Keiran's SOD Blog

2nd stemcells treatment BUT 1st Lumbar

August 7th, 2010

Yesterday Keiran had his 2nd treatment but his first via Lumbar. The nurse came in the morning to fit his canula. Unfortunately, they didn’t get it the first time & had to stick him with a needle again. It seemed like it took ages for them to get it in on the 2nd attempt. At least this time they put it in where his hand was numb.

Ryan, from Beike, filmed Keiran today and we also had the chance to meet with Kyle (a previous patient – last Dec – who had huge improvements & now works for Beike).
Keiran stuffed his face at lunch time with a Chinese, as he has to fast for 2hours before and 2 hours after but has to lie down without lifting his head for 6 hours after. Which is quite hard to eat while lying down.

The day seemed to go so slow………..any stemcell day seems long & is worrying BUT lumbar days are just the worst!!! When Keiran went up at 4pm, he went in smiling & telling me not to worry. That is easier said than done, standing outside the doors waiting for him to come out just seemed to be forever & that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach that just makes me want to be sick!!! When he came out 25mins later, he was still full of wit. Although, his eyes looked watery and he appeared a little pasty. He assured me he was fine & that it hurt a little when they were giving him the anethestic but he was ok after that. It was back to the room where he had to spend the next 6 hours lying down & not lifting his head. I tried to convince him to take 40 winks but he was having none of it because ‘he doesn’t sleep during the day’!!! After the 6 hours had passed, Keiran got up, had Pizza & chicken – said that he didn’t feel any discomfort, no aches & no pains anywhere. Huge, huge relief for me!!!!! I still couldn’t relax until the morning!!!

Keiran slept really well and didn’t wake in the nite. I slept patchy, as I wanted to check on him as much as I could and I couldn’t rest anyway.

This morning he got up fine!!! Again no aches, fever etc. He’s back to his normal chatty self as if nothing had happened! I am more relieved & I will try and relax a little bit more today. He never ceases to amaze me!!!!! I wish I could have his strength!!!

Unfortunately, we now have a new Dr. Dr Apple has had to take an unfortunate late vaccation. We will miss her lots but glad we had the chance to say bye Keiran will now be seen by Dr Tony. Had therapy today with Forrest.

Got to go over to the Lotte Mart to get some veg and then we will be having Beef Chasseur with veg for dinner. I’m GUTTED today as it doesn’t look like I will be able to get on Facebook any more!!!!! For some reason my laptop decided to delete loads of things and that was one of them I think it’s safe to say that I mite just go insane now it’s gone ……… LOL

Missing everyone
Love Hayley xxxx

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