Groundhog Days!!!

Well, it's been tooooo long since I blogged and you are all probably wondering what happened to me. The good news is I am doing well at home and the hospital is pleased with my progress although things have been very slow. I am still suffering from fairly bad throat pain which makes eating difficult and drinking only just bearable. I am confined to cream of chicken soup and apple juice mixed with water which doesn't make for very exciting days. No eating out or dining in restaurants for me for at least another two months and I am also trying to limit the numbers of people I am exposed to just for a while until my counts all come back in and I have a better immune system. My days are filled with drinking enough fluids and walking when I can. The fatigue has been very different this time and I have some days where it knocks me off my feet but I keep going and try to get out three times a day when I can. For those of you who don't know the other good news is that our lovely dog Archie is now back with us so he keeps me busy especially when Tom is away on the weekends. Animals really are a tonic! I am slowly getting my brain power back which is good news although my attention span leaves a little to be desired right now....I am trying to catch up on all email and other correspondence when I can so forgive me if you have called and I haven't got back to you - you're on the list!!!

love to you all and feel free to call me at home - Tel: 718 797 3505

Breaking Out!!!!

Well folks I'm finally back and able to blog again on this my last day here in the joint! Things have been fairly rough here for a while but I am finally feeling my way back to my old self. Today is the day for getting out as all the white coats have gotten together and decided, I am finally considered well enough to escape this place. Good news as I can't really take any more of these four walls, it's been five weeks in total and I can't wait to get out!!! My couch and my own bed beckon and being able to see friends again will be key to further healing. As long as you are well and have not been around small children with any diseases you are welcome to come see me as long as you wash hands upon arrival, and no hugging. Phone to book appointments.... (just kidding)!!! This will be the start of a long road back as my immune system is pretty depressed, no eating out in restaurants or takeout for me for at least 3 months and many other restriction besides. Something tells me Tom will become quite the gourmet chef. As for right now I am focused on drinking 2 litres per day and trying new solid foods as I can tolerate them. My mouth and throat are still very sore so eating and drinking is a daily challange for now rather than the enjoyment I am used to.

Thats it for now as it's time to finish packing up this room and get the heck out of dodge! Love to you all and thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers Tom and I will need them all over the next period of recovery.

Bev xoxoxoxox