I need a handhold please

[lucysmam]

I'm going into hospital tomorrow to have the insane amount of fluid in my abdomen drained, and a CT scan, as no-one so far has been able to work out what caused it in the first place. They're ruling out a sick bug caught at work, which is what I originally thought it was, as it's dragged on so long.

Anyone had a CT scan & could talk me through it? I'm quite scared now someone's actually dealing with it properly!

Thanks MN

6l?? You poor thing! I hope you feel way better now it’s drained and they get to the bottom of what’s caused it - are you able to go home tonight?

They want to get me in before a clinic starts at 9am tomorrow, for their input, @InglouriousBasterd so I'm staying in tonight.

Hopefully home after that, a shower in my own shower, and then sleep in my own bed in silence!

6L 😮 I hope you’re feeling better for it? Hopefully you find out more in the morning and then back home where I’m sure you’ll be more comfortable. Definitely less noise!

Oh that’s rubbish but at least you’ll be zipped through the clinic pretty quickly and then home to peace and quiet and home comforts. I’m so sorry you’re going through this

Hope today has gone well for you lucysmam

Hoping you got that sleep in your own bed . Sending you big hugs.

Thinking of you @lucysmam

Just wanted to say I’m thinking of you and hoping all is well

Gosh @lucysmam I've only just seen this hope you are ok. Thinking of you!

Thanks @Decafflatteplease, not really but ...you know...🤷‍♀️ one foot in front of the other.

I was maybe going to start a thread later on, or maybe post again on here depending on how I feel in a bit.

Thinking of you x

Thinking of you xx

Good morning @lucysmam
How are you feeling this morning?
Wishing you a return to full health asap!!

Thinking of you and hoping you're back home and in your own bed. Take care xx ive followed your Saturday threads for the last year and love them. Thanks for doing this, they've kept me going when life has been tough xx

Hope you are ok @lucysmam - been wondering how you are doing.

We are all here for you @lucysmam holding your hand as requested or offering a bloody great big hug if that's what you need. X

Thinking of you Lucy 's mam. ❤ 💐hope you're doing OK xxxxx 😘

Hand hold, positive thoughts, a virtual blanket and cup of tea for you. This sounds like an ongoing nightmare. Stay strong lucysmam

Thank you all again for the ongoing support & well wishes, I really do appreciate them.

I thought I'd pop back and update (eventually - the past couple of weeks have been an absolute, mind blowing, whirlwind!).

The gynae referral didn't show anything untoward however, a Macmillan nurse sat in on the consultation & pushed for me to be admitted and the excess fluid to be drained (13L the first time 🤯), and then a further referral to the breast clinic.

I have breast cancer, in both breasts, and started chemo last weekend. My consultants (they work together) are amazed I'm not knocking on death's door as they expected me to be really very unwell & atm I just feel like (a weak version of) me & am getting stronger daily.

So far, things are going ok. Yesterday's bloods came back ok for the first time in weeks & the consultant I saw yesterday was happy with what she heard when listening to my chest - there is a concern that some fluid may have accumulated around my heart so I have an ECG booked for next week to check & arrange to drain if required.

So, that's where I'm at. Not amazing, but I'm here & I'll kick ass 🦶

Oh @lucysmam I’m so sorry, that must have been an enormous shock. I’m so glad they’ve started treatment so quickly. Have they staged it? I hope your girls are ok, it must have been a huge shock for them too. But it sounds like you’re doing incredibly well in the circumstances! Sending you all the support and strength and many virtual

Oh my goodness @lucysmam I'm not sure what to say. So very sorry to hear of your cancer you are fairly young aren't you? So was the fluid and the sick feeling a symptom of the cancer? No breast lumps? Glad your bloods are looking good though and they have started chemo already. Hope your work is being supportive. I know I'm a total stranger to you on here but I really am sending you lots of love 💝

Theres also a lovely supportive cancer thread on here if you want to join I was on it last year as I was being investigated for ovarian cancer that thankfully was benign.

Are you home now or still in hospital? How long will treatment take?

Hope your DH /partner and your daughter's are ok. You always seem so lovely on here with your crochet and your spoon animals for work.

I'll be thinking of you please keep us updated when you can xxx

Sorry to read of your diagnosis, take the days one at a time.

Good luck 💐

So sorry to hear this OP 💐 I hope you make VCC a full recovery and live to kick ass for many more years

So sorry to be reading this @lucysmam , what a shock for you. All the very best wishes to you for success with your treatment, your natural optimism will help you greatly.
Kindest thoughts to you and your girls.

@lucysmam

oh lovely, I'm so sorry. I can't believe you went from feeling a bit crap, to this!

I'm glad things seem to be going in the right direction though.

Despite spending FAR too much time on MN, I've only just seen your thread. 😳😥

How are the girls coping??

the yarn & paint industries will be wondering what's going on!
xx