Peter’s Hospital Diary

I must say I felt quite weak when I got home on Saturday – well, it was nearly 2 weeks since I last had anything solid to eat! However Sunday was spent relaxing (I needed it) and I did manage some soup in the evening.

This morning my throat felt a lot better, and I did go into the office, catch up with the gossip, check emails and see what is happening for the bnext week. Although talking made my throat dry, it wasn’t too painful and although I felt tired when I got home, my throat still feels OK. I suppose it is 10 days since I finished the radiotherapy, and it is about time that the cells in my throat (which are replaced quite rapidly) should start recovering.

The really good news is that I had some solid food this morning – porridge with stewed fruit. (This is starting to sound like weaning a baby!) I had more this evening – chili con carne – and although I couldn’t really taste it, it was good to be eating properly again – and good for my poor abused digestive system!

It is too early too look for signs of advancing GvHd, I still have some dry skin which might be a hint from the last lot of lymphocytes, but it will take a few weeks before anything happens. However, I have another check-up this Thursday, so we will see what they say then. That said, if you really want to find out what chronic GvHd can do, take another look at John’s Blog. The aim for me is to promote it so that the immune system is actively fighting the lymphoma, but not so aggressive that it becomes chronic.

On the blog front, I have finally had a little rant about PatientLine, fulfilling a promise I made to the ward staff (Angela) on Stanley Ward. The link is on the top right.

So, feeling pretty cheerful… Onwards and Upwards!