Round 1 Day 8

Well, I'm still here at the Warringal. Longest overnight stay I've ever had.. It went like this.
Tues night was for obs to see if the black fluid would flow. Unfortunately it didn't,  but I had a lot of pain which they also wanted to look at. So good from that perspective.  I was put on a fasting diet as they thought I might get in early for the Gastro.

So fast Tues night which was no big deal as I haven't been eating much anyway. The biggest issue for me is no fluids including water.  I usually drink around 250 to 500 mil a night.  Anyway Wed morning and I'm not on list so can have light breakfast and we'll see about lunch. Just as I'm finishing the cereal everything goes and I'm fasting again as I might be on afternoon list. I had just sorted the water bottle ready for a big drink. Alas it was not to be. Then I'm told 2pm is the time for the procedure.  So 2pm comes and goes and i say to Donna looks like it will be the after 6pm one now, which means more fasting. Not long after that a nurse and a wheelchair turn up and it is all systems go. Rush to theatre, get to meet Steve the Gastro and away we go.

Results - yes there is internal bleeding coming from tumor, recommendation Radiotherapy.  I see Niall that evening and he is trying to organize the radiotherapy with the Austin. He moves very quickly. 

Thurs morning brings confirmation that I will begin t therapy at the hospital. First appointment is what is called a CT Plan. This involves using a CT scanner to put where exactly they will target the therapy. Booked in Thurs afternoon.  Theoretically this should be reasonably painless, you just lie on your back while they work around you.  All good except when it is lying on your back that is the most painful thing you do.  For me this is really painful,.

Friday morning and I've got my first actual treatment that arvo. I was not looking forward to it at all.  Again, in  theory, it should be painless and for the same reason it is not.  It takes longer and hurts more.  I am a mess by the time I get back to my room.  Good news is my bowels open at least and some of my pain is eased.  I pretty much fall asleep while talking to Donna and stay that way until midnight. Maybe the treatment will be beneficial in other ways. 

Anyway I am here now until they've got my pain under control which hopefully it's early next week.