They have a rule in surgery and don't operate on anyone if their white blood cell count is below 1:5, mine was 1:37 on July 1st ( they didn't tell me that at the time) and yesterday it had dropped to 1:36 .......even they don't seem to know why, it's understandable during chemo, but I finished my last lot in November 2012....
So after a very early start, we finally got 'discharged' from the hospital about 2:45pm....
Thought I'd just show you the rather fetching ' pair of pants' I was given ready for surgery..... Well, it made us laugh!
As my big brother was coming into London to see a long lost American cousin of ours with her new husband , we couldn't miss the opportunity of meeting up with them for a meal. One small problem, I didn't have anything to wear, no, seriously unless I was going in my pyjamas, slippers and dressing gown!
There was only one thing for it- shopping- so ( not having even brought a credit card with me, why would I need it in hospital ?) I marched off to Oxford street ( armed with Steve's cash and card, obviously ) He'd given me a big hug in the hospital so I knew he was ok with me spending his money........
Receiving the odd strange look I thought nothing of it- until I realised that I was still wearing my hospital identify band....
Such a strange day, that ended up being lovely but all a bit surreal, and now a whole new raft of problems. The hospital in jersey have booked me a CT scan, they need to monitor my bloods over a period of time to see what's happening, and they have provisionally booked a date for another operation August 21st... But don't count your chickens yet....
I'm kind of pleased I can enjoy this lovely weather and swim / tennis etc, but kind of concerned that these nodes are continuing to grow and spread disease ... So guess once again I'm back on the roller coaster....
Still, brother and cousin photos to finish, you see I'm still smiling.....
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What a roller coaster for you Jill !!! Get out in this glorious weather as you know doubt will. Thinking of you & sending you love & massive hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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