Search my blog

Tuesday 24 August 2010

Hickman line fitted

I am now have a Hickman line fitted. I went down to have it fitted at about 10am. This is the first time that I have had one of these and wasn’t quite sure of the procedure. It is a small mini operation with local anaesthetic. You lie on your back with your head resting in a little well, it feels like its resting on a small dish. They clean your neck and chest area with Alcohol (which had a very strong smell). They then cover your face with a surgical sheet so you can see what is going on. Then they number the neck area with local anaesthetic ( I had to have two shots as the first didn’t numb it completely). They cut into the jugular vein (not juggler as Paula kindly pointed out – unless of course you have multiple veins that you can throw up in the air all at the same time, only to land neatly back in your neck!)  and feed a wire down through the chest close to the heart. They next part was uncomfortable as they insert the central line in place they have to force the tube into the neck. They use quite a bit of pressure to do this!

It takes about an hour from start to finish and I was able to sit up and get back into the wheel chair ready to be taken back upstairs to the ward. It felt OK at first, but as the day has gone on the anaesthetic has worn off. It now aches as I move my arm and neck and I’m sure I’m going to be black and blue tomorrow.

I have a drip fitted to the line at the moment, which they connected at 2pm it is a little portable unit with a syringe attached that slowly releases a fixed amount. I have the anti sickness in it at the moment at this one will take 24 hours to complete and will be finished by about 2pm tomorrow. This is in preparation of the Chemo (Melphalan) tomorrow to help reduce the sickness. It’s unlikely it will stop me being sick all together as it is such a high dose.

39 comments:

  1. What's a juggler vein - I'm not sure I've got one of those! (Just wanted to show I was paying attention to what you'd written.)

    The guy who goes to yoga wasn't sick once! So to be memorable it has to be not at all or lots. ;D

    ReplyDelete
  2. I constantly emailed this website post page to all my contacts, as if
    like to read it next my links will too.

    Feel free to surf to my webpage; cheap louis vuitton bags

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hi! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I genuinely enjoy reading
    through your articles. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the same subjects?

    Thanks a lot!

    Have a look at my web blog NFL Jerseys Cheap

    ReplyDelete
  4. We are a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community.
    Your site offered us with valuable info to work on. You've done a formidable job and our entire community will be thankful to you.

    My page ... Nike Air Max

    ReplyDelete
  5. WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching
    for deceptive

    My weblog; http://www.converseshopfr.com/

    ReplyDelete
  6. Remarkable issues here. I'm very happy to see your post. Thank you a lot and I am taking a look ahead to touch you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?

    my web page ... Air Max Pas Cher

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hello colleagues, its great paragraph concerning teachingand entirely defined, keep it up all the time.


    Feel free to visit my blog; Air Max Pas Cher

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hi, after reading this awesome paragraph i am
    as well delighted to share my experience here with colleagues.


    My web-site: Abercrombie Fitch Belgique

    ReplyDelete
  9. What's Going down i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I've discovered
    It absolutely helpful and it has aided me
    out loads. I'm hoping to contribute & aid different customers like its aided me. Good job.

    Stop by my site; Wholesale Jerseys

    ReplyDelete
  10. Pretty! This was an extremely wonderful post. Thanks
    for supplying this information.

    My web blog Converse Basse

    ReplyDelete
  11. Wow! Finally I got a webpage from where I be capable of actually take useful information concerning my study and knowledge.


    Check out my blog: Gucci Ufficiale

    ReplyDelete
  12. Now I am going to do my breakfast, once having my breakfast coming yet again to
    read other news.

    Also visit my web page - Michael Kors Handbags

    ReplyDelete
  13. It's very effortless to find out any matter on web as compared to books, as I found this paragraph at this web page.

    Visit my page :: website

    ReplyDelete
  14. Its such as you read my mind! You appear to
    know a lot approximately this, such as you wrote the e book in it or something.
    I think that you simply can do with some % to pressure the message house a little bit,
    however instead of that, this is magnificent blog. A fantastic read.

    I'll certainly be back.

    my weblog: Evgeni Malkin Black Jersey

    ReplyDelete
  15. Excellent pieces. Keep writing such kind of information on
    your blog. Im really impressed by it.
    Hi there, You've performed a great job. I will definitely digg it and for my part recommend to my friends. I'm confident they will be benefited from this web site.


    Here is my web page Sac Louis Vuitton

    ReplyDelete
  16. At this time it sounds like Movable Type is
    the top blogging platform out there right now.
    (from what I've read) Is that what you're using on your blog?


    my webpage ... Cheap Louis Vuitton Handbags

    ReplyDelete
  17. What's up, I want to subscribe for this blog to get most recent updates, so where can i do it please assist.

