Pre-op assessment - Wednesday 16th June

Had to go on my own this morning for a 09:00 appointment at the RUH. Chris had the kids to ferry about. Mmmmmm......Park and Ride or chance parking on site? I decided to sod it and try parking there, after all RUH came first nationally for parking!
It was early and there were loads of spaces in the Red Car Park. Brilliant so far so good. Found the unit easily enough too. Filled out my form and then went with the Healthcare Assistant to a small ward with about 6 beds in it. She was lovely and tried her best to put me at ease.
Unfortunately my blood pressure and pulse decided not to listen! So then it was whip your top off and we'll do an ECG. That was fine, so another reading was taken and the bp had come down.....a bit. Then height and weight (good job she didn't take my bp after that!).
Right now bloods (here we go!). Turns out my veins weren't playing ball either. She finally managed with a butterfly clip in the back of my wrist. It did make me wonder how they'll manage with chemo! Don't think of that - one day at a time.

After all that I went and had a chat with a nurse about my op date, where to go, what support I have at home etc and "oh,we'll just take your bp again before you go"! Still not brilliant. The nurse asked if I could have it taken Thurs, Fri and Mon and ring her with the readings. She didn't think they'd cancel the op.............what????!! They'd better not - I need this evil thing taken out ASAP! She also asked if I could get a blood test done and sent off as it needed to be done within 7 days of surgery and this is day 8! A favour to ask at work, I think.

Anyway, finally finished and pootled off home. Chris was working from home, so we decided to go to the garden centre for lunch. The roast pork dinner was yummy!

Have to admit to coming home and dozing for 1/2 an hour. I'm convinced that anything that's involved with this breast cancer makes my body want to shut off and go to sleep! I seem to be completely shattered after each hospital visit. Wish I could sleep through all the treatment and wake up well!

Gaynor came round later and we discussed my sick leave etc. At least I know what to expect now. We had a good natter about work and I made her promise to keep me in touch with what's going on. I will miss it soooo much. Depending on my recovery though, I may be able to work from home at times, which will keep me from climbing the walls.

Thanks for all the encouragement for today. One step closer to getting better.