a hand! where's that? lol
Morning all, 16C and sunny here. Sorry for all those suffering from flooding in the UK. Had a look at the news around the Banbury area where I used to live and it would seem that the £11m spent on a flood relief system has failed to work. Cannot be too surprised seeing as they have been concreting over the flood plain to build houses and factories. Just before we left Dorset on Wednesday you could see how rivers had burst their banks, but the water had gone across the open fields as it has done for centuries. Having spent time with friends last weekend I know how good it is to have them and I add my best hopes and thoughts for your ill one H.
That is a shame - as I know from personal experience having a spouse to help share this helps a lot - I understand about the son - we try to shield our kids as much as we can without excluding them. One problem though is that Mrs L has almost totally cut off from her friends as she feels she cannot face them - silly I guess but it is how she feels. Everyone deals with things differently. We are currently caught in a fight between the Royal Marsden and the Welsh Health Specialist Service though and Julia has had no medication for 5 weeks since the drug she was on stopped working. Hey ho
Afternoon all, just back from Ipswich after a very funny night! Very sorry to hear about your friend H...
Good afternoon all! Wish i was in Blackpool right now...hey ho....COYH!!! Anyone fancy a trip to Sheffield on Tuesday? thanks Al i'm blessed and honoured to be honest.. thank you Lloydy thank you kindly, M Frenchie. You're right Leonardo, i know, watching my friend, i could never be as brave as she is being...but i must admit to being very glad that she has no hesitation asking me to help her. She's been there for me through so many things, i'm so glad to be able to give back. Oh that's terrible. It really doesn't help when health services in different places don't just agree...seen that way too often. so sorry to hear about the drugs, she is, as ever, in my thoughts and prayers... thank you w_y, glad you had a great start to the manic weekend!
Ohh, if I had not slept in I would have loved a hand. I have to go tomorrow. Not looking forward to it.
