Sorry for the lack of updates but I've been back in hospital for the last few weeks. I'm out for a few hours this afternoon but I have to be back by 6pm.
I turned up for my chemotherapy as arranged but my blood count was so low they decidede to admit me and give me a blood transfusion before doing anything. There was also the matter of the blocked feeding tube. This was dealt with by a replacement which was put in under sedation. I've been in hospital since then as I'm having constipation problems which is translating into vomiting and they don't want to let me go home until that's dealt with.
To top it all, my portacath had to be removed. This wonderful device allowed intravenous administration of drugs and fluids without the need for needles in veins. Unfortunately, it became infected and had to come out. This has meant having to put a canula in an arm when they want to give me IV stuff and given the state of my veins, that's not a pleasant affair.
And my hair is falling out.
I'm sorry you're having such a shitty time. I'm glad you find the time to give us an update now and then, though. If you're feeling well enough by Octocon, you'll have to get a fetching hat!
Posted by: Johan A | July 30, 2006 at 05:35 PM
David,
You are in our thoughts everyday. I hope things start to look up for you soon.
D.
Posted by: Deirdre | July 30, 2006 at 06:13 PM
Hi David,
A lot of people have been asking me about how you are keeping so even though you dont hear the voices you are in a lot of people thoughts. Remember Captain Picard has done for a lot baldness - from one who knows.
Eoin
Posted by: Eoin Kennedy | August 03, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Sounds like you've been having an *especially* crap time the last few weeks and while I know it's of no practical help whatsoever (that's what 100 years of medical science is for) I have to echo Eoin's comment above - there's an ocean of folks out here thinking of you and wishing you well.
Posted by: Paul Mckinley. | August 03, 2006 at 02:09 PM
David, I'm sorry that you're having a hard time of it. You're in my thoughts. Best of luck with the ongoing treaments, and I'm sure in the long run they will be worth it.
Posted by: Maura | August 04, 2006 at 09:26 AM
Irrespective of how often you can post updates here, you do know that you're in the thoughts of an awful lot of people on a pretty much daily basis, don't you? Of course you do. Hugs and sympathies and all that kindathing - Jules
Posted by: Juliet E McKenna | August 10, 2006 at 03:02 PM
Right behind ya, kid. (And everyone else's good wishes here.) Pádráig's been sending me periodic updates, too. Good luck.
Posted by: Liam Proven | August 16, 2006 at 11:39 PM
We really miss you thanks for the lovely post keep posting..!
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