Well, I had the PEG fitted yesterday.

Following Rotherham Hospitals failure to install it, and the subsequent delay of my treatment by a week I was keen to get it finally sorted.  Arrived at the Royal Hallamshire in Sheffield at 9.10, and was on the operating table at 9.20!  The sedative was given, and the PEG fitted.  I even got to ride in an ambulance as they transported me back to Weston Park Hospital - Ward 4 to recover.

As the sedative wore off I became aware of the most incredible and excruciating pain where the PEG is sited.  Essentially they have punctured my skin and stomach to fit it - so its entirely understandable as its a little like being stabbed!

I spent pretty much all day in bed - and can I take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to my little sister Lou - who never left my side.  I was really grumpy at some points too!

Everything is now 'all set' for the start on Monday.  I have to be there at 9am, have my 'bloods' done and an appointment with the chemotherapy doctor.  Then its off to radiotherapy for my first ride on the radio machine , then back up to the ward for the drip to be inserted in my arm, and 14 hours of 'drip drip drip' as the chemotherapy drug to find its way into my veins.

It will be nice to stay on the ward on Monday night - the bed is very comfy - unlike being at home last night where I was forced to sleep on the settee as the pain from the PEG wouldn't allow me to lay flat.

OWLSTALKATHON UPDATE

During the day we were given several staggering updates as to how the OWLSTALKATHON was going - a friend who has suffered similar problems to me had called at the hospital with a cheque from his and his wifes families for a quite staggering £1150 - with Gift Aid applied thats worth around £1400 to Weston Park.

On Owlstalk fans were excelling themselves with many large donations, and Ebay auctions were raising brilliant amounts.  As it stands - my target of £10,000 is looking achievable.  If you havent donated yet - it would be much appreciated.

Thank you to everybody for staying in touch so far - next week the real hard work begins.

All the best

Nigel xx