Think of me please

chicara

Hi everyone

I have an appointment with the haematologist this afternoon. I had to have an iron infusion earlier this year because Hb dropped so low. But I could really do with some positive thoughts while I'm there as I am going to be trying to persuade him that I don't need a gastroscopy and colonoscopy next Tues. I've had many in the past, it is not the thought of having them done that is the problem it's the fact that I've been told by endoscopy unit I cannot take anything with codiene in it for 7 days before procedure. Asked if I could still take my Oramorph they weren't sure told me to contact GP. Spoke to GP who just advised I try and cut the amount of painkillers down for that week - not really helpful.

I am so, so hoping I can persuade doc this afternoon that I don't need these procedures - the thought of next to no pain relief for a week is a daunting prospect.

Oh I can't take NSAIDs because of all the different cocktails I've had over the years nor can I take Tramadol and quite a few other things, so not many alternatives for me.

Really dreading the outcome of this appt.

Hope everyone else is having a 'reasonable' day.

Take care

Chicara

dreamdaisy

What time is kick-off chicara? I need to know so that I can send many positive thoughts winging their way towards you. I wish you well. DD

ironic

Hi,
I do so hope the appointment goes far better than you think. Have to dash off to work now but I will be thinking of you.
Good luck,
Lv, Ix

joon51

Hi Chicara, will be thinking of you today and hope all goes well for you sorry but I have no knowledge of the procedures that you have mentioned, let us know how you get on Junexx

chicara

Appt is 3.50 pm - already starting to worry, but really appreciate your replies and positive thoughts. Hopefully I'm worrying for nothing.

Chicara

nearlybionic

Hi Chicara
I hope your appointment goes well xxx
Sending lots and lots of positive vibes your way, and I`ll be thinking of you at 3.50
NB

frogmorton

Ok Chicara

will be on the case this afternoon for you.

Let's hope things go really well.

Love

Toni xx

dippydoodah

good luck with your appointment today, i hope it goes well for you x

oneday

All the best for your appointment. will you be having a sedative? if so , i hope it will also ease the arthur a bit whilst you cant have any meds, take care, good luck x

dorcas

Hi chicara,

I'll be in your pocket too! and hoping that the appointment this afternoon will go really well.

sorry you're pain meds options are so limited.... but surely there must be something they can suggest you take.. maybe injections rather than tabs?
it's difficult enough to have the prospect of the double scopes (well done to you for being able to cope with that so well :? ) without having to be left in pain for a week before the procedure.

Hope the consultant you see this afternoon will have some better advice for you.... it really doesn't sound fair!

Iris xxx

cebeem

Will be thinking of you this afternoon Chicara,
Good luck with it all & much love too!

barbara12

Hi Chicara
I will be sending lots of good vibes to you, I really hope it goes better then expected,let us know how you get on.
Love
Barbara xx

julie47

Hi chicara

I will be sending positive vibes at 3.50 to you.

I hope that you get the answers you are hoping for

good luck

JuliePF x

lindalegs

Hi Chicara,

Sending you positive thoughts and really hope you don't have to have the procedures .......the thought of cutting down on painkillers :shock: doesn't bear thinking about.

Hope they don't persuade you.

Luv Legs

tillytop

Hi Chicara

Just to say that I too will be thinking of you this afternoon and sending positive vibes aplenty your way!

Love Tilly xxx

lynnhb

Sending you positive thoughts & sending you love, Lynn xxxx

chicara

Thank you, thank you, thank you to you all for your messages, positive vibes etc.

Waited an hour to see consultant and then took me best part of 15 mins to persuade him that I didn't need a the gastroscopy and colonoscopy, but I got there - mission accomplished - it is such a relief that I can carry on taking my normal meds.

I really appreciate all your help - it means a lot - thank you.

Absolutely shattered now and joints playing havoc so going to curl up on sofa and watch TV for rest of evening.

Hope you all have a good evening and a reasonable nights sleep.

Take care

Chicara

cebeem

Well done Chicara! Sleep well.

woodbon

Hi, I'm so glad that they've agreed you don't need the tests. I hope all goes well for you. Sorry, I missed the positive thought thing, but I'm glad the others thoughs and yours seem to have worked. (Plus a good old fashioned nag at the doctor) :shock:
Lots of love Sue xxx