Steve had a “line” put into his neck this morning. It is straight into his artery which means when they give him the treatment or any other drugs it can go straight in to his system. It is quite a sight and took a while to put in and Steve is finding it quite uncomfortable. He has to keep it in for the next 3 weeks, so as we understand he will have to in, when he comes home for the week.
At 4pm Steve had the first dose of treatment put into him and then it was a waiting game!
Unfortunately we didn’t have to wait to long as Steve felt very sick and started to shake like he had the most terrible flu. His whole body shook and he went very pale. The nurses here have been amazing and Danny one of the nurses immediately put some anti sickness drugs into his line, followed on by some pethadine which Danny likened to a few large glasses on red wine! It had an instant effect and made the shakes and sickness go away and he went to sleep. Which is what he has been doing on and off for the last 3 hours. Which is such a good thing.
The next dose will be at midnight and then it will be given every 8 hours. So another one at 8am and then 4pm again etc.
We have been advised that every dose will become harder on Steves body but Steve is being his usual amazing self and doing his best to be positive and upbeat, which is tough to do, when your shaking and wanting to be sick! .
The food is not the best but then to be expected! and Ive already been on a couple of coffee and lunch errands. And he has a cupboard of goodies. He is allowed to eat or drink anything he likes, when he feels like it.
Just before we came in, we tried to get Steves all time favourite sweets! Vimto Bon Bons! Unfortunately there appears to be a world wide shortage or at least a Chobham and Woking shortage, as we weren’t able to get them anywhere! So if anyone sees any I know Steve would be over the moon to receive some! But unfortunately they need to be Vimto Bon Bons and not any other type! I know not at least bit fussy! But think we can let him off on this occasion. So please let me know if you have any luck! x
Keeping in touch. Lots of luck Steve. Geat Job you're doing Sally, Love, Col
ReplyDeleteEveryone's got their fingers crossed back in the office and keeping up to speed with Sally's blogs - great job! I will try my best to track down Vimto Bon Bon's (trust Steve to have an acquired taste for such a bizarre confectionary item!)
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