I've now had a week of convalescence after my radio and chemo finished.
This is the first period of time longer than 2 weeks I've had off work since I left Uni 23 years ago and it feels really weird.
[I know what I'm going through now isn't really a "holiday", but that's the closest thing I can think of to compare it to].
Part of me thinks I should be Doing Things With My Time - after all, it's 5 weeks off work!
Part of me just wants to rest. The consultant told me I must take it easy for the first two weeks, and in fairness, I've needed to. The radio has inflamed my bladder a little, so I need to go to the loo more often than usual [and my wee's a bit sting-y; I'm drinking lots more water to help with that].
I thought I may be able to go out for a couple of hours last week - I planned to do so on Thursday, then postponed it to Friday, then moved it to Saturday, and in the end didn't manage it at all. I had a walk round the village each day, but didn't go far just in case I needed to dash back to the loo.
Apart from the weeing thing, I don't feel too bad. Mentally I'm OK, finding lots to keep my mind busy [internet, books, DVD's]. I hope I can get out one day next week though, maybe towards next weekend? We'll see.
Jacqui x
