Hi everyone,
Just has my 4 monthly check-up and I felt compelled to post.
I am now on Day 1307 (don’t worry, I’m not counting, the consultant says it flashes up when he loads up my screen). All my bloods are good and I feel well.
I am posting because being back in that hospital, being back in that waiting room, smelling that distinctive disinfectant hand wash, running my hands on those wiped clean seats, it all contrived to drag up those buried memories of just how horrific the SCT process actually is, and I instantly thought of you guys right in the middle of it now. That building contains all of my worst nightmares, yet it is also filled with the people who have the warmest hearts that I have ever come across, so it was a truly confusing experience.
The reason for my post is because my life is now back to normal. I have achieved a life I so desperately wanted (even if I moan about it as every human does!). I am no longer consumed by treatments, living day to day, trying to rationalize what the hell is happening to me. I know it doesn’t work out for everyone, but I just wanted to say that there really is a good life on the other side of SCT. The bad times are definitely only temporary and you can definitely get to where you want to be. Just keep hanging in there, as best you can.
All the best to everyone in the middle of it right now.
Greg
