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MaryAnnSingleton · 01/10/2013 08:24

New thread !!

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kitkat1967 · 02/10/2013 14:39

Chemo all done. Felt sleepy for a while but picked up now and having some lunch.
Have been given the mouth wash that stained my teeth last time so will go out for a walk later to get some Listerine instead.

Otherwise all well for now........

malteserzz · 02/10/2013 14:46

That's good Kitkat was it better having it at home ? Fingers crossed for few side effects for you

kitkat1967 · 02/10/2013 14:53

hmmm... was odd having it at home but I think next will be OK as I'll know what to expect (there was loads of kit). BP was sky high but it drop a bit later on (thankfully) - so i guess I must have been quite stressed about it all.

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MaryAnnSingleton · 02/10/2013 14:57

get alcohol free mouth wash - think that's better,my dentist says..I have some Dentyl which looks a bit alarming but is v good.

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reallyreallyworried · 02/10/2013 15:26

Hi all

Surgery done Smile I was supposed to be number 3 on the surgery list, but my surgeon decided to do me first! So I was in at 9 being put to sleep Smile so better than last time.

I stayed overnight, which I was pleased about, as I felt a complete wreck. Came out of hospital at 11 today. Drain still in, which I hate! But other than that I am doing okay Grin

I have bone scan next week. Then see surgeon for check up a week on Monday. Then on to see oncologist and start the next step! I feel positive that this phase of treatment is 'hopefully' over.

Thanks for all the positive words and good luck messages. You ladies have been amazing. I don't think I would of got this far without hearing your positive words, and about your experiences. So a HUGE THANKYOU Thanks xx

BetsyBoop · 02/10/2013 15:35

glad to hear all went well for really and kitkat :)

kitkat1967 · 02/10/2013 15:41

well done Really -good news that you've got that done.

thanks MAS - missed that info about alcohol free but I'll remember if I need to buy any more.

smee · 02/10/2013 16:24

That's good Really, welcome back. Smile

kitkat that must be weird, having the chemo at home. Did you provide biscuits? I'd get all stressed about the etiquette, let alone the chemo.. rest up and congrats on another one done. Smile

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MaryAnnSingleton · 02/10/2013 16:45

well done really !

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handbagsatdawn · 02/10/2013 16:56

Well done Really, have been thinking about you.

malteserzz · 02/10/2013 17:04

Glad it went ok really how long till you get rid of the drain ?
I was told alcohol free mouthwash too I use corsadyl daily ( might not be spelt right ! )

kitkat1967 · 02/10/2013 17:57

Smee - you're so right - I had biscuits ready but before I knew it I was connected to the drip for the pre-meds and then moved onto the chemo so I wasn't able to offer anything more than a pathetic 'do you want a tea or coffee - if so help yourself in the kitchen' Blush. I had already thought that next time I must be quicker off the mark before I get connected up!!

BTW - have some of your difficulties in getting good results with your implant been because of your previous Rads?

foofooyeah · 02/10/2013 21:15

Sorry a really selfish post but feeling rough: dd any of you get numb arms after FEC chemo?. Mine feel v peculiar and feeling pretty nauseous too.

kitkat1967 · 02/10/2013 21:27

Hi Foo - I had no arm problems after FEC - are you talking about the chemo arm specifically or both arms? And sorry you are feeling nauseous - I am well aware what that is like so you have my sympathies Brew.

I had a sleep this afternoon after my chemo but that was due to the Piriton not the chemo. Feeling fine otherwise - which is a miracle for me as was doubled up after FEC each time - long may it continue!!

malteserzz · 02/10/2013 21:31

I had a sore arm foo foo along the vein where the chemo went in, resting it on a cushion and a hot water bottle helped
Have you got something to take for the nausea ? X

malteserzz · 02/10/2013 21:32

Kitkat glad you are ok Smile
I feel much better now and my vile taste is much better, I'm sure it was the thrush making it much worse I must ask for something to take straight away for it next time

foofooyeah · 02/10/2013 21:48

It's both arms so not to do with vein, just spoke to hospital, they couldn't really advise but said to call again if got worse.

Thought I had gt away with it too easily up to now

smee · 02/10/2013 21:52

foofoo, poor you. I don't remember the numb arm, but do so remember the nausea. ARe you taking your anti sickness drugs??

kitkat, yay for feeling not too bad. My difficulties with implants are I think due to tendency for epic amounts of scar tissue to form. Surgeon said it's just what my body does and everybody's different. Bit annoying, but in the great scheme of things, nothing more than tedious.

kitkat1967 · 02/10/2013 21:53

Glad you're feeling better Malt - I'll add that to my list to look out for Grin

MomOfTwoGirls2 · 02/10/2013 22:11

really was thinking of you these past two days. Glad to hear it went well.

malteserzz · 02/10/2013 22:18

Make sure you do call if it gets worse foo foo and keep an eye on your temp too Smile

trice · 02/10/2013 22:34

Congratulations really, you are getting through it.

LadyBeagle, don't know about calcium but round one of capecitabene was the worst for me. It got easier. And it worked to shrink my tumours fast

reallyreallyworried · 03/10/2013 04:07

malt drain stays in until it is draining less than 50ml in 24hrs!! So day 1 it was 200ml, it's looking like day two which I register in a few hours, is going to be just over 100ml. So it's going the right way!! I will be glad when it's gone. It's not so much uncomfortable as awkward! Also have a huge fear of accidentally pulling it out!!!

kitkat hope your doing okay and not having too many side effects.

foofoo hope you are feeling a bit better today.

Sending lots of love to everyone else xx

Now to try and get back to sleep! I hate having to sleep on my back!!

jchocchip · 03/10/2013 07:15

Hope you got back to sleep really. Glad to hear your op went well, phew.
Kitkat chemo at home, well done.
Very pleased with myself. Went for a short run before tea last night and slept until 10 to 7

kitkat1967 · 03/10/2013 07:21

really i agree that sleeping on your back is hard - more so if you have to manage a drain as well!! But you sound really positive and upbeat Smile

I had a good night no SEs except I woke at 4:30 (steroids) but actually managed to sleep/doze until time to get up. The nurse told me that I should expect the tiredness to kick-in on Sat when steroids have all been taken. No nausea - yippee!!
Kids have gone to school so back in bed Smile