Author: steve.allen

Well, here I am, starting to climb up out of the dreaded VALLEY OF DOOM, but it feels as though I’m getting caught in thorns, tangled weeds, and nettles, that are slowing me down. I spent most of yesterday on intravenous drips of various sorts until 1.30 am today. The same’s happening today. But, I… Continue reading DAY 11

And I’ve reached the end of the DOWN bit, and starting on the UP bit 🎉 I’m in the recovery phase 😊🎉 and very grateful to be there! 🥳 I need to say here, that I’m getting through this … with a little help from my friends … and here’s a big thank you to… Continue reading DAY 10

I’m ok, but I have an infection and I’ve lost my glasses so I can’t see to write 🙄. 2pm. It’s been quiet a rough day because of antibiotics and tum problems, but I feel a bit better now 🙂

DAY 8 and more than half way through the VALLEY OF DOOM ! AND I feel OK😊 The Melphalan is doing its very important job of ‘seek and kill’ 🤺 any Myeloma cells it finds. It also affects my digestion a bit, so I have tablets for that. But yesterday, after a Doctor session, they… Continue reading DAY 8

I was woken, in the dark, at 5:00 this morning by a voice which said … “Richard! I’m here for your blood!” 🧛‍♀️ It’s going to be a good day 😊 5pm It’s been a strange day 🫣 I did get a chance to see blue sky this morning, from my special window … I’ve… Continue reading DAY 7

DAY 6 and all, or almost all, is good 😊 It’s 10 am, and there’s an imminent Ward Round. I need to think of anything that needs reporting … I can’t think of anything 🤔 They’re here, all 6 of them, and we talk about everything I’m experiencing. All the little bits ‘n pieces that… Continue reading DAY 6

It’s 8 in the morning and I’ve just eaten two slices of beautiful pineapple … a lovely way to start the day 😊😋 At 5 days in, I feel fine – though I’m a bit worried that my worrying about becoming unwell will make me feel/be unwell 🤔. And might worrying about my worrying make… Continue reading DAY 5

DAY 4 and I feel ok !! 😊 In my hospital room, there’s an amazing electric bed which does interesting things, and a similar electric chair. Unfortunately the chair has decided this morning that it wants to be a sun-bed – forever! Nurses have tried to fix it but they’re going to call in the… Continue reading DAY 4

Really very tired today following a slightly rough night because of a tum problem. After breakfast a consultant appears with many questions, which I very carefully answer. She’s very pleasant and helpful. Things seem to be progressing as expected 🙄 but she can’t help with my problem😕 Then a very enjoyable FaceTime daughter call. So… Continue reading DAY 3

A BAD start … the nurses have locked themselves out of the kitchen 🙄 so there’s no tea 😕. What next ? I walked up and down the long ward corridor 3 times yesterday – just to get moving. Later a nurse said, “I noticed you getting some exercise … were you trying to do… Continue reading DAY 2