Festive Vibes

I was back down for transplant clinic 10 days ago for my first review since radiotherapy.   My lung function was down from 1.5 litre (59%) to 1.29 L (50%).   This doesn't really tell us anything about radiotherapy success yet, as most of this lost could have been pre-treatment.  The consultant is hoping it might start to stabilise at this level and it will be reviewed again in January.   I'm going to be pretty nervous at that point as I desperately need to see some plateau!

I had been starting to feel better after the cold type virus and was actually feeling not too bad for clinic.  Unfortunately I was only recovered a few days and have not been well since.  It started with what I thought was a terrible migraine last weekend, but then I developed a fever.  I got checked out at clinic and my inflammatory markers in my blood were raised - they thought most likely viral cause as the cells that fight viruses (lymphocytes) were very low.   I've continued to have headaches for the past week but the fever is settled now and my bloods are much better.  It's unclear whether my sinuses might also be contributing but hopefully whatever it is will be 100% gone soon!

I did manage to get my tree up last night and Estelle is getting really excited about Christmas now.  They had a Santa parade locally, with real reindeer pulling the sleigh.  I was more excited than Estelle about the reindeer haha.   I am hoping all these viral things clear for Christmas and I have some more energy to really enjoy the festive period with my family.   It wont be long before I can start counting down the sleeps...