Hi @KMH and welcome. Its great to hear others experiences. It one of the most valuable things about the forum.
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Thanks beautiful crisp.morning today…has been for a few days now…your quite right spring around the corner.my favorite time.
Be so lovely to get back out in the garden .
Off my my 3 month blood test today…wow I get to go out …think I’m dress up as a star wars paratrooper… shoukd give some protection and cause a stir in reception.
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You sound like you’re in a very good place mentally in terms of dealing with things @Hmc63 . I’m 52 and was diagnosed with Myeloma back in 2018. The rollout of the vaccine in the UK seems to be going well but doesn’t seem to be consistent in terms of which categories are getting it first. I got my first jab last week but I know that there are many others in London in the over 80’s groups who haven’t had theirs yet. There are also inconsistencies over how the doses are delivered and when. It’s going ok at the moment but I think they need to nail down a few things if we’re all going to get done in good time and finally open the cell door 
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@Hmc63 oh, what a lovely idea to dress up as a star wars paratrooper and don’t forget the mask, not sure how your mask will fit though.
Please let us know how your blood tests go?
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I’m 12 & 1/2 yrs post SCT & AML.
Got my appointment for this Friday 29th Jan 2021. Yippee!!!
My consultant said get it done as soon as your offered it.
That’s exactly what I’m doing.
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That’s Great news! X
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Blood tests …good news players remained static …breathe out now…
Everything else ok so far… I always get anxious giving blood …the Drs always seem to have problems getting blood out of me …but they managed and it bloomin well.hurt still ca rest for another 12 weeks…now telephone consultations await …just want the vaccine now…
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Thank you I am.very lucky …had depression in the past before this diagnosis…you learn to see the warning signals. Which is good…thanks for your reply
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Hi @Hmc63, I was diagnosed 17 yrs ago and I still get anxious before every medical appointment. Results being static sounds good news to me, even though the actual blood taking ‘blooming well hurt’, probably an understatement.
I am so impressed with your insight into your depression warning signs and how you have learnt recognise them and cope with them differently. I hope the support from this forum also helps.
Yes, we await the vaccine, take care and stay safe.
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@Hmc63
Blood tests in knackered veins.
I was told to make sure to have plenty of water to drink (not tea or coffee) beforehand.
Whilst giving blood, inhale deeply, apparently this helps. Well it does, except the phlebotomist always thinks I’m going to faint when I do this! She always asks if I’m ok?
This was a tip given by my transplant nurses, it really does help. Try it next time. Good luck 
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My SCT consultant @ Southampton General Hospital asked me to drop her an email when I have the vaccine. She said it’ll go on my records with them.
She also said they wanted to know if I contracted COVID as they are doing some sort of trial/research on past transplant recipients.
I would probably have contacted them anyway if I got a positive result as they’re my comfort blanket & I still feel they know more about my treatment & progress. I see them yearly & can’t remember the last time I saw my GP. So they are much further up to speed with my general health & remission.
I’m sorry but unfortunately I feel my GP practice could kill me with ignorance & indifference.
They told me a week ago I wasn’t on the high risk list so wouldn’t get the vaccine until the 6th cohort, then called me 4 days later to get me to book a vaccine appointment because I was on the high risk list!?
Would you have any faith?
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Hi All
Firstly hope you and yours are all doing well and keeping safe…
Having chasing my GP for information regarding the vaccine… my clinical nurse got back in touch and has sorted an appointment for me for Monday 1st Feb.
Ironic that I took both my parents today’s to get theirs…
I don’t know why I was keen to get the vaccine but now I have I feel a bit of a fraud as to the fact I feel absolutely fine and I’m not of the age where this vaccine hits worse. I think I’m more wanting to have the vaccine to protect those around me more than myself.
How have others managed to get on getting booked in?
If you’ve had the vaccine, how have you felt both physically and mentally?
Take care all
X
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Hi @Rammie18 glad you have got your appointment booked for Feb 1st.
I think many of us have felt over elated to get the appointment, lets face it this is an exciting out for me in lockdown.
I have mine booked for this afternoon, we can compare notes.
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Look forward to it Erica
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On my way home now.
So far I just feel a bit weird - a little sick plus tired. Oh yes and my arm aches.
We both went up and my wife got jabbed as well - which was an unexpected bonus.
Long live the NHS. Exceptional as ever, as far as I am concerned.
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Got my vaccine appt on Tuesday… they’ve just rang to confirm…so it’s a step forward .my mum’s had hers…3 weeks ago she’s been fine …just relieved it’s happening…
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Hi I have had my vaccine, the Pfizer one. It was all run smoothly and efficiently, just had to queue, socially distanced, for a while, no after effects to date.
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Glad to hear everyone is feeling better both mentally and physically after their jab…
Being 39 and only diagnosed in August 2020… feel a bit of place being booked in for a jab 
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Hi @Rammie18 if you are classed as clinically extremely vulnerable you are as eligible as any of us, don’t feel out of place.
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@Erica youre right, though it’s great to get some protection, I’ve got to remember I’ve purposely not pushed in the queue…
Thank you x
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