It was a slightly frustrating start to the day as there was no bed available for Fintan and he and I had to spend a couple of hours in the playroom. I have to confess I was getting a little anxious as I was told that he would not be able to have the treatment if a bed could not be found. Fiona had a hospital appointment herself in the morning so joined Fintan and me just after lunch and thankfully a bed was found on the cardio ward just before she arrived.
Fintan went down to theatre at about 1.30pm and we were able to chat with Dr Brew just before the procedure; as they were planning a slightly different technique which involved inflating a balloon in the artery should the usual process fail again, we had a few questions as this new technique was slightly more risky.
After a couple of hours in theatre it was good news, they managed to administer the chemo and without resorting to the riskier technique.
Fintan was fairly out of it for a couple of hours after the surgery, he also had a bit of a disturbed night with sickness. However, the following morning he was up early eating and drinking so we were able to head home in time for lunch.
Fintan will be back at the Royal London on 11th November to see how his eye is responding and by that time he will be able to show off his new little brother or sister to the team.
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