I spent a fairly uncomfortable night on Monday as I could feel the catheter that runs from my neck to my heart. I thought at that point that this was going to be a very annoying thing. However the human body's ability to get used to anything never ceases to amaze me. By Tuesday evening it was hardly noticeable and today, three days later I am completely unaware of it.
The most annoying aspect of the insertion is the itching of the stitches and bruises, but even this is abating at a delightfully speedy rate.
I am still suffering from sudden and overwhelming fatigue, but I am taking fewer painkillers, which might explain this. In general I am not so much suffering from pain as general stiffness. I know that if I do a bit more gentle exercise, principally walking, that I will reap the benefit.
Also according to the Daily Mail, so it must be true, gentle exercise whilst doing chemotherapy helps the chemo work better and more thoroughly, at least if you are a mouse.
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