I’m feeling much better since I dropped the painkiller. and we had a nice surprise. Continue reading »
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Sep 192016
The other bad day was the night before surgery. Sitting, waiting, and knowing that this is really major surgery – like some people don’t wake up, they die on the table. Okay, the odds were small, but it happens, and 5% die within 90 days. Scary! Continue reading »
Sep 172016
Another good day. I took back the painkillers to the chemist (I did not fancy having Class A drugs worth £lots on the black market sitting in my house). Continue reading »
Sep 162016
Saw the doctor today in Dept 42, very helpful. N2 son, the Chemist, came along to give me technical backup, which was very useful. (This post has been updated) Continue reading »
Sep 142016
Tomorrow I go to the Christie for the checkups before I start the second round of chemo. My wife and Nr2 son are coming with me. Continue reading »
Sep 132016
Not sure I’ve got over withdrawal yet. Last night I had twitchy legs and a feeling of swelling in my feet (but nothing to see), and I oculd not sleep. Continue reading »
Sep 132016
I think I’ve done with withdrawal, and it went better than expected. The last Oxycodone was late Friday evening. Continue reading »
Sep 112016
Today is not going to be a good day. I’m typing this in my office, where I’m trying to sleep propped up between 2 chairs. Continue reading »
Sep 092016
Not quite as good as yesterday, but a few more encouraging bits. Continue reading »
Sep 082016
I’ve got the Oxycodone down to 5mg / day, and no noticeable side effects. What’s more I was able to eat a whole helping of shepherd’s pie in one go.