On another cold-cloudy day Jackie drove me to Southampton General Hospital to begin my next round of BCG vaccine instillation. This went smoothly, but the after effects are more than somewhat inconducive to concentration.
I did manage to finish reading Juliet Barker’s ‘The Brontës’, but maintaining focus may take a day or two for a review.
This evening we dined on Bird’s Eye battered cod; oven chips, baked beans, and garden peas, with which I drank more of the Malbec.
I imagine the Malbec will counter the after effects of your injection Derrick, and after a good sleep, hopefully you will feel better in the morning.
Thank you very much, Steve. The first night after this procedure is not a good one
Thanks for the update, Derrick. I had been wondering if you were going to have the to second round after the holidays. Another delicious sounding dinner.
Thank you so much, Pat
I thought you might have a second round of treatment after the holidays. Dinner sounds delicious.
Thank you so much, Pat
Prayers for you to get some good sleep and rest and feel better soon.
When you are ready to review…we will be here to read it! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️ to you and to Jackie!! 🙂
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
It is a hard grind. If sympathy from others is any help, I offer you a bucket load.
Hope this vaccine goes well.
Thank you so much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Hope you feel better soon, Derrick. xx
Thank you so much, Merril XX
I hope the after effect will be mild.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Like the others, I hope you recover soon. Looking forward to hearing about the brontes.
Thank you so much, Laurie
I hope the effects are short lived, Derrick. 🙂
I should be OK in a couple of days – to prepare for the next one 🙂 Thanks very much, Sue
I sympathise with you. The after effects/affects of some drugs can be really annoying and you wonder if it is worthwhile.
Quite so, John. I do have my moments. Thank you very much
I don’t know how you could even read after that. I’m glad you had a nice dinner. Sending lots of healthy vibes, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Luanne
I hope the side effects subside sooner than later. I’ll look forward to your review of ‘The Brontës’.
Thank you very much, Liz. It’ll be a couple of days yet
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Oh my, Derrick! I thought you were done with the BCG vaccine. At least, it hasn’t ruined your appetite 🙂
I was hungry 🙂 These three week cycles with three monthly intervals will continue for the rest of the year. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
At least the treatment is spaced out. It’s the results that count 🙂
Yep
Praying for your good health Derrick. How is Jackie? Please convey ny good wishes to her.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi. “Oh, that’s nice” said Jackie
I’m impressed that you were able to finish ‘The Brontës’ in spite of the side effects. Hope you feel better very soon!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
That is certainly a difficult therapy. I trust it will cure you fully and give you long term comfort. I’m keenly waiting for your review on that book, but please rest yourself.
Thank you so much, Uma
Wishing for you good health…
Thank you very much, Rose
Good wishes.
Thank you very much, Rupali
I hope today you’re feeling better!
Afraid not – but it will pass and is normal. Thank you very much, Riba
At least one can read, except in the most dire of circumstances. I hope you will feel better soon.
Thank you very much, Anne. This will be just a couple of days, until the next one 🙂
Congratulations on making it to the end of the Brontes. I, too, wish you rest and peace. Big hugs to you both. Stay warm.
Thank very much, Crystal XX
I’m sorry, Derrick, that your the after effects were “more than somewhat inconducive to concentration.” That’s a polite way of saying those after effect sucked! I’m sorry.
Thank you very much, Jan. They have passed, now
I am sorry for all your treatment ordeals and their side effects! Hang in there my friend!
Many thanks, Dwight
You are most welcome.
The treatments seem to be working though. At some point, this will all be over, and you will be completely cured.
That is the aim, Lavinia. Thank you very much
How much longer will your treatments continue?
A year assuming all goes well. Thanks very much, Sheree
Thanks for letting me know
I also hope the treatment process willl go as smooth as possible. Warm wishes to you and Jackie.
Thank you very much from us Bothe, Takami
I hope you feel better by now, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly. I will in a couple of days
I hope so, Derrick. You are most welcome.