Getting a little big scared now as it's less than a week until they put the PICC line in. I know they say that it will make it easier for me to have my chemo blah blah blah but what I don't understand is this ... during my last chemo my arm swelled and bruised because of the chemo drugs, how will giving me a PICC line stop this swelling and bruising occuring anywhere else - infact it will be nearer my heart - how is that safe? I know I will have to ask these questions before I have it done next week and if I'm still not happy with the answers I guess I will have the right to ask for chemo in the normal way. I've been hearing about people getting infections because of the PICC line etc. I need to ask a lot more questions I think.
Oh and for those of you who haven't seen my crazy new hairstyle here you go - very fetching eh?
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Feeling a bit anxious
Posted by Dee at 11:33
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Keep up the positive thinking Dee ! I know it's easy to say, but that's all I can do from far away here. You have been so good ! You can do this honey, try to think of many many lovely crafty things..... All my love ♥ J
Dear Dee, You look beautiful, now we can see your gorgeous eyes... and about your picc line i was scared too but the procedure was quite quick and painless, and from then on chemo was a breeze to receive (The only problem i had was with the water-proof dressings as i am allergic and i kept getting blisters) In the beginning i had the very same thoughts what if it gets lose and goes to my heart!!! But after about a week or so those thoughts stopped... and believe it or not now all such things are just a small memory... What stays with me more in my memory is the people i met along the way and the small kindness of nurses/medical staff and how my life began again on a new and wonderful path beginning with the chemo journey... Thinking of you and sending you strength of spirit sweet bloggy friend x
Thank you so much ladies, I am so grateful to you both for giving me courage and strength. Joyce I tried to visit your blog but for some reason I appear to be blocked.
Like I said on FB my lovely Dee, You look absolutely beautiful, you have the most pretty eyes too! Try to remember all the words of encourage about the picc line, I know it is hard, but we are all rooting for you! hugs suzie xxx
Dee I wish you well for next week with your chemo treatment - I think you have every reason to feel worried as that is just being human, but I am sure everything will be fine :)
I hope everything goes well without any problems - will be thinking positive thoughts for you, Karen xx
You look how I looked this time last year, so I know where you are coming from, but believe me..you look gorgeous...time will make a big difference
Blimey you look stunning
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