tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272569575534917525.post3759836962654054016..comments2023-10-25T15:57:59.553+01:00Comments on Coke Floats & Chemo: Patient PowerYvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846161876247142748noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272569575534917525.post-49636682779420619782012-12-29T20:53:58.727+00:002012-12-29T20:53:58.727+00:00I know you'll be beyond thrilled about the way...I know you'll be beyond thrilled about the way our local hospital just treated Tom a few weeks ago. Under sedation and with EMLA cream, we attempted a blood draw (the sedation was for a CT, and we thought it would be ideal to get blood). He was beyond distressed, especially as the vein was not cooperating. It was not an urgent test, and the nurse was amazing. She stopped, and made arrangements for Tom to come into hozzie and try giggle gas (entinox). By the way, Tom has no recollection of the attempt - he cam to find me the next day wondering why he had a needle hole in his arm!. He has had a go with giggle agas, and we now have an appointment for a blodd test next week - with ametop cream (to dilate not constrict the veins), and lots of giggle gas. Really empowering Tom, and acknowledging the trauma that needles cause...<br />benedictesymcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620582568889631690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272569575534917525.post-62709711291263438412012-12-29T17:37:11.366+00:002012-12-29T17:37:11.366+00:00Yvonne, you are such an inspiration! You've so...Yvonne, you are such an inspiration! You've somehow managed to juggle your major health challenges and constant chemo wipe-out, with caring for your beautiful children and their special needs and running a happy, well-functioning home...but you haven't stopped there! You've conjured up the time and creativity to write a very engaging and educational blog about your experiences, run healing by laughter workshops, fundraise for <br />Mencap and engage the medical world in dialogue about needle phobia! That's an incredible list of accomplishments for 2012!!! I can't wait to see what magic you have up your sleeve for 2013!!!<br />Love, hugs and best wishes, as always xox<br />Sharon K. Ottawa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com