[Jill2008]

Thank you for the wonderful encouragement everyone. I'm feeling much better today. At least now the slightest smell or thought of food doesn't make me sick. It's a good thing too because tonight is turkey with mashed potatoes & gravy! My throat is becoming increasingly sore and it is getting more difficult to swallow, so I am pretty much restricted to a soft diet. There are plenty of popsicles and jello to go around here though.
I received one unit of red blood cells and platelets late yesterday and one unit of red blood cells this morning and it has made a world of difference. Because of my low white cell count though, I am now confined to my room. No more walks around the BMT Unit, with the staff there to urge me along. Now I must have a stationary bike or treadmill brought into my room for exercise. At least I have a room with a beautiful garden view so I don't go too crazy and a visit by Art For Health provided me with some art projects to work on. I was also visited by a woman from Guided Imagery who gave me a sample of her relaxation and pain management techniques. (I feel asleep during her visit, so I guess it really works.