A reasonable nights sleep (in three instalments) and either getting used to pain or it has eased off slightly has seen a more comfortable day come and go. Actually got out of house and had a trip to supermarket. The lack of appetite to eat (any) food was matched by a lack of interest in the shopping aisles which used to stock my favourites. No more curries, spicy chicken, chineses, beer, wine or spirits. No fizzy drinks, chocolates, biscuits and fresh bread - all off the menu until I am back on the mend, even then no guarantee that I will be able to enjoy the tastes I have been used to. Still if I take a positive spin on it, when my taste starts to come back I can enjoy the experience of what will seem like new tastes and textures on both familiar and non familiar foods. I may even get to enjoy a healthy salad (without it being on top of a doner kebab and smothered in chilli sauce), and who knows I might even like the compulsory brussel sprout for Xmas Dinner. Going to try a bit of chicken and mushroom carbonara tonight (chicken will need to be well mashed up to get it down). On leaving the shop and letting my wife pay it dawned on me that I haven't physically bought anything myself since my treatment started on 18 Nov. I must find some 'get up and go' next weekend and buy a few Xmas prezzies. Christmas tree now decorated and shining bright, whilst not wanting to seem 'Bah Humbug' and selfish I will be glad when we are taking it all down 12 days after Christmas, as I should be starting the road to recovery then. Until that time I will try my very best to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy as much of it as I can.
