Friday, 10 August 2012

NHS stuffed up again!

Ian hasn't even started his chemo yet and the NHS are trying to kill him off! So here is the picture. Tuesday he had his pic line fitted. Wednesday he had some real problems with the cannula pulling and it beginning to feel sore. Thursday he goes to see the Consultant, who took one look at the cannula site and said it was infected!!! In his next breath he told Ian his chemo would have to be delayed because they were worried about blood poisoning. I ask you, how can they have caused an infection in 2 days??? Apparently his whole arm was covered in this antiseptic stuff before they gave him a local anesthetic but obviously  something wasn't right. Now he has to take 11 antibiotic tablets a day and until the consultant gives him the okay, chemo wont be starting for another 10 days!! We are going to delay our trip to Langley Mill once again.

1 comment:

  1. Oh no that is dreadful. Gentle hugs for Ian. Fingers are crossed that the infection clears up quickly.
    On the plus side you get some more cruising in ;0)

    Lots of love. xxx

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