As you may remember, Friday was a bit disappointing as I didn’t get my port fitted as planned (and because we had got up early unnecessarily!!).
The thing is, to determine whether or not it was safe for me to reduce the dose of blood thinning medication for a couple of days so that I could have the port fitted, a different radiologist was asked to review the scan which originally identified the blood clot. This radiologist wasn’t sure and asked the opinion of another consultant resulting ultimately in the decision that what they could see on the scan was actually just how my blood flows (which is a bit unusual but nothing to worry about) and not a clot at all!!
Whoop Whoop – no more injecting myself and ‘cage fighter’ bruises on my tummy 🙂
Also no problem for having the port fitted this Friday but most of all, it is a huge relief to no-longer have that hanging over me. Having a clot is really scary no matter how nonchalant we have all tried to be, it’s just really scary and if feels like we’ve had a big weight lifted.
This afternoon the grey lifted to reveal blue sky and sunshine, we did the ‘long walk’ to make the most of it. Autumn really is setting in now, the change is season coinciding with a change in me. I know I can’t just pick up my old life however much I may want to and I know that it is going to take time and patience to build the new normal but somehow I feel more prepared for it now.
Talk to you soon
Lots of love Mand xxx
What fantastic news, so pleased for you, what a relief, thank you for making the sun come out it was lovely :0)
Wonderful day for wonderful news…enjoy xxx
Nice to see your positive attitude is back! Love the photo! Love you too,
Booie (big hug from Dave too!) x
This is brilliant news Mand! Good luck with the port fitting and I am very pleased your new normal doesn’t include injecting yourself! Lots of love xx
These things do happen Mand, I often think it should be mandatory to have a second check on scans etc, two eyes are always better. Anyway that is great news, means you are back on track to enjoy the autumn. I bet you have loads more energy now you don’t have to waste any thinking about those little needles!! Love Penny xx
Thrilled you don’t have to inject your tummy again. It’s a relief to actually know it will be ok to have the port fitted this week and how wonderful not to have the worry of the blood clot. Three concerns lifted in one go! Keep smiling.
Love you xxx
Fantastic news my darling ?
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Bet your both so pleased & relieved. Xxxx
What brilliant news! Just being rid of the worry about the clot is bound to give you more energy, let alone not having the adrenaline rush of having to do the injections. Enjoy the new season and all the lovely walks! And soon you’ll have a pretty and unbruised tummy again! xxx
Hello from sunny Tunis Amanda – I am so glad to hear your news – take care and I will hopefully see you very soon – Hxx