Week 4 Day 19 , 14-12-23 Treatment 19

 Well here we are another Thursday , thanks to all those who read yesterdays Blog and commented   , much appreciated  , afraid today is much the same 

Transport arrived nice and early and off we went , I still havent been the same way twice    Arrived  Christies with the sound of Christmas Music coming from the Main Hall , straight down to dept 39  Suite 4 to check in and only a couple waiting so no too bad , called in after about 40 minutes and there was Ray all ready and waiting for me to Leap on ,I had taken a few Goodies ,usual Thursday practice now and a Team Christmas Card , , Colleen in charge today so no messing around Mask on and of they go  and Minutes later thats it done and off I go to Transport and wait about 40 minutes later and on my way in an Ambulance this time , but  not Jade .Dark and cold outside so   was Glad to get to the Stew I had left in the slow cooker such a shake I cant smell or  Taste it bu it was ready anyway.


Eaten washed up Blog done a bit of Housework maybe ?

Night folks ,god Bless x

Comments

  1. GedDecember 14, 2023 at 7:38 PM

    That's a good day then. Enjoy your down time. xxx

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  2. JaneDecember 14, 2023 at 7:44 PM

    Another straight forward day Tom xx

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  3. Julie MasonDecember 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM

    Glad everything went smoothly for you today. Don't be overdoing it with housework . You need to rest up too. x

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  4. Sandra BarnardDecember 14, 2023 at 8:08 PM

    Another day done, the routine seems to have settled into a relatively speedy pace. Pity you can't smell or taste your food, but do they say how long it will be before you get those senses back? You are very good in that you have a set routine, I am guessing that is the military in you, preparing meals before you leave so they are ready when you get home. I know I have told you this before but you are worth your weight in gold!!! Don't ever change, you are perfect just as you are. And I should know!! After 3 husbands I think I am an expert. Get plenty of rest Thomas, last day of the week tomorrow and a couple of days before the penultimate week!! Well done so far, it is a hard road I know, but if any man can do it you can. ❤️🌞 xx Love you loads. xxx

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  5. AnonymousDecember 14, 2023 at 8:33 PM

    So pleased everything went smoothly today Tom, much better than having delays and upsets. Shame about the lack of taste and smell but at least you can eat, look on the bright side. Your doing really well, one more day and week 4 is beaten. Angie x

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  6. JacquieDecember 14, 2023 at 9:35 PM

    Glad a smoother day Tom. Are you feeling any better in yourself - has it settled down? Can't believe another Friday tomorrow and then only a fortnight left. You did well to prep a stew! Speak again tomorrow! X

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  7. Linda SlatteryDecember 14, 2023 at 9:59 PM

    Pleased all went well Tom, night god bless, luv ya xx ❤️

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  8. Derek FDecember 14, 2023 at 10:20 PM

    Hi Tom, you’re probably tucked up in bed by now….10.10 pm your time, 5.10 pm here. You never said if you are able to eat without the pain!. Like Sandra asked, have they said when you smell and taste buds will start to return?. One more day left, then come next Monday I think I will start the countdown..🙂. Other than your different routes to Christies, it sounds like you’re into the routine now. I know for you this whole thing feels like it’s been going on forever, but it’s amazing we are down to the last 2 weeks, and only 11 treatments to go before you retire your mask and say goodbye to Ray..👍😊. You have done incredibly well Tom, I never doubted you wouldn’t get through this, but I think you had doubts about yourself, you can put these to bed too as here you are almost as strong as when you started, perhaps had the morphine patch been applied earlier you wouldn’t have had to endure the pain and sleepless nights. See you tomorrow…good night, god bless you..🫶❤️🎄🎄🎄

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  9. StephenDecember 14, 2023 at 10:30 PM

    Glad today works out well maybe it's a blessing you can't taste your own cooking only time will tell :-) 🤔🤣

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  10. OdetteDecember 14, 2023 at 10:56 PM

    Doing well Tom. So happy to hear this. Loss of sense of smell and taste a small price to pay at this point - tons are experiencing the same with Covid the nasty 'rona still circulating. BTW, a man who can cook is a keeper !!

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  11. The PokemonsDecember 14, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    Evening Tom. Sorry I've not read or commented on your last few posts. This week has been a bit busy. I'm back doing onsite work down Sarf on an NHS project. But I've just caught up with your latest antics. Don't you get coming down with a tight throat and breathing/swallowing probs too. Only one of us is allowed that and I got first dibs, remember? ;-) Glad you're past the halfway point with the treatment and good to hear you're still eating well even if your sense of taste has done one.... Now if only you knew where to find a set of salt and pepper pots to season your food..... 🤣🤣🤣 Xx

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    1. Sarah CoxDecember 18, 2023 at 6:53 AM

      That is so funny re salt & pepper pots!! 🤣

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  12. AnonymousDecember 15, 2023 at 6:23 AM

    Good morning Thomas, all caught up with your blogs sat here in the middle of the desert! My emotions are all over the place, what a journey you’re on. You’re a trooper and yes very organised as others have said, defo the military in you but just you also! Anyway, take care, keep your chin up!! Hope you have a comfortable, relaxed weekend (mine starts today remember!) x I wonder what you will get up to - gardening, shopping, cooking, watching Christmas movies!! Whatever you do enjoy xx big hugs 🤗

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    1. AnonymousDecember 15, 2023 at 6:24 AM

      Sorry, forget to click on anonymous, Suzie x

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  13. Hazel BakerDecember 15, 2023 at 10:23 AM

    Glad that another week is almost over, then onto the finish line next week! Keep going Tom, you are AMAZING, don't ever forget or doubt that! Big hugs xx

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  14. AnonymousDecember 15, 2023 at 5:48 PM

    Been reading your blogs Tom you have a fabulous fan base I can't add anymore than what has been said. Another week gone your doing brilliant you have more stamina than anyone I know (that's ex army) for you think of you every day well done Tom xx

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