I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment.Today I was discharged, and that brought a close to the long intensive part of my treatment. Next step is Maintenance, which is done as an outpatient, and is a lot easier. For months I've been treating this moment as something to aim for, and it really hit … Continue reading Maintenance
To infinity and beyond
My neutrophils, 0.0 on Sunday, have been rocketing up, reaching 0.6 by Tuesday! Naturally this is great news, and hopefully means escape over the next couple of days. One antibiotic has been stopped, and all in all I'm well.Unfortunately, though, my hair seems to be falling out again at last! It is unfortunate because currently … Continue reading To infinity and beyond
A few posers (no, not Make Me a Supermodel)
From a distance, is Paul Simon actually George Bush? And while we're at it, does anybody have diamonds on the soles of their shoes? I'd love to meet them, if only to ask why. And finally, what kind of a song lyric is 'I can be your bodyguard, and you can be my long-lost pal... … Continue reading A few posers (no, not Make Me a Supermodel)
Am in hospital. It's not very exciting. My phone extension number is 2563. And that's about it, really.Oh, and I'm watching far too much 'Deal or No Deal'. It's so silly. Yet so compelling. Well, not that compelling, really, but it's a bit better than banging my head against the wall.Today I'm chained to the … Continue reading
Quick update
It's now Saturday, and I'm still not in hospital. But no, my blood counts haven't been miraculous: there's not a bed free for me. There will be tomorrow, though, and actually it's worked out nicely, as I had plenty of OMV business to sort out (and emails to send), and here at Milly's workplace where … Continue reading Quick update
The Power of Now
Well, well, well. No sooner have I finally escaped hospital after Consolidation 3, than Consolidation 4 kicks off, and flashes by in the blink of an eyelid. Fortunately it was as an outpatient. I started a week ago Tuesday, and finished on Saturday. This is particularly exciting as Cons 4 is the last phase before … Continue reading The Power of Now
Forget Hallowe’en
It's my anniversary! A year ago this very night (31st), I first went into St George's. On the 1st November, I had the definite diagnosis.It's quite a big landmark, and I shall hopefully soon write more about it. For now, though, having started the final Consolidation phase as an outpatient, I must get some sleep.A … Continue reading Forget Hallowe’en
Freedom!
At last, yesterday early evening, I escaped hospital. The doctor had told me on Tuesday that I was 99.9% certain to be able to leave yesterday, but I didn't tell you lot because I didn't want to tempt fate, particularly as that 0.1% has a nasty habit of proving vital... And it seemed as though … Continue reading Freedom!
Fwd: Blogger post failed: And then there were 1
Sent yesterday!_______________ Forward Header _______________Subject: Blogger post failedAuthor: postgateway@blogger.comDate: 23rd October 2006 9:47 pmBlogger could not process your message at this time.Error code: 6.1B0E9FFOriginal message:From: gdn*****@btinternet.comDate: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:40:45 +0000Subject: And then there were 1x10^9 neutrophils! Quite a leap from 0.4 yesterday. Hurrah!
And the beat goes on…
Sorry I haven't updated for quite a few days - it's mainly because nothing seemed to be changing and I was waiting in hope for something to break the cycle... Still having a low-grade fever, and with an infection marker showing a possible bug, I was still getting antibiotics and starting to wonder whether I'd … Continue reading And the beat goes on…