    Feel free to surf to my homepage; oakley Frogskins

    ReplyDelete
  18. I am not sure where you're getting your information, but great topic. I needs to spend a while finding out much more or figuring out more. Thanks for great info I used to be in search of this info for my mission.

    Here is my page :: http://www.tedxyse.com/oakleysunglasses.html

    ReplyDelete
  19. Hey there just wanted to give you a brief heads up and
    let you know a few of the images aren't loading properly. I'm not sure why but I think its a linking issue.
    I've tried it in two different web browsers and both show the same outcome.

    Also visit my page; Cheap NFL Jerseys

    ReplyDelete
  20. I have to thаnk you for the еffortѕ you've put in writing this site. I am hoping to see the same high-grade content from you in the future as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my own site now ;)

    My blog: DiamondLinks

    ReplyDelete
  21. Attractive element of content. I simply stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to claim that I get actually enjoyed account your weblog posts.
    Anyway I'll be subscribing in your augment or even I fulfillment you access consistently fast.

    Here is my web site Wholesale Jerseys

    ReplyDelete
  22. Keep on writing, great job!

    Take a look at my blog post: Air Max One

    ReplyDelete
  23. Valuable information. Lucky me I found your site by chance,
    and I am stunned why this accident didn't happened earlier! I bookmarked it.

    Here is my web page - Louis Vuitton Outlet

    ReplyDelete
  24. I think this is one of the most important information for me.
    And i am glad reading your article. But want to remark
    on some general things, The website style is wonderful, the articles is really excellent : D.
    Good job, cheers

    Here is my webpage - explorethecapabilities.Com

    ReplyDelete
  25. Whoa! This blog looks exactly like my old one!
    It's on a completely different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Outstanding choice of colors!

    Here is my weblog Michael Kors Handbags

    ReplyDelete
  26. Howdy just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text
    in your post seem to be running off the screen in Internet explorer.
    I'm not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with internet browser compatibility but I figured I'd post to let you
    know. The design look great though! Hope you get the problem fixed soon.
    Kudos

    My site Chaussures De Football

    ReplyDelete
  27. When I originally commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new
    comments are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I get 4 emails with
    the same comment. There has to be a way you are able to remove me from that service?
    Many thanks!

    My homepage: Air Jordan

    ReplyDelete
  28. I like what you guys tend to be up too. This sort of clever work and coverage!
    Keep up the awesome works guys I've added you guys to our blogroll.

    My web page click for source

    ReplyDelete
  29. This post is genuinely a pleasant one it helps
    new net users, who are wishing for blogging.

    Feel free to surf to my homepage: More Help

    ReplyDelete
  30. Link exchange is nothing else however it is just
    placing the other person's website link on your page at suitable place and other person will also do same in favor of you.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Thanks for the marvelous posting! I truly enjoyed reading it,
    you could be a great author.I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and
    may come back at some point. I want to encourage you
    to continue your great job, have a nice day!

    Here is my homepage - Learn More

    ReplyDelete
  32. I was recommended this blog by means of my cousin.
    I am no longer positive whether this post is written by way
    of him as no one else understand such certain approximately my problem.
    You are wonderful! Thanks!

    Have a look at my web site ... Cheap Jerseys

    ReplyDelete
  33. Today, I went to the beach with my kids. I found a
    sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said "You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear." She put the shell to her ear and screamed.
    There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her
    ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is totally off
    topic but I had to tell someone!

    My web-site :: Nike Air Max

    ReplyDelete
  34. Hello! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog.

    Is it tough to set up your own blog? I'm not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I'm thinking about creating
    my own but I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any tips or suggestions? Thanks

    my web-site :: Nike Free Sko

    ReplyDelete
  35. It's an remarkable post in favor of all the internet users; they will get benefit from it I am sure.

    Feel free to surf to my homepage Air Jordan

    ReplyDelete
  36. I'll right away seize your rss feed as I can not in finding your email subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly allow me understand in order that I could subscribe. Thanks.

    Also visit my web blog - Nike Pas Cher

    ReplyDelete
  37. When I originally commented I clicked the "Notify me when new comments are added" checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four e-mails with the same
    comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service?

    Thanks a lot!

    Here is my page ... Sac Louis Vuitton Pas Cher

    ReplyDelete
  38. An intriguing discussion is definitely worth comment. I
    do believe that you should publish more on this topic, it may
    not be a taboo subject but usually people don't talk about these topics. To the next! Kind regards!!

    Also visit my webpage Michael Kors Outlet

    ReplyDelete
  39. I read this piece of writing fully concerning the resemblance of latest and preceding technologies,
    it's remarkable article.

    Take a look at my page - Louis Vuitton Handbags

    ReplyDelete