Dear All,
Thank you all for your wishes.
I am writing this from my hospital bed. Today is Day 7. I am doing reasonably well.
My issues so far were mild diarrhea, taste buds not that great, and loss of appetite. However; I am managing to eat and drink to keep my energy levels. My neutrophils are Zero today. Just waiting to see an increase in neutrophils; which could happen in a week’s time or early.
One thing helped me in this journey so far is having a strong and positive mind. At the end of the day, it’s all a mind game!!
Home-cooked food also helps me in my recovery journey.
I kept myself busy by working (informally) through this period to keep my mind occupied.
I would encourage everyone who is considering ASCT to go ahead after you have discussed pros and cons with your medical team.
Best Wishes
