We went to Roswell for a lab check today. I have to go every week during my 'off' weeks, so they can be sure that my white blood cells are not dropping too far and that I don't need a blood transfusion.
Today for some reason they were running really really far behind. Luckily I had asked for a pager so we didn't have to wait in the Chemo/Infusion waiting room, which was really crowded. We waited for three long hours after the blood work before we were paged! That's a hard wait for any cancer patient, and I wasn't the only patient who stretched out on one of the long vinyl sofas in the lobby to wait. It's hard to sit up when all you really want is to be home in bed. I felt badly for a woman near me who was in a wheelchair and clearly uncomfortable with the wait.
After that long wait, we were called in, I was weighed and my blood pressure taken, and the nurse told us that my blood levels were fine and we could go home. I know that it is in my best interests to be checked out every week but it all seemed pointless today.
Barry and I figure that if he leaves his laptop at home on the assumption that it will be a quick visit, then it will be a long wait instead. Today he brought the laptop but forgot the electrical cord, so our theory holds.
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